Name: Fostex PD-2
Brand: Fostex
Price: 4.99 GBP
Availability: InStock

Description

The PD-2 was been primarily designed for film, video and TV location work, the requirements being: two high quality audio channels, the ability to record SMPTE/EBU timecode and portability.

The PD-2 recorder fulfils all these requirements. Further more, the compact size of DAT cassettes and the ability to record two hours of 16-bit digital audio on one cassette make the PD-2 the perfect replacement for existing portable 1/4" analog recorders. Also, the increased impotance of audio for video and the introduction of NICAM digital stereo broadcasts, further strengthens the need for a high-quality alternative to analog 1/4".

The PD-2 can use both IEC timecode and FOSTEX timecode. During location recording, for film, video or TV, the camera and audio recorder must share the same limecode source. Obviously, this restricts the movement of both the camera operator and the sound technician, who must always move around as a team.

The PD-2 gives you freedom, once you have started recording timecode, the JAM function allows you to disconnect the external timecode source and let the PD-2's internal timecode generator continue striping the DAT cassette.

Features

Two 16-bit digital audio channels.
Record and playback of SMPT & EBU timecode, by using IEC and FOSTEX formats. Both IEC and FOSTEX formats can be recorded at the same time.
Compatibility with all DAT recorders.
Four head design allows off tape "confidence" monitoring while recording.
Sampling frequencies: 48kHz, 44.1kHz and 44.056kHz.
Digital transfer of data using either consumer (SP DIF) or professional (AES/EBU) of IEC 958.
External synchronization: PCM audio wordclock or composite-, field- or frame-video signal and DAT frame.
Slate using either a 1kHz tone or the internal microphone.
Comprehensive analog input facilities include: balanced microphone and line. For microphone input: phantom power, phase reverse, pad switch, response filters and limiter.
Headphone monitoring options include a Plus-and-Minus matrix for use with MS microphone recording techniques.
Compatible with DAT cassettes recorded on all DAT recorders.
Record and location of START and END IDs.
Search and locate to either Timecode, A-TIME or PNOs.
Record and search for error markers.
An internal monitor speaker.
All controls are recessed to prevent accidental operation. Positive action switches and keys have been used throughout.
Rugged, portable construction.

Technical Specifications

Recording format	PRO DAT, IEC standard (DIS)
Tape	DAT tape (Metal)
Number of channels	Audio ×2, Timecode ×1
Recording time	120 minutes (using 120 min. tape)
Cylinder head	4-head (Sendust spatter), 30mm diameter, 2000 rpm
Error correction	Double Reed-Solomon code
Track pitch	13.6 µm
Sampling frequency	44.056 kHz, 44.1 kHz, 48 kHz
Modulation type	8-10 conversion
Transfer rate	2.4 Mbit/s
Quantization	16-bit linear
Emphasis	50 µs & 15 µs
Copy guard	No guard
Motor construction	Cylinder: DC direct drive brush-less ×1 / Capstan: DC direct drive brush-less ×1 / Reel: DC direct drive brush-less ×2 / Mechanism: Attached DC brush motor ×1
Power supply	DC 12~16V
Ni-Cd battery	NP-1B or equivalent
Alkaline battery	10 × C size HP2
AC adaptor	AD-15 (optional)
Power consumption	27W ±25%
Battery life	Approx. 70 minutes (using NP-1B or equivalent)
Memory battery back-up time	3 months or more
Operating temperature (performance guaranteed)	0°C~45°C
Operating humidity (performance guaranteed)	30%~60%
Operating temperature (performance not guaranteed)	-10°C~50°C
Operating humidity (performance not guaranteed)	80% or less
Dimensions	307(W) × 96(H) × 216(D) mm
Weight	4.2 kg
Tape speed	8.15 mm/s ±0.5% (1TP MODE)
Fast winding time	80 seconds or less (120 min. tape)
Wow & flutter	±0.002% or less, weighted (CCIR), peak
MIC input standard level	-60 dBu ±2 dB
MIC input minimum level	-70 dBu ±3 dB
MIC input maximum level	-28 dBu or more
MIC input adaptable impedance	600Ω or less
MIC input impedance	10 kΩ or more, electric balanced (Phantom OFF)
MIC input connector	XLR-3-31 (switchable with LINE level input)
LINE input standard level	+4 dBu ±0.5 dB
LINE input minimum level	-6 dBu ±1.5 dB
LINE input maximum level	+36 dBu or more
LINE input impedance	20 kΩ or more, electric balanced
LINE input connector	XLR-3-31 (switchable with MIC level input)
Analog output standard level	+4 dBu ±0.5 dB
Analog output maximum level	+16 dBu (REF MARKER: -12 dB)
Analog output adaptable load impedance	600Ω or more
Analog output impedance	50Ω or less, electric balanced
Analog output connector	XLR-3-32
Digital input data format	AES/EBU (Professional & Consumer of IEC 958)
Digital input transfer rate	3.07 Mbit/s (fs = 48 kHz)
Digital input impedance	250Ω ±10%, electric balanced
Digital input minimum level	0.25 Vp-p
Digital input connector	XLR-3-31
Digital output data format	AES/EBU (Professional & Consumer of IEC 958)
Digital output transfer rate	3.07 Mbit/s (fs = 48 kHz)
Digital output impedance	110Ω ±10%, electric balanced
Digital output level	2.5 Vp-p or more
Digital output adaptable load impedance	110Ω or more
Digital output connector	XLR-3-32
Timecode input format	SMPTE/EBU
Timecode input standard level	2 Vp-p ±0.5 Vp-p
Timecode input transfer rate	2.4 kbit/s (SMPTE)
Timecode input minimum level	0.25 Vp-p or more
Timecode input impedance	20 kΩ or more, electric balanced
Timecode input connector	XLR-3-31
Timecode output format	SMPTE/EBU
Timecode output standard level	2 Vp-p ±0.5 Vp-p
Timecode output transfer rate	2.4 kbit/s (SMPTE)
Timecode output adaptable load impedance	600Ω or more
Timecode output impedance	50Ω or less, electric balanced
Timecode output connector	XLR-3-32
Headphone load impedance	32Ω or more
Headphone maximum output	80 mW at 32Ω
Headphone connector	6.35 mm (ø6) stereo phone jack
Video sync input minimum level	1 Vp-p (black burst signal accepted)
Video sync input impedance	75Ω ±10%
Video sync input connector	BNC
Word sync input rate	44.056 kHz, 44.1 kHz, 48 kHz
Word sync input minimum level	2~5 Vp-p
Word sync input impedance	75Ω ±10%
Word sync input connector	BNC
Word sync output duty	50%
DAT frame output duty	50%
Frame pulse output minimum pulse width	10 msec or more
Sync output level	2~5 Vp-p
Sync output adaptable load impedance	75Ω
Sync output impedance	50Ω or less
Sync output connector	BNC
Reproduce frequency response	20Hz~20 kHz ±1 dB (using SONY TY-7551)
Overall frequency response (LINE)	20Hz~20 kHz ±1 dB
Overall frequency response (MIC)	20Hz~20 kHz +1/-1.5 dB (fs = 44.056/44.1/48 kHz)
Channel phase difference	20° or less at 20 kHz
Channel level difference	1 dB or less
S/N ratio (LINE IN)	90 dB or more (Emphasis ON, fs = 44.056/44.1/48 kHz)
S/N ratio (MIC IN)	81 dB or more (Emphasis ON, ATT: 0 dB)
Dynamic range (LINE IN)	90 dB or more (Emphasis ON, fs = 44.056/44.1/48 kHz)
THD (LINE IN)	0.05% or less at 1 kHz (+4 dBu output, Emphasis ON, Clock: INT)
Channel separation	80 dB or more (narrow width band-pass filter)
Pre-emphasis deviation	±1 dB at 10 kHz
De-emphasis deviation	±1 dB at 10 kHz
Mixed modulation distortion ratio	0.03% or less (60 Hz + 7 kHz)
Pitch deviation	±0.005% or less (CLOCK: INT)
Level display	28 segment LCD peak hold display
MIC limiter compression ratio	1:3 ±10%
MIC limiter distortion ratio	0.1% or less (at 10 dB below full scale level, 1 kHz)
MIC filter cut-off (M position)	40 Hz ±15%
MIC filter cut-off (V1 position)	80 Hz ±10%
MIC filter cut-off (V2 position)	400 Hz ±10%
MIC ATT attenuation	-15 dB, -30 dB