
Marantz Professional Products
®
PMD320 and PMD321 Compact Disc Players
The Marantz Professional PMD320 and
PMD321 compact disc players provide the audio
professional with commercial grade quality and
features. Both offer highly specialized features
such as pitch control, fader start, Marantz RC-5
remote compatibility, and coaxial (RCA) digital
output.
The extraordinary sound quality of the PMD320
and PMD321 is achieved by using state-of-theart bitstream conversion with 32x oversampling
and 4th order noise shaping, to maintain pure
signal clarity. The one-piece 2U rackmount
chassis ensures stability and professional
appearance.
Additionally, the PMD321 of fers defeatable cueto-music, balanced XLR analog outputs, XLR
digital output, and independent analog volume
output controls; which make the PMD321 a
versatile source for any type of professional
application.
PMD320 AND PMD321 FEATURES
• Pitch Control (±12%) with Calibrate Button
• Fader Start Trigger Input
• 10 Digit Key Pad for Direct Track Access
• Program and Repeat Functions
• Audible Cue and Review
• Coaxial (RCA) Digital Output
• Marantz RC-5 Remote Input and Output
• AMX and Crestron Compatible
• Optional Wired (WRC200mkII) and IR
(RC5PMDSW) Remote Controls
• One-Piece 2U Rackmount Chassis
• Headphone Output
PMD321 ADDS
• Cue-to-Music (Defeatable)
• Balanced XLR Analog Outputs
• XLR Digital Output (SPDIF)
• Independent Analog Output Level Control

APPLICATIONS
Recording/Duplication Studios, Broadcast and
Mastering Facilities: Exceptional sound quality and a
digital output make the PMD320 and PMD321 extremely
versitile CD sources. The PMD321 gives added advantage by
having XLR outputs for analog and digital and the ability to
adjust the analog output level. Any type of professional
environment can benefit by the extraordinary fit and finish of the
PMD320 and PMD321.
TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS
OVERALL
Frequency response..............................5-20kHz (±0.5dB)
Signal to Noise..................................................> 104dB
Channel Separation............................................> 100dB
Dynamic Range...................................................> 96dB
THD................................................................< 0.004%
Wow and Flutter...............................Below Measurable Limits
DJs: The PMD320 and PMD321 offer the professional DJ all
the features needed to ensure a smooth and impressive
performance: fader start input, pitch control, cue-to-music,
direct track access, anti-skip mechanism, XLR connections,
and remote control capability .
Houses of Worship: The pitch of a soundtrack can be
altered by ±12% (in increments of 0.1%) to accomodate a
singer or choir's vocal range. The 10 digit keypad insures quick
and direct track access of up to 99 tracks.
A/V Rental: The PMD320 and PMD321 provide exceptional
quality, value, and versatility. Add their user-friendly operation,
and they become ideal for any professional rental scenario.
Dance and Aerobics Studios: Pitch control alters the
tempo of the music to suit a specific workout or choreography.
Additionally, the program function makes it easy to create a
custom track sequence.
Corporate Installations: Both models offer Marantz (RC-
5), AMX, and Crestron remote control compatibility, while
combining unmatched value and overall quality.
D-A Conversion.....................................1-bit Sigma-Delta
Oversampling............................................................32x
Noise Shaping..................................................4th Order
RCA Analog Output Level.....................2VRMS / 200 ohm
XLR Analog Output Level...................1.2VRMS / 100 ohm
XLR Digital Output Level........................3.5Vp-p / 110 ohm
Coaxial (RCA) Digital Output Level..........0.5Vp-p / 75 ohm
Digital Output Format...........................SPDIF (IEC-958-II)
Power Requirements.................................120VAC, 60Hz
Power Consumption................................................22W
DIMENSIONS
Panel Height (2U).....................................3.5" (89mm)
Panel Width..............................................18.9" (480mm)
Depth.......................................................11.5" (293mm)
Weight.....................................................8.6lbs. (3.9kg)
Specifications are based on measurement conditions and proper care
for the machine, and are subject to change without notice.
Superscope Technologies, Inc. 2640 White Oak Circle
Aurora, Illinois 60504
Telephone: (630) 820-4800
Fax: (630) 820-8103