Design and specifications
Capacity (User available capacity: when the built-in memory is formatted by the linear PCM recorder)
32 GB (approx. 25.60 GB = 27,487,790,694 Byte)
A small amount of the built-in memory is used for file management and therefore is not available for user storage.
Maximum number of folders (per drive)
400 folders
Maximum number of files (per folder)
199 files
Maximum number of files (per drive)
4,074 files (When 21 folders are contained in a drive.)
Frequency range (Input from the LINE IN(OPT) jack, output from the LINE OUT(OPT) jack when recording/playing back) (DSD: 0 dB to –6 dB, LPCM or MP3: 0 dB to –2 dB)
DSD 2.8MHz/1bit (STEREO): 20 Hz - 50,000 Hz
LPCM 192kHz/24bit: 20 Hz - 45,000 Hz
LPCM 176.4kHz/24bit: 20 Hz - 45,000 Hz
LPCM 96kHz/24, 16bit: 20 Hz - 40,000 Hz
LPCM 88.2kHz/24, 16bit: 20 Hz - 38,000 Hz
LPCM 48kHz/24, 16bit: 20 Hz - 22,000 Hz
LPCM 44.1kHz/24, 16bit: 20 Hz - 20,000 Hz
MP3 320kbps: 20 Hz - 20,000 Hz
MP3 128kbps: 20 Hz - 16,000 Hz
Compatible file formats
DSD (*1)
Sampling frequencies: 2.8224 MHz
Quantization bit rate: 1 bit
File extension: .dff, .dsf
FLAC (*1)
Sampling frequencies: 22.05 (16 bit only)/44.1/48/88.2/96/176.4/192 kHz
Quantization bit rate: 16/24 bit
File extension: .flac
LPCM (*1)
Sampling frequencies: 22.05 (16 bit only)/44.1/48/88.2/96/176.4/192 kHz
Quantization bit rate: 16/24 bit
File extension: .wav
MP3 (*1, *2)
Bit rate: 32 kbps - 320 kbps (Supports variable bit rate (VBR))
Sampling frequencies: 16/22.05/24/32/44.1/48 kHz
File extension: .mp3
WMA (*1, *3)
Bit rate: 32 kbps - 192 kbps, (Supports variable bit rate (VBR))
Sampling frequencies: 44.1 kHz
File extension: .wma
AAC-LC (*1, *4)
Bit rate: 16 kbps - 320 kbps, (Supports variable bit rate (VBR))
Sampling frequencies: 11.025/12/16/22.05/24/32/44.1/48 kHz
File extension: .m4a
Signal-to-noise ratio (S/N) (Input from the LINE IN(OPT) jack, output from LINE OUT(OPT) jack when recording/playing back)
DSD 2.8 MHz 1 bit: 98 dB or above (1 kHz IHF-A)
LPCM 44.1 kHz 24 bit, 48 kHz 24 bit, 88.2 kHz 24 bit, 96 kHz 24 bit, 176.4 kHz 24 bit, 192 kHz 24 bit (for S/N 100dB ON, 24 bit): 100 dB or above (1 kHz IHF-A)
LPCM 44.1 kHz 24 bit, 48 kHz 24 bit, 88.2 kHz 24 bit, 96 kHz 24 bit, 176.4 kHz 24 bit, 192 kHz 24 bit (for S/N 100dB OFF, 24 bit): 96 dB or above (1 kHz IHF-A)
Total harmonic distortion (Input from the LINE IN(OPT) jack, output from LINE OUT(OPT) jack when recording/playing back)
DSD 2.8 MHz 1 bit: 0.008% or below (1 kHz, 22 kHz LPF)
LPCM 44.1 kHz 16/24 bit, 48 kHz 16/24 bit, 88.2 kHz 16/24 bit, 96 kHz 16/24 bit, 176.4 kHz 24 bit, 192 kHz 24 bit: 0.006% or below (1 kHz, 22 kHz LPF)
Speaker
Approx. 16 mm (21/32 in.) dia.
Input/Output
MIC (microphone) jack (stereo mini jack)
Input impedance: 22 kΩ
Input for plug in power
Rated input level: 2.5 mV
Minimum input level: 0.7 mV
(headphones) jack (stereo mini jack)
Rated output level: 400 mV
Maximum output level: 25 mW + 25 mW or more
Recommended load impedance: 16 Ω
LINE IN(OPT) jack (stereo mini jack)
Input impedance: 22 kΩ
Rated input level: 2.0 V
Minimum input level: 450 mV
Input level: –27 dBm to –14 dBm (for optical digital input)
Absorption wavelength: 660 nm (Typ) (for optical digital input)
LINE OUT(OPT) jack (stereo mini jack)
Output impedance: 220 Ω
Rated output level: 1.7 V
Recommended load impedance: 22 kΩ
Output level: –21 dBm to –15 dBm (for optical digital output)
Emission wavelength: 640 to 680 nm (for optical digital output)
DC IN 6V jack
EIAJ connector
USB connector (micro-B)
Hi-speed USB, Mass Storage Class
Card slot
Memory Stick™/SD memory card slot
Playback speed control (DPC)
2.00 times - 0.25 times: LPCM/MP3/WMA/AAC-LC/FLAC
Maximum power output
200 mW
Power requirements
Four LR6 (size AA) alkaline batteries (supplied)/AC adaptor: 6 V DC
Four nickel metal hydride rechargeable batteries NH-AA (not supplied): 4.8 V DC
Power consumption
3.7 W
Operating temperature
5 °C - 35 °C (41 °F to 95 °F)
Dimensions (w/h/d) (not including projecting parts and controls)
Approx. 72.0 × 156.8 × 32.7 mm (2 7/8 × 6 1/4 × 1 5/16 inches)
Mass (including batteries)
Approx. 395 g (14 oz)
Supplied accessories
See “Instructions” supplied with your linear PCM recorder.
Design and specifications are subject to change without notice.
*1 Not all encoders are supported.
*2 Playback of MP3 files recorded using the linear PCM recorder is also supported.
*3 WMA Ver. 9 is supported. However, MBR (Multi Bit Rate), Lossless, Professional, and Voice are not supported. Copyright-protected files cannot be played back. Not all encoders are supported.
*4 Copyright-protected files cannot be played back. Not all AAC encoders are supported.
Maximum recording time (*1)(*2)
The maximum recording time of all the folders is as follows.
DSD 2.8MHz/1bit
Built-in memory
10 h. 50 m.
Memory card
2 GB: 45 m.
4 GB: 1 h. 30 m.
8 GB: 3 h.
16 GB: 6 h. 5 m.
32 GB: 12 h. 15 m.
64 GB: 24 h. 30 m.
128 GB: 49 h. 5 m.
LPCM 192kHz/24bit
Built-in memory
6 h. 35 m.
Memory card
2 GB: 25 m.
4 GB: 55 m.
8 GB: 1 h. 50 m.
16 GB: 3 h. 40 m.
32 GB: 7 h. 25 m.
64 GB: 14 h. 50 m.
128 GB: 29 h. 45 m.
LPCM 176.4kHz/24bit
Built-in memory
7 h. 10 m.
Memory card
2 GB: 30 m.
4 GB: 1 h.
8 GB: 2 h.
16 GB: 4 h.
32 GB: 8 h. 5 m.
64 GB: 16 h. 15 m.
128 GB: 32 h. 30 m.
LPCM 96kHz/24bit
Built-in memory
13 h. 15 m.
Memory card
2 GB: 55 m.
4 GB: 1 h. 50 m.
8 GB: 3 h. 40 m.
16 GB: 7 h. 25 m.
32 GB: 14 h. 50 m.
64 GB: 29 h. 45 m.
128 GB: 59 h. 35 m.
LPCM 96kHz/16bit
Built-in memory
19 h. 50 m.
Memory card
2 GB: 1 h. 20 m.
4 GB: 2 h. 45 m.
8 GB: 5 h. 35 m.
16 GB: 11 h. 10 m.
32 GB: 22 h. 20 m.
64 GB: 44 h. 40 m.
128 GB: 89 h. 25 m.
LPCM 88.2kHz/24bit
Built-in memory
14 h. 25 m.
Memory card
2 GB: 1 h.
4 GB: 2 h.
8 GB: 4 h.
16 GB: 8 h. 5 m.
32 GB: 16 h. 10 m.
64 GB: 32 h. 25 m.
128 GB: 64 h. 55 m.
LPCM 88.2kHz/16bit
Built-in memory
21 h. 35 m.
Memory card
2 GB: 1 h. 30 m.
4 GB: 3 h.
8 GB: 6 h. 5 m.
16 GB: 12 h. 10 m.
32 GB: 24 h. 20 m.
64 GB: 48 h. 40 m.
128 GB: 97 h. 20 m.
LPCM 48kHz/24bit
Built-in memory
26 h. 30 m.
Memory card
2 GB: 1 h. 50 m.
4 GB: 3 h. 40 m.
8 GB: 7 h. 25 m.
16 GB: 14 h. 50 m.
32 GB: 29 h. 45 m.
64 GB: 59 h. 35 m.
128 GB: 119 h.
LPCM 48kHz/16bit
Built-in memory
39 h. 45 m.
Memory card
2 GB: 2 h. 45 m.
4 GB: 5 h. 35 m.
8 GB: 11 h. 10 m.
16 GB: 22 h. 20 m.
32 GB: 44 h. 40 m.
64 GB: 89 h. 25 m.
128 GB: 178 h.
LPCM 44.1kHz/24bit
Built-in memory
28 h. 50 m.
Memory card
2 GB: 2 h.
4 GB: 4 h.
8 GB: 8 h. 5 m.
16 GB: 16 h. 10 m.
32 GB: 32 h. 25 m.
64 GB: 64 h. 55 m.
128 GB: 129 h.
LPCM 44.1kHz/16bit
Built-in memory
43 h. 15 m.
Memory card
2 GB: 3 h.
4 GB: 6 h. 5 m.
8 GB: 12 h. 10 m.
16 GB: 24 h. 20 m.
32 GB: 48 h. 40 m.
64 GB: 97 h. 20 m.
128 GB: 194 h.
MP3 320kbps
Built-in memory
190 h.
Memory card
2 GB: 13 h. 25 m.
4 GB: 26 h. 50 m.
8 GB: 53 h. 40 m.
16 GB: 107 h.
32 GB: 214 h.
64 GB: 429 h.
128 GB: 858 h.
MP3 128kbps
Built-in memory
477 h.
Memory card
2 GB: 33 h. 30 m.
4 GB: 67 h. 5 m.
8 GB: 134 h.
16 GB: 268 h.
32 GB: 536 h.
64 GB: 1073 h.
128 GB: 2147 h.
(h.: hours/m.: minutes)
*1 When recording continuously for long periods, the AC adaptor maybe required. For details on the battery life, see “Battery life.”
*2 The maximum recording times listed here are for reference only, and may differ depending on the card specifications.
The maximum playback time of a music file/number of files (*3)
256 kbps
Playback time: 238 h.
Number of files: 3,570 files
(h.: hours)
*3 In the case where MP3 files of 4 minutes each are transferred to the linear PCM recorder.