How would you compare it to Sony PCM D50 recorder?
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Sony PCMD50 is discontinued. Marantz PMD620MKII is very popular with news and sports reporters around the world. Compact, reliable, easy to navigate. Also check the slightly larger PMD661.
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Highly recommended! Check out my video with this recorder. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wOQtKBXE3Rk&feature;=youtube_gdata_player
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If you want to record lectures try the Sony TCM200DV which uses tapes. I used it for one of my lectures and found that using the tapes and storing them without needing to download into a computer was a breeze. All my friends who used the digital recorders had problems but this recorder helped me pass. If you buy the 90 min. tapes the machine can double the time. Sensitivity is excellent. It runs about $35 and there is even a more expensive $45 older model. I just labeled the tapes and if there was a lecture I wanted to hear again it was no problem. I know you are keen on the digital but to me, recording and then downloading into a computer was a drag. Aside from that if there is a problem with the computer your recordings are gone. I know this didn't answer your question but it might help.
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I don't use Dragon but if it will take the output from a normal recorder I don't see any problem. By the way...this one has excellent quality recordings. I use for music and the built in mike is quite good. And I have several hours of music CDs I have copied to a SD card and it makes a great Walkman type player.
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I'm not sure I understand the question:Pro Tools is software for editing recordings, the Sony PCM is a microphone/recorder for making recordings. I personally use them both together - I record using the Sony PCM, which works great, and then I edit the sounds in Pro Tools, which also does its job!
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Very good question, Laurie. What I do, is read the reviews on amazon. People will usually have widely differing answers. If there are a LOT of negatives, I run for the hills and do not buy. If there are a LOT of very well written positives, I pay attention to each point by point comment to judge if I would be o.k., or not, with using that product. On this Sony, I can make it work. But the manual is horribly written, and at times, confusing. I tend to like this machine, but if I was to buy anopther like it, I think I might opt for a different well known brand, such as teac/tascam. Perhaps the best thing you could do, is ask your friends or neighbors what kind of CD recorder they use, and ask them "How easy is this to use, and does it give high quality recordings?" Then, they can actually show you how it works, and be there for you, if you buiy one, but have a problem. Best wishes!
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I bought the AT PL 50. After ten records the speed was way off. I'm looking for something better. Good luck.
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I can not say as I don't have the models you mentioned to compare. I can say I was unhappy with SONY video cameras in the same price range.
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Hi Rosa, I recommend you use Digital Flash Voice Recorder by Sony. I have used already since September 2013! It is wonderful with me!
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You'd be better off with a HDR-SR7. The HDR-SR1 is an older model, 30G capcity hard drived-based camcorder that's being phased out. Pity, I own one and really appreciate not having to screw around with tapes. I'm using it record music concerts and contra dances (figure high school gym class coming back to haunt you or close order drill set to music). The AVCHD codec currently in place is still in need of development. The playback quality of the High Def, hard drive-based models by Sony is excellent but the MiniDV tape-based HC7 is better. Since I'm using my cameras to record concerts and contra dances, which don't follow an exact 60 minute schedule, I've decided to trade off the best possible recording quality for extended recording time, both of which the SR1 does very well. The HDR-SR7 is also a hard drive-based model, but with double the capacity at 60G. In high quality, High Def mode, you'll get almost eight hours of record time before the hard drive is filled. Go to: http://www.youtube.com/CharleyHorseNC Look over the 2007-10-20 record dates. Wide angle shots of the contra dancers were done with a HDR-SR1; close-ups of the musicians were done with a HDR-HC7. This contra dance was done under flouresent lighting and both cameras were manually adjusted for white balance and exposure. The colors and lighting seemed to match pretty well. http://www.youtube.com/FourShillingsShort Wide angle shots were done with the SR1 and pans, zooms and close-ups were done with the HC7. This concert was recorded under apalling lighting conditions. Too little light for manual white balance and exposure was set to maximum along with gain at 18dB. Lots of noise, although you really don't see it that well on Youtube. Hope this helps.
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It all depends on the software you use with it. It comes with a free version of Serrato that does not let you record your performance. You can update to the full version for a fee. I chose to purchase CrossDJ which has sampling ability and a LOT more.
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Hi Monty, I would suggest DPReview www.dpreview.com I have included a link to your comparison: http://www.dpreview.com/products/compare/side-by-side?products=oly_em10&products;=sony_a6000; Additionally, individual review on Amazon are usually true-to-form. Hope this helps.
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Simple Answer-NO Hope this helps! It is a very nice recorder. I have lots of music on my via micro-card.
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Not sure which would be better. My experience is with the 2100. What I can say is distortion of any kind has not been even an ounce of an issue. I actually like using it for recording guitar and vocals better than the lexicon alpha I was using.
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Never purchase a recorder that does not have a tuner. Sony has one like that. Buy the Panasonice model. It is the best.
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The down side to Sony is that it takes proprietary software (special only to Sony). Playmemories is correct for this camcorder. The files ALWAYS have to go through software to change it to a mode that is viewable. The good thing about Sony is that it has a "steady cam" feature that helps remove the jitter from mild shaking. I imagine that would be helpful for your dad. I am facing replacing my HDR CX 100 because it is wearing out but will go with the C x240 (newer model of 100). The only mistake you might have made is the CX240 is cheaper now than the $250 I have seen for the CX100.
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I looked up the DR430KU manual on line but had hard time reading the print. My experience is to stay with Sony DVD recorders. They are the leaders, they helped set up the industry standards. MY first 2 recorders were Sony's. The 3 recorder was a Magnavox and I had alot trouble. I finally found manual info, the box was brand sensitive. I think the manufactures store alot info in the root directory. This purchase was for a DVD duplicator.One of the first 2 dvd's failed. The 3rd dvd worked. DVD's are susceptable to dust and finger prints. If at all possible find a readable copy of the manual. The manual copy I found I think was some 170 pages. Happy surfing. I looked up the DR430KU manual on line but had hard time reading the print. My experience is to stay with Sony DVD recorders. They are the leaders, they helped set up the industry standards. MY first 2 recorders were Sony's. The 3 recorder was a Magnavox and I had alot trouble. I finally found manual info, the box was brand sensitive. I think the manufactures store alot info in the root directory. This purchase was for a DVD duplicator.One of the first 2 dvd's failed. The 3rd dvd worked. DVD's are susceptable to dust and finger prints. If at all possible find a readable copy of the... » Read More I looked up the DR430KU manual on line but had hard time reading the print. My experience is to stay with Sony DVD recorders. They are the leaders, they helped set up the industry standards. MY first 2 recorders were Sony's. The 3 recorder was a Magnavox and I had alot trouble. I finally found manual info, the box was brand sensitive. I think the manufactures store alot info in the root directory. This purchase was for a DVD duplicator.One of the first 2 dvd's failed. The 3rd dvd worked. DVD's are susceptable to dust and finger prints. If at all possible find a readable copy of the manual. The manual copy I found I think was some 170 pages. Happy surfing. « Show Less