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Sony PCM-M10 Digital Audio Recorder (Matte Black)

Sony PCM-M10 Digital Audio Recorder (Matte Black)
Sony PCM-M10 Digital Audio Recorder (Matte Black)Sony PCM-M10 Digital Audio Recorder (Matte Black)
alaScore 85

66 reviews

Apr, 2024

alaTest has collected and analyzed 66 reviews of Sony PCM-M10 Digital Audio Recorder (Matte Black). The average rating for this product is 4.7/5, compared to an average rating of 3.9/5 for other products in the same category for all reviews. Reviewers are impressed by the portability and price. The durability and sound also get good reviews. Many are negative about the image quality.

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We analyzed user and expert ratings, product age and more factors. Compared to other products in the same category the Sony PCM-M10 Digital Audio Recorder (Matte Black) is awarded an overall alaScore™ of 85/100 = Very good quality.

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Consumer review (amazon.com)

Amazon.com review summary for Sony PCM-M10 Digital Audio Recorder (Matte Black)

 

alaTest has collected and analyzed 49 user reviews of Sony PCM-M10 Digital Audio Recorder (Matte Black) from Amazon.com. The average user rating for this product is 4.7/5, compared to an average user rating of 3.8/5 for other products in the same category on Amazon.com. Comments about the durability and performance are on the whole positive. The price and sound also get good comments, whereas there are some negative views about the image quality.

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96% of the reviews on Amazon.com give this product a positive rating.

Apr, 2024

Consumer review (buydig.com)

good product

 

good

Excellent Sound ; Powerful

Difficult To Use

Jul, 2013
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Consumer review (beachcamera.com)

good product

 

good

Excellent Sound ; Powerful

Difficult To Use

Jul, 2013
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Consumer review (beachcamera.com)

Almost perfect

 

I bought the PCM-M10 to capture Japanese public announcements (transportation, commerce, etc.) for pedagogical purposes. With one caveat it performs flawlessly.

Compact ; Easy To Use ; Excellent Sound ; Light ; Long battery life ; Low Distortion

Slight Capsule Imbalance

May, 2013
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Consumer review (buydig.com)

Almost perfect

 

I bought the PCM-M10 to capture Japanese public announcements (transportation, commerce, etc.) for pedagogical purposes. With one caveat it performs flawlessly.

Compact ; Easy To Use ; Excellent Sound ; Light ; Long battery life ; Low Distortion

Slight Capsule Imbalance

May, 2013
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Consumer review (beachcamera.com)

Can't beat it

 

This thing is awesome. I carry it with me all the time. As a musician, it is essential. My band mates are constantly amazed at the sound quality when I send them recordings of our rehearsals and performances. They have similar devices, but the...

Durable ; Easy to use ; Excellent recording quality ; Great Features ; incredible battery life ; Wide Compatibility

No XLR inputs

May, 2011
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Consumer review (buydig.com)

Can't beat it

 

This thing is awesome. I carry it with me all the time. As a musician, it is essential. My band mates are constantly amazed at the sound quality when I send them recordings of our rehearsals and performances. They have similar devices, but the...

Durable ; Easy to use ; Excellent recording quality ; Great Features ; incredible battery life ; Wide Compatibility

No XLR inputs

May, 2011
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Consumer review (beachcamera.com)

Another neat Sony product

 

I use the M10 to digitize my vinyl collection. It's much handier to use than my PC and has better audio quality than a sound card. I also like to listen to the WAV files for my personal music instead of MP3. The battery life is great!

Easy To Use ; Excellent Sound ; Low Distortion ; Versatile

Mar, 2011
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Consumer review (buydig.com)

Another neat Sony product

 

I use the M10 to digitize my vinyl collection. It's much handier to use than my PC and has better audio quality than a sound card. I also like to listen to the WAV files for my personal music instead of MP3. The battery life is great!

Easy To Use ; Excellent Sound ; Low Distortion ; Versatile

Mar, 2011
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Consumer review (buydig.com)

PCMM10- A fabulous little machine

 

Literally a recording studio in your pocket! Except

Easy To Use ; Excellent Sound ; Low Distortion ; Powerful ; Versatile

Sep, 2010
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Consumer review (beachcamera.com)

PCMM10- A fabulous little machine

 

Literally a recording studio in your pocket! Except

Easy To Use ; Excellent Sound ; Low Distortion ; Powerful ; Versatile

Sep, 2010
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