The Coolest Field Recorder Ever!
How's this for cool? Sony's new PCM-D1 portable recorder
combines trademark professional quality with a heavy-duty enclosure that will
make you the envy of everyone in the field. The 2-track PCM-D1 was created for
high-quality mobile recording in an array of applications including live sound,
house of worship and theatrical performance, as well as by journalists in the
field.
Lightweight field recorder with built-in stereo mics
The new Sony PCM-D1 recorder is lightweight and free of
all drive mechanisms. It comes equipped with extraordinarily sensitive, built-in
condenser microphones in an X/Y configuration so recording in the field is as
easy as aiming and pressing a button. The PCM-D1 is designed with circuits that
process stereo sound with virtually no extraneous noise.
4GB internal Flash memory plus USB connectivity
The Sony PCM-D1 has 4GB of internal Flash memory, supports
24-bit/96kHz recording, offers a built-in USB 2.0 port (Mac/Win), and includes
removable Memory Stick Pro high-speed storage capabilities. The recorder offers
WAV-file format capability.
Analog level meters and LCD recorder status display
The PCM-D1 has analog level meters with LED peak overload
indicators, and an LCD display with recorder status indication and menu selection
options. The signal processing functions include SBM, limiter, and a 200 Hz
high-pass filter.
Incredibly rugged titanium body and long battery life
The remarkable body of the PCM-D1 recorder is fashioned
from pure 1mm-thick pressed titanium that's several times harder than the aluminum
found on other machines. The recorder is powered by four AA nickel metal hydride
rechargeable batteries (batteries and charger are supplied). The PCM-D1's battery
life during 96kHz operation is approximately 4 hours when using rechargeable
AA batteries.
Sony PCM-D1 Linear PCM Recorder Features
- 24-bit/96kHz field recorder with light weight
and pro quality
- Built-in condenser microphones in X/Y configuration
with low self-noise, high sensitivity and nearly 30kHz frequency response
- WAV recording file format capability
- Analog level meters with LED peak overload indicators
- LCD display with comprehensive recorder status indication
and menu selection
- Four AA nickel metal hydride rechargeable batteries
and charger (supplied) Battery life at 96kHz approximately 4.0 hours with
rechargeable AA batteries
- Signal processing functions including SBM, limiter
and 200Hz high-pass filter
- Weight 18.5 ounces (with batteries)
