Product ReviewsSony PCM-D50 Digital Recorder

best tool for musicians

this was purchased for a musician who described this as a high end camera for sound.
at this time, this machine is selling for $500 brand new, and around 370 used in perfect condition.
Competitors include the Zoom h4n, Tascam dr-08, olympus ls-11.

The sony is by far the most expensive of the popular devices, selling for more as a used device than the competitors sell for new. As a first device, consider cheaper offerings from Tascam or Zoom--some of the low end models can be had for around 100$.

Serious users will find that the sony had outstanding build quality, and even used, is more reliable than the brand new devices it competes with. Sound imaging is excellent. The sony captures and recreates sound as perfectly as possible with a device this size. Microphone quality is top notch.

This is a musicians tool for saving practice sessions or perfomances for replay later when a full scale mixer is not available. The ease of use, rapid start-up time, reliability, and recording quality are what differentiates the Sony from its competitors. It also offers long battery life. If you plan to redistribute your recordings, the price for this device is justified.

consider a fur microphone cover if using outdoors. these run about $25.Read full review...

An improvement over my M10

Works great, low noise, long battery life, a really well thought out product, even 10 years later. I also have an M10, like this a bit better.

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Phenomenal

Excellent sound quality, easy-to-use functions and good battery life make for a phenomenal product. The built-in microphones deliver detailed, rich recordings and provide for useful stereo mic configurations. Audio file management is simple and efficient. Wish a windscreen was included but all-in-all, I am very satisfied with the PCM-50.Read full review...

Sounds natural, clean, and detailed. Very good built quality - all buttons, knobs, ect feel robust.

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Great experience and love the product

PCM-D50 is a great product, I love it. I used to have one before it was stolen in one of my program in Florida. I will recommend this to anyone at anytime. It was moderately used but perfect for the price. Thank You.Read full review...

Thank you, it's really good instrument!

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Very durable records extremely excellent

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Sony PCM-D50

Best sounding portable audio recorder under $600.

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Merci!

Everything works fine except for the microphone sensitivity. The L is louder than the R.

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Sturdy

Great handheld recorder. Much better than any Zoom.

Verified purchase:  Yes | Condition: pre-owned | Sold by: 7654322paul