When looking at handheld, portable solid state recorders, it's always useful if you can plug in your 'normal' mics with your 'normal' mic cables! The PMD660 boasts balanced XLR inputs and provides phantom power to condenser mics. Since the device records to compact flash, there are no moving parts, which makes the unit very robust. A USB connector allows connection to computer so you can edit your interviews in the taxi on the way back to the studio!
Marantz have been making professional field recorders since the days of cassette tape - they are famed for their reliability and longevity of life!
This is what Marantz say about the PMD660:
The Marantz PMD660 is a compact bodied, full-scale digital recorder. It is designed entirely for professionals and includes XLR microphone inputs with phantom power and up to 20dB attenuation.
Marantz Professional unveils a small, portable recorder, the PMD660. This solid state recorder can record audio files to affordable and widely available Microdrives or CompactFlash cards with just the flip of a switch. Features include non-stop recording with 4 hours of battery life, and an EDL marking system for creating new files on-the-fly during recording for easy file selection during playback.
Record directly to compact flash cards
Easy one touch record
Portable operation
No moving parts
MP3 (128kpbs)and WAV format compatible
Three user-determinable preset banks for instant recall of favourite settings
Automatic Level Control (ALC)
Security for switch setting and media (door)
44.1/48KHz sample rate selection
RC600 remote available (with REC, REC Pause, Mark controls))
Balanced XLR Mic inputs
Unbalanced line in and out
USB connectivity (for simple transfer to PC)
48V phantom power
AA x4 batteries
Backlit display
Built-in mic and loudspeaker
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