Sony PCM-D1

The PCM-D1 portable audio recorder is ideal for capturing live musical and theatrical performances, or for journalists recording in the field. Features include 96 kHz-24 bit recording capability, 4GB internal Flash Memory, removable Memory Stick Pro High-Speed storage (optional) and a built-in USB port compatible with Macintosh® and Windows®/PC operating systems. The PCM-D1 is lightweight, free of all drive mechanisms, equipped with highly sensitive electret condenser microphones, and designed with circuits that process stereo sound with virtually no extraneous noise. The body of this portable recorder is made of pressed titanium that's ten times harder than alumite-treated aluminum.

Highlights

• Portable and rugged 96 kHz - 24 bit recorder
• Ideal for creating superior high-quality stereorecordings
• Offers solid-state storage - free of drive mechanisms
• High quality built-in X-Y configuration electretcondenser microphones
• USB 2.0 mass storage device - easily connects with both PC or Mac

Features

• Built-in Electret Condenser Microphones
• Superior Audio Signal Path
• Outstanding Build Quality
• Simple Uploading to Computer
• High Quality Signal Processing

Specifications

• Built in Microphones
  • Electret condenser microphones mounted in X-Y configuration. High sensitivity (-32.0 dB /Pa 1 kHz); Maximum input level 130 dB SPL; Self noiselevel 20 dBSPL(A)
• Recording Media
  • Built-in flash memory 4 GB, Memory Stick Pro High Speed (Not Supplied), Stereo Recording
• Sampling Rates
  • 22.05 kHz, 44.1 kHz, 48 kHz and 96 kHz
• Quantization
  • 16-bit linear, 24-bit linear
• Maximum Record Time using Internal 4GB Flash Memory
  • 22 kHz 16-bit Recording Mode: 13 hours and 10 minutes;44.1 kHz 16-bit Recording Mode: 6 hours and 35 minutes; 44.1 kHz 24-bitRecording Mode: 4 hours and 15 minutes; 48 kHz 16-bit Recording Mode: 5 hoursand 50 minutes; 48 kHz 24-bit Recording Mode: 3 hours and 50 minutes; 96 kHz16-bit Recording Mode: 2 hours and 55 minutes; 96 kHz 24-bit Recording Mode: 1hour and 55 minutes
• Frequency Response (Line Input to Line Output)
  • For Fs = 22.05 kHz: Frequency Response = 20 Hz to 10kHz; For Fs = 44.1 kHz: Frequency Response = 20 Hz to 20 kHz; For Fs = 48 kHz:Frequency Response = 20 Hz to22kHz; For Fs =96kHz: Frequency Response =20to 44 kHz
  • Signal-to-Noise Ratio (Line Input to Line Output)
  • 96 dB or greater (1 kHz IHF-A) when set to 24-bit
• Total Harmonic Distortion (Line Input to Line Output)
  • 0.008% or below (1 kHz, 22 kHz LPF)
• Wow and Flutter
  • Below measurable limit (less than +/-0.001% W.Peak)
• Mic Input (Stereo Mini Jack)
  • Input impedance: 22 k ohm, Rated input level: 2.5 mV;Minimum input level: 0.7 mV
• Headphone Output (Stereo Mini Jack)
  • Rated output level: 400 mV; Maximum output level: 30mW + 30 mW or more; Load impedance: 16 ohms
• Line Input (Stereo Mini Jack)
  • Input impedance: 47 K ohms; Rated input level: 2.0V;Minimum input level: 570 mV
• Line Out/Optical Digital Output (CombinationStereoMini and Optical Output Jack)
  • For Line Output Use = Output impedance: 220ohms;Rated output level: 1.8V; Load impedance: 22 k ohm.
  • For Optical Digital OutputUse = Output level: -21dBmto -15 dBm; Emission wavelength: 630 nm to 690
• DC Input Jack
  • 6V
• USB Connection
  • Hi-speed USB, Mass Storage Class; System requirements:Macintosh® OS Version 10.2.8 or later; Windows®/PC OS Windows XP Media CenterEdition 2005 and 2004, Windows XP Professional, Windows XP Home Edition,Wndows 2000 Professional (SP3 or later)
• Memory Stick Slot
  • Memory Stick Pro (High Speed); NOTE: Standard MemoryStick not supported
• Power Requirements
  • DC IN 6V (AC 120V, 60Hz); Four AA size nickel metalhydride rechargeable batteries NH-AA (supplied); or Four AA size alkalinebatteries (not supplied)
• Power Consumption
  • 2.1W
• Dimensions
  • 2 7/8" x 6 3/4" x 1 5/16" (w x h x d) not including projecting parts and controls
• Mass
  • 18.52 oz (including batteries)