The Fostex PD6 is a professional hybrid portable mixer and recorder that represents the latest and most versatile development in timecode based location recording.
The PD6 records up to 6 tracks of audio to an 8 cm DVD RAM disk, or the internal 40 GB hard drive, with audio resolution of up to 24 bit, 96 kHz, incorporating workstation operating and editing modes, for quick and accurate on site or post production transfer. In addition to the inclusion of both Firewire and USB ports as standard features for computer integration, all SMPTE time code frame rates are supported by the built in time code generator, and a Word Clock and Video Sync connector section is standard as well, offering very complete location synchronization capability.
The onboard six channel mixer of the PD6 offers a variety of routing options and the headphone monitoring matrix is unusually comprehensive. The XLR analog inputs and outputs, and the thoughtful inclusion of an Auxiliary I/O section with full routing and monitoring access, offer the field recordist a clean and simple signal path with optimal level control.
The transports are large, rugged and of a familiar tape type, and the availability of both 48 V phantom and 12 T power enables the use of virtually any condenser microphone for recording. The 12 Volt power output connectors, rarely found on even the more elite professional field mixers, allow for the powering of portable wireless receivers and other devices and increase the self-containment factor of the PD6 as a portable recording solution.
FEATURES:
Flexible Onboard Mixer
The 6 channel mixer offers a variety of routing solutions and supports both 12 T and 48 V Phantom Power for Condenser Microphones
Comprehensive Headphone Monitoring
Multiple Monitoring options include Solo, Stereo and Mono, MS, and Channel Combination
Multi track Recording
6 tracks of up to 24 bit 96 kHz Audio are available in a very compact and lightweight frame
Computer and Keyboard Integration
Firewire and USB Ports are standard, UDF format allows for instant mounting and reading of DVD-RAM on either PC or Mac platforms
Widely Used Media
DVD Ram is a widely accepted, inexpensive recording and backup solution for High Resolution Audio
EDL Management Built In
Supports multiple EDL lists and is ALE compatible for further AVID workstation editing
Full Featured Track Management
Alpha numeric keypad for file and track naming, up to 100 Cue Points per file or take, Circle Take key marker feature for easy identification after transfer
SMPTE and Word Clock Support
On board SMPTE reader/generator supports all frame rates, standard BNC connectors for Word and Video Sync
Built-In Hard Drive
40 GB EIDE hard disk factory installed for direct recording or backup of DVD
Large Backlit Screen
Low power consumption with high visibility, several metering resolution modes are available
Battery Operation
Readily available NP-1 Type is easily supplied and replaced
Type: DVD-RAM recorder
Compatible Discs: E-IDE DVD-RAM (8 cm, Double Sided, 1.46 GB per side)
Supported Bit/Sample Rates:
16 and 24-bit
44.1, 48, 88.2, 96
A/D Converter: Not specified by manufacturer
D to A Converters: Not specified by manufacturer
Sample Rate Conversion: No
Frequency Response: 20 Hz to 20 kHz +/- 1 dB (44.1, 48 kHz), 20 Hz – 40 kHz +/- 1 dB (96 kHz))
Dynamic Range: 100 dB, 24 bit/48 kHz, ref: -18dB
Signal-to-Noise Ratio: 100 db, 24 bit/48 kHz, ref: -20 dB(Line), 87 dB, 24 bit/48 kHz, ref: -20 dB(Mic)
Total Harmonic Distortion (THD): Less than 0.001% at 1 kHZ, -1 dB
Input Connectors (Analog): 6 x XLR Female, Balanced or Unbalanced (Switchable)
Nominal Input Level: -30 – +4 dBu(+/- 5 dB, Line), -60 – -26 dBu(+/- 5 dB, Mic)
Output Connectors (Analog): 6 x XLR Male, Balanced
Nominal Output Level: +4 dBu
Auxilliary I/O Connector: 10 pin Male, Balanced(Hirose)
Auxilliary I/O Input Level: +4 dBu
Aux I/O Output Level: +4 dBu, -10 dbu, -60 dBu (Switchable)
Input Connectors (Digital): 25 Pin D-sub, SPDIF and AES/EBU supported, Auto Selection
Output Connectors (Digital): 25 Pin D-sub, SPDIF and AES/EBU supported, Auto Selection
Headphone Connector: 1/4″ (6mm) Stereo Phone Jack
Built-in Hard Drive: No
SCSI: No
Word Clock I/O: BNC
Time Code I/O: 2 x XLR, LTC, SMPTE/EBU Format
Digital Gain Control: No
Digital Fade In/Out: No
SCMS Management: Yes
Remote Control : Yes, Mini DIN 8 Pin Female
RAM Buffer: Yes, up to 10 seconds
Track Incrementing Features: Not applicable
Indexing: Not applicable
Finalize Features: Not applicable
Specialties:
USB and Firewire connectors standard
On Board Slate Microphone and Tone Generator
12 V 4 Pin Hirose Power Output connectors for Wireless Receivers
FOSTEX PD-6
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The Fostex PD6 is a professional hybrid portable mixer and recorder that represents the latest and most versatile development in timecode based location recording.
The PD6 records up to 6 tracks of audio to an 8 cm DVD RAM disk, or the internal 40 GB hard drive, with audio resolution of up to 24 bit, 96 kHz, incorporating workstation operating and editing modes, for quick and accurate on site or post production transfer. In addition to the inclusion of both Firewire and USB ports as standard features for computer integration, all SMPTE time code frame rates are supported by the built in time code generator, and a Word Clock and Video Sync connector section is standard as well, offering very complete location synchronization capability.
The onboard six channel mixer of the PD6 offers a variety of routing options and the headphone monitoring matrix is unusually comprehensive. The XLR analog inputs and outputs, and the thoughtful inclusion of an Auxiliary I/O section with full routing and monitoring access, offer the field recordist a clean and simple signal path with optimal level control.
The transports are large, rugged and of a familiar tape type, and the availability of both 48 V phantom and 12 T power enables the use of virtually any condenser microphone for recording. The 12 Volt power output connectors, rarely found on even the more elite professional field mixers, allow for the powering of portable wireless receivers and other devices and increase the self-containment factor of the PD6 as a portable recording solution.
FEATURES:
Flexible Onboard Mixer
The 6 channel mixer offers a variety of routing solutions and supports both 12 T and 48 V Phantom Power for Condenser Microphones
Comprehensive Headphone Monitoring
Multiple Monitoring options include Solo, Stereo and Mono, MS, and Channel Combination
Multi track Recording
6 tracks of up to 24 bit 96 kHz Audio are available in a very compact and lightweight frame
Computer and Keyboard Integration
Firewire and USB Ports are standard, UDF format allows for instant mounting and reading of DVD-RAM on either PC or Mac platforms
Widely Used Media
DVD Ram is a widely accepted, inexpensive recording and backup solution for High Resolution Audio
EDL Management Built In
Supports multiple EDL lists and is ALE compatible for further AVID workstation editing
Full Featured Track Management
Alpha numeric keypad for file and track naming, up to 100 Cue Points per file or take, Circle Take key marker feature for easy identification after transfer
SMPTE and Word Clock Support
On board SMPTE reader/generator supports all frame rates, standard BNC connectors for Word and Video Sync
Built-In Hard Drive
40 GB EIDE hard disk factory installed for direct recording or backup of DVD
Large Backlit Screen
Low power consumption with high visibility, several metering resolution modes are available
Battery Operation
Readily available NP-1 Type is easily supplied and replaced
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Specifications
Type: DVD-RAM recorder
Compatible Discs: E-IDE DVD-RAM (8 cm, Double Sided, 1.46 GB per side)
Supported Bit/Sample Rates:
16 and 24-bit
44.1, 48, 88.2, 96
A/D Converter: Not specified by manufacturer
D to A Converters: Not specified by manufacturer
Sample Rate Conversion: No
Frequency Response: 20 Hz to 20 kHz +/- 1 dB (44.1, 48 kHz), 20 Hz – 40 kHz +/- 1 dB (96 kHz))
Dynamic Range: 100 dB, 24 bit/48 kHz, ref: -18dB
Signal-to-Noise Ratio: 100 db, 24 bit/48 kHz, ref: -20 dB(Line), 87 dB, 24 bit/48 kHz, ref: -20 dB(Mic)
Total Harmonic Distortion (THD): Less than 0.001% at 1 kHZ, -1 dB
Input Connectors (Analog): 6 x XLR Female, Balanced or Unbalanced (Switchable)
Nominal Input Level: -30 – +4 dBu(+/- 5 dB, Line), -60 – -26 dBu(+/- 5 dB, Mic)
Output Connectors (Analog): 6 x XLR Male, Balanced
Nominal Output Level: +4 dBu
Auxilliary I/O Connector: 10 pin Male, Balanced(Hirose)
Auxilliary I/O Input Level: +4 dBu
Aux I/O Output Level: +4 dBu, -10 dbu, -60 dBu (Switchable)
Input Connectors (Digital): 25 Pin D-sub, SPDIF and AES/EBU supported, Auto Selection
Output Connectors (Digital): 25 Pin D-sub, SPDIF and AES/EBU supported, Auto Selection
Headphone Connector: 1/4″ (6mm) Stereo Phone Jack
Built-in Hard Drive: No
SCSI: No
Word Clock I/O: BNC
Time Code I/O: 2 x XLR, LTC, SMPTE/EBU Format
Digital Gain Control: No
Digital Fade In/Out: No
SCMS Management: Yes
Remote Control : Yes, Mini DIN 8 Pin Female
RAM Buffer: Yes, up to 10 seconds
Track Incrementing Features: Not applicable
Indexing: Not applicable
Finalize Features: Not applicable
Specialties:
USB and Firewire connectors standard
On Board Slate Microphone and Tone Generator
12 V 4 Pin Hirose Power Output connectors for Wireless Receivers
SIZE:
13″ x 9.5″ x 4″
334 x 241 x 109 mm
WEIGHT:
7.7 lbs (3.5 kg)
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