The Product
The Marantz PMD580 is a 1U rack-mounting solid state digital recorder born out of the success of the popular portable solid state recorders which have been revolutionising the world of broadcasting, journalism, and portable recording. With no moving parts, solid state technology has made repair and maintenance practically a thing of the past. Now Marantz Professional brings the flexibility and reliability of this format to the discerning professional with full network capability.
Analogue audio inputs and outputs are presented unbalanced on phono and balanced on XLR connectors. Digital S/PDIF and AES/EBU input and outputs are also located on the rear panel, along with a remote control jack, an RS-232 interface and RJ45 LAN interface. Recording directly to Compact Flash card or microdrive, the PMD580 will record in either PCM 16/24 bit or MP3 file formats to give the greatest range of flexibility between sound quality and recording time. Once recorded, the files can be automatically archived to a network drive, via the network connection, or transferred manually to a PC for editing and re-distribution. To fully automate the process, the unit can be programmed for scheduled recording, and subsequent auto-copying of the recorded files to your local network. If required, full remote control can be made via either the RS232 facility, or via the internet using the LAN connection.
The front panel has been laid out in a simple but intuitive way giving the user quick access to the essential functions buttons including rugged transport control and menu navigation, supported by a large clear LCD display and separate audio level meter. The front panel also offers a useful ¼" headphone jack with level control giving the user quick and easy monitoring access, as well as a USB connector for easy file transfer. Basic non-destructive editing has been written into the firmware as well as a host of other innovative features which combine to make this a great audio tool.
The Manufacturer
Marantz was officially founded in 1953 by Saul Bernard Marantz, a native of New York born in 1911. Unhappy with equipment available at the time, Saul spent many hours in his basement constructing amplifiers which ultimately found favour with like minded audio professionals. From these humble beginnings, Marantz has become a highly respected manufacturer and innovator of Hi Fi and broadcast related products throughout the world.
General
- frequency response 10Hz - 20kHz ±1dB
- dynamic range 94dB
- signal to noise ratio 91dB IEC A-weighted
- total harmonic distortion 0.01% @ 0VU (PCM)
- input connector unbalanced phono
- input level unbalanced 500mV RMS
- input impedance unbalanced 22kΩ
- input connector balanced XLR
- input level balanced +4dBu
- input impedance balanced 24kΩ
- digital input connector unbalanced phono
- digital input connector balanced XLR
- output connector unbalanced phono
- output level unbalanced 2V RMS
- output impedance unbalanced 10kΩ
- output connector balanced XLR
- output level balanced +18dBu
- output impedance balanced 600Ω
- phones output connector ¼" Jack
- phones output level 18mW + 18mW
- phones output impedance 32Ω
- digital output connector unbalanced phono
- digital output connector balanced XLR
- power requirements 26W
- dimensions 483mm W x 344mm D x 44mm H
- weight 3.7kg
Accessories Included
Plastic Pin and Retainer
2 x Security Screws
CD-ROM
Power Cable
USB Cable
2 x Phono Cable
User Guide
Availability
This item is available in three to ten days approximately.
Delivery cut off time
The cut-off time for ordering this product for next working day delivery, subject to stock availability, is 3.30pm UK time.
Shipping Costs
The delivery cost of shipping this product to a UK mainland delivery address is FREE of charge.
International Delivery Charges
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