Marantz PSD-300 | Action Audio and Visual

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Specifications

Analog Inputs (2) XLR; (2) ¼\"; (2) RCA
Analog Outputs (4) RCA; (1) ¼\" stereo headphone
Digital I/O S/PDIF
Resolution 16-bit, 44.1 kHz
Frequency Response 20 Hz-20 kHz
A/D Converters 24-bit, 64× oversampling
D/A Converters 16-bit, 8× oversampling
Digital Input Sampling Rates 11-58 kHz
Accessories Play/Pause footpedal; hard-shell case
Power Connection 120 VAC
Dimensions 11\" (W) × 4\" (H) × 9\" (D)
Weight 7 lb.
CD-R DRIVE (playback)
Signal-to-Noise Ratio 85 dB
Dynamic Range 85 dB
Total Harmonic Distortion 0.05%
CD DRIVE
Signal-to-Noise Ratio 75 dB
Dynamic Range 75 dB
Total Harmonic Distortion 0.1%
LINE-LEVEL INPUTS
Signal-to-Noise Ratio 80 dB
Amount of Gain 58 dBu
Total Harmonic Distortion 0.05%
MIC LEVEL INPUTS
Signal-to-Noise Ratio 60 dB
Amount of Gain 58 dBu
Total Harmonic Distortion 0.5%
ANALOG AUX INPUT
Signal-to-Noise Ratio 75 dB
Total Harmonic Distortion 0.5%

Day rate: $75.00

Overview:

With two CD drives and so many play and record options, you would expect the PSD300 to have a lot of controls — and it does. Each drive has dedicated transport controls: Play/Pause, Stop, and search (Fast Forward and Reverse). The CD-R drive also includes buttons for Record, Erase, and Finalize. You use the Select dial to scroll through ID numbers, or you can use the ID increment buttons on the wireless remote control. The top-panel display shows the ID number, the timing for each track, the amount of key and tempo change, and the playback level of both channels.
The separate front-panel Mic and Line inputs are among the PSD300′s strongest assets for the recording musician because of the flexibility they offer. The front panel offers a pair of XLR inputs and a pair of mic/line ¼-inch inputs. Each channel has a dedicated input-level control and a switch for selecting Line or Mic as the input. The front panel also includes a Line Out level control; a Phone/Speaker Level control; a ¼-inch headphone jack; a Phone Selector switch; an Input switch (analog or digital); an ALC (Automatic Level Control) switch to engage the built-in limiter; a Mic/Line Split/Stereo/Mix switch; and internal speaker on-off switch. The CD-R drive and remote-control sensor also reside on the front panel.
The rear panel has three pairs of RCA outputs (operating at -10 dBV); S/PDIF digital I/O; connectors for an RC-5 remote control and a related switch; a footpedal input; and the main power switch.