Sony PCMD100 User Manual

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P CM- D100

portable recorder

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a new high in resolution

The 4th generation PCM-D100 high-resolution audio portable recorder is part
of Sony’s new High-Resolution Audio initiative, a complete series of solutions
designed to ensure that the latest generation of music enthusiasts can enjoy
hi-res digital music.

As the successor to Sony’s PCM-D50 model, the PCM-D100 portable recorder
is a little high-res powerhouse with outsized features that belie its small size.
Among its new features are larger, ultra high-quality, two-position (X-Y or Wide)
stereo microphones, which make it ideal for a wide range of applications
that require the highest sound quality possible; the ability to support the latest
high-resolution codecs and formats, including DSD and 192kHz/24bit PCM;
simultaneous dual recording capability in MP3 and PCM mode and editing*
with Sony’s Sound Forge® Audio Studio LE software, which is included with the
PCM-D100; and 32 GB of built-in flash memory.

The recorder is fitted with a combination SD Card/Memory Stick slot for
expandable storage. Its lightweight metal aluminum body is built to withstand
the demands of professional applications and offers long battery life.

Whether you’re gathering news or recording a concert or theatrical event, the
PCM-D100 delivers a new high in resolution to satisfy the discriminating audio
enthusiast, as well as the demanding audio professional.

32GB of built-in memory

Record Mode Built-in Memory** Memory Card**

32GB 16GB 32GB 64GB

DSD 2.8MHz/1bit 10 hrs 50 min 6 hrs 5 min 12 hrs 15 min 24 hrs 30 min

LPCM 192kHz/24bit 6 hrs 35 min 3 hrs 40 min 7 hrs 25 min 14 hrs 50 min

LPCM 176.4kHz/24bit 7 hrs 10 min 4 hrs 0 min 8 hrs 5 min 16 hrs 15 min

LPCM 96kHz/24bit 13 hrs 15 min 7 hrs 25 min 14 hrs 50 min 29 hrs 45 min

LPCM 96kHz/16bit 19 hrs 50 min 11 hrs 10 min 22 hrs 20 min 44 hrs 40 min

LPCM 88.2kHz/24bit 14 hrs 25 min 8 hrs 5 min 16 hrs 10 min 32 hrs 25 min

LPCM 88.2kHz/16bit 21 hrs 35 min 12 hrs 10 min 24 hrs 20 min 48 hrs 40 min

LPCM 48kHz/24bit 26 hrs 30 min 14 hrs 50 min 29 hrs 45 min 59 hrs 35 min

LPCM 48kHz/16bit 39 hrs 45 min 22 hrs 20 min 44 hrs 40 min 89 hrs 25 min

LPCM 44.1kHz/24bit 28 hrs 50 min 16 hrs 10 min 32 hrs 25 min 64 hrs 55 min

LPCM 44.1kHz/16bit 43 hrs 15 min 24 hrs 20 min 48 hrs 40 min 97 hrs 20 min

MP3 320 kbps 190 hrs 107 hrs 214 hrs 429 hrs

MP3 128 kbps 477 hrs 268 hrs 536 hrs 1,073 hrs

*The Sony Sound Forge Audio Studio LE software does not allow editing in the DSD format.
**Approximate file size; file automatically divided when file size exceeds 2GB.