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ARES-PII+

Order # 70 19603 000

Digital journalist’s recorder

Features

Solid state recording on PCMCIA memory cards
FAT 16/32 card formats
Mono or stereo PCM linear
Optional MPEG compression
Optional internal editor
Palm-sized
One-handed operation
Battery powered (> 10 hours)

Applications

High quality solid-state audio recorder, the ARES-PII+ is principally designed for journalists. Its
recording media is PCMCIA of Compact Flash cards (Capacity unlimited), for the recording of PCM
Mono or Stereo audio. Optional MPEG compression allows for longer recording times. The unit is
powered by 5 “AA” (LR6) batteries or rechargeable cells, offering in excess of 10 hours operation.

A 12 pin DIN connector serves as both the microphone and line inputs. The recorder will work with the
NAGRA mono (NP-MICE # 70 19655 000) or stereo (NP-MICES # 70 19 656) electret microphones or
with standard dynamic microphones. +48V powering is also provided allowing the use of any
commercially available condenser microphones.

Really designed for radio applications, the ARES-PII+ offers instant start-up, one button recording,
“takes” directory, large back-lit display, powerful vortex filter, automatic level control and internal
loudspeaker. Optional internal software authorizations allow the machine to record MPEG compressed
audio, to emulate a Digigram PCX sound card via USB and do internal audio editing in the field.
A large choice of accessories are available, such as power supply, carrying cases, cables etc to meet
specific requirements.

Compatibility

The ARES-PII+ offers a USB port. Through this connection, the internal PCMCIA card appears on the
“desktop” as n external drive of the PC / MAC. Naturally the card can be removed from the machine
and directly inserted into the workstation if required. The FAT 16/32 file system has many advantages
over the previous LFS system, meaning that individual takes can be removed at any time and
MARKERS can be added to recordings during both record and playback.

USB communication port
Large LCD display
Internal loudspeaker
+48 v Phantom powering
Self-contained
Lightweight
Reliable

PCMCIA CARDS

The ARES-PII+ works with ATA PCMCIA cards, Strata Flash cards, compact flash cards and Micro
drives (The last two require card adapters).A high quality solid-state recorder, ARES-PII+ is primarily
designed for journalists. Using a PCMCIA memory / compact Flash card to record PCM linear audio or
MPEG compressed (optional) for longer recordings
The machine works on 5 AA cells or rechargeable batteries, to provide you with 3 hours of operation.
A 12 pin DIN connector serves as the microphone and stereo line input.
The recorders work with Nagra mono (NP-MICE Order # 70 19655 000) or stereo (NP-MICES
Order # 70 19656 000) electret microphones as well as standard dynamic microphones.
Really designed to suit radio needs, ARES-P / RCX220 come with instant start-up, one button
recording, take directory and titling, large back-lighted LCD display, low-cut filter, automatic level
control, level indication with bar-graph and leds.
A large choice of accessories are available, such as carrying cases and AC Power to meet your
requirements.

Specifications

General

Data storage medium PCMCIA cards, Flash or ATA (type I and II)
Compression type MPEG 1 Layer II
File format 16 or 24 bit selectable
A/D and D/A conversion 20 bit Sigma-Delta
Sampling rate 16 - 48 kHz
Bit rate 64, 128 and 192 kbit/s 256 kbit/s 384 kbits/s and linear
Mono / Stereo Switchable in menu
Recording capacity More than 4 hours on a 256 MB card at 128 kbit/s
Dynamic range adjust 40 dB manual or automatic
Filters Low cut filter (LFA2) or flat

Inputs

Mic inputs 12 pole DIN connector
Mic powering + 48V Phantom
Sensitivity From 0.2 mV to 4 mV/hPa
Line input Balanced, transformerless
Line input sensitivity 0.44 V to 4.4 V for 0 dB recording

Outputs

Headphone Stereo with level adjustment
THD at 1 kHz 0.1 %
Frequency response 30 – 20 kHz (-3 dB in EE mode)
Total dynamic range 80 dB

Power supply

Internal batteries 5 x ”AA” cells
DC Input DC plug7.5V / 5W

Physical

Dimensions 188 x 80 x 28 mm, (7½ x 3¼ x 1 inch)
Weight 450 g, (1 lb)