Comments on: Transom reviews Marantz PMD620, updates recorder comparison chart

By: Anonymous

Anonymous — Sun, 20 Feb 2011 16:13:58 +0000

Hi, Brad L!

Is it better to save USD100 buying USD400 Marantz PMD620 instead of buying USD500 Sony PCMD50?

Actually, I am trying to decide which one to buy and it has been very difficult to choose one of them...

Although I would prefer a tiny flash recorder, with MP3 and monaural native recording, like Marantz PMD620, I think PCMD50 build and sound quality worth the small increase in price.

Do you think Sony PCMD50 can suit stealth recordings with its size?

By: Jabber

Jabber — Fri, 25 Jan 2008 10:13:38 +0000

Remember that the PCM-D50 has 4G internal memory. The PMD620 comes with a 512K SD card (I think). So by the time you’ve upgraded the PMD620 with a 4G card (70 dollars?) the price difference is not so big after all.

By: dxace1

dxace1 — Fri, 04 Jan 2008 21:37:17 +0000

As an early adopter of the PCM-D50, I agree — the internal microphones are WAY too sensitive for that.

Just on looks alone, get the SONY — every millimeter of it just yells quality.

By: Brad Linder

Brad Linder — Fri, 14 Dec 2007 17:31:12 +0000

Stealth recordings aren't really my area of expertise, but if you're planning on using the internal microphones on the PCM-D50, I'd say probably not. While you could certainly fit the recorder in a small bag or large pocket, the internal mics are pretty sensitive and likely to pick up a lot of movement noise.

If you're not planning on monitoring your recordings with headphones (ie if you're recording concerts), then the PMD620 might be a better bet. It's smaller, and while it does record some hiss, you're not likely to notice this in a noisy envionment.

If you want the best possible sound quality (for under $500), and plan to use an external mic, I think the PCM-D50 is a better choice.

By: Anonymous

Anonymous — Fri, 14 Dec 2007 17:08:08 +0000