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The PD-2 was been primarily designed for film, video and TV location work, the requirements being: two high quality audio channels, the ability to record SMPTE/EBU timecode and portability.

The PD-2 recorder fulfils all these requirements. Further more, the compact size of DAT cassettes and the ability to record two hours of 16-bit digital audio on one cassette make the PD-2 the perfect replacement for existing portable 1/4" analog recorders. Also, the increased impotance of audio for video and the introduction of NICAM digital stereo broadcasts, further strengthens the need for a high-quality alternative to analog 1/4".

The PD-2 can use both IEC timecode and FOSTEX timecode. During location recording, for film, video or TV, the camera and audio recorder must share the same limecode source. Obviously, this restricts the movement of both the camera operator and the sound technician, who must always move around as a team.

The PD-2 gives you freedom, once you have started recording timecode, the JAM function allows you to disconnect the external timecode source and let the PD-2's internal timecode generator continue striping the DAT cassette.

• Two 16-bit digital audio channels.
• Record and playback of SMPT & EBU timecode, by using IEC and FOSTEX formats. Both IEC and FOSTEX formats can be recorded at the same time.
• Compatibility with all DAT recorders.
• Four head design allows off tape "confidence" monitoring while recording.
• Sampling frequencies: 48kHz, 44.1kHz and 44.056kHz.
• Digital transfer of data using either consumer (SP DIF) or professional (AES/EBU) of IEC 958.
• External synchronization: PCM audio wordclock or composite-, field- or frame-video signal and DAT frame.
• Slate using either a 1kHz tone or the internal microphone.
• Comprehensive analog input facilities include: balanced microphone and line. For microphone input: phantom power, phase reverse, pad switch, response filters and limiter.
• Headphone monitoring options include a Plus-and-Minus matrix for use with MS microphone recording techniques.
• Compatible with DAT cassettes recorded on all DAT recorders.
• Record and location of START and END IDs.
• Search and locate to either Timecode, A-TIME or PNOs.
• Record and search for error markers.
• An internal monitor speaker.
• All controls are recessed to prevent accidental operation. Positive action switches and keys have been used throughout.
• Rugged, portable construction.