This Marantz PMD221 is a rare and highly sought-after portable mono cassette field recorder. It features three heads, making it an ideal tool for professional recording in a variety of settings such as home recording, studio/recording, stage/live sound, and recording & live sound. The recorder comes with a convenient carry case, making it easy to transport to and from different locations.
The PMD222 has a variety of useful features, including phantom power, pitch control, and a phono/line switch. It also has two line inputs and is powered by batteries, making it a versatile and convenient choice for any recording enthusiast. With its analog in, analog out ports, this recorder is the perfect tool for capturing high-quality sound.
very rare 3 head portable cassette field recorder from marantz
i've put some purple LED in the VU meter which lights up when its playing or recording
all functions work, play, record, rewind, fast forward
some scratches due to age and general wear and tear but overall in good condition as per pictures
could be used as a analog tape delay when inserted into a send or to create tape loops as per ambient tape loop artists
please check photos carefully as they do form part of this items description
Type: 3-head, single compact cassette deck
Track System: 2-track, single channel
Tape Speed: 2.38, 4.76 cm/s
Heads: 1 x combination record/playback, 1 x erase
Tape Type: type I, CrO2, Metal
Frequency Response: 40Hz to 15kHz (Metal tape)
Signal to Noise Ratio: 57dB
Wow and Flutter: 0.12%
Dimensions: 227 x 50 x 165mm
Weight: 1.3kg
Year: 1996