Nagra D, D Mk2 Brochure

NAGRA D II

Order # 70 10005 000

4 channel 24 bit Linear Recorder

Features

4 channels (24 bit, 48 kHz, 2 @ 96 kHz) SMPTE Time Code Discreet longitudinal track Menu driven set-up / Window’s software

Applications

In various different domains the NAGRA -D and DII are being used to capture the highest possible "on -location" audio for film and television production. The music industry uses the NAGRA-D from mastering CD’s to classical and ethnomusicology. In the instrumentation market, NAGRA-D outstanding features are used for storage of ecologically related recordings referring to ambient noise levels (Instrumentation Option Order # 70 10380 000).

Time Code option

Nagra-D II TC (Order # 70 10370 000) not only offers all the features necessary for a location recorder, but includes all the additional elements required in post-production. The NAGRA-Ds will perform full chase synchronizing functions for film post-production, plus chase-and-sample sync operations for multiple machine recording. Of course it is compatible with all current SMPTE/EBU time code formats.

NADCOM

NADCOM (Order # 70 10516 000) Window’s program (connected to Nagra D’s RS422 port) allows the user instant, permanent and unique access t o the heart of the recorder. Detailed data can be printed out and kept as a permanent historical account of a recording. Multiple windows can be opened simultaneously to monitor the levels, error correction, analog measurements, internal settings of the ma chine, as well as offering the user full machine control and set-up possibilities.

Special features

Multi-track Up to 12 tracks with 3 NAGRA D II (sample sync accuracy) Customized Parameters of the machine can be stored to be recalled instantly Recording time Up to 4 hours of stereo 48 kHz/24 bit recording with 7” reels (Order # 70 10521 000) Longitudinal tracks True longitudinal tracks for TC and cue

Confidence playback Application flexibility Rugged Swiss construction Reliable

Specifications

NAGRA D II V1 October 02

Tape format / transport system

Recording system Rotary head and longitudinal CUE and TC tracks Monitoring Read after write Tape type ¼” (6.35 mm) Digital tape Search possibilities Using longitudinal analog CUE track and SMPTE Time Code Start up time From READY to REC less than 2 s Winding speed Up to 4 m/s (90 s for 5” reel)

Audio performance

Number of channels 2 to 4 Sampling frequency 32 - 96 kHz (optional 88,2 and 96 kHz Order # 70 10215 000)) A/D and D/A conversion 24 bit Sigma-Delta Signal to noise ratio Better than 115 dB Frequency response 20 Hz to 20 kHz +/- 0.5 dB @ sampling frequency 48 kHz Total Harmonic Distortion Less than 0.05 % Wow and flutter Below measurable limits Channel separation 80 dB

Inputs / outputs

Analog inputs Switchable line or microphone (Line input option Order # 70 10324 000) Microphone 4 x XLR (Dynamic, “T” Powering and +48V Phantom) Line XLR Symmetrical, transformerless (Zin > 8 kO) Analog outputs XLR Symmetrical, transformerless (max = +12 dBu, Zout= 50 O) Digital I/O AES standard mode single or double wire for high sampling frequencies Time Code I/O SMPTE / EBU on Lemo plug (balanced) External sync PAL / SECAM / NTSC / EXT / AES / TC / Word Clock Serial communication RS 422 9-pin Headphone outputs 2 x stereo with level adjustment (1.45 v @ 0 dB no-load)

General

Power requirement Internal battery pack Battery type BP-90 Autonomy 2 hours consumption STOP = 24 W, REC = 29 W

Physical

Dimensions 332 x 347 x 143 mm (13 x 13.6 x 5.5 ”) Weight 8.5 kg (18.7 lb) battery included (additional battery Order # 20 98400 000)

Optional accessories

External accessories

70 10755 000 ND-CCC3 Current control charger with QCAW power cable 20 99050 000 ND-SCC Soft carrying case 20 97755 000 BDT-13 Metal oxyde digital tape (5”) Emtec 931 20 97760 000 QDT-18 Metal oxyde digital tape (7”) Quantegy 467

Cables

70 10540 000 ND-PCA RS 232 / RS 422 Adaptor for PC connection 70 10906 000 ND-SSC Cable, Sample sync for locking two Nagra-D machines 70 70905 000 ND-RSC Cable RS 422 crossed for mirror copy between two machines 70 16908 000 QCTC TC cable Lemo male / male 1.5 m

Nagravision SA

Route de Genève 22 1033 Cheseaux Switzerland Tel

+ 41 21 732 01 01

Fax

+ 41 21 732 02 12

audio@nagra.com www.nagra.com

Nagra Office