preliminary specifications, based on
reports from NAB2003 show.
-oryoki
Sound Designs 744T field recorder
!!still no data on analog to digital
conversion rates available in this device!!
4 channels input, with time code ~$4,000
2 channels, no time code ~$2,000
delivery planned for Fall, 2003
storage medium is hard disc
internal disc drive is not removable
2.5 inch 9.5mm laptop drive
Data up/download: IEEE1394 (Firewire)
Toshiba 2.5 inch 60GB disc would fit
60GB =3D 30 hours of 4 channel 24/48 recording
external CompactFlash type 2 slot will
permit use of removable MicroDrive as
well as CompactFlash cards
Two pre-amp gain controls
software switchable to any of 4 channels?
LED level indicators for four channels
Sound Inputs
Analog: two standard XLR, two micro XLR
Digital: one AES/EBU, one SPDIF coaxial
Sound Outputs
Analog: two micro XLR, mic or line level, plus headphones
Digital: one AES/EBU, one SPDIF coaxial
WCLK LINK in/out=20
A digital clock used to improve analog/digital conversion
and digital transmission??
external Time Code input
Remote control interface
battery =3D LiON camcorder battery
dimensions: approx 20x10x5 cm
about same size as a stack of 2 VHS cassettes
plus box for externally mounted battery
weight: less than 1.5kg/4lb including 1lb battery??
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