As far as field recorders go, the Sony PCM-D50 might cost you more buck for your buck, but it also provides a whole lot more bang. Boasting two positionable microphones, four GB of internal memory and of course, refined sound quality, the PCM-D50 cuts no corners.
Gearwire's Owen O'Malley brings one to band practice and the results are pleasantly satisfactory.
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Music video by Melissa Etheridge performing Bring Me Some Water: Live at the Kodak Theatre - PCM Stereo Mix
with Melissa Etheridge, Michael A. Simon, Michael A. Simon, Mark Stepp, Jeff Roe, Bill Deronde, Jerry Watson, James Tanker, Michelle Stahl
(C) 2000 The Island Def Jam Music Group
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Music video by U2 performing Hold Me, Thrill Me, Kiss Me, Kill Me: Live From Mexico - PCM Stereo (Explicit)
with David Mallet, Ned O'Hanlon, Willie Williams, Bruce Ramus, Joe O'Herlihy, David Mallet, Ned O'Hanlon, Willie Williams, Bruce Ramus, Joe O'Herlihy, David Mallet, Ned O'Hanlon, Willie Williams, Bruce Ramus, Joe O'Herlihy
(C) 2007 Universal-Island Records Ltd.
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Sony PCM-3202 2-track digital reel-to-reel audio mastering recorder. Made in the late 80's, it operates at 44.1 or 48khz at 16-bit on 1/4" tape. Two analog cue tracks, ceramic capstan, 30 random access memory locations with built-in auto locator, time code, ±12.5% vari-speed, A-B repeat. AES/EBU and SDIF-2 digital interfaces.