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8 CHANNEL 24-Bit/96kHz
LOCATION SOUND RECORDER
8 CHANNEL 24-BIT/96kHz
LOCATION SOUND RECORDER
PORTADRIVE
KEY FEATURES
As the role of the modern sound recordist
grows ever more complex, portable
recording specialists HHB respond with a
new breed of location sound recorder.
The PORTADRIVE PDR 2000 combines
multichannel recording on a removable
hard drive, simultaneous recording of
rushes to an external drive, 24-bit/96kHz
performance, sophisticated on-board
mixing, comprehensive timecode facilities
and flexible session based file transfer
with Mac and PC workstations, all in a
rugged, portable device. And with input
from leading sound recordists throughout
the development programme, the
PORTADRIVE is packed with essential
features and facilities, placing everything
just where it’s needed to deliver reliable
recordings and pristine audio on even the
most demanding location.
• 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
• Simultaneous recording of mono or stereo
rushes to external DVD-RAM drive or other
storage device
• 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
• 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" PDRDS Docking Station allows
removable HD caddy to be plugged directly into a
computer drive bay or external drive enclosure
• Optional DC-powered PDRDVDBU DVD-RAM back-
up unit for recording or backing up on location
INDUSTRY STANDARD
WORKFLOW
PORTADRIVE
SYSTEM ACCESSORIES
PORTADRIVE PDR 2000
SPECIFICATIONS
Audio File Formats
BWF, SDII
Disk Formats
FAT 16, FAT32, HFS
AES31-3 ADL
FORMAT
PRO TOOLS V5 SESSION
FORMAT
OMF, ALE, BWF, etc.
Sampling frequency . . 44.1, 48, 88.2 & 96kHz (±0.1% for pull up/down) all ±1.0 ppm
Quantization levels . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16 & 24-bit
Pre-record buffer . . . . . . . . . . . 10 secs @ 24-bit/96kHz, adjustable from 1-10 secs
Power supply (external) . . . . . . 12-18V DC: Universal 110-240V AC adaptor supplied
Recording time (battery) . . . . . . . . . . . .
≈
2 hours with NP1 battery. (50 watt L-Ion)
Recording time (40GB disc) . . . . . . 60hr, 2Ch 16-bit/48kHz; 4.8hr, 8Ch 24-bit/96kHz
Metering . . . . . . . 8 x18 segment LED meters with adjustable brightness and modes
Timecode . . . . . . . 23.976 - 30FPS input and output on Lemo connector. < ±1.0 ppm
Frequency Response . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5Hz - 20kHz ± 0.5dB (@48kHz)
Mic THD . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Mic input 60dB gain @1kHz <0.02% 22Hz - 22kHz BW
Line THD . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Line input 0dB gain @1kHz <0.002% 22Hz - 22kHz BW
EIN . . . . . . . . . .
≤
-127 dBu ‘A’ Wtd 22Hz - 22kHz BW @ 60dB GAIN Rs = 150
Ω
Mic input gain . . . . . . . Maximum gain 70dB - maximum input level before clip +2dBu
Line input gain . . . . . . Maximum gain 24dB - maximum input before cl24dBu
Front panel display . . . . 40 alphanumeric character x 2 row backlit and transreflective
Top panel display . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 320 x 240 dot matrix backlit and transreflective
Dimensions (WxHxD) . . . . . . . . . . . . 332 x 106 x 224mm / 13.1 x 4.2 x 8.8 inches
Weight . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5.2kg / 11.6lbs
Session-based recording in AES31-3 ADL or Pro Tools V5 formats makes it
easy to transfer files to Mac and PC-based workstations. The optional PDRDS
Docking Station locates into a standard 5.25" IDE drive bay and
accommodates the PORTADRIVE’s removable HD
directly via a slot on the front panel. The Docking
Station can also be housed in a third party
enclosure to provide connection to computers via
FireWire, USB or SCSI interfacing.
The PORTADRIVE also features a comprehensive
range of connectivity for direct data transfer
including SCSI (for the connection of external
devices including HHB’s own PDRDVDBU
DVD-RAM back-up), Ethernet and USB2.0
(USB1 compatible).
PDRDVDBU
DVD-RAM Back Up (optional)
PDRCC
Carrying Bag (optional)
PDRDS
Docking Station (optional)
PDRDC40
40GB HDD Caddy (1 supplied)
PDRNPL50
IDX Battery (1 supplied)
PDRJL2
IDX 2-bay charger (optional)
PDR 2000
