Marantz puts the world of professional field recording within easy reach with the PMD620, a rugged yet lightweight digital recorder that doesn’t skimp on features or performance. The PMD620 fits comfortably in the palm of the hand and houses two high-quality electret condenser microphones and a monitor speaker, making it ideal for go-anywhere field recording application, such as interviews, podcasting, and meeting recording – even live music.

A true handheld, the PMD620 features an intuitive layout and tactile buttons for easy one-hand operation, while a high-contrast organic LED (OLED) screen makes setup a cinch under any lighting conditions. Just hit the Menu/Store button and the interface quickly walks you through the choices to ensure optimal recording for your needs.

The PMD620 uses convenient SD/SDHC cards, the most stable and commonly available type of flash media. Audio can be recorded either as uncompressed WAV files or any of three quality levels of MP3, in mono or stereo. So whether it’s capturing an interview, a lengthy board meeting or a band’s jam session, the PMD620 is always ready for action.

The PMD620 shines in post-production as well. Journalists and podcasters will especially appreciate its non-destructive on-board editing. Transcription is a breeze with its Skip Back function, and file transfers to any computer are drag-and-drop simple with the USB 2.0 connectivity. In short, the PMD620 combines ease of operation, professional recording quality and insightful features in a compact, ergonomic design.

Features:
 • True handheld portability with one-touch stereo recording
 • Professional recording features and flexible file formats
 • Digital recording with file size limited only by SD card capacity
 • On-board editing and playback features
 • Full inputs and outputs, including USB 2.0 connectivity

Specifications:
 Digital Audio System      
  System - Solid State Recorder
  Usable Media - SD/SDHC
  Recording Format
   MP3 - MPEG1 Layer III Compression
   WAV - 16/24 Bit Linear PCM
  Recording MP3 Bit Rate
   Stereo - 192/128/64 kbps
   Mono - 96/64/32 kbps
   Sample Rate - 44.1/48khz
   Number of Channels - 2 (Stereo) / 1 (Mono) 
 Audio Performance     
  Frequency Response - 20Hz ~ 16kHz
  Signal-to-noise Ratio
   MIC - 68dB
   LINE - 80dB
  Total Harmonic Distortion at 0UV
   MIC - 0.06%
   LINE - 0.02%
  Dynamic Range - 81dB 
 Inputs     
  External MIC
   Type - 1/8" stereo jack
   Input Sensitivity - 6 mVrms/20 kohms
  Line
   Type - 1/8" stereo jack
   Input Sensitivity - 500 mVrms/20 kohms 
 Outputs     
  Line
   Type - 1/8" stereo jack
   Standard Level - 1.0 Vrms/10 kohms
  Headphone
   Type - 1/8" stereo jack
   Standard Level - 16 mW/16 ohms
  Speaker
   Standard Level - 150 mW/ 8 ohms 
 General     
  Power Consumption
   Recording/Playback - 1.5W (DC)
   Battery Level (Alkaline) - 5 Hours (Typical)
   Phantom Power - 5V, 1mA (Max)
  Dimensions:
   Width - 62mm (2.5")
   Height - 102mm (4")
   Depth - 25mm (1")
   Weight - 110g (4oz) 
 Included Accessories      
   Audio Cable
   CD-ROM
   USB Cable
   Handy-Strap
   AC Adapter
   Customer Registration Document (U.S. Only)
   User Guide
   Tripod/Belt-Clip Adapter
   SD Card