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PORTADRIVE: THE GLOBAL STANDARD
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