•play audio files on your computer

•save audio files to:

•your hard drive

•a floppy

•a CD-R disc

•post streaming audio files on your web site

•use software and your computer to transcribe digital recordings

An editing program (PMDEdit, available from Marantz Professional for PC users) lets you convert and edit audio files that were recorded on the PMD671.

Presets

The PMD671 has three selectable Presets for commonly used recording situations.

Preset 1, MP3 Stereo using your microphones, for recording with relatively small files.

Preset 2, MP3 Mono using the internal micro- phone, for recording meetings or voice with very small files.

Preset 3, PCM Stereo using your microphones, for very high quality audio recording.

•Security – recording

The PMD671 has several security features, not previously available on Marantz Professional digital recorders, that confirm recording is accurately written to the CF card.

•Verify

Verify is electronic file verification. When turned on in the Preset menu, Verify runs a check between the audio at the source and information written to the CF card.

•RAW

RAW (Read After Write / VTH - Virtual Third Head) digitally mimics the third head of a three head tape deck. While recording, audio at the PMD671's outputs is audio that has already been written to the CF card. With about a 2 second delay, you can listen to the audio written to the CF card, monitoring that recording is actually taking place.

•Time Shift Playback

Time Shift Playback allows you to listen to audio from anywhere on the CF card while simultaneously recording the current source.

Note:

These recording security features are not available when

making 24 bit recordings. Simultaneous availability depends on recording conditions. See page 14.

•Security – CF cards

For added security, the CF card compartment door can be secured with a screw. This is especially recommended if you transfer audio files via the USB cable.

•Security – Input settings

After you have set up the input settings* for your application, the settings can be set to ON with the INPUT LOCK switch.

As an added precaution, the input setting switches (including the ability to change input devices) can be protected with the supplied screw-on cover preventing unintentional changes.

*Settings for recording meetings for example, will usually be the same from meeting to meeting.

Voice recording

The PMD671 has several helpful features for voice recording in situations such as meetings, conferences or other events.

•Use less memory (longer recording time) For voice recording, the recording quality level (bit rate recorded and/or sampling frequency) can be set to the lowest levels. This permits more time recorded on the CF card.

•Easy recording

One control begins recording. Simply slide and release the red REC switch.

Playback aids

A common problem with lengthy voice or other recordings is difficulty in locating one or more specific passages for playback. The PMD671 has several ways to mark or tag specific record starting points.

•Date and time

A built-in date and time generator marks the beginning of each track.

•Tracks

An audio recording is called a "track" when on the PMD671 and an audio "file" when on your computer.

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