Fostex PD-6

Fostex PD-6 DVD RAM Location Recorder w/ Internal 40GB HD

This 6-channel file-based recorder uses DVD-RAM disks as the delivery media, and also records simultaneously to an interal 40GB hard drive. It is very familiar to PD-4 owners and includes standard SMPTE time code and an on-board 6-input mixer. Typical features that we have all come to expect are of course included such as T power, 48 volt phantom, switchable mic/line i/o, tone, monitor return, etc. Also included is adjustable input gain for each channel and phase reverse on the 3 even channels. The characteristics for the digital limiter are variable via software settings. Through the Disc Feed switch you can fix preset levels with your trim pot for recording and use the front level controls for bus mixing. Another choice routes 4 channels to 2 and 5 channels to 1 for guide track recording, creating 2 BWF files simultaneously. Pretty cool!

Powering for the PD-6 is also familiar as everyones best friend, the NP-1 battery. Fostex lists 2 hrs as operating time with an NP-1 NiCad battery. If this is the case then 4 hrs should not be out of the ordinary for a 50 watt NiMH IDX NP-H50. The range for the external power is now 12-24 volts for better flexibility.

The DVD-RAM format can be loaded and read instantly on either PC or Mac. Needless to say there is not enough room here to delve into all the things this machine can do but please visit this very informative link and bone up!

Read a review of the Fostex PD6 in our online newsletter, "The Mixer"

Highlights

Six track location audio recording
Records direct to 8cm DVD-RAM and 40GB internal hard drive
Full function mixer
Industry standard BWF file format
IEEE1394 Firewire interface
Pre-record memory buffer
Extensive timecode facilities
Rugged, lightweight & proven design

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