Topic: Sony's new $600 recorder PCM-D50

[aaronji]

Sort of trivial question about the Sony PCM-D50:  is there a key lock switch?  Yes, I am a clutz...

[mrsoul]

Yes, I see a HOLD switch in the manual page 14 #10, locks the keys from accidental operation.  I'm with you on the need for that too 

[mrsoul]

The best I can tell is November 13th is the shipping date for most retailers.  Anybody know anything different?  That's when my order from Musician's Friend will be shipped.  Looking forward to it with great anticipation.

[BayTaynt3d]

One thing I'll never understand is how they (manufacturers) consistency market these small recorders as ENG (among other things), but for ENG work, I would think XY (like these sonys) and split omnis (like the R9 I think) and others are the exact wrong mics for the job. If I were using these units for ENG, I'd rather have a highly directional mic out front... Almost like a shotgun/recorder combo unit.

[Nick's Picks]

sometimes you have more than just a voice to record though...
I think the little array is the excellent.

[mrsoul]

Just got a notice on my backorder from Musician's Friend.  Looks like 27NOV is the date they will be getting the D50.

Hopefully, I get this thing before the Christmas jam...

[Jamos]

I inquired with Full Compass to see when they'd be getting these in...
They told me they are expected to be ready DEC 2007, and was quoted $489.

[Nick's Picks]

IMO...
expect to not see this anytime in 2007.

[BlackCrowe]

What`s the best deal on the bundle (D50 and XLR-1) around??

Since Sony apparently still hasn`t made up their minds whether or not they`ll offer these machines over here in Europe I`ll get them both from the US (where they`ll also way cheaper even with taxes and postage..for the D1 they charge more in euro than what it costs in the US in $ which is more than 50% plus with the favourable exchange rate these days !!).

Best I could find was some $950 for both (~US 490 for D50 and ~US 450 for XLR-1) on several websites..

http://musical-instruments.pricegrabber.com/studio-recorders/m/51344690/

Thanks!

Karsten

[Nick's Picks]

the xlr-1 is a monstrous waste of money.

[aaronji]

What`s the best deal on the bundle (D50 and XLR-1) around??

Since Sony apparently still hasn`t made up their minds whether or not they`ll offer these machines over here in Europe I`ll get them both from the US (where they`ll also way cheaper even with taxes and postage..for the D1 they charge more in euro than what it costs in the US in $ which is more than 50% plus with the favourable exchange rate these days !!).

Best I could find was some $950 for both (~US 490 for D50 and ~US 450 for XLR-1) on several websites..

http://musical-instruments.pricegrabber.com/studio-recorders/m/51344690/

Thanks!

Karsten

Have you found companies that will ship to Europe?  A lot of them won't, or bump up the prices.  Also, sometimes you still have to pay the VAT on it...I live in the Netherlands, but still have people I can use as "intermediaries" in the US so let me know if you need a hand!

[boa]

Karsten,

If you need me to work with you to get them in the US and then ship them I would be glad to do so, but as Nick said, the price of the XLR-1 adapter is not a good value.

Good to see you again and +T.

[fmaderjr]

Is there any chance this might be an acceptable substitute for the XLR-1 at half the price?
http://www.samys.com/product_detail.php?item=3355

I'm guessing there might be an audible difference in quality. Anybody know anything about Beachtek or this particular model?

[BlackCrowe]

Karsten,

If you need me to work with you to get them in the US and then ship them I would be glad to do so, but as Nick said, the price of the XLR-1 adapter is not a good value.

Good to see you again and +T.

Hi there Boa,

yeah...I know the XLR really is expensive (even more when buying it over here..they charge 500 euros (about $730) compared to ~450 Us (which is about 310 euros these days).But I think I´d want both since I hope that they`ll be a perfect fit.

Best price on both is some $950 US so far compared to some 1100 euros /$1650 Us when buying them over here or getting them from Japan.

@Boa..is it true that the Crowes come over for some dates this november?? Haven`t talked to Sven in years, would love to meet up with him again... 

[fmaderjr]

Great idea to use the PS-2!

Sound professionals is selling one with a 1/8 mini already installed for $199.
http://www.soundprofessionals.com/cgi-bin/gold/item/DEN-PS2-MINI

But if you bought the regular one for $129.99 here
http://www.bhphotovideo.com/c/product/406897-REG/Denecke_PS2_PS_2_Portable_Dual.html
and had it adapted yourself, you'd save even more.