The NAGRA-D II 4 channel 24 bit digital audio recorder evolved from the renowned NAGRA-D and provides the most stunning portable audio recording capabilities available for both music and cinema applications.  With a resolution of 24 bits per sample, the internal A/D and D/A converters offer a working dynamic range in the field of more than 110 dB. The also allow the NAGRA-D II to record at sampling frequencies of up to 96 kHz (Stereo). A single wire or double wire AES format can also be sent to or received from the digital in/out connectors, independent of each other. This enables the NAGRA-D II to be totally compatible with current high sampling frequency standards, and lends itself perfectly to DVD and other high resolution formats. 

While the advantages of such high resolution are obvious in music recording, the principal gain in film production is the enormous dynamic range. This enables a vastly larger range of sound levels to be authentically captured on location, allowing more production sound to be used than ever before. Not only does this increase in the use of production sound deliver a more realistic sound track, but more importantly, it saves in post-production costs. Connecting the NAGRA-D II to a PC by way of its serial port and running the NADCOM program (Operating under Windows), allows the user instant, permanent and unique access to the heart of the recorder. The NADCOM program provides information to the user not available on any other recorder in the world. Detailed data can be printed out and kept as a permanent historical account of a recording, and is updated each time the tape is played. Multiple windows can be opened simultaneously to monitor the levels, error correction, analog measurements, internal settings of the machine, and more.

MULTI-CHANNEL RECORDING For both music and film, real multi-channel recording is made possible by locking several machines together and taking advantage of the NAGRA-D II's ability to "sample sync" the tape transports. This feature ensures that the rotary heads of all of the machines are in perfect phase with each other, although they are spinning at 62 revolutions per second. The recording of identical time codes on each of the machines also guarantees perfect chase lock synchronization during post-production. The serial remote control port on the NAGRA-D II means that only the master machine needs be controlled, as the slave machines will automatically copy all the movements of the master.

Along with dependability and Swiss engineering quality, NAGRA recorders are renowned for their adaptability. While they are as solid as a rock physically, they have always had the operational flexibility to excel at every task they are called upon to perform.  Everything about the NAGRA-D II reflects the proud Swiss tradition of engineering precision. The close tolerances of the scanner entry and exit guides as well as the highly polished precision head-drum, guarantee a format compatibility and perfect results in even the most demanding conditions.

Multiple channels make the NAGRA-D II one of the most adaptable tools for location recording available anywhere. By separating microphones onto discrete tracks, the sound engineer has a far greater flexibility.

The internal time code option not only offers all the features necessary for a location recorder, but includes all the additional elements required in post-production. The NAGRA-D II will perform full chase synchronizing functions for film post- production, plus chase-and-sample sync operations for multiple machine recordings. Of course it is compatible with all current SMPTE/EBU time code formats.

The longitudinal headblock that guarantees both perfect time code synchronization and analogue CUE track recording using the left head. Due to its construction, the reading of data even during fast wind is possible as the tape remains in contact with the time code head at all times. The scanner control track is recorded by the right head, which is only used when the tape is at nominal speed.

Customization is possible using a system of different "menus". The internal software of the NAGRA-D II can be personalized / customized and adapted according to the requirements of the specific user, depending on the particular application in hand. Different set-up configurations can also be stored in memory for immediate access at any time.

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