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

[mrsoul]

Just got my Zing medium bag and it fits like a glove, not an OJ fit...easy, snug and so smooth...like it was made for the PCM-D50.  Thanks udo for the recommendation!!!

[Belexes]

PERFECT case. That's definitely what I'll use when I buy the unit come tax return time.
Thanks for the photos.

[spoogles]

just got my d50. impressed already without even turning it on. sturdy lil box.
now on to the tests.

[shaggy]

Been requested before but I am not sure if any of the new owners plan on using it as a bit bucket....

If it isn't too much trouble, will somebody please feed this a 24bit signal and see if it will accept the signal.  If you have some more time can you check to see if it will choke after a 30 minute run at 24bit at 44.1 or 48khz?

[motobill]

Shaggy, I posted this ? before, but if you answer I'll run a test.
If I burn a DVD with 24-bit audio and then run it through my DVD player and connect the optical to the d50 and record, will this work?

[timP]

Shaggy, I posted this ? before, but if you answer I'll run a test.
If I burn a DVD with 24-bit audio and then run it through my DVD player and connect the optical to the d50 and record, will this work?

only if yr DVD player outputs 24/96

many seem to downsample 24/96DVDs discs down to 24/48

[motobill]

Shaggy's question was at 44.1 and 48.

[Jamos]

Yeah I think even if it outputs 24/48, at this point it will be a  test worth running...
since there isn't much out there yet as far as definitive evidence.  This test may not provide definitive proof either, but it will be a step in the right direction.

I'd say give it a try, and then you can see what sample/bit rate the D50 locks on to.

I wish I had an optical out on my powerbook, because I'd do some tests myself.

edit:  thanks for testing!

[SClassical]

I pre-ordered it and was hoping to use it with my V3 @24/96, so it's not good if they cannot deliver what they promised. It is clearly stated in their manual p28 that it can record 24/96 via optical in. Even the old MT can do it. They should consider having a recall of all D-50. Looks as if MTII might out perform the D50 at this rate because the MTII can accept large capacity cheap memory cards, smaller/lighter, can take in a 24/96 digital signal etc...  The only reason why I opt for the D50 was it uses AA batteries. I'm suprised how Sony can get away with delivering something less than what they promised 

[oivindi]

Are there any proper recordings of the D50 with just the internal mics? Field recordings?

I am curious about the stereo image, which I find weak with the Edirol R09. And how much noise ...

Anyone?

[mrsoul]

I think the SBM will only be applied for the 16bit WAVs, it is a 24 > 16bit dithering and noise shaping filter.

Anybody ever use this SBM?  I plan to give this a try during the Christmas Jam.  I have 8Gb (HD+ Memory Stick) but don't plan to run 24bit the whole Jam.  Just wondering if anyone has ever been able to tell the difference?

[motobill]

Having received my d50 on Monday, I decided to go to Mecca today (that's be B&H) to accessorize. Armed with other's recommendations, Gorillapod, Zing bag and Sunpak flat tripod, I headed over to 34th & 8th. Living in NY, I have bought lots of stuff there, but I'm always amazed at the stuff they have. Literally, there are probably 50 different pouch options. In the end, as you can see, I went with Lowepro. I have other bags from them and I think their stuff is tops - well made, durable, protective and stylish (if that matters). Check the little mesh pouch on the front to hold the Sunpak tripod - sweet. Comes with a shoulder strap (if that's important to you).

[illconditioned]

Here is my "gorilla" version of the AT822.  I took off the stem/handle, did a 4.7k mod on the capsules, and soldered a cord with miniplug.

Here is the result (battery box goes to dual xlrm):


  Richard

[spoogles]

ok  after playing around with this lil puppy for a day:
Internal mics sound like poop, will do in dire emergency, but tinny and very ambient.
did 24 bit opti feed test.
test equip was dvd-a played on pioneerdv 578a> opti out d50
pased w/ flying colors on everything i threw @ it. 24/44.1 & 24/48,
don't have any 24/96 dvda's lying around, will need to download a show and burn a dvda to test it out.

[SClassical]

ok  after playing around with this lil puppy for a day:
Internal mics sound like poop, will do in dire emergency, but tinny and very ambient.
did 24 bit opti feed test.
test equip was dvd-a played on pioneerdv 578a> opti out d50
pased w/ flying colors on everything i threw @ it. 24/44.1 & 24/48,
don't have any 24/96 dvda's lying around, will need to download a show and burn a dvda to test it out.

Thanks and T+ for the attempt! Let us know if you succeed in 24/96. If you cannot find a show you can just use your D50 and record something @ 24/96. Then transfer the 24/96 track to a DVD and play it back from my DVD player. So it's very easy.