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|model_code=PCM-F1 | |model_code=PCM-F1 | ||
|device_type=Other | |device_type=Other | ||
|description=The Sony PCM-F1 is a portable digital audio processor | |year_released=1981 | ||
|av_system=PAL | |features=Portable 16-bit PCM digital audio processor, battery-operable, field recording capability, headphone monitoring | ||
|description=The Sony PCM-F1 is a portable digital audio processor designed primarily for use with the SL-F1 portable Betamax VCR. Released in 1981, it was one of the first affordable portable digital audio recording systems, predating the PCM-701ES desktop unit. Like the PCM-701ES, it converts analog audio to 16-bit PCM digital format encoded as a pseudo-video signal for recording onto Betamax (or VHS) tape. The PCM-F1 became legendary among audiophiles and live recording enthusiasts for enabling CD-quality field recordings when paired with the portable SL-F1 VCR. Both PAL and NTSC versions existed. The PCM-F1 was instrumental in establishing digital audio recording before DAT became available. | |||
|av_system=PAL,NTSC | |||
}} | |||
{{AV input | |||
|label=Audio In | |||
|signal=Analog stereo | |||
|connector=RCA (connector) | |||
|count=1 | |||
|audio=Stereo | |||
|location=rear | |||
}} | |||
{{AV output | |||
|label=Video Out | |||
|output_type=Video | |||
|signal=Composite (CVBS) | |||
|connector=BNC | |||
|count=1 | |||
|location=rear | |||
|notes=PCM-encoded pseudo-video signal for recording on VCR | |||
}} | |||
{{AV output | |||
|label=Audio Out | |||
|output_type=Audio | |||
|signal=Analog stereo | |||
|connector=RCA (connector) | |||
|count=1 | |||
|location=rear | |||
|notes=Decoded analog audio output from PCM playback | |||
}} | }} | ||
{{AV link | {{AV link | ||
