marantz pmd660 2-track recorder
DESCRIPTION
Presentation describing the basic operation and use of the PMD660. Can be used standalone or in conjunction with a live lecture.TRANSCRIPT
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Marantz PMD660 2-trk recorder
Introduction to Basic OperationBy Fred Ginsburg CAS
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Marantz PMD660 2-trk recorder
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Records onto Compact Flash card
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PMD660 features
• Stereo (2-track) or monaural audio recording and playback. Non-timecode!
• Audio inputs: built-in mic, external XLR mic inputs, or stereo-mini line level input
• Audio outputs: built-in speaker, headphones, or line level output
• Records onto Compact Flash cards
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PMD660 features
• Can transfer files directly via USB; or by removing CF card (preferred)
• Recording formats: MP3 mono, MP3 stereo, PCM16bit/44.1k, PCM16bit/48k
• Uses four AA batteries or AC adapter• Stores three pre-sets of menu settings that
you can configure for quick selection
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PMD660 controls
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1. Speaker
• When menu is set to SP/HP, speaker is active. Headphones mute the speaker. HP/SPK volume controls speaker and headphone volume.
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2. Internal Microphones
• Low quality built-in mics.
• Better to use external mics.
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3. MARK button• Pressing the MARK
button while recording adds an EDL marker during pause, recording, or playback.
• Markers not function with other playback software, so do not rely on them outside the PMD660.
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4. MENU/STORE /EDIT
• MENU is accessed while in STOP to change recording configuration
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4. MENU/STORE /EDIT
• Pressing STORE while selecting preset menu items will save those menu choices and return to STOP mode.
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4. MENU/STORE /EDIT
• While in STOP, if you depress SHIFT+EDIT, you can erase tracks, erase EDL markers, and format the CF card.
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Inputs
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• XLR mic or line inputs
• Use LEFT input when in MONO
• LINE input from a mixer
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Choice of Inputs (preset menu)
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Record Level Control = MANUALLevels should be -12dB to -20dB
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Mic attenuator = as needed
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Pre Record = maybecauses slight delay after STOP
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Silent Skip = OFFManual Track = OFF
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Automatic Track = OFF
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Better to just remove CF card…
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Always Double Check Your Display
• Check visible settings BEFORE recording!• PCM-48K (16 bit/48k)• ALC = off (not visible)• Mono or Stereo • Mic, Line, or Internal Mic