Topic: Sony PCM-M10 (part V)

[dunebug81]

Get as much gain from the pre as possible then adjust the M10.  My recordings sound far better that way.

I can get as much as 20db from the pre...i turn up the pre and see how that works at my next show.

[morst]

test it with a loud source at home- record some metal from a foot from the speakers and see how much the mic/pre combo can take without overloading. The M10 can handle a full 2.0 volt input signal!!

If you have to run the M10 at a setting of less than 2.5 or 3, your input might be too hot.

[willndmb]

I have not been on the forums in forever but Ive got this recorder and have used it a half a dozen times and think its great.  I loved my Minidisc but this is just as good and I don't have to buy discs any more!

I'm running DPA4061 > MMA6000 > (line-in) M10.  Mostly doing rock shows in clubs/arenas.  I saw some talk about having the input at 4 or 5 and having the pre do the rest.  I've been running the recorder at 10 and the pre +0 to +5db (2 clicks) depending on how loud the show is.  Thus far Ive been quite happy with the results.  I never thought to have the pre kick out +10db and run the recorder at a lower level.

Thoughts?

Running the m10 at 10 vs 4 is adding approx 15db

[dunebug81]

I have not been on the forums in forever but Ive got this recorder and have used it a half a dozen times and think its great.  I loved my Minidisc but this is just as good and I don't have to buy discs any more!

I'm running DPA4061 > MMA6000 > (line-in) M10.  Mostly doing rock shows in clubs/arenas.  I saw some talk about having the input at 4 or 5 and having the pre do the rest.  I've been running the recorder at 10 and the pre +0 to +5db (2 clicks) depending on how loud the show is.  Thus far Ive been quite happy with the results.  I never thought to have the pre kick out +10db and run the recorder at a lower level.

Thoughts?

Running the m10 at 10 vs 4 is adding approx 15db

Good to know. I'm seeing a show tonight so I'll see how the new settings sound.

[gmm6797]

Running the m10 at 10 vs 4 is adding approx 15db

I thought there was no need for a "unity" setting on the M10

[willndmb]

so whats a m10 go for new these days??
i am going to need a new one and pref not from b+h since i have to pay tax with them
thanks

[dunebug81]

so whats a m10 go for new these days??
i am going to need a new one and pref not from b+h since i have to pay tax with them
thanks

I paid $300 and some change that included overnight shipping from sweetwater.

[it-goes-to-eleven]

I paid $229 from b&h and they seem to still be at that.

I'm thinking about the new dr100mk2... so if you were interested in my m10, I might be up for that. Though I don't normally slut gear at this rate.  My new one had an issue and I exchanged it.  The replacement has never been out of the house.

[F.O.Bean]

I paid 230 from B+H

[earmonger]

so whats a m10 go for new these days??
i am going to need a new one and pref not from b+h since i have to pay tax with them
thanks

The other competitive NYC stores, like Adorama and J&R, also have it for $229-239.

http://www.jr.com/product/productListing.jsp?Ntt=pcm-m10

Even if you pay tax, that's a better deal than $300.

Or punch PCM-M10 price into Google and see if you can find a mailorder one that's tax-free.

[dunebug81]

I guess I should have said that I bought mine last April/May when I bought mine, im sure the price has come down since then.

Getting it for $225 seems like a hell of a deal. I loved my Sony Minidisc recorder but I'm glad I switched over to a solid state recorder.

[willndmb]

it looks like the cheap prices are 230ish
i dont need one so maybe i'll hold off for a sale

[stancourtney]

I've searched the User Guide on the M-10 but can't find an answer. Does anyone have an idea about how far from 3 volts the M-10 is operational? I know that it can not be exactly 3 volt but is a range just like the larger rigs. I just haven't seen it posted anywhere. Any ideas?

[stepeanut]

Hello everybody,

First time posting here, although I have been reading for a while.  Thanks for all the useful information 

I just received my brand-new Sony PCM-M10, and thought I'd pass along the details of what I think is a pretty good deal for U.K. customers.  Creative Video currently have the M10, with U.K. AC adaptor, at £159.02 incl. VAT.  With next-day courier delivery, the total came to £167.17.  Much cheaper than Amazon.co.uk, and those that care don't have to worry about the unit shipping with a U.S. AC adaptor.  Here's the link:

http://www.creativevideo.co.uk/index.php?t=product/sony_pcm-m10_bic-cek

[yousef]

Wow - that's really good. About £3 less than I paid for mine via a friend in the US in fact...