Records with exceptionally high sensitivity to capture the source accurately, down to the ambiance and soundstage of the environment. In design, this linear PCM recorder is a marriage of form and function, with no unneeded ornamentation. The highly durable titanium body, created in a special fabrication process, has the aura of high-end equipment. But the developers have matched the digital technology in this unit with the warmth of an "analog" touch: there are protective mechanisms for the mic in case the unit is dropped (including a curved guard), and the button layout is designed to prevent operating errors. The recorder is thus easier to use.