SD cards, also used in digital cameras, are widely available at consumer electronics retailers and computer resellers. Unzip the downloaded file, select the 32-bit or 64-bit exe file that matches your Windows operating system, and double-click the file. 2 Megabytes per second. A2.33 came out May 4th, 2009. Big enough to accommodate dual XLR microphones and light enough for handheld use, the PMD661 offers exceptional recording quality in literally any location. One important feature is that the PMD-561 allows independent gain for both channels … If you have any of the Marantz PMD digital audio recorders, whether you bought it last week or years ago, check the Firmware. "Captial" B suggest Bytes, not bits. The PMD661 MKII sports a refined professional feature set that builds upon the legacy of the original PMD661 by maintaining the ergonomic top facia layout focused around highly developed multi-functional controls, ensuring comprehensive single handed operation. © 2021 inMusic, Inc. All Rights Reserved. Now Marantz, a longtime maker of digital audio recorders, has gotten it right with its excellent PMD661, a complete overhaul of its predecessor, the PMD660. The part I'm unsure of is why? Please use the category and/or product option below for access. I was a bit nervous because I had the perception that the Japanese pro-sumer stuff from the likes of Denon, Marantz, Tascam and Sony was decent for home stereo kind of applications, but not really at the pro level I was looking for (especially concerned about low-noise). Please use the category subcategory and product option below for access. Page 13: Quick Start Guide The Marantz PMD661 is essentially an update to their popular PMD660 - what we named the "Recording Brick" because of its chunky shape and size. Marantz Professional PMD660 Handheld Digital Audio Recorder. And it is claimed to be more robust too. Mine, a PMD620, came with Firmware A1.14. Download the dedicated driver from the “Download” section of the PM7005 page of the Marantz website onto your PC. Well, almost! Whilst the PMD661 is a similar shape, it is just a little bit smaller that its predecessor, so not such a brick after all. Class 2 cards must support speeds (I assume 'write' speeds) of 2MB/sec. Based on the innovative design of our hugely popular PMD660, the rugged and robust Marantz PMD661 incorporates a wide range of technical advances and convenience features that help it excel in virtually any application. This download page will help you in retrieving a Marantz user guide or additional product information sheets. That pretty much narrowed the field to the Marantz PMD661. PMD660 Handheld Digital Audio Recorder (Discontinued Product) Introduction Thank you for selecting the Marantz Professional PMD661 Portable Solid State Recorder. Product Manuals. Class 2 cards experience lock-ups in the PMD661, whereas Marantz does not see this with Class 4 (and presumably Class 6) cards. View & download of more than 2939 Marantz PDF user manuals, service manuals, operating guides. Active Models Previous Models. Marantz have two 9-led level indicators, while Tascam have 3-led indicators, plus level readout on the screen, though this can be a problem when brightness doesn't allow to read it. With this redesign, the company has developed perhaps the best general purpose and fully featured flash-based recorder on the market for a street price of less than $600. Receiver, Amplifier user manuals, operating guides & specifications The PMD661 is an audio recorder that records in digital audio formats onto an SD (Secure Digital) card. I bought mine just a few months ago and was shocked this afternoon to find that the Firmware pre-dates the Internet. Privacy Policy | Terms of Use | Terms of Use