Sony
PCM-M1 DAT Recorder
January
29, 1998Sony Electronics' latest professional DAT recorder, the PCM-M1, combines consumer-friendly
features with the added professional requirements of today's increasingly demanding
DAT user. "For the past decade, digital audio tape has provided professional
musicians and consumer alike with the ability to create studio-quality recording-in
a studio, garage or conference room," said Paul Foschino, marketing manager of
professional audio products for Sony Electronics' Business and Professional Group.
"With the PCM-M1, now an even broader audience of professional users can take
advantage of these same benefits." The PCM-M1 allows for selectable ID6 (Serial
Copy Management System) and features a recording margin indicator, which allows
users to monitor peak levels during recording. The unit's improved microphone
circuitry uses the same microphone amplifier as Sony's SBM-1 Super Bit Mapping
adapter. The SBM-1, a common accessory to many Sony professional DAT machines,
features a built in 20-bit converter for higher-quality recording and digital
I/O capability for both optical and coaxial. With a compact mecha-deck that
is 20 percent smaller and 25 percent lighter than its consumer cousin, the TCD-D8,
the PCM-M1 allows for 3.5 hours of recording time through its supplied Ni-MH batteries.
By using alkaline batteries, users can achieve 2.5 hours of recording time.
The PCM-M1 features three adjustable recording levels (automatic, mic limiter
and manual) and two automatic gain system (AGC) modes (music or speech) for higher-quality
recording. The automatic volume limiter system, electronically reduces sudden
peaks in music and helps to eliminate distortion at extreme volume levels. AGC
automatically adjusts recording levels to help prevent distortion. The PCM-M1's
suggested retail price is $995. For
more information, visit their web site at www.sony.com. |
