Topic: Sony PCM-D100

[yates7592]

^ Yep, rip-off UK / EU has it pre-ordered at roughly the same numbers (but in Euros!) at a couple of places right now.

[dogmusic]

Here's a site with some D100 recordings made with the internal mics. I only downloaded the 2nd piano recording but it sounded really good.

http://saburo-ubukata.com/stereo/D100/rd.html

Apparently they were converted to 24/96 from DSF or 24/192.

[Amir]

Here's a site with some D100 recordings made with the internal mics. I only downloaded the 2nd piano recording but it sounded really good.

http://saburo-ubukata.com/stereo/D100/rd.html

Apparently they were converted to 24/96 from DSF or 24/192.

Truly promising recordings indeed! I guess we should continue envying our Japanese and Chinese friends!
Seriously, the D100 seems to be the absolutely worthy successor to the D50.

[F.O.Bean]

HOLY FUCK those Piano samples sound AMAZING IMO I will DEF be getting [1] or [2] of these puppies

[Amir]

It seems that Sony will put the D100 on display at CES -- check here: http://www.cesweb.org/Press/CES-Press-Events/2014/PRESS-DAY-Sony-Press-Conference.aspx
Click the "More Information" link. Perhaps we'll get more demos then -- hopefully.

[Amir]

The first comprehensive Sony PCM-D100 English manual is now online. Check the starting page here: http://helpguide.sony.net/icd/pcmd100/v1/en/contents/contentslist01.html

[morst]

B&H in New York has the expected due date for the D100 listed as Feb 28, 2014... they are taking pre-orders for $799.00

New Item, Available for pre-order 
Expected availability: February 28 2014

http://www.bhphotovideo.com/bnh/controller/home?O=&sku=1008089&is=REG&Q=&A=details

[F.O.Bean]

B&H in New York has the expected due date for the D100 listed as Feb 28, 2014... they are taking pre-orders for $799.00

New Item, Available for pre-order 
Expected availability: February 28 2014

http://www.bhphotovideo.com/bnh/controller/home?O=&sku=1008089&is=REG&Q=&A=details

Yeah I saw that the other day too!

[willndmb]

I didn't read every page nor do I understand what this dsd stuff is
But I don't see why this is $800
To me, for what most of us do, this is an m10 with digi in/out and movable patern mics
Can someone give me the cliff notes on dsd and if there is another reason to buy this for $800
Tia

[yates7592]

The line-in preamps (SNR = 98-100dB) spec better than the D50 (93dB) and far better than the M10 (87dB). Even the D1 reported only SNR of 96dB. So, coupled with the hi-res PCM and DSD capability it is potentially a really good deck. Whether it is worth $800 remains to be seen.

[Amir]

The line-in preamps (SNR = 98-100dB) spec better than the D50 (93dB) and far better than the M10 (87dB). Even the D1 reported only SNR of 96dB. So, coupled with the hi-res PCM and DSD capability it is potentially a really good deck. Whether it is worth $800 remains to be seen.

Also, add the 32-GB of built-in memory, cross-memory recording and the presence of a high-quality windscreen in the D100 package -- something which was sold for $49 for the M10! The loudest complaint we're hearing about the D100 is the absence of XLR/phantom on an $800 device. That's a fair criticism to some extent though if the D100 truely delivers, I'd be more than happy to pair it with my USBPre 2 and an external USB battery to make up for that. Honestly in that price range nothing can match the preamps of the USBPre 2 if phantom/XLR are needed.

[Len Moskowitz (Core Sound)]

Honestly in that price range nothing can match the preamps of the USBPre 2 if phantom/XLR are needed.

I suggest that you have a look at our Mic2496 V2. It has excellent pre-amps and no USB supply is needed.

[Amir]

Honestly in that price range nothing can match the preamps of the USBPre 2 if phantom/XLR are needed.

I suggest that you have a look at our Mic2496 V2. It has excellent pre-amps and no USB supply is needed.

Thanks. Mic2496 V2 is a great product, but I already have the USBPre 2 as it's also my USB soundcard as well as my field pre -- the V2 apparently can't do the former. I haven't tested the V2 and haven't compared it with the USBPre 2 either, but the USBPre 2 can handle low-output dynamic mics like a charm -- without ever adding an iota of hiss to the audio. The Shure SM7B is a good example of such a mic.

[yates7592]

Also, add the 32-GB of built-in memory, cross-memory recording and the presence of a high-quality windscreen in the D100 package -- something which was sold for $49 for the M10!

I wouldn't think 32GB memory, cross memory recording or a windscreen would tempt many folk here to shell out $800 on a D100. There has to be more to it than that, and I suspect the preamps with the high quality spec must go a long way towards explaining the seemingly high price.

[Amir]

Also, add the 32-GB of built-in memory, cross-memory recording and the presence of a high-quality windscreen in the D100 package -- something which was sold for $49 for the M10!

I wouldn't think 32GB memory, cross memory recording or a windscreen would tempt many folk here to shell out $800 on a D100. There has to be more to it than that, and I suspect the preamps with the high quality spec must go a long way towards explaining the seemingly high price.

That's very true -- I was just mentioning the little extras here and there. The updated preamps tell the gist of the story -- as you put it.