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The Marantz PMD520 sets new standards for innovation and design. Featuring two independent
3-head mechanisms, the PMD520 is designed to provide the audio professional with the most flexible
and comprehensive cassette deck available.
Two innovative features of the PMD520 are direct tape insertion/removal and easy servicing. The tape doors have been eliminated so that tapes can be inserted and removed with great efficiency.
Servicing is easy because each mechanism can be completely removed for service while the other remains available for use.
The stationary 3-head mechanisms in the PMD520 allow tape monitoring during recording and provide exceptional recording performance when combined with the automatic tape calibration system.
During continuous recording, the overlap record feature can be activated to ensure uninterrupted
recording when going from well to well and deck to deck. The overlap record feature will start the next tape 3 minutes before the current tape ends.
A variety of options are available for remote controlling the PMD520. The Superscope WRC220 wired remote provides complete control for playback, recording, and duplication. A custom
remote can be interfaced through the Control I/O port (25-pin set of contact closures). A record/play timer has also been included to start recording or playback automaticallywhen the power is switched on.
In addition to the above, the PMD520 continues the Marantz tradition of offering exceptional high quality and ease of use.

Features

• Fully Independent Operation

• Stationary 3-Head Mechanisms

• Tape Monitoring while Recording

• Direct Tape Insertion/Removal

• Removable Tape Mechanisms

• Simultaneous (Duplication) Recording

• Loop-Through Output for Duplication

• Continuous Recording with 3 Minute Overlap

• Automatic Tape Calibration (Auto Bias) Program

• Normal (1x) and High (2x) Speed Operation

• Recessed Fine Speed Control (± 3%)

• Automatic Rewind

• Record/Play Timer

• Tape Stop Alarm

• Record Mute

• Recessed Record Balance Controls

• Dolby B/C & HX Pro Headroom Extension

• 25-Pin Contact Closure Control Port

• Marantz RC-5 Remote Port (AMX & Crestron

Compatible)

Optional Wired (WRC220) and IR (RC5PMD)

Remote

• Headphone Jack with Level Control

• Switchable Source for Headphone

• Stereo LED Meters with Peak Hold

• Time Counters with Tape Size Selector

• Large Transport Control Buttons with LED Inset

• Detachable Grounded AC Cord

• Mechanism Dust Covers Included

• Optional Balanced XLR Kit (XLR520PMD)

One-Piece 3U Rackmount Chassis

Mastering Duplications

PMD520

Marantz Professional’s

Dual-Well Cassette Deck

featuring two independent

3-head mechanisms.

Consumer decks not only do less, but they often have to be replaced too

soon. That’s no value. In contrast, the PMD520 by Marantz Professional

is a reliable high-performance professional dual-well deck. It provides

real-time, one-touch audio duplication in an affordable commercial-grade

unit. Consider these features for efficient operation and easy servicing:

• Direct Tape Insertion and Removal

We’ve done away with tape doors, so tapes can be inserted and

removed with ease.

• Removable tape mechanism

Innovative construction allows each tape mechanism to be completely

removed for service if needed, while the other remains available for

use.

• Fine-Tune Motor Speed

Adjust motor speed ±3% from the front panel, to avoid having to

unrack unit.

• Auto Bias System

A highly advanced Auto Bias system automatically sets the bias,

record gain, and equalization for a given tape.

• Chain together multiple units

Loop-through line outputs allows up to 100 units to be chained

together without quality loss and the need for a distribution amp.

• 2X Play/Record Speed; Tape Stop Alarm; Auto Rewind

• Remote Control Capability (see photo*)

Use the optional wired remote control (WRC220) or the GPI port for

reliable 1-button control of up to 100 decks.

• 3-Head Mechanisms

The record and play heads are separated to allow for maximum sound

quality and also enable real time review of recording.

Other features include: peak hold meters; record/play timer; Dolby B/C/HX

Pro; auto counter reset; headphone jack w/level; record balance control (recessed);

record mute; optional XLR, and more.

Real-time DUPICATION with confidence

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*Control

Logging Applications

Audio LOGGING with confidence PMD520

Marantz Professional’s

Dual-Well Cassette Deck

featuring two independent

3-head mechanisms.

When continuous audio recording for logging and surveillance

calls for a quality, dependable deck, Marantz Professional has the

ideal solution.

The Marantz Professional PMD520 3-head Independent Dual-

Well Cassette Deck is specially designed for logging applications:

• Overlap recording

When going from well to well and deck to deck during

continuous recording, a 3-minute overlap record feature

between tapes guarantees uninterrupted recording.

• Auto rewind, tape stop alarm

• Record timer

Allows automated recording

• Chain together multiple units

Loop-through outputs allow multiple units to be chained

together without signal loss for quality cascade recording.

This means you can create a rack for 24-hour recording.

• Removable tape mechanism

Innovative construction allows each tape mechanism to be

completely removed for service if needed, while the other

remains available for use.

• 3-Head Mechanisms

The record and play heads are separated to ensure maximum

sound quality and also enable real time review of recording.

Other features include: no doors for quick tape insertion and removal; peak

hold meters; Dolby B/C/HX Pro; auto counter reset; front panel fine motor

speed adjustment; 2x play/record speed; MPX filter, record balance control

(recessed); record mute; auto bias tape calibration system; XLR option,

and more.

Studio Masters

Studio MASTERING

with confidence

PMD520

Marantz Professional’s Dual-

Well Cassette Deck provides

superior sound quality and

two independent 3-head

mechanisms.

CONTACT:

The PMD520 offers the professional studio engineer unmatched performance,

features, flexibility, and value in cassette mastering.

PERFORMANCE/FEATURES: Take a look at the operating features and sound quality

of the PMD520 and you’ll be very impressed:

• Auto Bias System

A built-in frequency generator can automatically set the optimum record bias,

gain, and equalization in three key positions for a given tape. The result is a

complete match between the deck and the tape, for outstanding sound

reproduction.

• High (2X) Speed Recording Mode

In this mode, the tape passes the recording head at twice normal speed,

providing CD-quality fidelity.

• Remote Control Capability

Use the optional wired remote control (the WRC220) or the GPI port for

complete 1-button control of up to 100 decks.

• Fine-Tune Motor Speed

Adjust motor speed ±3% from the front panel, to avoid having to unrack the unit.

• Other Operating Features include:

Dolby B/C and HX Pro; no doors for quick tape insertion and removal; headphone

select; time counters with tape-size setting for high accuracy; removable tape

mechanisms for easy service; stereo peak hold meters, and XLR option.

FLEXIBILITY: With two independent wells, your options for playback and recording

are greatly enhanced. Fail-safe recording is finally available on a studio cassette

recorder; listen to the recording while it’s being recorded.

VALUE: With a suggested retail price of $999, the PMD520 is quite simply an unbeatable value.

PMD520 XLR Kit for Professional Installations

The Balancing Kit (XLR510PMD shown

above) allows the addition of +4dBu balanced

XLR inputs and outputs to the Marantz

PMD350, PMD502, PMD510, or PMD520.

XLR Balancing Kits

Each Kit Consists of the Following Items

• One rear panel assembly.

• Ribbon cables for easy solderless installation.

Applications

• Sound reinforcement systems which

require long cable runs to combat RF

interference.

• Recording studios using completely

balanced patching will not have to

compromise the integrity of their signals.

• For totally balanced installations requiring

a professional grade cassette deck or CD

player.
Your Price $175.00

XLR Balancing Kits

The Balancing Kit (XLR510PMD shown

above) allows the addition of +4dBu balanced

XLR inputs and outputs to the Marantz

PMD350, PMD502, PMD510, or PMD520.

XLR Balancing Kits

Each Kit Consists of the Following Items

• One rear panel assembly.

• Ribbon cables for easy solderless installation.

Applications

• Sound reinforcement systems which

require long cable runs to combat RF

interference.

• Recording studios using completely

balanced patching will not have to

compromise the integrity of their signals.

• For totally balanced installations requiring

a professional grade cassette deck or CD

player.
Your Price $175.00

Available Kits

XLR350PMD: For use with Marantz model

PMD350 combination CD and cassette

deck.

XLR502PMD: For use with Marantz model

PMD502 single well cassette deck.

XLR510PMD: For use with Marantz model

PMD510 dual well cassette deck.

XLR520PMD: For use with Marantz model

PMD520 dual well cassette deck.

Marantz Professional Products

The Remote Control for the PMD520

WRC200mkII and WRC220 Wired Remote Controls

The Superscope WRC200mkII and WRC220 are rugged table

top wired remote controls designed for use with any Marantz

Professional product equipped with an RC-5 interface.

The remote controls allow for reliable control through the use

of 16 colored buttons located on the inclined top panel. In

addition to being color coded, the buttons are clearly marked

with descriptions and symbols for easy identification and use.

The bottom of the remotes include four rubber feet for non-skid

protection on most surfaces. Either remote can receive

power from the included AC adapter or an optional 9V battery.

Both remotes have the ability to simultaneously control a

cassette deck and a CD player; offering control of multiple

units from one source. LED indicators on the top panel of the

remote will indicate whether the remote is in Tape A or B, or

CD mode.

The WRC200mkII is designed to control the following

Marantz Professional models equipped with the RC-5

interface: PMD320, PMD321, PMD350, PMD500,

PMD501, PMD502, PMD510, PMD650.

The WRC200mkII has been equipped with a

Duplication Start button that will trigger multiple

cassette decks for real-time duplication.

Both Remotes Include

• 6ft. RCA-to-RCA Patch Cable

• 9VDC AC Adapter

• Owners Manual

Specifications

Maximum Operating Distance (approx.)....................................50ft.

Dimensions.....................................................2"x7.5"x4.5" (HxWxD)

Weight.............................................................................less than 1lb.

WRC200mkII

WRC220

The WRC220 is designed to control the Marantz

Professional model PMD520 via the RC-5 interface.

The WRC220 provides remote control of most of the

functions of the PMD520, and is a cost effective way to

control multiple PMD520s for real-time duplication.)
Your Price $159.00

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