Combining 24-bit/96kHz multichannel recording
on a rugged, removable HDD with simultaneous multi-format
DVD±R/RW/DVD-RAM/CD-R/RW recording to an external
device, PORTADRIVE is the logical replacement for timecode
DAT.
Because PORTADRIVE records audio in either AES31-3 or Pro
Tools V5 session formats (using BWF or SDII audio files respectively),
transferring recorded data directly to Mac or PC workstations
is easy and fast using the PDRDSUF Fire/Wire/USB Docking
Station.
All around the world, PORTADRIVE-equipped film and TV sound
mixers are getting the big calls, as productions enjoy the
considerable creative benefits and workflow efficiencies
that only PORTADRIVE can deliver.
 KEY FEATURES
- Rugged, all in one, portable 8-channel hard disk (HD)
audio recorder
- 3 comprehensively equipped 6-into-2 digital
mixers built-in
- Session based recording using either AES31-3
ADL or Pro Tools V5 formats, simplifying production workflow
- Over 4 hours of uncompressed 8-channel 24-bit/96kHz or
around 20 hours of 4-channel 24-bit/48kHz recording on
removable 40GB HD
- Optional 80GB HD doubles recording times
- Advanced NPL7
Lithium Ion rechargeable battery delivers power for approximately
3 hours continuous use
- Simultaneous recording of mono or
stereo rushes to external CD-R/RW, DVD±R/RW or DVD-RAM
- UDF format support for DVD-RAM enables PORTADRIVE recordings
to be played on Fostex DV40 and DV 824 devices
- 6 high gain,
very low noise microphone balanced XLR-3 inputs with individual
phantom powering, 'gangable' limiters, input pads, high
pass filter (HPF), and phase reverse
- Mic inputs also feature
adjustable delays to correct microphone time alignment
- 8 balanced line inputs
- Dual analog balanced stereo outputs
- 8-channel AES input
and output, stereo SPDIF input and output
- M/S decoding
available on inputs and outputs
- Advanced power management
- Built-in battery charging circuitry
- 8-channel metering
with clip and limiting indicators
- Built-in slate mic and
tone generator
- Extensive headphone monitoring capability
including designated 6-into-2 mixer
- 6 multi-function rotary
encoders
- 10 second pre-record buffer
- Top and front panel LCD and
control interfaces
- Comprehensive timecode and synchronization
capability
- Supports tri-level synchronization for compatibility
with HDTV technology
- 2.5" HDD in robust removable
caddy ensures extremely reliable recording
- HD compatible
with both PC and Mac platforms (FAT32, HFS)
- Records in
industry-standard BWF or SDII audio formats
- Metadata (scene,
take, comments) can be stored and transferred with audio
files
- Comprehensive iXML implementation
- SCSI interface
- USB2.0 (USB1 compatible) port for high
speed data transfer between the PORTADRIVE and a computer
- Ethernet port for file transfer and upgrades
- Comprehensive
remote control via RS422 (Sony P2) and parallel remote
socket
- PS2 for connecting keyboard to ease logging / labelling
- Optional 5.25" PDRDSUF FireWire/USB Docking Station
allows high speed file transfer to Mac/PC workstations
- Optional 5.25" PDRDS Docking Station allows removable
HD caddy to be plugged directly into a computer drive bay
or external drive enclosure
- Optional DC-powered PDRDVDBU
multi-format DVD-R/CD-R back-up unit for recording or backing
up on location
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