Sony PCM-D50 Operating Instructions Manual page 10

What you can do with the PCM-D50 (continued)
For outdoor recording
The highly-sensitivity built-in microphones
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enable easy and high-quality outdoor
recording.
You can also connect an external
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microphone to the stereo mini-plug of the
PCM-D50.
You can use an optional wind screen (AD-
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PCM1) to reduce the noise caused by wind
or breath.
By connecting the optional XLR
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microphone adapter (XLR-1) to the
recorder, you can use an external
microphone via the XLR balance
connection.
The XLR-1 is capable of phantom power
supply operation.
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The pre-recording feature allows you to
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buffer sound sources for a maximum of five
seconds prior to the point when the button
for recording is actually pressed. (Page 26)
Long battery life affording you to record for
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approximately 12 hours with four LR6 (size
AA) alkaline batteries.
The optional carrying case (CKL-PCMD50)
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is best suited for carrying PCM-D50
outside. With the supplied belt strap, the
recorder can be attached to the belt.