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Sony PCM-M10/R Portable Linear PCM Recorder, 96 kHz/24-bit, 4GB Memory & USB High-Speed Port, Glossy Red
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Richard G : If I use a reducer/connector 1/8 in. to 1/4 in. & put a professional mic. on it will it work & have enough power to run it or is it possible this set up could harm the recorder?CURTIS K : Check the Professional Mic. voltage spec and match it to the mic. input spec on the recorder. If they they match then go for it. My suggestion is that you use one of sony's mic's that has an equal spec as the one you want to use.JEFFREY S : It won't harm the recorder and if the microphone doesn't require secondary power then it will work fine (i.e. there is no onboard power for mics on this recorder). However, not sure why you want to do this work around to the recorder as a 'professional' mic will only record one channel and not stereo. The internal mics on this recorder are outstanding and I use them in a professional setting as is.PAT B : should work, the pcm-m10 has plug-in power, but not phantom power. if it is not a stereo mic, you might just get 1 channel.STEPHEN B : Unless you have top grade preamps, really superior mics and proper PHANTOM voltages, I'd skip the external mic thing altogether. Too much stuff to take around and hook up.
This recorder is more about capturing the moment and the internal mics are closely matched to the preamps - and the 'phantom' power delivered by this unit is for Sony style powering - not 48 volt "professional" voltage. You of course can use any 'self powered' (battery) mics or dynamics with adapters but that requires stands and cables as well - at that point you might as well be using a bigger machine for the job with a mixer, etc.
I found the internal mics with their fixed spacing do a great job of capturing the moment. I love the battery life and the ability to use 64Gig (and larger) chips for recording. 24/96 for days! And the line level input is great when one can get access to the soundboard.
If I were shopping for a recorder with more tracks I'd go for this unit instead:
<a href="http://www.adorama.com/TSDR70DK.html" target="_blank">http://www.adorama.com/TSDR70DK.html</a>
Just a $100 more.MICHAEL S : I believe the plug-in-power/phantom power for the mic input is only about 5 volts which is enough to power a consumer lapel type mic, but not a 12 or 48 volt mic.
I run schoeps mics though a separate mic preamp/48vt supply to the line in with great results
I have also run a dynamic mic through the mic input with good results.
Depending on your mic and application, there are some small outboard phantom power boxes availableRODNEY S : The 1/8" mic input is stereo, so you'd need a stereo mic. I've used the Rode NT4 stereo mic with it very successfully. The NT4 has its own 9V battery to power itself. I can't imagine that you'd harm the recorder, but it can't provide phantom power if your "professional mic" is a condensor. The internal mics are pretty good if you don't have an NT4.DEBORAH A B : The mic is spec'd: (Stereo Mini Jack) Input impedance: 22 k ohm, Rated input level: 2.5 mV; Minimum input level: 0.9 mV
Line In is spec'd: (Stereo Mini Jack) Input impedance: 22k ohms; Minimum input level: 500mV; Rated input level: 2.0V
You can find the user's manual online for the PCM-M10 by searching for:
Linear PCM Recorder - Sony
Be patient, it may take a bit of time to load. If you pick the right link, you can download the manual as a PDF.
Lorraine L : I have lost my usb cord. Where can I purchase a new one?CHRISTOPHER P : No worries. You can get a replacement USB cable anywhere.
* The type you're looking for is a USB 480Mbps Type "A" Male to "Mini-B/5" Male
* Any available length will do fine
* You don't need a 3.0 USB, a 2.0 type works properly
* Do a search on the cable type to find a local office supply store, or Web resource
They cost a couple of dollars.PAT B : It is just a standard usb-mini cable. They are everywhere and cheap.DEBORAH A B : Look for a "USB 2.0 A Male to Mini-B 4pin Male" cord (search for the phrase within the quotes and several will come up.)STEPHEN B : Radio Shack - they will even open a package to make sure it fits and you can get a longer or shorter one if you want.
You might even want to get a spare.
Remember the cord will not charge the unit. Replace the single use batteries or get a pair of rechargeable batteries and a charger.ALEXANDER W : Just about anywhere. It a plain old USB 2.0 A-Male to Mini-B Cable.
Mike B : What memory cards work with this recorder? I believe up to 16gb microSD?
What class of card will work?
I have a class 4 from another recorder, and I also have a class 10 from a GoPro. Would both of these work?
Thanks!STEPHEN B : I have an 8 gig chip in there now, and it works fine. Nothing could be harmed by using a big gig chip (like 32 gig or 64 gig) but I am not sure the OS ( FAT32) can address.
The class should only effect write speed, and the only advice I can give is -- get high quality fast memory if you want to be sure. But go ahead and test your current devices.
Good god, man, 16 gigs of 2 channel audio (plus the onboard) is amazing, 32g even more so. I have no problems imagining 64 gigs if the firmware of the device handles it. But I've never needed more than 8g for most events.PETE S : What memory cards work with this recorder? I believe up to 16gb microSD? Yes that's correct. 16gb is the largest it was tested for.TIMOTHY Y : Hello you're correct. The record will work with microSDHC up to 16 gb, but some people have tried using a 32 gb and that worked for me as well. As long as it's microSDHC, it will work. You can even use a 64 gb card, but that will require some additional formatting of the SD card to FAT32 in Windows.
The class 4 and class 10 rating only determines the max write/read speed to the card. Video recording require more throughput than audio, so your class 4 card should work just fine.PAT B : My PCM-10 also worked with a 32G. Funny seeing it say 276 hrs of recording time left.
ejeff j : Yes, they both should work.CHRISTOPHER H : Micro SD or SDHC, those class of cards should work. Up to 16GB is correct.DENNIS T : I have the 16gb class 10. That works. I don't have anyclass 4DAVID R : I am presently using a SanDisk 32gb microSD HC I card. Works great. Love the unit! You can go to the Sony web site and download the manual (PDF) and find the specifics.
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2013-11-03T19:00:00
Rated 5 out of 5
Great recording device!
Fantastic sound for such a small device. Great features. Highly recommended.
Jazz E.
2013-09-23T21:00:00
Rated 5 out of 5
Best sound recorder in its class
Great design and build quality. Tremendous recording capability in terms of low distortion and noise. Other recorders like the Zoom H4n may offer additional features that appeal to certain applications, but nothing in this class of recorders beats the M10. Pair this bad boy with a pair of Church audio microphones and you have attained sound recording nirvana. For more info, check out the taperssection thread on this device: http://taperssection.com/index.php?topic=130924.0
Timothy Y.
2013-03-25T21:00:00
Rated 5 out of 5
I've given both my kids in college one.
Use for my daily music practice.
Luiz
2011-06-03T21:00:00
Rated 5 out of 5
Nice
I use this to record concerts, works great with my Schoeps MK4 or DPA 4060's in front of a mic preamp Love the fact that there is a rec level knob to adjust, levels are easy to set. like the look of the meters and peak lights Two AA batts last 20+ hrs....incredible! A 16gb patriot class4 micro sd card works well with the unit Split l/r record adjustments would be nice, but I am not going to complain at this price point
MICHAEL S.
About Sony PCM-M10/R
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I've given both my kids in college one.
By Luiz
Use for my daily music practice.
Great recording device!
By Jazz E.
Fantastic sound for such a small device. Great features. Highly recommended.
The Sony PCM-M10/R is a 96 kHz/24-bit capable recorder with electric condenser stereo microphones, 4 GB of internal flash memory and a microSD/Memory Stick Micro (M2) Slot for expanded memory.
Key features of the PCM-M10 recorder include a Built-In Speaker, cross-memory recording, digital pitch and key control, digital limiter, low-cut filter, track mark functions, a 5-second pre-recording buffer and A-B repeat capability
The recorder includes a USB high-speed port for simple uploading and downloading of native.WAVor .MP3 format recorded files to and from Windows PC or Macintosh computers. The M10 offers durable construction and long battery life using conventional AA alkaline batteries.
Key Features
- Built-in Electret Condenser Microphones
- Flexible Playback Features
- Maintains pitch while slowing down or speeding up playback speed
- Includes both digital pitch control and key control
- Change the pitch while maintaining playback speed
- PCM-M10 conforms to the USB 2.0 Mass Storage Class Device standard
What's in the box:
- Sony PCM-M10/R Portable Linear PCM Recorder
- Sound Forge Audio Studio LE Software CD-ROM
- AC Power Adapter
- USB Cable
- Hand Strap
- AA-Type Alkaline Batteries (2)
- Wired Remote Control
- Sony 1 Year Warranty