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Sony PCM-D50 comparison

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Sony PCM-D50
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Sony PCM-D50

Edirol R-09HR
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Edirol R-09HR

Zoom H2
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Yamaha Pocketrak 2G
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Yamaha Pocketrak 2G

Price $449.00 to $499.95 $379.00 to $399.99 $193.60 $380.35 to $494.90 $280.00 to $299.99
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Release date January 01, 2008 August 01, 2007 April 01, 2008
The Bottom Line If you're looking to make great mobile recordings without lugging around a cumbersome laptop recording rig, the Sony PCM-D50 offers an unbeatable combination of design, recording quality, battery life, and features at a justifiable price. If you want a high-quality audio recorder that fits in your pocket, the Edirol R-09HR can't be beat. The Zoom H2 is a fun, practical, and affordable tool for capturing interviews, lectures, and music rehearsals. Cheap construction and lackluster recording performance, however, make the H2 less than ideal for demanding professional recording applications. The Yamaha Pocketrak 2G's design is ideal for stealth recordings, but its high price and scarce features make it hard to recommend over the competition.
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Dimensions (WxDxH) Info unavailable Info unavailable Info unavailable 1.9 in x 0.9 in x 5.2 in
1.3 in x 0.5 in x 4.7 in
Software type Info unavailable Info unavailable Info unavailable Steinberg Cubase LE4
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Equalizer factory presets Info unavailable Info unavailable Info unavailable Info unavailable Bass
Normal
Rock
Jazz
Pop
Sound output mode Info unavailable Info unavailable Info unavailable Info unavailable Stereo
PC interface(s) supported Info unavailable Info unavailable Info unavailable USB
USB
Flash memory form factor Info unavailable Info unavailable Info unavailable Integrated
Integrated
Flash memory installed Info unavailable Info unavailable Info unavailable 2 GB
2 GB
Product type Info unavailable Info unavailable Info unavailable Digital voice recorder
Digital player
Weight Info unavailable Info unavailable Info unavailable 5.8 oz
1.7 oz
Height Info unavailable Info unavailable Info unavailable 5.2 in
4.7 in
Depth Info unavailable Info unavailable Info unavailable 0.9 in
0.5 in
Digital player (recorder) Info unavailable Info unavailable Info unavailable WMA
PCM
MP3
WMA
WAV
PCM
Protected WMA (DRM 10)
MP3
Width Info unavailable Info unavailable Info unavailable 1.9 in
1.3 in
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