The PCM-R300 is a low cost DAT recorder offering unbalanced RCA analog inputs and outputs, and unbalanced coaxial and optical digital input and output, user setup menu system, adjustable ID6 mode (SCMS).

Extended information

Remote Controllable:
Utilizing the included wireless remote
Offers Start ID, End ID, Skip ID control on front panel:
Makes it easier to find and edit ID sets
Error rate display can be selected on the display:
The error counter display shows the error rate of the audio signal being played back for both the A and B playback heads. The four digits on the right and left show the error rate detected on the A head and B head respectively. This allows for more accurate troubleshooting of tape & machine heads.
Flexible setup menu:
Flexible setup menu for preference selection-set ID6 status, AES/EBU Start ID On/Off, Program Time Display (On/Off), level Sync Off/On, IEC Start ID On/Off, IEC CD-Q On/Off, level sync threshold, date & time, and more.
Coaxial and optical digital interface.:
Flexible digital interface of both coaxial and optical digital I/O offer compatibility with both consumer + semi-pro gear.
A/D and D/A monitoring modes.:
Offers the flexability of setting levels without engaging heads and causing excessive head & tape wear This makes available the use of A/D front end (20Bit / SBM) to feed into other digital equipment.
Recording and playback in Long play mode:
Useful for archiving or recording long-length program, especially when "highest" fidelity is not required (speech, rehearsal tapes, logging, etc.).

Technical specifications

System:
Rotary head DAT recording
Tape:
Digital audio tape
Modulation:
8 to 10 Modulation
Digital audio channel:
2 channels stereo
Sampling frequency:
48kHz,44.1kHz,32kHz
Quantization:
Standard : 16bit linear
Long-play : 12bit non-linear

Error correction:
Double -encoded Reed Solomon code
Drum Rotation:
Standard : 2,000r.p.m
Long-play : 1,000r.p.m

Frequency response:
Standard: 20~20,000Hz (+-0.5dB)
Long-play: 20~14,500Hz(+-0.5dB)

Dimensions (w/ rack mount kit installed):
19" x 5 1/4" x 12 3/4"
Weight:
11 lbs.