Dissatisfaction with the shortcomings of the presently-available portables led me to buy a Sound Devices 744T, mainly because I admire this company's preamps. People who record sound for film & tv seem to like it, but I think that the designer made too many poor ergonomic decisions. While it provides a remarkable range of facilities, I find it just too hard to use. Unfortunately, I couldn't afford a Nagra V. David Lewiston ----- Original Message ----- From: "Richard L. Hess" <[log in to unmask]> To: <[log in to unmask]> Sent: October 12, 2005 4:51 AM Subject: Re: [ARSCLIST] Seen at AES NYC > Now this is starting to get exciting. While not perfect, I've usually been > happy with the sound of Sony products. > > I found, "<http://www.sony.com>Sony showed its new PCM-D1 portable field > recorder. Yow! About $2k, including 4-gig Flash memory off rechargeable or > AA batteries. Linear PCM recording or compressed audio files." > > at > http://enews.primediabusiness.com/enews/mix/mixlinestudio/2005_10_07_10705_aes_enewsletter/view.html > > Those LOOK (but that's part of the marketing, I guess) like serious > condenser mic capsules. Look similar to (but not identical to) AKG C451 > capsules. > > It's not clear if the 4GB is built in or removable. > > Hopefully this also has external mic inputs AND 48V phantom power. > > At 10:25 AM 10/12/2005, Eugene Lew wrote: >>Howdy, >> >>Here are some pics of the hand-held solid state recorder that Sony plans >>to ship in december: >>http://pro.miroc.co.jp/AES2005/2nd_day/2st_day_sony.html >>details are shown in the screen photo at the above link. >> >>The demo unit felt solid, wasn't as heavy as it looks, and was easy to >>operate. >> >>more: >>http://www.oade.com/Tapers_Section/Forum/user_files/99.jpg >>http://beradio.com/currents/blog/photoblog10082005/ >> >>I didn't ask how much it will cost, >>/EL >> > > Richard L. Hess [log in to unmask] > Aurora, Ontario, Canada http://www.richardhess.com/ > Detailed contact information: http://www.richardhess.com/tape/contact.htm > > -- > No virus found in this incoming message. > Checked by AVG Anti-Virus. > Version: 7.0.323 / Virus Database: 267.11.14/129 - Release Date: 10/11/05 > >