User Manual
Stereo Portable Digital Recorder
Rio Rancho, NM
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External Power Supply:
DCR12/A4U 90-240 VAC, 50/60 Hz input; 12 VDC
(regulated), 400 mA max. output.
External DC Power Cords:
21425 6 ft. long power cord, coaxial to stripped and
tinned leads. Coaxial plug: ID-.080”; OD-.218”;
Depth- .5”.
.475”
.375” O.D.
21472 6 ft. long power cord; coaxial to stripped and
tinned leads. Right angle coaxial plug: ID-.080”; OD-
.215”; Depth- .400”.
.375”
.35”
.375” O.D.
PS12A
PS212A
Specifications
Recording
Storage media: MicroSD (HC type)
File format: .wav files (BWF) iXML metadata
A/D converter: 24-bit
Sampling rate: 48 kHz or 96 kHz
Recording modes/Bit rate:
Sample Rate HD Stereo Mode Split Gain Mode
48 kHz 288 kbps 576 kbps
96 kHz 576 kbps not supported
• Time Base: 1ppm TCXO
Input
Type: • Analog mic/line level compatible;
servo bias preamp for 2V and 4V
lavaliere microphones
• Input 1 is switchable to AES3
two channel digital.
Input level: • Dynamic mic: 0.5 mV to 50 mV
• Electret mic: Nominal 2 mV to
300 mV
• Line level: 17 mV to 1.7 V
Input connector: TA5M 5-pin male
Headphone Output
Connector: 3.5 mm mini jack; TRS
Maximum level: -3 dBu (575 mV RMS)
Audio Performance
Frequency response: 20 Hz to 20 kHz; +0.5/-1.5 dB
Dynamic range: 110 dB (A), before limiting
Distortion: < 0.035%
Time Code
Connector: 5-pin LEMO
Signal voltage: 0.5V p-p to 5V p-p
Input impedance: 10 k Ohms
Format: SMPTE 12M - 1999 compliant
Battery Power/Life
Battery type: AA Lithium non-rechargeable
(recommended)
Battery life: 20 hours typical at 48kHz sample rate
(AA Lithium)
External Power:
Input voltage: 6-17 VDC
Input current: 75 mA max @ 12 VDC
(96 kHz recording)
Connector: 2.5mm coaxial connector,
center pin positive
Operating Temperature Range
Celsius: -20 to 50
Fahrenheit: -4 to 122
Dimensions and Weight
Dimensions: Inches: 3.9 H x 2.38 W x .82D
Millimeters: 99.06 H x 60.45 W x 20.83 D
Weight: 5.7 ozs. (162 grams) w/ AA lithium
batteries (without belt clip)
Specifications subject to change without notice.