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Re: Sony PCM-D100
« Reply #15 on: September 18, 2013, 09:51:52 PM »
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Re: Sony PCM-D100
« Reply #16 on: September 18, 2013, 10:30:50 PM »


Did the MR1 have balanced? I thought only the MR-1000 had balanced inputs.

Yes 2x 1/8" balanced inputs

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Re: Sony PCM-D100
« Reply #17 on: September 18, 2013, 10:37:07 PM »
I doubt it!!  IMO the M10 and D50 are much better hand held recorders than the MR1. 

The battery life and the fact the M10 accepts microSD are advantages it has over the mr-1

But that's it - the mr-1 smokes the m10 sound quality wise - I have had both and them and the m10 doesn't come close!

The balanced inputs and the display is also great on the mr-1 - the m10's display is ok

Never ran a d50 so I can't comment
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Re: Sony PCM-D100
« Reply #18 on: September 19, 2013, 01:03:53 AM »
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Re: Sony PCM-D100
« Reply #19 on: September 19, 2013, 01:32:24 AM »
The MR1 sounded nice, sure, and the balanced inputs were a positive. The hard drive and powering scheme sucked and the max line level signal was +9dbu. It was so well intentioned, but it was hampered by logistical issues... I think I only kept mine for 6 months.

The D50 may not have as nice of an ADC, but it does have an digital (optical) in, and it resolves the two biggest problems I had with the MR-1. Unless I'm in an extremely controlled environment, I would pick the D50 over the MR-1. In my experience it just works better in the field. If I was doing outboard studio work and wanted to do a final mix A>D in both LPCM and DSD, then I'd reach for an MR-1.
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Re: Sony PCM-D100
« Reply #20 on: September 19, 2013, 09:29:45 AM »
Does anyone know the voltage requirements of the PCM-D50?  The M-10 is 3 volts which is great for my long duration nature recordings.

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Re: Sony PCM-D100
« Reply #21 on: September 19, 2013, 12:55:30 PM »
Nice to see them moving forward some.

...but if this can succeed the D50 and be as pocket-sized as the M10, the are going to sell a LOT of them.

when i first saw the pic that's exactly what i thought.  it looks like a D50/M10 hybrid, but then i saw that it's about the same size as the D50.  it looks very cool, but i am not seeing any info that would prompt me to bag my M10 or my D50.   

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Re: Sony PCM-D100
« Reply #22 on: September 19, 2013, 12:58:52 PM »
Here's a close-up picture of the record level dial I found on Head-Fi.  It appears that this hinged shield lets you lock the record level dial or at least cover it to prevent accidental movement in a pocket.  Hopefully it's metal, but it looks like molded plastic.



i use gaff tape to keep the knob from moving, but THAT is definitely a very cool feature. 

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« Reply #23 on: September 19, 2013, 01:02:57 PM »
Records in DSD and has 32 gigs of internal memory neither the D50 or M10 have those features.

Nice to see them moving forward some.

...but if this can succeed the D50 and be as pocket-sized as the M10, the are going to sell a LOT of them.

when i first saw the pic that's exactly what i thought.  it looks like a D50/M10 hybrid, but then i saw that it's about the same size as the D50.  it looks very cool, but i am not seeing any info that would prompt me to bag my M10 or my D50.   
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Re: Sony PCM-D100
« Reply #24 on: September 19, 2013, 01:07:21 PM »
it definitely has some very cool features.  the 32gb internal memory is quite nice.

Records in DSD and has 32 gigs of internal memory neither the D50 or M10 have those features.

Nice to see them moving forward some.

...but if this can succeed the D50 and be as pocket-sized as the M10, the are going to sell a LOT of them.

when i first saw the pic that's exactly what i thought.  it looks like a D50/M10 hybrid, but then i saw that it's about the same size as the D50.  it looks very cool, but i am not seeing any info that would prompt me to bag my M10 or my D50.   

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Re: Sony PCM-D100
« Reply #25 on: September 19, 2013, 01:09:46 PM »
Even so, I'd tape the latch down too, fwiw.

If it sounds as good as the M10, coupled with Opti-in, this puppy will be a big seller.   
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Re: Sony PCM-D100
« Reply #26 on: September 19, 2013, 01:15:23 PM »
Even so, I'd tape the latch down too, fwiw.

If it sounds as good as the M10, coupled with Opti-in, this puppy will be a big seller.   
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Re: Sony PCM-D100
« Reply #27 on: September 19, 2013, 01:24:20 PM »
Gaffer tape seems to be the preferred american solution for engineering problems  ;D

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BTW if that knob has the same "feel" like that on the D50, you do not need to tape it down. It has just the right amount of "stickyness" to avoid accidental movement and not impede fade-ins and -outs IMHO (and that even in cold weather outdoor).

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Re: Sony PCM-D100
« Reply #28 on: September 19, 2013, 01:27:47 PM »
Is there a benefit to using an optical digi input  instead of a coax digi input??
Coax is more sturdy IMO, but Sony keeps using the optical for some reason.
Nice looking unit.. it'd be better lookin without the external mics though.
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Re: Sony PCM-D100
« Reply #29 on: September 19, 2013, 02:11:48 PM »
Is there a benefit to using an optical digi input  instead of a coax digi input??
Coax is more sturdy IMO, but Sony keeps using the optical for some reason.

Perhaps a smaller input jack thus saving internal space for other components? I've never directly compared sizes so don't know if an opti input is actually smaller.

Anyplace still selling a TOS > right angle mini TOS cable like I used to use with a JB3?


Nice looking unit.. it'd be better lookin without the external mics though.

I agree. I haven't seen a unit with external mics from any manufacturer that I consider attractive though some of the tascam units aren't as butt-ugly. But if the feature set is right I can forgive unattractive.
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