This kit has all a reporter needs to cover a story; truly a 'pick it up and go' ENG solution. The Marantz PMD660 recorder can store up to nearly 36 hours of mono in MP3* format on the Kingston 1GB flash card, the microphone from Audio Technica is omni directional and shock mounted. The Sennheiser headphones are compact and light-weight, but still up to checking the interview is recording. Appropriate cables and batteries are included in the kit, which packs away in the soft padded carrying case.
Offer only available on orders placed online. Subject to availability and while stocks last. Offer valid until
Saturday, May 31, 2008
Canford reserve the right to terminate this offer without prior notice.
MARANTZ PMD660 Kit (98-436) £423.00 / 634.50 € ex vat order
Includes:
1 x 79-711 Marantz PMD660 Flash Card recorder
1 x 92-729 Audio Technica AT804 ENG mic
1 x 54-076 Sennheiser PX 40 headphones
1 x 82-004 Kingston 1 Gigabyte Flash card
1 x 38-150 Canford Cable 3FX-3MX-HST-1.5m, Black
1 x 59-147 Varta AA Batteries
+ Padded Carrying Case
PMD660
The recorder is designed to be used placed flat on a surface or carried over the shoulder. In the former position, the front surface presents a view of an LED bargraph level meter, with recording indicator and overload indication, a hinged flap for the insertion of the recording media (which may be secured with screw fasteners, supplied) a headphone socket (3.5mm jack) and the concentric level controls. The back has the two XLR inputs, associated phantom power switch, line in and line out jacks (3.5mm) and a socket for the accessory remote control, so all cables hang down when in use over the shoulder.
On the right side is the USB connection for simple upload of recordings to a PC, power switch, coaxial AC adapter input. On the left side a volume control for the headphones/speaker; the inbuilt speaker is automatically muted when recording with internal microphones. On the upper surface is the grille for the built-in speaker and the pair of microphones, and another LCD screen with a selection of control buttons.
Inputs: Microphone; 1.2mV RMS, 6.5kohms, line; 300mV RMS, 20kohms.
Recording format: MP3 at 64kbps/128kbps (mono/stereo); 16-bit linear PCM, sampling frequency: 44.1kHz, 48kHz.
Frequency response: 20Hz-20kHz +/-0.5dB.
Noise and distortion: 60dB/80dB signal to noise ratio, IEC A-weighted; 0.06%/0.15%THD at 0VU (PCM), microphone/line respectively.
Dynamic range: 80dB.
Outputs: Line; 2V RMS max, 2kohms; headphone; 8mW, 32ohms.
Phantom power: 45V, 5mA.
Power source: four AA cells, alkaline or NiMH, or universal AC adapter included, 100-240V AC.
Dimensions: 113 x 47 x 184 (w x h x d) mm.
Weight: 500g.
Included accessories:AC adapter, USB cable, line input/output cable- 2 x RCA (phono) to miniature jack, carrying strap.
* Other formats such as Stereo MP3 reduce recording time accordingly (17 hours). See the Marantz manual for details.
Audio Technica AT804 ENG Microphone
This handheld omnidirectional moving coil dynamic microphone is specifically designed for use in professional recording and broadcast applications and is equally suitable for high quality reinforcement situations. With its diecast case and hardened steel grill, this rugged unit is especially useful in field applications. Internal shockmounting minimises handling noise. Supplied with snap-in stand clamp and protective vinyl case. Weight 213g.
Sennheiser PX40 Headphones
Lightweight open headphones with foam earpads, 3.5mm jack only and inline volume control. Frequency response: 20-20000Hz. 32 ohms. Not intended for studio use but small enough and ideal to pack away in a bag for a reporter on the move who needs to check and monitor signal presence.
