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Marantz
PMD670
professional solid state digital recorder

Euro 1000,00 circa

The PMD670 Solid State Recorder features non-stop record with 7 hours of battery life, a menu-driven remote operation, and an EDL marking system for creating new files on-the-fly during the recording for easy file selection during playback. Users are assured a high-quality recording result due to the built-in lock down panels that secure the recording setting switches and media door from accidental changes in-the-field.

Features

Extensive capability
Designed with compatibility for MP3, MP2, BWF, WAV formats the PMD670 boasts 40 assignable quality settings as well as a FAT32 File Allocation Table for future multi-gig file capability.

Simple Operation
With the flip of a switch record audio files to affordable and widely available Microdrives or compact flash cards.

Transfer audio files to computer
A table-top portable model, the PMD670 features a computer I/O connection that allows it to be easily linked for easy file transfer. Drag and drop recorded audio files to your computers hard drive in minutes without the real-time delay disadvantages of cassette, MiniDisc, and DAT recording. The optional PMDEdit software enables easy file Edit , easy file management and editing with its combined use.

Key Features
* Record Directly to Compact Flash Cards
* Easy One Touch Record
* Portable Operation
* No Moving Parts
* MP3, MP2, WAV, BWF Format Compatible
* Over 40 Assignable Quality Settings
* Security for Switch Settings and Media (Door)
* 16-48 KHz Sample Rate Selections
* 32-384 Bit Rate Selectable
* Menu Driven Contact Closure for
* Remote Operation: Start-Pause / Mark EDL/ Unattended Power Up and Record/Create New File
* Digital Input and Output
* Balanced XLR Mic Inputs
* Unbalanced Line In and Out
* +48 V Phantom Power

Optional Accessories

* RB1100 Ni-Cd battery pack
* RB1650 Ni-MH battery pack
* BC600 Battery Charger
* CLC670 Vinyl Carrying Case
* CA200 Hard Shell Attache Case
* PRC600 Reporter style bag
* PRC300 Nylon Carrying Bag

Specifications


General
System	Solid State Recorder
Number of channels	2 (stereo),1 (mono)
Usable media	CF memory cards, Microdrives
Recording and media methods
.mp2	MPEG1 Layer II compression
.mp3	MPEG1 Layer III compression
.mp3	MPEG2 Layer III compression*
	*for all half sample rates
PCM	16 bit linear PCM
Power Consumption
Recording/Playback	5.2 W
Charging	12 W
Standby (battery driven)	2.2mW
Headphone Output power	20 mW/32 ohms
Speaker Output power	100 mW
Phantom power	48V, 10mA
Dimensions (Maximum)
Width	10.4 in. (264 mm)
Height	2 in. (55 mm)
Depth	7.3 in. (185 mm)
Weight	2 lbs. 14 oz.(1.3 Kg)
Audio
Recording bit rate (selectable)
MP2 stereo	384, 256, 192, 128, 96, 64 kbps
MP2 mono	192, 128, 96, 64, 48, 32 kbps
MP3 stereo	320, 256, 160, 128, 80, 64 kbps
MP3 mono	160, 128, 80, 64, 40, 32 kbps
Sampling Frequency
Analog	48, 44.1, 32, 24, 22.050, 16* kHz
	*except MP2
Digital	48, 44.1kHz
Frequency response (PCM 44.1kHz)	20,000 Hz (-0.5dB)
Signal-to-Noise Ratio IEC-A Weighted	LINE 86dB MIC 65dB
Total Harmonic Distortion at 0 VU (PCM)	LINE 0.03% MIC 0.08%
Dynamic Range	86 dB
Inputs/Outputs
MIC IN L/R
Type	XLR (1:GND, 2:HOT, 3:COLD)
Input Sensitivity	1.2mVrms/6.5 kohms
LINE IN L/R
Type	RCA jack
Input Sensitivity	300mVrms/20 kohms
LINE OUT L/R
Type	RCA jack
Standard Level	2 Vrms max./2 kohms
DIGITAL IN/OUT
Type	RCA jack
Impedance	75 ohms
Standard level	0.5 Vp-p
Sampling frequency	44.1/48 kHz
Format	SPDIF (IEC-958 Type II)

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