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Re: Sony PCM-A10 (Part 2)
« Reply #165 on: July 10, 2020, 09:49:24 AM »
Finally got the A10 and the LOM Mikro Uši!
The internal microphones are OK (I honestly expected much worse), but using the A10 together with the Mikro Ušis is a very good combo! I really like the compactness and the long battery life of the A10.
I will do some more tests but as of now I'm not regretting my purchase.

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Re: Sony PCM-A10 (Part 2)
« Reply #166 on: August 12, 2020, 02:44:44 PM »
Has anyone purchased a dead rat for the A10? I'm going to use the A10 as a camera mounted mic for travel video and could use something a little more substantial than the included windscreen.
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Re: Sony PCM-A10 (Part 2)
« Reply #167 on: August 12, 2020, 07:06:05 PM »
I actually purchased a Rycote H1N Mini Windjammer which should fit the A10 quite well. Haven't gotten it yet, so I can't say anything about it's effectiveness. Rycote windshields seem to be very high quality though...

Also I've never heard the term "dead rat" only "dead cat/kitten" lol. I guess "dead rat" sounds less cruel?

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Re: Sony PCM-A10 (Part 2)
« Reply #168 on: August 29, 2020, 09:25:47 PM »
Sold my M-10 a couple months ago with every intention of replacting it with an A-10, but hate paying full price. I know there are ebay vendors with reduced pricing, but hard to get a line on which are truly legit. Any deals to be had before I pay full retail?
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Re: Sony PCM-A10 (Part 2)
« Reply #169 on: August 29, 2020, 10:05:42 PM »
i would pay full price thru a legit sony dealer and use a cc that eels you out 1-2 years of extra warranty (visa signature and citibank’s premium cards come to mind, some amex as well)

anybody below msrp on ebay, etc., you risk warranty issues

the unit is worth 220 imo

there was a camera shop i bought my zoom from who got me a slightly better price, i can ask if sony is in his stable
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Re: Sony PCM-A10 (Part 2)
« Reply #170 on: September 17, 2020, 05:55:24 PM »
I just noticed something about the A10 which I don't like very much...


The built-in USB connector only runs at USB2 speed, not USB3.
For fastest file transfers, it is thus necessary to record to the microSD card, and physically remove the card to insert directly into a USB3 (or better) speed card reader.


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Re: Sony PCM-A10 (Part 2)
« Reply #171 on: September 18, 2020, 06:54:22 AM »
Hi

This is a good and important point.  I record wildlife sounds overnight.  I usually record 12-14 hours of material.  It took me 1 hour 20 minutes to transfer to my PC using the built-in (slow) USB connection.  Took just 20 minutes if I extract the SD card and use a card reader.  But it's not much of an issue.  Removing and replacing the SD card is very simple and straightforward.  I just do it carefully, that's all.

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I just noticed something about the A10 which I don't like very much...


The built-in USB connector only runs at USB2 speed, not USB3.
For fastest file transfers, it is thus necessary to record to the microSD card, and physically remove the card to insert directly into a USB3 (or better) speed card reader.


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Re: Sony PCM-A10 (Part 2)
« Reply #172 on: September 20, 2020, 08:28:01 AM »
I just noticed something about the A10 which I don't like very much...


The built-in USB connector only runs at USB2 speed, not USB3.
For fastest file transfers, it is thus necessary to record to the microSD card, and physically remove the card to insert directly into a USB3 (or better) speed card reader.


#Cheap

Is there any digital recorder that offers USB3?
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Re: Sony PCM-A10 (Part 2)
« Reply #173 on: September 20, 2020, 08:40:24 AM »
Do you mean a small form factor recorder? I think the larger Sound Devices MP series are probably USB3.

Edit: Nope. Even the SD recorders are USB 2.0
« Last Edit: September 20, 2020, 08:42:20 AM by vanark »
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Re: Sony PCM-A10 (Part 2)
« Reply #174 on: September 20, 2020, 03:16:34 PM »
Nope. Even the SD recorders are USB 2.0
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Re: Sony PCM-A10 (Part 2)
« Reply #175 on: September 20, 2020, 03:45:29 PM »
Does anyone remember dubbing a cassette or two in real time?

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Re: Sony PCM-A10 (Part 2)
« Reply #176 on: September 20, 2020, 04:34:42 PM »
On a side note: would the good folks here rather go for a A10 or a second-hand M10?

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Re: Sony PCM-A10 (Part 2)
« Reply #177 on: September 20, 2020, 04:38:22 PM »
I sold my M10 to buy an A10
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Re: Sony PCM-A10 (Part 2)
« Reply #178 on: September 20, 2020, 04:50:30 PM »
having owned both, i see no advantage in m10
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Re: Sony PCM-A10 (Part 2)
« Reply #179 on: September 20, 2020, 06:42:30 PM »
On a side note: would the good folks here rather go for a A10 or a second-hand M10?

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I strongly prefer the M-10....a real workhorse with low noise.My first M-10 from 2010 still working perfectly after 10 years of use/abuse.

I had an A-10 and it's IMO like a cheap toy.Mine even had clicking noise recorded in all modes. Just junk IMO. 

 

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