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 Municipalities to Courthouses, and beyond. Not afraid of moving forward with technology, the new PMD570 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 PMD570 are out in front again.
Extensive Capability
Designed with compatibility for MP3, MP2, BWF, and WAV formats, the PMD570 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.
RS232C Control of Functions and Presets
The PMD570 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 RS232 and their PC, 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 PMD570 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 PMD570 will also be able to mark a file or create a new file by RS232 control or by utilizing a new Marantz Professional wired remote to be released in the near future. And just like the PMD670, the PMD570'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 PMD570 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 PMD570 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 PMD570 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, 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 PMD570 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 fl ash media being used in so many digital cameras, it is a format that is here to stay.
