For years, Marantz Professional has led the industry in the recording and gathering
of audio for every application from Houses of Worship to Corporate Boardrooms
to Municpalities to Courthouses and beyond. Not afraid of moving forward with
technology, the new PMD560 pro-installation solid state recorder from Marantz
Professional will lead the charge in audio data acquisition. Replacing the traditional
cassette tape with readily available and affordable CF (compact flash) cards may
be scary; but after all of the benefits of doing so have been realized, you’ll
know why Marantz Professional and the PMD560 are out in front again.
Highlights
* Record Directly to Compact Flash Cards
* RS-232c Control of Functions
* Easy One Touch Record
* No Moving Parts
* MP3, MP2, WAV, and BWF Format Compatible
* Over 40 Assignable Quality Settings
* Security for Media (Door)
* 16-48 kHz Sample Rate Selections
* 32-384 Bit Rate Selectable
* Menu Driven Contact Closure for Remote Operation: Start-Pause, Mark EDL/Create
New File/Start-Pause with New File/ Mark EDL
* Digital Input and Output
* Balanced XLR Line inputs with Trim
* Unbalanced Line In and Out
Extensive Capability
Designed with compatibility for MP3, MP2, BWF,
and WAV formats, the PMD560 boasts an impressive 40 assignable quality settings
as well as a FAT32 file allocation table for future multi-gig file compatibility.
Simple Operation
With one button press, users can record audio
files to affordable and widely available microdrives or compact flash cards.
RS-232c Control of Functions and Presets
The PMD560 is the first installation solid-state recorder in a history of innovative
recorders to feature true installation quality and full two-way RS-232 control.
Users can also setup, change, and replace all preset settings via RS-232 and
their PC (see graphic on page 2), which is ideal for install with multiple units.
One can simply “flash” the units with the desired settings, parameters,
and recording algorithms.
On Demand Marking
Expanding on the marking capabilities of the
Marantz Professional PMD670, the PMD560 allows the end-user to mark and divide
files in many different manners. Just like the PMD670, one can make an EDL mark
or create a new file (track) either by the front panel or by a contact closure
signal. The PMD560 will also be able to mark a file or create a new file by
RS-232 control or by utilizing a new Marantz Professional wired remote to be
released in the near future. And just like the PMD670, the PMD560’s files
and EDL marks are recognized by PMDEdit for those desiring easy file management,
archiving, and editing.
“Minute Track Mode” Recording
While recording, the PMD560 has the ability to create new files while
recording at a number user definable increments for easy navigation through
hours of audio. A new file (track increment) can be created by the PMD560 at
1, 5, 10, 15, and 30 minutes as well as 1, 2, 6, 8, 12, and 24 hour intervals
for long-term, unattended audio recording.
Transfer Audio Files to PC
The PMD560 features a computer I/O connection
that allows it to be easily linked for rapid file transfer to your PC or MAC
computer. Users can drag and drop recorded audio files to their computer’s
hard drive in minutes—without the real-time delay disadvantages of cassette,
mini disc, or DAT recording. The optional PMDEdit software (PC only) enables
easy file management and editing.
Compact Flash - the Media
Record it right the first time and avoid all
of the timely transfers and expensive conversions associated with cassette,
mini disc, and DAT recordings to your PC or server. Archiving meetings on cassettes
is expensive and space consuming. With the Marantz Professional PMD560 and one
inexpensive Compact Flash card, you can archive over 50 hours on one 700MB compact
disc. That’s over 33 - 90 minute cassettes worth of recording!!! And with
compact flash media being used in so many digital cameras, it is a format that
is here to stay.
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 |
5.3 W |
| Headphone
Output Power |
20 mW/32
ohms |
| Dimensions
(Maximum) |
|
| Width |
483 mm |
| Height |
52 mm |
| Depth |
298 mm |
| Weight |
3.0 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*, 22.05*, 16* kHz *except MP2 |
| Digital |
48, 44.1
kHz |
| Frequency
Response (PCM 44.1 kHz) |
20,000 Hz
(-0.5 dB) |
| Signal-to-Noise
Ratio IEC-A Weighted |
91 dB |
| Total Harmonic
Distortion |
at 0 VU (PCM)
0.01% |
| Dynamic
Range |
94dB |
| Inputs/Outputs |
|
| Balanced
LINE
IN L/R |
|
| Type |
XLR (1:GND,
2:HOT, 3:COLD) |
| Input Sensitivity |
+16dBu/@
0dBFS (+4dBu/@-12dBFS)/24 k ohms 0dB - +24dB Trim Control |
| Unbalanced
LINE
IN L/R |
|
| Type |
RCA jack |
| Input Sensitivity |
500 mVrms/22
k ohms |
| LINE
OUT L/R |
|
| Type |
RCA jack |
| Standard
Level |
2 Vrms max./300
ohms |
| 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) |
PLEASE NOTE: Specifications are based on measurement
conditions and proper care for the machine, and are subject to change without
notice.
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