I have been using this recorder for over a year, and find it is an excellent unit. I still have an older version that uses two AAA batteries, but it records in Sony's proprietary format, which is very good, but recordings then need to be converted to MP3 for sharing online. I like that the PCM-A10 records in MP3 (or WAV, if you need even higher, 24-bit quality, which is amazing, too). I have yet to use all the features, but the ones I have used are amazing. I usually use it with a Rode lapel mic so the voice quality is great. In large group settings, the built-in mics, adjusted for a group, pic up voices from the back of a large room with excellent intelligibility. I typically use it for public presentations, so I found a small cell phone case that clips to my belt, then use the wireless lapel mic (the Rode GO). The built-in USB connector makes uploading the recordings to my computer super easy as well. For recording outdoors, I got a furry windscreen to fit over the built-in mics and this brought wind noise down to almost nothing,
@raksh94 жыл бұрын
I like that the tripod screw mount is set further towards the bottom of the recorder. When mounted on a camera, it won't protrude too far over the back of the camera and get in the way.
@TodayIFeelLike4 жыл бұрын
That's a really good point because it's really annoying when you get poked in the forehead by your audio recorder. Thanks for watching and please subscribe.
@Entropic_Nightmares11 ай бұрын
I have the Sony UX 570 model with the built in battery as well and I have plugged the recorder into a usb battery bank while recording and it will keep the battery charged at the same time so you dong have to worry as much about the battery running out.
@ComorbidityCity7 Жыл бұрын
Greetings to you. Nice job on the presentations. Was wondering if you or a comment reader are able to use an USB to USB c adapter to transfer files to an iPad Pro? Definitely wish to buy the Sony and I am confident that the card reader would do the trick as well but here’s to hoping. Have a fantastic day to you and all who peruse these comments.
@TodayIFeelLike Жыл бұрын
You definitely can use a USB to USB-C adapter to transfer to a computer because I do that all the time but I haven’t tried it with an iPad Pro.
@ChrisB-bi6qc5 жыл бұрын
Thanks great review, looks like a cool little unit, I'd love to see a review of the new Sony PCM-D10 with XLR inputs.
@TodayIFeelLike5 жыл бұрын
Maybe they can make a version with mini XLR inputs. Thanks for watching and please subscribe.
@timwindsor035 жыл бұрын
Thanks LARRY. Looks like a nice audio recorder. Awesome review. Keep the awesome content coming. Hope you have an awesome weekend and a HAPPY EASTER
@TodayIFeelLike5 жыл бұрын
Thank you and you have an awesome weekend and Happy Christ is risen day too.
@danielramosstudio11 ай бұрын
I bought 4 of these thanks to your video review, it’s waaaaayyyyy better than zoom.
@cheeeeezewizzz5 жыл бұрын
thanks for the review. I am picking one of these up next month after payday. Going to be using it for my own youtube endeavors.
@TodayIFeelLike5 жыл бұрын
That’s what I use it for and really like it.
@cheeeeezewizzz5 жыл бұрын
@@TodayIFeelLike I plan to use it with a lav or attack a dead cat and use it like a handheld mic that I can use for interviews. I need to capture impromtu conversations for teaching chinese in real life situations
@TodayIFeelLike5 жыл бұрын
Nice your will love it for that.
@azispratama923 жыл бұрын
i have the older version with AAA Battery, i guess its good replacement for my daily driver as comdev officer record, thanks for sharing this gadget,
@TodayIFeelLike3 жыл бұрын
Thanks for watching.
@nicholaslau602 жыл бұрын
I'm look for a recorder for big lecture, small class, conferences, interview, outdoor audio sounds collection and maybe some music show. what's your opinion of between zoom h2n, roland r-07, Tascam DR-40X and sony pcm A10? THANKS from a new recorder
@TodayIFeelLike2 жыл бұрын
The Sony I would have to say. To me it has the best microphones the best battery life and it has internal and external memory.
@changhuang10184 жыл бұрын
Very well made video and informative review. Thank you
@swaggysway54184 жыл бұрын
Thanks for the info.. I appreciate you!
@TRUEiMPROrecords3 жыл бұрын
I read a pro review that compared the best Sony handhelds and the reviewer said that when using EXTERNAL mics he heard ZERO DIFFERENCE between the flagship D100 and this one, so the preamps on this thing must be top notch! Cheapest D100 I found costs 650 euros and A10's go for under 180 euros from Japan, so your left with 470 euros for HIGH END mics, stands, windscreens etc. This thing is an awesome deal! Of course the battery wears out in time, but you can then power this from any USB powerbank, giving it basically limitless continuous working time. As a backpacker the size and weight is best in class too so bravo Sony!
@TodayIFeelLike3 жыл бұрын
Yes it's surprising how good it is.
@icecorebaby3 жыл бұрын
I have the Sony PCM A10, PCM 100 and the PCM 50 and I think internal mics are amazing. The sound quality of the A10 is amazing for its size. I also own the zoom H4N, Roland R-07, zoom h6 but they do not compare to the Sony audio recorders by a long shot. The Sony audio recorders are on another level compared to everyone else.
@TodayIFeelLike3 жыл бұрын
I completely agree for a long time I did not want to deal with Sony at all and now that I have some Sony products I am a complete convert they really do make excellent audio recorders cameras everything.
@zebbleganubi7235 жыл бұрын
what were they thinking with that usb port though? it only seems to make sense if you are using a laptop while its on a flat surface. if youre using a laptop anywhere else or using a desktop computer then i can see some usb ports being broken really easily. you would end up having to bring around a usb extension lead with you which sort of defeats the whole purpose of having that port. a usb-c port would have made much more sense since thats the way things are going
@TodayIFeelLike5 жыл бұрын
I agree that a USB C port would have been nice because I have to use a USB C adapter with mine. There is however a Micro SD card slot so you can alway record to a memory card.
@NETWORK23UK5 жыл бұрын
I had a similar model the USB broke despite having a break out lead.
@timcollingwood61584 жыл бұрын
Hi thanks for the information Best Regards Tim
@TodayIFeelLike4 жыл бұрын
No problem thanks for watching and please subscribe.
@davidthurton23594 жыл бұрын
Can you use the app to import the audio into your phone? I often need to edit on my iPhone in a pinch.
@ericfiszelson43034 жыл бұрын
Thanks! It is not obvious that it is possible to pause a current recording, rewind the recording and record over that same recording (ie that same file). Or do you need to record another take on a new recording and then edit / combine the files using an editing software... Trying to compare that product with the iPhone recording software. Thanks!!!
@unloveableandre5 жыл бұрын
Great review. Thank you
@TodayIFeelLike5 жыл бұрын
Thank you I appreciate that. Thanks for watching and please subscribe.
@newlifeeveryday18212 жыл бұрын
Nice video. Do you know if there is a way to perfectly synch audio recorded with this device to video recorded on a camera if the Sony PCM A10 is not connected to the camera when recording ? Thanks.
@TodayIFeelLike2 жыл бұрын
Yes you can use either Plural Eyes or your video editor's syncing method.
@allourep10 ай бұрын
Can you transfer audio files wirelessly?
@chaddonal43314 жыл бұрын
The built-in microphone sound is quite disappointing, sadly. (That was my original comment. See my update just below. Turn the Noise Filter Off -- and the sound quality of the built-in mics is HUGELY better!!!)
@TodayIFeelLike4 жыл бұрын
Hmmm they are definitely not as good as using external mics. Thanks for watching.
@chaddonal43314 жыл бұрын
@@TodayIFeelLike Hey, I will edit my comment. I had the Noise Filter engaged. Substantial -- like REMARKABLE - sound quality improvement with I disengaged the noise filter. With the Noise filter engaged, the sound is like a telephone call is being recorded. Without, it sounds like a studio mic. Editing my first comment.
@super-dude-4 жыл бұрын
@@chaddonal4331 Can you compare it to other devices such as Zoom and Sony D100/d50?
@chaddonal43314 жыл бұрын
@@super-dude- No. But it is definitely usable (with noise filter not engaged).
@TodayIFeelLike4 жыл бұрын
Thanks for the update
@NetvoTV9 ай бұрын
Does the onboard mic good enough to record voice for music? How about lav mic connect to it, your setup with the lav mic do sound better than the onboard mic! I'm still new to mic knowledged and hope to find one good enough to do it all like omnidirectional for video and for music voice!
@TodayIFeelLike9 ай бұрын
Yes it does it does sound good enough that you can record directly to the onboard mics in fact I do that when I'm doing voiceover work for some of my videos but I don't do music so I'm not exactly sure how it will perform when recording singing.
@elijahmodnar14 жыл бұрын
This looks like a nice smaller replacement for the zoom H1N Can I ask if there is any screen brightness settings at all? As would love a backlight off or low option :)
@TodayIFeelLike4 жыл бұрын
No, you can just turn it on or off and decide how long you want it on for but you can't adjust the brightness.
@acffh4 жыл бұрын
if the power runs low, plug it into USB power while running?!?
@TodayIFeelLike4 жыл бұрын
I have only used it in battery power sorry. Thanks for watching and please subscribe and I'll see if I can try it.
@hearheresingapore5 жыл бұрын
excellent review of this device
@TodayIFeelLike5 жыл бұрын
Thank you I appreciate it.
@TodayIFeelLike5 жыл бұрын
Thanks for watching and please subscribe
@richardt96923 жыл бұрын
Great review. How does it compare to the Sony UX570?
@TodayIFeelLike3 жыл бұрын
Unfortunately I haven’t had a chance to test the UX570
@yudhisiraitmbproduction8194 жыл бұрын
Could it connect as line in,,eg: connect to audio mixer?
@TodayIFeelLike4 жыл бұрын
Yes
@pratama29993 жыл бұрын
May I ask, Can I transfer the recorded audio files using Bluetooth to a computer? if not, do you know a recording device that can transfer data using bluetooth? without cable. Thank you
@4.7m_views4 жыл бұрын
3:10 this is not the way u normally record. Why? Is it because matching the separate audio In post brings better sound? Thanks in advance!
@michael_altlivestream54614 жыл бұрын
Can I use it as a USB external mic for my computer?
@theradman51744 жыл бұрын
If we connect it into a camera / PC input, do we have to press Record to get audio signal from the PCM-A10 to the camera/PC ? I'm thinking to use PCM-A10 as a streaming mic along with my Sony Camera.
@TodayIFeelLike4 жыл бұрын
You don’t have to record but you need to press the record button once for preview to activate the mics
@theradman51744 жыл бұрын
@@TodayIFeelLike did you mean activating the mic by press+hold REC button to pause for recording? Does it have overdub function like Zoom H1N?
@TodayIFeelLike4 жыл бұрын
Yes just press the Rec button once to activate the mics without actually recording.
@colinli79064 жыл бұрын
@@TodayIFeelLike Hi, bro, I still didn't get it. So if I was to use A10 as a mic for my PC, just line out to the line in jack of my audio interface, then press the Rec once and done? Thank you! Great review!
@r.utrera78914 жыл бұрын
Do you have Level in the menu? On its sides it does not have the wheel.
@TodayIFeelLike4 жыл бұрын
The four way pad on the front works too change the levels.
@mahamudulhasantushar62663 жыл бұрын
Can i charge this voice recorder by 10w mobile charger?
@TodayIFeelLike3 жыл бұрын
Not sure.
@paolocremonesi69993 жыл бұрын
Better than D100 ? I don’t think so
@TodayIFeelLike3 жыл бұрын
Hmmm?
@icecorebaby3 жыл бұрын
Question which scene mode would you select if you are using this for paranormal investigations trying to catch the faintest sounds? Just got this in the mail and learning to use this.
@TodayIFeelLike3 жыл бұрын
That’s a good question I don’t know.
@conspiritsy3 жыл бұрын
96K/24Bit WAV with no scene mode. You don’t want to alter the file with software.
@icecorebaby3 жыл бұрын
@@conspiritsy thanks dude. Loving the recorder and the D10. I also have D50 and D100, thinking of getting another used D50.
@conspiritsy3 жыл бұрын
@@icecorebaby A lot of great recorders there. Don’t be afraid to share one.
@TodayIFeelLike3 жыл бұрын
Hahaha maybe I'll do a giveaway soon. Thanks for the idea.
@vectordidakdesign3363 жыл бұрын
its cool revew, nice video . love it.. #vectordidak
@TodayIFeelLike3 жыл бұрын
Thank you much appreciated and thanks for watching and please subscribe.
@mamuvinyl2 жыл бұрын
Hi, I just bought this model and struggling to make this as an external microphone. I intend to pair it with my smartphone but the sound is too low when going live at facebook. Do you have any tips to make it louder?
@TodayIFeelLike2 жыл бұрын
Have you increased the gain levels?
@mamuvinyl2 жыл бұрын
@@TodayIFeelLike yes, its on maximum level 30. Im using the right cable, TRS jack to TRRS but when Im going live, the sound on live session at facebook is incredibly low. Im using android, it looks like iphone user not having this issue.
@TodayIFeelLike2 жыл бұрын
Try this turn the volume level up. It may seem like it doesn't matter but I believe the when recording the volume acts as your output. So try that and let me know what happens.
@mamuvinyl2 жыл бұрын
@@TodayIFeelLike yes I will try to volume up the monitor output. If cant, its look like I should find a mixer. Thanks again for your review, its the one that makes me bought it. The recording output for music is awesome (Im using it for playback recording on my Hifi system)
@TodayIFeelLike2 жыл бұрын
Thanks great I'm happy to help. Thanks for watching and reaching out with your questions.
@kevincommings83943 жыл бұрын
Is it possible to manually set db levels to stay between -12 and -6?
@TodayIFeelLike3 жыл бұрын
Yes you can set your levels manually.
@kevincommings83943 жыл бұрын
You don’t mind explaining how to set the gain levels to stay between -12 and -6 while using lav mic?
@TodayIFeelLike3 жыл бұрын
I’ll have to try and do it another day. I’m really sorry man but it’s been one of them.
@pro-peller55524 жыл бұрын
can you use a sennhesier lavaliere mic ?
@TodayIFeelLike4 жыл бұрын
You can but it doesn't work all that well because the Sennheiser mics have a locking mechanism in this recorder does not have that.
@jukarnarius5 жыл бұрын
Is it possible to use bluetooth earphones for the sound monitoring?
@TodayIFeelLike5 жыл бұрын
No you can connect the app and see the audio matters but you can't monitor. The Roland R-07 let's you monitor over Bluetooth.
@jukarnarius5 жыл бұрын
@@TodayIFeelLike Thank you very much for a quick answer.
@SawanTech3 жыл бұрын
is there inbuilt speakers
@TodayIFeelLike3 жыл бұрын
Yes you can playback but that's really only for reference to make sure you actually have audio if you really want to hear your audio and make sure it's clean you need headphones.
@4.7m_views4 жыл бұрын
Did you ever try to compare the tascam dr-07x ? It’s fairly new and sounds excellent for only 120$
@TodayIFeelLike4 жыл бұрын
No unfortunately I don't have the Tascsm but if I get one I'll do some test.
@4.7m_views4 жыл бұрын
Maybe the tascam would beat the a10..
@NETWORK23UK5 жыл бұрын
Has anyone recorded a dj set to the line-in with decent basslines to see how it holds up?? I had a previous pro model and the pop out USB was the 1st thing to break, shame as the OS cant be beaten on my old model, you didnt cover much of the editing features . I was able to change the speed and pitch of playback can i do that on the A10?
@TodayIFeelLike5 жыл бұрын
Yeah I didn’t talk about those features because that’s not how I use the device and I didn’t want to sound like an idiot talking about things I don’t really use and know about.
@tianle56565 жыл бұрын
可以连接 SONY CAMERA ?
@TodayIFeelLike5 жыл бұрын
Yeah I was shooting with the A7RIII
@NetvoTV5 жыл бұрын
Does it has LDAC?
@TodayIFeelLike5 жыл бұрын
Hmmm I'm not sure sorry
@DC-sn6mt4 жыл бұрын
Olympus LS-P4 all the way....
@TodayIFeelLike4 жыл бұрын
That is definitely a way to go. What other recorders have you liked?
@DC-sn6mt4 жыл бұрын
@@TodayIFeelLikeSONY PCM-D100 but I don't have a third kidney to sell it for it....