Comments on: Comparing the Sony PCM-D50, Fostex FR2-LE, Zoom H4 and Sound Devices 702

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By: Jono

Jono — Sat, 20 Aug 2011 05:45:29 +0000

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By: Phil

Phil — Sun, 20 Feb 2011 16:15:21 +0000

I mainly use audio recordings during filming. TC is essential for me. I use both Tascam HP2 and Sound Devices 744T. Both machines a very accurate – no delays or latency, just perfect sync. when it comes to build quality the Sound devices is something from NASA. Tascam is also good but uses high grade plastic. Sound quality both devices are Excellent but I think to my ears Tascam is better overall feed it with any mic you won't be disappointed. So therefore you do not have to spend $3000 to get high results.

By: Jav

Jav — Sun, 20 Feb 2011 16:15:21 +0000

Brad my friend your wrong, Fostex FR2 le (is good as Korg MR1000, Tascam HP2 and Sound device 702)is a high class professional recording tool with very clean XLR inputs ( u can also get MOD versions), while Sony is just a domestic recording tool for general speech recording only. I would not recommend that device with your profession. For under $600 the Fostex FR2 le rules and I am sure rest of the readers agrees with me.

By: Jim

Jim — Sun, 20 Feb 2011 16:15:20 +0000

After testing more than 28 recorders,
so these are the top5 recorders (under $1200) in my opinion:

5. Marantz 620
4. Fostex FR2 le
3. Korg MR1000
2. Fostex FR2
1. Tascam HDP2

By: Roger

Roger — Sun, 20 Feb 2011 16:15:20 +0000

I have managed to get a very good deal around Fostex fr2 le with NT1A Rode mic for less than $800. The recording quality is superb, The clarity, quality and transparency is of studio grade. The floor noise is absolutely dead – no hiss. what do u expect quietest mic in its class and very clean mic amps is going to work quite well hand in hand. With a little research this has paid off. All good stuff.

By: Graham Riches

Graham Riches — Sun, 20 Feb 2011 16:15:19 +0000

Update

This is definitely down to the input type 3.5mm vs Balanced XLR.
But as far as I am concerned this 3.5mm input is superb in every respect because the mic pre-amp is very high standard. Remember the Fostex fr2 le is only marginally better.

By: Brad Linder

Brad Linder — Sun, 20 Feb 2011 16:15:19 +0000

Thanks Graham, that's a great resource. There are some wild differences in the results for the built in mics, but I can't tell how much of it is due to the mics and how much is mic placement. The speaker sounds further away on some of the recordings.

But it's great to hear all 7 devices with the same set of mics.

By: Anonymous

Anonymous — Sun, 20 Feb 2011 16:15:18 +0000

Nagra Ares-M MII

I purchased the above unit with confidence and I must say in any acoustic environment this recorder has not produced recordings to my standards. The recordings produced were of very poor quality (Too much hiss). I have returned this product several times for investigation and each case the company reported its fine. So I decided to hunt for another portable recorder. I finally purchased Sony pcm D50. This recorder is well built like a battle tank. The recording quality is outstanding whether your using internal or external mic. Now the
Nagra Ares-M MII is just collecting dust (Just dead money). I will never buy their product again.

By: Graham Riches

Graham Riches — Sun, 20 Feb 2011 16:15:17 +0000

Transom has finally reviewed Sony pcm d50. 🙂