Marantz Professional PMD661 MKII | Handheld Broadcast Recorder with Passcode & File Encryption (Mic + LINE Inputs)

The Marantz Professional PMD661 MKII provides exceptional professional audio capture capability for virtually any application: broadcast, electronic news gathering/journalism, DSLR video, sound effects capture, law enforcement, municipal and court recording, government and surveillance, musicians, dictation for law, medical, education, and meeting recording.

This recipient of the Recorder of the Year award by Resolution Magazine sports a refined professional feature set that builds upon the legacy of the original PMD661 by maintaining the ergonomic layout focused around highly developed multi-functional controls, ensuring comprehensive single-handed operation. The 128x64 dot matrix organic light-emitting diode (OLED) display ensures ease of use during any recording, playback or setup.

A high-resolution 24-bit / 96 kHz recording option means quality is never an issue when recording to the supplied SD flash card, and the MKII is compatible with SDHC media up to 32 GB. The new built in €˜SD Card Check€ makes it easy and convenient to insert any SD card and check compatibility. High capacity media storage is matched by five hours recording time from four AA Alkaline / Ni-MH batteries. Drag and drop file transfer is supported via the USB port.

The new €˜Retake€ feature allows a simple button press to take you back though the previously recorded audio and create a drop-in point to overdub. This enables easy re-recording part way through unwanted takes ideal for dictation and electronic note gathering applications.

Marantz Professional added new security features into the MKII with Password Protection and File encryption ability to keep recordings safe form unauthorized access. MP3 files can be encrypted to .MPS files and WAV files encrypted to .WAS files. Both MPS and WAS files utilize a 4 digit password protection feature so that only those with the 4 digit key can open and play the files either on the player, or in the new updated PMD Marker Editor software, included in the box.

 

Frequently Asked Questions

 

Where do my recordings save?

The PMD661MKII is a solid-state audio recorder that saves directly to the inserted SD or SDHC card up to 32GB in size.

 

Can digital recordings be encrypted?

Security features of the PMD661MKII include Password Protection and File encryption ability that work hand in hand to keep recordings safe form unauthorized access. MP3 files can be encrypted to .MPS  files and WAV files encrypted to .WAS files. Both MPS and WAS files utilize a 4 digit password protection feature so that only those with the 4 digit key can open and play the files either on the player, or in the new updated PMD Marker Editor software, available as a direct download from the PMD661MKII product page.

 

How long can it record on battery power?

The PMD661MKII is a robust and industry leading high-quality solid state portable audio recorder that allows for total portability by providing a battery compartment for your convenience. Four AA Alkaline / Ni-MH batteries allow for up to and around 5 hours of actual recording time.

Alternatively, the PMD661MKII also provides a power supply connection for use with the included 5V, 1.5A pin-positive auto-switching power supply.

 

How can I transfer files?

There a few different ways of transferring files. The most common and easiest are:

1. Simply remove the SD card and insert it to a computer. You will be able to access the files easily and immediately from the SD card as though it were an additional hard drive on the computer. Drag-and-drop the preferred audio files.
2. The PMD661MKII can be connected directly to a computer via the included mini-USB to USB-B cable. With the SD card still inserted in the PMD661MKII, the audio files can be accessed directly in the same manner as described above. More information on this process is available on page 38 of the attached Reference Manual.

 

Can parts of an audio file be separated or marked so I can transfer or locate it easily?

Every time a recording begins, a new file is created. Each file is saved individually and can be accessed as described above.

There are also a number of other advanced options as well. For example, Manual Track allows the user to create a new track (new audio file) on the fly. Sections of a longer audio track can be segmented out and copied using the Copy Segment option. Use the File Divide option to cut up longer audio recordings. Also, Marks can be added to a long recording to easily find specific points of interest without dividing the file.

 

 Further Technical Support

Whether you are a customer or dealer, if you already own a Marantz Professional product, or if you just have pre-sales questions, the Marantz Professional technical support team is available to help!

Visit the link below to connect with any of the following support options: phone support, email support.

• marantzpro.com/support  

 

Technical Specifications

Digital Audio System

• System: Solid State Recorder
• Usable media: SD/SDHC cards
• Recording format
  
  • MP3: MPEG1 Layer III Compression
  • WAV: 16/24 bit linear PCM
• Recording MP3 bit-rate
  • Stereo: 320/256/192/128/64 kbps
  • Mono: 96/64/32 kbps
• Sample rate: 44.1/48/96 kHz
• Number of channels: 2 (Stereo) / 1 (Mono)

Audio Performance

• Frequency response: 20 Hz - 20,000 Hz (±1dB)
• S/N ratio IEC-A weighted
  
  • MIC: 65 dB
  • LINE: 85 dB
• Total harmonic distortion at 0 VU
  
  • MIC: 0.08%
  • LINE: 0.02%
• Dynamic range: 85 dB

Inputs

• External MIC
  
  • Type: XLR stereo jack
  • Input sensitivity: 1.2 mVrms/4.2 kΩ
• LINE
  
  • Type: XLR stereo jack
  • Input sensitivity: 0dBu/4.2 kΩ
• LINE 2
  
  • Type: 1/8€ stereo jack
  • Input sensitivity: 500 mVrms/20 kΩ

Outputs

• LINE
  
  • Type: RCA stereo jack
  • Standard level: 2.0 V/10 kΩ
• Headphone
  
  • Type: 1/4€ stereo jack
  • Standard level: 16 mW/32 Ω
• Speaker
  
  • Standard level: 450 mW/8 Ω

General

• Power consumption
  
  • Recording/Playback: 4.2 W (DC)
  • Battery life (Alkaline): 5 hours (Typical)
  • Phantom power: 48V, 10mA (Max.)
• Power
  
  • AC Adapter: DA620PMD (included)
  • Batteries: 4 x AA type alkaline dry cells or 4 x AA type Ni-MH rechargeable batteries
  • Backup battery: Lithium battery for real-time clock
• Environmental conditions
  
  • Operational temperature: 0 to 40°C (32 to 104°F)
  • Operational humidity: 25 to 85% (no condensation)
  • Storage temperature: €“20 to 60°C (€“4 to 140°F)
• Dimensions
  
  • Width: 93 mm (3.7€)
  • Height: 165 mm (6.5€)
  • Depth: 36 mm (1.4€)
• Weight (Excl. batteries): 410g (14 oz)

 

Included accessories

• Audio cable (RCA €“ 1/8€ stereo type)
• USB cable (Type mini€“B €“ Type-A)
• AC adapter (DA620PMD)
• User guide
• CD-ROM
• Carry strap
• SD card