All user reviews for the Sony PCM-D50

I use it for 15 days for sounds made mainly outside (atmosphere, only sounds, music ...).

What I like most is the sound quality, the sound is really clear and clean with the internal microphones. The device is very simple to use, it looks sturdy, it inspires confidence.

I have not tried other devices of this type, I can not compare with patterns of sound device or mixer type sqn + couples or external microphones Schoeps Oktava. Well it's clear that from a solution mixer + Schoeps, the sony is below but it is not the same budget, the Sony does not really have to be ashamed over this kind of more expensive solutions bcp .

And it's much more convenient to leave just the PCM D50 than to walk around with microphones, mixers, mic, recorder, etc., the quality of its equity is really good to see a real difference should be made compraison an A / B. In absolute terms I am super satisfied with the results.

What I like least is the choice of minijack connectors, handling noise fairly present (be careful), no ability to record in mp3 and cell system, but nothing really unacceptable. In the "less" as I would put the ergonomic if you want to use external microphones as there is no phantom power and mic input that is minijack. But I do not think the d50 has really built for that.

The zoom H4n have XLR connectors, for example, but plug in a pair of Schoeps H4N zoom is what it will sound better than a sound recording with the microphones of d50? it remains to be seen.

The value price is right, the device is still quite expensive especially if you take the accessories you arrive quickly at 700 euros. But it's like all the quality at a price.

I would do without this choice problem.