HHB comm Portadrive PDR 2000 User's Manual
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1. KEY FEATURES e Rugged all in one portable 8 channel hard disk HD audio recorder e 3 comprehensively equipped 6 into 2 digital mixers built in e Session based recording using either AES31 3 ADL or Pro Tools V5 formats simplifying production workflow e Over 4 hours of uncompressed 8 channel 24 bit 96kHz or around 20 hours of 4 channel 24 hit 48kHz recording on removable 40GB HD e Simultaneous recording of mono or stereo rushes to external DVD RAM drive or other storage device e 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 e Mic inputs also feature adjustable delays to correct microphone time alignment e 8 balanced line inputs e Dual analog balanced stereo outputs e 8 channel AES input and output stereo SPDIF input and output e M S decoding available on inputs and outputs o Advanced power management e Built in battery charging circuitry e 8 channel metering with clip and limiting indicators e Built in slate mic and tone generator e Extensive headphone monitoring capability including designated G into 2 mixer e 6 multi function rotary encoders o 10 second pre record buffer e Top and front panel LED and control interfaces e Comprehensive timecode and synchronization capability e Supports tri level synchronization for compatibility with HDTV technology e 2 5 HDD i2. 8 x18 segment LED meters with adjustable brightness and modes Timecode 23 976 30FPS input and output on Lemo connector lt 1 0 ppm Frequency Response 5Hz 20kHz 0 5dB 48kHz PDRNPL5O PDRJL2 PDRDC40 3 IDX Battery 1 supplied IDX 2 bay charger optional 40GB HDD Caddy 1 supplied Mic THD Mic input 60dB gain 1kHz lt 0 02 22Hz 22kHz BW Line THD Line input OdB gain 1kHz lt 0 002 22Hz 22kHz BW lt 127 dBu A Wtd 22Hz 22kHz BW 60dB GAIN Rs 150 Q Mic input gain Maximum gain 70dB maximum input level before clip 2dBu Line input gain Maximum gain 24dB maximum input before clipping 24dBu 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 WE aaea aoaoga nai D 5 2kg 11 6lbs tO ATANA AA PDR 2000 8 CHANNEL 24 Bit 96k Hz LOCATION SOUND RECORDER To ensure maximum flexibility in the field the PORTADRIVE incorporates three comprehensive 6 into 2 mixers BUS MIXER Provides a mono or stereo mix to disk internal or external which can be used to record simultaneous daily rushes back up to an external storage device such as the optional PDRDVDBU see below BUSMIX INPUT LUL 01924 Dig6 Bre5 64 64 T2 79 66 32 OUTPUT MIXER Provides an alternative mix which can be created to suit the requ
3. M S decoding can be switched in and out as required This menu also allows the setting of the number of recorded tracks for each take TRES SOURCE ARM GGIB8 61924 DIEE Bred MICI WICZ THF IHP4 IHPS IPS OUTPUT For output configuration and creation of the output mix Source nominal level and M S decoding can be set for the Main and Aux outputs Digital options include source select sample rate bit depth etc BAI G1lr24 Dres Br6ss MS Decode 0FF Levelt HAIH SOURCE OUTMTX Lek DISK Allows full contro over formatting naming and file and folder creation deletion on each disk with an easy to use navigation system SESSION For specifying session parameters e g session name sampling rate bit depth A session can be quickly configured by selecting any one of 20 configuration templates TC Timecode menu with internal generator chase jam and user bit capability Frame rates include 23 976 24 25 29 97df 29 97nd 30df and 30nd FPS with T 0 D Rec Run Free Run and external timecode modes SETUP All general system parameters can be altered here Includes tone generator slate power management LCD contrast meter and time date settings
4. video tri level on a BNC connector e A 5 pin LEMO socket for timecode interfacing A 1 4 stereo jack headphone socket e A SCSI interface e An Ethernet interface e A USB2 0 interface USB1 compatible e R5422 and parallel remote control interfaces A PS2 socket for connecting a keyboard SOUND RECORDER The facilities on the top panel of the PORTADRIVE have been arranged into a highly intuitive hierarchical navigation system see right allowing the user to set every system parameter Although this dictates a considerable number of pages menus nested within menus have been avoided so the user can quickly locate and adjust any function Input Busmix Track and Output function buttons parallel the front panel Primary Modes and additional Disk Session TC and Setup functions allow the operator to configure their recording sessions to suit their workflow and also to name store and recall entire system configurations Pressing any of these 8 menu buttons causes an associated menu to be displayed on the large top panel transreflective LCD with wide viewing angle The user can navigate and alter information displayed on this graphical LCD using cursor keys and the large data wheel Further pages within the selected menu are listed along the bottom of the LCD and are easily accessed through the row of function buttons immediately below the screen Large transport controls on the top panel allow convenient operation of the PORTADR
5. IVE s Locate and Playback functions As well as the usual Play Stop and Cue functions the Locate button can be used to access audio by whatever means is most suitable to the user take marker or timecode value The PORTADRIVE is powered by a single 50 Watt Lithium lon NP 1 battery or an AC adaptor both of which are supplied Intelligent power safety features provide seamless changeover between external and internal battery power with the A C adaptor doubling as a charger for the battery when the PORTADRIVE is not in use An optional PDRJL2 dual bay charger is also available and when fully charged the battery provides approximately 2 hours of constant operation with the power remaining displayed to an accuracy of 5 Because the PORTADRIVE can be configured precisely i for each job power conservation is further oe optimised for instance by switching off mic inputs that are not in use and an additional a level of flexibility is provided by compatibility BE p with conventional NiMH or NiCad NP 1 batteries E INPUT Allows set up of each input including name pairing source 48V phantom powering option on mic inputs attenuation HPF limiter adjustable delay and phase reverse Input levels can be adjusted and the 2 channel return can be enabled with optional limiter INPUT LEVEL BE pareira Drg BrEA iz if z0 20 AES 41 TRACK The source can be specified for each disk track
6. R 2000 a next generation location recorder which combines 24 bit 96kHz multichannel recording on a rugged removable HDD with simultaneous recording to an external device such as the optional PPRDVDBU DVD RAM back up unit and all the features and facilities required to enable the sound recordist to work efficiently and effectively in even the most demanding conditions And because audio is recorded in either AES31 3 or Pro Tools V5 session formats using BWF or SDII audio files respectively it s easy to transfer recorded data directly to Mac or PC workstations see back page Simultaneous recording from analog and digital sources is easy with comprehensive internal routing giving the user complete flexibility Developed in consultation with leading sound recordists all the PORTADRIVE s front panel controls are arranged to give immediate and intuitive access to the most frequently required functions Using a 5 position rotary transport control to initiate recording a Lock mode prevents accidental changes to settings during recording Similarly a Stop Lock prevents unwanted changes to existing settings while on the move A Review function allows the user to check the last audio take and a Mark button enables the easy identification of points within a session For proven reliability high data rate and uncompromised multichannel high resolution recording times the PORTADRIVE records onto tough shock proof removable hard disk dri
7. irements of the director for instance T Br pGreL Zs Dex BrEA MID MID MID MID MID MID HEADPHONE MIXER Ensures that whatever is seen on the metering is heard through the headphones BEIGe Bi124 Di Bey BTESA Sec fF OLLOu FPHOHES PRESET USERI NS Decode STEREO In addition to the headphone mixer 6 instantly recallable headphone presets can be configured to monitor almost any point within the signal path Each preset can be set to decode the signal in MS STEREO MONOL MONOR or MONOBOTH formats 18 segment high visibility LED meters for each channel have variable peak hold time and include digital clip indicators limiter activity and track record arm status A tri colour LED and switchable audible warning in the headphones inform the user of data write errors TC sync errors and low battery level HHB s optional DC powered 4 pin XLR PDRDVDBU is perfect for creating simultaneous rushes or back up copies on DVD RAM Location audio acquisition in the 21st Century is about much more than just 2 channel recording The modern sound recordist must be able to capture pristine sound from multiple microphone sources onto a durable high capacity medium and produce those recordings on demand in a post friendly format And with a director s mix to organise and daily rushes to provide the demands placed upon the sound recordist have never been greater That s why location sound specialists HHB developed the PORTADRIVE PD
8. n robust removable caddy ensures extremely reliable recording 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 9GkHz 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 e HD compatible with both PC and Mac platforms FAT32 HFS e Records in industry standard BWF or SDII audio formats e Metadata scene take comments can be stored and transferred with audio files e SCSI interface e USB2 0 USB1 compatible port for high speed data transfer between the PORTADRIVE and a computer e Ethernet port for file transfer and upgrades e Comprehensive remote control via RS422 Sony P2 and parallel remote socket e PS2 for connecting keyboard to ease logging labelling e Optional 5 25 PDRDS Docking Station allows removable HD caddy to be plugged directly into a computer drive bay o
9. r external drive enclosure e Optional DC powered PDRDVDBU DVD RAM back up unit for recording or backing up on location INDUSTRY STANDARD A 2 24 ee 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 AES31 3 ADL FORMAT 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 PRO TOOLS V5 SESSION FORMAT LIGHTWORKS PORTADRIVE REGUE N e sie PDRDVDBU PDRCC DVD RAM Back Up optional Carrying Bag optional Docking Station optional Sampling frequency 44 1 48 88 2 amp 96kHz 0 1 for pull up down all 1 0 ppm Quantization levels 16 amp 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 lon Recording time 40GB disc 60hr 2Ch 16 bit 48kHz 4 8hr BCh 24 bit 96kHz Metering
10. ves Transferring files to Mac or PC based DAWs is quick and easy using the optional PDRDS Docking Station see back page Record Times For The 40GB HD Supplied Tracks Sampling Freq Bit Depth Record Time ABkHz 16 60 Hours ABkHz 24 40 Hours ABkHz 24 30 Hours ABkHz 24 20 Hours ABkHz 24 15 5 Hours ABkHz 24 13 Hours 96kHz 24 6 5Hours 48kHz 24 gt 9 8 Hours 96kHz 24 gt 4 8 Hours 2 2 3 4 5 6 6 8 8 EEEPTETETTT ATIRI rr a a H CHANNEL 24 BIT 36kHz LOCATION Cee Pee TOTT TETTEIT Four front panel Primary Mode PMODE buttons allow rapid access to the control metering and monitoring of all audio signals see left Six rotary encoders operate in conjunction with a large transreflective LCD for the easy adjustment of any displayed parameter and Undo Jam TC Slate Tone and Group function buttons are protected from accidental use with an Enable button Extensive audio synchronization data and control connectivity includes 6 high gain very low noise microphone balanced XLR 3 inputs with individual phantom powering gangable limiters input pads high pass filter delay and phase reverse 8 balanced line inputs 8 channels of AES digital inputs and outputs on a 25 pin D sub connector Balanced analog main and auxiliary outputs A balanced stereo AES digital output e RCA phono stereo SPDIF digital 1 0 e Word clock output on a BNC connector e Sync input word clock
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