Bought this thinking it was going to last longer, being it metal casing and was only going to use a external lavalier microphone which the one built in, has omni mics, it can't generate proximity effect bass boost. Of course, it can't capture a stereo (solid) image either, its recordings are two channel mono. Well twice sent it for repair, for the sd slot stop working and now the mic input no longer works, when with a zoom h2 sound quailty is much better with builtin mics and works as a USB mic.
Hi Steven - Thanks for leaving a note. I don't want to harsh your tech buzz, but just a heads up that the external mic connector on both the PCM-M10 and the more expensive PCMD50 are problematic. I've had to sent them both into Sony service for repair, TWICE. The overall sound quality though cannot be matched by anything in their price range. The pre-amps in both are outstanding. Even after the repairs and more than a year of ownership, I can say that I highly recommend this device. Have fun.
@Chandela86 Sorry for the long delay in responding to you. I'm pretty sure it was a sale and has expired, however I have seen these same headphones at Walmart and Best Buy for around $20.00
@ollivjee Glad to hear that the PCM10 is working out for you. I love Sony's pre-amp's, but the mic connections on both this model and my PCM-D50 have both been in for repair and have failed again, so that's a little dissapointing. I am planning to send the PCM10 in to have the mic jack jack fixed next week. Good luck and let me know how it holds up over time for you!
They are both outstanding! I think they might even have the same pre-amp. The few things the D50 has that I like better are:
1. A sturdier mic plug in (aluminum vs plastic)
2. The D50 has a handy "divide" button, so you can continue recording on the fly while dividing sound. This is handy when you move from subject to subject in the same recording session.
3. The D50 is rugged. The M10 does not have the same sturdy feeling.
All in all, for $200 less the M10 is a helluva deal. Only criticisms on these is the mic plugs, both failed for me and both needed to be sent for service. No problems since, but both failed. The wind can wreak havoc on the sound if you don't have the wind sock/screen. Most of my recording is indoor so this is less of a worry for me.
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Did you use the unit for your utube sound? your voice sounds "tinny" to me.
daisydesignphoto 8 months ago
Did you use the unit for your utube sound? your voice sounds "tinny" to me.
daisydesignphoto 8 months ago
@daisydesignphoto nope, I was using a hand held digital camera (samsung) not this device. Take it from me, the sound you record will be outstanding.
owings64 7 months ago
@daisydesignphoto Hi Daisydesignphoto - actually this is the sound from my Casio Digital Camera and it sounds tinny.
owings64 5 months ago
Bought this thinking it was going to last longer, being it metal casing and was only going to use a external lavalier microphone which the one built in, has omni mics, it can't generate proximity effect bass boost. Of course, it can't capture a stereo (solid) image either, its recordings are two channel mono. Well twice sent it for repair, for the sd slot stop working and now the mic input no longer works, when with a zoom h2 sound quailty is much better with builtin mics and works as a USB mic.
RetroPCDOS 11 months ago
Hi Steven - Thanks for leaving a note. I don't want to harsh your tech buzz, but just a heads up that the external mic connector on both the PCM-M10 and the more expensive PCMD50 are problematic. I've had to sent them both into Sony service for repair, TWICE. The overall sound quality though cannot be matched by anything in their price range. The pre-amps in both are outstanding. Even after the repairs and more than a year of ownership, I can say that I highly recommend this device. Have fun.
owings64 1 year ago
Just ordered mine today, for$200 and $12 expedited ship... Cannot wait to get mine, it will be a great replacement / compliment for my old hi-md 910
stevenqbosell 1 year ago
Hello everybody,this is Neil armstrong in Tranquillity base LOL
Seems like a great device.
TALLL85 1 year ago
This is a really beautiful device..one of the best portable recorders out there no question
zep4life 1 year ago
hi there, i have one question...how did you get the free headphones? i dont see them in the musicians friend web PCMM10 article : (
how can i get them if i buy the recorder in this site?
:)
Chandela86 1 year ago
@Chandela86 Sorry for the long delay in responding to you. I'm pretty sure it was a sale and has expired, however I have seen these same headphones at Walmart and Best Buy for around $20.00
owings64 1 year ago
Ordered the recorder. Thanks!
ollivjee 1 year ago
@ollivjee Let me know how it works out for you!!
owings64 1 year ago
@owings64 I've been using the PCM-M10 for two months now and I like it a lot. Great piece of equipment!
ollivjee 1 year ago
@ollivjee Glad to hear that the PCM10 is working out for you. I love Sony's pre-amp's, but the mic connections on both this model and my PCM-D50 have both been in for repair and have failed again, so that's a little dissapointing. I am planning to send the PCM10 in to have the mic jack jack fixed next week. Good luck and let me know how it holds up over time for you!
owings64 1 year ago
I'm planning on making a documentary for which I'll need a recorder with very high audio quality for the interviews.
PCM M10 or PCM D50? You have both: is the audio quality of the M10 as good as the D50?
Any advice on good clip-on microphones would also be appreciated...
ollivjee 2 years ago
They are both outstanding! I think they might even have the same pre-amp. The few things the D50 has that I like better are:
1. A sturdier mic plug in (aluminum vs plastic)
2. The D50 has a handy "divide" button, so you can continue recording on the fly while dividing sound. This is handy when you move from subject to subject in the same recording session.
3. The D50 is rugged. The M10 does not have the same sturdy feeling.
owings64 2 years ago
All in all, for $200 less the M10 is a helluva deal. Only criticisms on these is the mic plugs, both failed for me and both needed to be sent for service. No problems since, but both failed. The wind can wreak havoc on the sound if you don't have the wind sock/screen. Most of my recording is indoor so this is less of a worry for me.
owings64 2 years ago
usb cable is UNIVERSAL item. get extender for $1.99
OK2BCK 2 years ago 2
Exactly my point. If its so cheap and easy, why couldn't Sony include it in the bundle?
owings64 2 years ago
haha true!
OK2BCK 2 years ago