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SONY PCM-R500 PROFESSIONAL DAT RECORDER DECK PCMR500


Excellent overall condition with some minor rack rash on the top. Very little signs of use. Low head hours: 315. This is one of Sony's higher end DAT decks and with these 4 motor transports, head life is greatly extended so this machine will very likely outlive your use for it but will sound perfect all the way til the end. Serial 8B803387. 120v.

The PCM-R500's transport ensures stability of the tape path and accurate tension control to increase the recorder's durability. The unit's four main motors are controlled independently by software servo. In addition to providing a more stable tape run, the 4-direct drive motor transport mechanism eliminates the need for drive belts. The PCM-R500 is also equipped with Auto Head Cleaning for improved sound quality.

* A rugged DAT recorder with enough features to satisfy even the most demanding professional, Sony's PCM-R500 offers balanced XLR analog, as well as 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 resolutionA/D converters. A popular jog-shuttle knob is also featured.
* High-Reliability 4 D.D. Transport: Transport mechanism is equipped with four direct drive motors for an extremely stable tape path.
* 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; user can access 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 converters by noise shaping the 20-bit dynamic range down to the standard 16-Bit dynamic range of the DAT format.
* R-Core transformer for reduced leakage flux.
* Independent Channel 1/Channel 2 recording level volume controls to eliminate cross talk.
* 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
* Wow & Flutter - THD - Below measurable limits
* Phones - THD - Stereo phone jack
* Remote Interface - THD - Parallel DIN 8p-pin
* Weight - THD - Approx 7.2kg
* Dimensions - THD - 482(W) X 145(H) X 335(D) mm


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