A rugged Professional DAT Recorder offering balanced XLR analog, and AES/EBU and S/PDIF digital I/O. The PCM-R500 also employs a durable 4 direct-drive motor tape transport for reliability and Super Bit Mapping noise shaping for better utilization of the high quality 20-bit resolution A/D converters. A popular jog-shuttle knob is also featured.

Extended information

High-reliability 4 D.D transport:
transport mechanism is equipped with 4 direct drive motors for an extremely stable tape path. The PCM-R500 is also equipped with Auto Head Cleaning
Simple operation:
Easy operation with Shuttle and Jog Dial ensure easy system operation. Use the Shuttle for easy fast forward and rewind, or the Jog Dial for convenient AMS/Program Number
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.
Remote Controllable:
utilize either the 8-pin DIN parallel remote control interface or the included wireless remote commander
Wide range of audio interface options:
The PCM-R500 offers both AES/EBU & SPDIF digital I/O, and +4 XLR balanced and RCA unbalanced analog I/O
Super Bit Mapping In the A/D circuitry:
The Super Bit Mapping (SBM) allows better utilization of the high quality 20-Bit A/D convertors by noise shaping the 20-bit dynamic range down to the standard 16-Bit dynamic range of the DAT format.

Technical specifications

Analog Input/Output:
Balanced (XLR), Unbalanced (RCA Pin)
Digital Input/Output:
AES/EBU (XLR), coaxial (RCA Pin)
Number of channels:
2
Tape format:
Digital Audio Tape
D/A resolution:
Standard: 16 bit, Long Play: 12 bit
Recording time:
Standard: 120 Min, Long Play: 240 Min (w/ 120 min tape)
Sample rates:
48kHz, 44.1kHz, 32kHz
Frequency response:
20-20kHz(+/-.5dB), Long Play: 20-14.5kHz (+/-.5dB)
S/N Ratio:
>90dB
THD:
<0.05%
Wow & Flutter:
Below measurable limits
Phones:
Stereo phone jack
Remote Interface:
Parallel DIN 8p-pin

Weight:
Approx 7.2kg
Dimensions:
482(W) X 145(H) X 335(D) mm
Supplied accessories:
wireless remote commander, AC power