Capturing the real sounds and sensations of an outdoor field or stage environment, Sony’s previous "Densuke" series gave birth to a live recording boom in the 1970s. This "PCM-D1" Linear PCM Recorder took on the design language of the original "Densuke," but brought it to the digital cutting edge. Japanese paper 'washi' is used for the dial backlight, evoking dim light through a 'washi' paper screen.