marantzdigitalpmd671

Updated classic over-the-shoulder recorder

Marantz has raised the bar a little with the PMD671. Whilst it is based very heavily on the PCM670, it can record 24-bit, 96kHz audio for the highest sound quality available in the field. The ability to read-after-write offers completely new levels of functionality never before available in a field recorder. Additionally, the mic preamps have been greatly improved. Then add programmable presets, and changing formats on the fly is as easy as pressing a button. Serious professionals need serious tools. If your application requires uncompromising audio, good reliability, and flexible functionality, you might consider the PMD671.

FEATURES

• Unparalleled 24/96 Audio

Recording PCM audio at 24-bit resolution and 96 kHz sampling frequency is the

absolute state of the art for digital audio applications. It offers 256 times the

amplitude resolution, and more than twice the frequency resolution of compact

discs. New microphone preamps have even been designed to take advantage of

this quantum leap in fidelity.

• RAW (VTH-Virtual Third Head)

Professional analogue recorders had a dedicated "third head" to monitor recorded

signals after they were printed to tape. It was called, "confidence monitoring",

because it allowed engineers to be 100% confident about what they had

recorded as it was happening. The PMD671 is unique in offering the 21st century version of this same functionality, by playing back the recorded data simultaneously, rather than simply monitoring the input source.

• Time Shift (Time-Shift Playback)

The same technology that allows the virtual third head also allows time-shift playback capability. This means that as you continue to record an event, you can back up and listen to various parts, and then return to listening to the event in real-time. Court reporting and technical investigation may never be the same.

• Professional I/O

Let's face it: plugging professional-grade microphones into an 1/8" jack is asking

for trouble. The PMD671 offers two balanced XLR mic inputs with +48v phantom

power, and all new audiophile quality microphone preamps. Caught in a pinch?

The PMD671 includes a condenser mic built right in. Of course, RCA stereo line

I/O's and digital I/O's are also provided.

• Long Battery Life

Tired of lugging around six extra D-Cells just so you can interrupt your recording to change batteries half-way through an event? The PMD671 will run for four to six hours on regular alkaline AA batteries. Also available as optional accessories, the rechargeable NiCd battery (RB1100) will power the PMD671 for 4-5 hours while the NiMH battery (RB1651) will power the unit for 6-7 hours. And both batteries can be charged in the unit eliminating the need for carrying bulky battery chargers into the field.

• Long Record Times

No more flipping tapes! A single 1 GB flash card can hold up to 70 hours of

uninterrupted audio (monaural .mp3 at 32 kbps). For music recording, the same

size card can hold more than 17 hours highquality compressed stereo (.mp3 at

128 kbps).

• Solid State Technology

By storing audio data on Compact Flash (CF) media cards, all of the mechanical

hassles of tape recorders are gone forever-as are the costs of servicing and

maintaining them. Solid State Technology makes the PMD671 less vulnerable to

bumps, vibrations, and sonic deterioration over the long haul. Not only that, but

CF storage allows you to choose from several recording formats, and makes file

transfers to computers a snap.

• USB 2.0 and file transfer

In the end, you'll probably want to transfer your audio to a PC for editing, and

then burn it to CD for broadcast, evidence, documentation, or just for

convenient playback. The PMD671's USB 2.0 port allows you to directly connect

to a computer for blazing fast transfers. Alternatively, you can remove the CF

card and use any standard CF card reader.

• Optional Wired Remote

It would be great if every recording situation had a field engineer running

everything behind the scenes. Unfortunately, all too often it's just you, wishing

you had more hands. The RC600 wired remote control enables you to start and

pause recording, and to mark new track-starts on the fly. It even has a peak

meter right on the remote, so you can keep an eye on your recording, without

taking your eye off the ball.