Fostex PD606

Fostex PD606 Product Details

Description

Features

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.

Key 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

 

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 

 

Dimensions (WxDxH) 13 x 9.5 x 4" (334 x 241 x 109mm) 

 

Weight 7.7 lbs (3.5 kg) 

 

Specialties USB and Firewire connectors standard

On Board Slate Microphone and Tone Generator

12 V 4 Pin Hirose Power Output connectors for Wireless Receivers 

item includes

•  40 GB Hard Drive 

•  Ownner's Manual 

•  1 Year Warranty