Re: SONY PCM-M10 noise test

["Robin" escalation746]

Rob Danielson wrote:

> Its neat that it makes super long recordings on the
> built-in batteries, accepts common media cards and provides
> straight-forward file transferring but the D50 looks to have a
> quality edge for quiet location recording as Oryoki surmised.

It's a great shame the D50 does not have XLR/phantom, as then its lower noi=
se could be matched to some quiet mics without needing yet another device i=
n the way. As it is, I prefer to use a proper shoulder unit with XLR and ph=
antom power built in, especially as you can get an FR-2LE for cheaper than =
D50 plus phantom power box.

When using the built-in microphones the M10 has radically better sound than=
 the D50, according to Sony's own graphs. This was a total shock to me! For=
 the price it's hard to resist the M10 as a second recorder, one small enou=
gh to always carry with you.

-- robin