Photos: Sony PCM-D50

The Sony PCM-D50 is a first-class handheld audio recorder, useful for capturing concerts, lectures, and sounds in nature. More than any other competing product in its price range, the Sony PCM-D50 is a treat for the eyes that includes loads of design details worth a closer inspection.

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Wall-eye

The Sony PCM-D50's built-in condenser microphones are both eye-catching and high-quality. A metal guard rail protects the mics from damage and acts as a frame for the optional windscreen.

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