Denon pro DN-700R Network Recorder SD/USB

The Denon Professional DN-700R Network SD and USB Recorder is a 1U rack mountable recorder and audio playback device designed for installed sound applications such as houses of worship, education, and more. The unit can record to both SD/SDHC cards and USB media either one at a time for longer recording times or simultaneously to both mediums for backup. The unit features extensive DLNA/UPnp networking capabilities such as automatic or timed FTP file archiving of recorded audio with scheduled Network Timer Protocol, as well as full Web setup and control using IP. The built-in Web remote enables full control of the recorder using a mobile browser.

The front panel of the recorder features an OLED display for showing information such as time, sample rate, and file name. A set of rubberized buttons control basic functions such as record, stop, pause, play, forward, back, as well as menu control and file management functions such as move, copy, combine, divide, and undo. A shift button changes these buttons to functions such as dimming the display, marking files, record monitoring, switching to frame mode, and adjusting pitch. A rotary knob button controls recording level, recording balance, and navigates the menu settings. The front of the unit has two SD/SDHC card slots for inserting recording media with ejection buttons, as well as a USB female type A port for plugging in USB media such as thumb drives and external USB hard drives. A second USB female type A port allows you to plug in a USB QWERTY keyboard for entering file information while recording. The unit also includes a 1/4" headphone out and headphone level control knob for monitoring while recording or listening to recorded tracks.

For I/O, the back of the unit features left and right balanced analog 3-pin XLR female inputs, left and right unbalanced analog RCA inputs, a balanced digital 3-pin XLR AES/EBU input, an unbalanced digital coaxial SPDIF input, left and right balanced analog 3-pin XLR male outputs, left and right unbalanced analog RCA outputs, a balanced digital 3-pin XLR AES/EBU output, and an unbalanced coaxial SPDIF output. For remote control, the unit features both an RS-232C and a 25-pin parallel port. The included rack ears can be removed for tabletop operation.

Why are 4-channels of audio better than 2-channels?

• Capture more ambient sound at any shoot for an overall more convincing soundscape.
• Place mics on each participant in conferences, panels, reporters, etc.
• Redundancy or backup in case of camera mic noise or drop out.
• Simplify wedding shoots with a mic on the bride, groom, officiator and a mic for ambient sound.
• Video editing environments now support multi-channel audio as standard.

• Main Features

  The R-4 brings you a new generation of portable recording. Enjoy superb sound quality. Use the 40GB hard disk drive for extended recording. Record up to four channels at once. Edit waveforms on the recorder itself. All this plus a compact size and light weight that assure outstanding mobility in the field. The Edirol R-4. Gear up for the new generation of portable recording.

  Extended Recording with 40GB Hard Disk Drive
  Equipped with a 40GB hard disk drive, the R-4 can record up to 17 hours at maximum sound quality or up to 58 hours at CD quality.

  Superior 24-bit/96-kHz Linear Recording
  Totally uncompressed recording assures outstanding sound quality. Choose 16-bit or 24-bit quantization and a sampling rate of 44.1 kHz, 48 kHz, or 96 kHz. Save data as WAV files.

  Simultaneous 4-Channel Recording
  The 4 XLR/Phone combo jacks come with switchable phantom power and give you a choice of MONO, STEREO, STEREO X2, or 4CH recording. Digital input/output is also provided.
  Four-channel recording gives you exceptional flexibility. For example, you can use mics to capture the ambience of a performance hall while using line input to record the performance itself. Or you can record at several different level settings simultaneously.

• Five High-Quality Effects
  The R-4 lets you tailor the sound during both recording and playback.

• L Terminal for Linking a Digital Video Camera
  The R-4's L terminal lets you connect a similarly equipped digital video camera to synchronize the camera start/stop while R-4 is recording. Counting the camera's two channels, this configuration gives you a total of six audio channels — a wealth of audio data to get creative with.

  Waveform Editing Using Only the R-4
  The R-4 is all you need to edit waveforms. Just watch the waveform on the LCD as you edit. Scrubbing playback with the shuttle dial lets you set the edit points precisely by sound.

  Index Any Point Instantly
  Press the mark button anytime during recording or playback to mark that point for easy, instant indexing later. With the A-B repeat function you can set two points and repeatedly play back the material between them.

  Easy Playback with the Jog Dial
  Use the jog dial to fast-forward or rewind at any of seven speed levels.

  Built-In Stereo Speakers
  The R-4's built-in speakers make it easy to monitor recorded sound without headphones.

• L Terminal for Linking a Digital Video Camera
  The R-4's L terminal lets you connect a similarly equipped digital video camera to synchronize the camera start/stop while R-4 is recording. Counting the camera's two channels, this configuration gives you a total of six audio channels — a wealth of audio data to get creative with.

  Waveform Editing Using Only the R-4
  The R-4 is all you need to edit waveforms. Just watch the waveform on the LCD as you edit. Scrubbing playback with the shuttle dial lets you set the edit points precisely by sound.

  Index Any Point Instantly
  Press the mark button anytime during recording or playback to mark that point for easy, instant indexing later. With the A-B repeat function you can set two points and repeatedly play back the material between them.

  Easy Playback with the Jog Dial
  Use the jog dial to fast-forward or rewind at any of seven speed levels.

  Built-In Stereo Speakers
  The R-4's built-in speakers make it easy to monitor recorded sound without headphones.

The Tascam iM2X turns an Apple iPhone 4, iPad or iPod Touch 4G into a powerful PCM audio recorder for CD-quality recordings. It consists of a pair of condenser microphones and a high-quality preamp and plugs into the dock connector of the iOS device. The microphone elements are XY oriented for clear stereo definition and minimal phase differences. Moreover, they are adjustable over 180 degrees for the best sound placement.

Unlike mics that use the iOS deviceʼs built-in preamp, the iM2X with its internal A/D converter ensures low noise and better linearity in frequency response. The microphone elements also used in Tascam DR series recorders can handle sound pressure levels up to 125 dB to capture the loudest concerts and instruments without distortion. Thanks to an input level control and a two-colour level meter, level adjustment is very simple. A switchable limiter also contributes to this by reducing sudden peaks and protecting against unforeseen overload.

The iM2X powered through the dock connector, so no battery is required. A USB input is provided to charge the iOS device for long recordings, either through a computer or a USB charger.

An appropriate 2-track recording application (Tascam PCM Recorder) for iOS devices can be downloaded from AppStore at no charge.

Main Features

Turns your Apple iPhone 4, iPad or iPod Touch 4G into a high-grade PCM audio recorder
Stereo condenser microphone in XY orientation for clear stereo definition and minimal phase differences
Accepts sound pressure level up to 125 dB SPL
Microphone can be swivelled by 180 degrees to capture sound sources in front or behind the unit
Allows recordings in CD quality (44.1kHz/16-bit)
Input level rotary control
Input level indicator (green/red)
Switchable limiter to avoid distorted recordings
Power supply via dock connector, no battery required
USB connector available for recharging the iOS device
Easy setup (attaches to the deviceʼs dock connector)
Tascam 2-track recording app can be downloaded from the Apple AppStore at no charge
Specifications

General
Microphone type        Cardioid condenser (stereo)
Maximum input level        125 dB SPL
Input level adjustment range        0–40 dB
Frequency range        10 Hz – 20 kHz
Sampling frequency        44.1 kHz
Bit rate        16 bit
iOS device recharging port        USB Mini-B connector
iOS device connector        30-pin dock connector
Device support        iPhone 4S, iPhone 4, iPad (3rd generation), iPad 2, iPad or iPod touch (4th generation)
Power supply and other specifications
Power supply        Provided through the iOS device connector
Power consumption        90 mW
Dimensions (W x H x D)        56 mm x 57 mm x 22 mm (including connector)
Weight        30 g
Operating temperature range        5–35 °C
Design and specifications subject to change without notice.

The new Fostex FR-2 has been designed specifically for location sound recording; high quality sound effects acquisition; TV & radio documentary; in fact any application where quality audio recording is required.
With excellent quality (up to 24-bit / 192KHz recording - a first for a CF recorder), huge feature list and a cost-effective price point, the FR-2 offers users of portable DAT and other formats the opportunity to make the switch to a more flexible, higher quality audio acquisition machine without sacrificing features.

• Recording industry standard, PC-compatible BWF files (stereo/mono) on a FAT32 media format
• Up to 24-bit/192kHz uncompressed recording
• Includes a unique 22.05kHz sampling frequency setting for extended recording
• Records to both Type I & II CompactFlash cards and PCMCIA 1.8” hard disk drives*1
• Fostexʼs "File per Take” system with auto scene & take naming/increment
• Two balanced XLR microphone inputs with switchable phantom power and top quality, high headroom mic pre-amps
• 132 x 64 dot matrix LCD screen for ease of use & high visibility in the field
• Uses AA-sized rechargeable NiMH batteries which are widely available due to the popularity of digital cameras. 8 AA cells will provide approximately 2.5 hours operation when recording to a CF card
• Easy file transfer to PC/Mac via PCMCIA, CF adaptor or standard on-board USB connection for data editing and/or backup*2
• Quick and easy on-board file naming or via external keyboard through standard USB keyboard port
• “Pre-record” loop buffer of approximately 10 seconds*3
• Easy software update via CF or PCMCIA card with downloads from the internet
• Optional timecode generator / reader card
  
  Notes
  *1 May require software update for PCMCIA HD operation
  *2 Complies with Windows ME/2000/XP, Mac OS 10.2 or higher
  *3 Varies depending on sampling frequency“

• GENERAL
  Recording Media CompactFlash card, PCMCIA HD
  Recording Format BWF
  Number of Channels Stereo / Mono
  Sampling Frequency 22.05 / 44.1 / 48 / 88.2 / 96 / 176.4 / 192kHz
  Quantization 16 bit (22.05 - 48kHz), 24 bit (44.1 - 192kHz)
  
• PHYSICAL
  Power Requirement 8 x AA type dry cell (NiMH recommended)
  AC adaptor (optional)
  DC 12V
  Power Consumption approx. 5W
  Dimension 250(W) x 77(H) x 220(D) mm
  Weight 1.5kg (w/out battery)
  
• PERFORMANCE
  R/P Frequency Response 20Hz to 10kHz +/-1dB (fs: 22.05kHz)
  20Hz to 20kHz +/-1dB (fs: 44.1 / 48kHz)
  20Hz to 40kHz +/-2dB (fs: 88.2 / 96kHz)
  20Hz to 80kHz +/-3dB (fs: 176.4 / 192kHz)
  S/N (ADC-DAC, 24-bit, ref: -20dB, fs:48kHz)
  Line (input gain: +4dBu): 100dB (typical)
  Mic: (input gain: -60dBu): 87dB (typical)
  Dynamic Range 100dB (ADC-DAC, 24bit, ref:-20dB, fs:48kHz) typical
  T.H.D. (ADC-DAC, 24-bit, ref:-20dB, fs:48kHz)
  Line (input gain: +4dBu): Less than 0.005% (at 1kHz, -1dB typical)
  Mic (input gain: -60dBu): Less than 0.008% (at 1kHz, -1dB typical)
  Power Life approx. 2 hours 30 min. (8 x AA NiMH type/2300mAH)
  
• INPUT / OUTPUT CONNECTORS
  ANALOG AUDIO INPUT L/R
  Connector XLR-3-31 type (Pin2: Hot)
  Line Input Impedance : More than 6k ohm
  Reference Input Level +4dBu
  Maximum Input Level +24dBu (Trim: +4dBu, at the prefader stage)
  MIC
  Input Impedance More than 6k ohm
  Input Level -60dBu
  Maximum Input Level -40dBu (Trim: +4dBu, at the prefader stage)
  Phantom Power P48
  ANALOG AUDIO OUTPUT L(Mono)/R
  Connector RCA pin type
  Output Load Impedance more than 10k ohm
  Nominal Output Level +4dBu
  HEADPHONE OUTPUT 50 + 50mW (32 ohm)
  Max Speaker Output Level 1W
  DIGITAL INPUT/OUTPUT (except for 176.4, 192kHz)
  Connector XLR
  Input Format S/P DIF / AES/EBU automatic
  Output Format S/P DIF / AES/EBU switchable
  USB x 2 (keyboard / PC only)
  TIMECODE CARD (OPTIONAL, T.B.A.)
  LTC Input/Output LEMO
  Frame Rate 23.976/24/25/29.97DF/29.97ND/30DF/30ND
  Gen Mode 24H RUN / REC RUN / FREE RUN / EXT RUN