Sony PCM-M10/B Portable Linear PCM Recorder

Full Description

The PCM-M10 is designed to faithfully capture even the most subtle nuances of live performances and events. It shares several features and design elements with the PCM-D1 and PCM-D50, including the same rugged construction and cool design.

The new recorder is 96 kHz/24-bit capable with electret condenser stereo microphones, 4 GB of internal flash memory and a microSD/Memory Stick Micro? (M2?) Slot.

Key features of the PCM-M10 recorder include a built-in speaker, cross-memory recording, digital pitch control, digital limiter, low-cut filter, track mark functions, a 5-second pre-recording buffer and A-B repeat capability.

The new recorder includes a USB high-speed port for simple uploading and downloading of native .WAV or .MP3 format recorded files to and from Windows® PC or Macintosh® computers. The M10 offers durable metal construction and long battery life using conventional AA alkaline batteries.

Features/Specifications:

• Built-in Electret Condenser Microphones: The PCM-M10/B's electret condenser microphones have exceptional high sound quality. The microphones are omni-directional with a flat and wide frequency response and natural sound characteristics.
• Flexible Playback Features: The PCM-M10/B includes both digital pitch control and key control. Digital pitch control maintains pitch while slowing down or speeding up playback speed. Key control allows changing the pitch while maintaining playback speed.
• Simple Uploading to Computer: The PCM-M10/B conforms to the USB 2.0 Mass Storage Class Device standard and this recorder's native recording file formats include .WAV and .MP3. This means recordings can be rapidly uploaded to a computer and used in conjunction with most common audio production software
• Versatile Recording Functions: The PCM-M10/B offers comprehensive signal processing features for location recording including: digital limiter, auto record level control and a digital low cut filter. The PCM-M10/B also includes a 5 second pre record buffer, cross-memory recording and track marking functions

Further Specs:

• Audio Formats Supported: _ Record:_ .WAV and MP3; Playback: .WAV, .MP3, .WMA (Non DRM), .M4A (AAC-LC, Non-DRM)
• Built-in Mic: Electret condenser microphones. Max input level: 123 dB SPL. Frequency response 20 Hz to 20 kHz
• DC Input Jack: 3V
• Dimensions: 2 1/2" x 4 1/2" x 7/8" (w x h x d) not including projecting parts and controls
• Frequency Response: Fs = 96 kHz: Frequency Response = 20 Hz to 40 kHz (Line in)
• Headphone Output: Stereo Mini Jack; Maximum output: 20 mW + 20 mW; Load impedance: 16 ohms
• Line Input (Analogue): (Stereo Mini Jack) Input impedance: 22k ohms; Minimum input level: 500mV; Rated input level: 2.0V
• Line Input (Optical): NA
• Line Output (Analogue): Line out available from headphone jack (menu selection) Output level: 1Vrms; Load impedance 22k ohms
• Line Output (Optical): NA
• Memory Stick Slot: Accepts Memory Stick Micro (M2) and microSD
• Mic Input: (Stereo Mini Jack) Input impedance: 22 k ohm, Rated input level: 2.5 mV; Minimum input level: 0.9 mV
• Power Consumption: 0.27w
• Power Requirements: DC in 3V. Two AA size Alkaline batteries (supplied). Two AA NiMH Rechargable batteries (optional)
• Quantization: 16-bit linear, 24-bit linear
• Recording Format: Linear PCM Stereo .WAV and MP3
• S/N Ratio: 87dB or greater (1KHz IHF-A) when set to 24-bit
• Sampling Frequency: 22.05kHz, 44.1kHz, 48kHz and 96kHz
• Total Harmonic Distortion (Line Input to Line Output): 0.03% or below (1kHz, 22kHz LPF)
• USB: High-speed USB,mass storage class
• Weight: 6.6 oz (including batteries)
• Wow and Flutter: Below measurable limit (less than +/-0.001%W.Peak)