POCKETRAK 2G

The POCKETRAK 2G is so light and compact that there no reason not to take it with you wherever you go. In addition to recording rehearsals and lessons for later review and study, you always be prepared to capture the sounds of nature or the city, samples for audio production, meetings, lectures, and much more.

The POCKETRAK 2G features a capacious 2 gigabytes of memory built in so that it can deliver outstanding sound quality as well as extended recording times as required. When you want maximum sonic quality in stereo you can record using the linear PCM mode for up to 3 hours and 10 minutes with full CD quality (44.1 kHz, 16 bits).

In addition to superior basic performance, the built-in stereo microphone can be tilted upward when the POCKETRAK 2G is placed on a desk or table to minimize sound degradation due to reflection from the surface as well as pickup of mechanically transmitted noise. This high-performance microphone delivers excellent sound quality and signal-to-noise performance in a variety of recording situations.

The POCKETRAK 2G comes supplied with an advanced Sanyo "geneloop" rechargeable battery that can power the unit for up to 19 hours of continuous MP3 recording. To recharge the battery simply plug the POCKETRAK 2G directly into a USB port on your computer. Thanks to advanced Sanyo technology the eneloop battery can be recharged up to 1,000 times, and does not suffer from the self-discharge problems of similar batteries so it will be ready for use at any time. You can also use a standard alkaline battery to power the POCKETRAK 2G, but the supplied eneloop battery is probably the only battery you ever need. Details about Sanyo eneloop technology and trademark information can be found at here

For maximum quality when recording music you want to set the record level manually. In manual mode the record level can be adjusted in 31 steps, and the POCKETRAK 2G has level meters and a peak indicator that make setting optimum levels quick and easy. For speech you can let the POCKETRAK 2G set the record level for you automatically by simply switching the ALC (Automatic Level Control) function ON. When ALC is ON the POCKETRAK 2G will automatically maintain the best recording level for maximum clarity and intelligibility.

In addition to being a superb recorder, the POCKETRAK 2G functions as a high-quality digital audio player as well! DRM10-encoded WMA or MP3 files that you have encoded from CDs you own or have purchased from online music sites can be transferred from your computer and played on the POCKETRAK 2G. And like any accomplished audio player the POCKETRAK 2G has a range of playback features that can make listening more flexible and enjoyable. There's repeat playback of a single song, repeat play back of all songs in a specified folder, and random playback. There are even selectable equalizer settings and a bass enhancement function so you can enjoy any type of music to the fullest. But that not all! The POCKETRAK 2G even recognizes standard ID3 MP3 tags, and will show the artist name and track title of the current song on its large backlit display.

To transfer files to or from your computer and/or charge the battery, slide out the built-in USB connector and connect the POCKETRAK 2G directly to a USB port. The POCKETRAK 2G is USB 2.0 compatible for maximum data transfer speed: an hour of recorded sound can be transferred to your computer in approximately 10 seconds. Transfer recordings to your computer and email them right after they been recorded! You might also want to transfer recordings to your computer for post-production using the supplied CUBASE AI digital audio workstation software, or simply for backup and storage.

The CUBASE AI software bundled with the POCKETRAK 2G Pocket Recorder harnesses the power of the Steinberg CUBASE 4 digital audio workstation to provide a set of advanced software tools that are easy to use while delivering extensive recording and production capabilities. CUBASE AI makes it easy to use material recorded with the POCKETRAK 2G as a basis for further recording and production, or for creating podcasts with extraordinary creative control and flexibility. In addition to advanced audio recording and editing, CUBASE AI offers a range of MIDI sequencing capabilities, an entire suite of VST effect plug-ins, and a HALionOne sample player featuring selected waves from the famed Yamaha MOTIF synthesizers. CUBASE AI 4 Features • CUBASE 4 audio engine. • 48 audio tracks and up to 64 MIDI tracks. • 25 VST effect plug-ins, including 15 new VST3 plug-in effects. • HALionOne software sample player with selected MOTIF waves. • Plug and Play VST/MIDI setup. • Studio Connections Integration. • File Interchange between Steinberg software and Yamaha hardware. • 20 MIDI music styles and 480 audio drum loops included. CUBASE AI System Requirements Windows OS: Windows XP Home or XP Professional (both with Service Pack 1 installed) CPU: Pentium 1.4 GHz or higher RAM: More than 512 MB HDD: Free disk space of 1GB or more Macintosh OS: Mac OS X Version 10.4 or higher CPU: Power Mac G4 1 GHz or Core Solo 1.5 GHz RAM: More than 512 MB HDD: Free disk space of 1GB or more

Built-in speaker provides a quick and convenient way to check your recordings. Variable playback speed lets you speed up play back by 25% for faster review, or slow it down by 25% for improved intelligibility. Record via the built-in microphone or via the line input when recording from other playback devices.