Yamaha Pocketrak 2G Portable Digital Recorder 2GB Flash Memory

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The POCKETRAK is the smallest, easiest to use and most portable digital recorder available today. It easily fits in a shirt pocket so you can take it everywhere. The 2G features 2 GB of built-in memory so you don’t need external memory cards and the built-in USB 2.0 connectivity makes it easy to transfer your linear PCM or MP3 recordings to and from your computer. Long battery life with the Eneloop battery technology, a high sensitivity tilt-up stereo microphone and built-in stereo speakers make the POCKETRAK a complete recording studio in your pocket. The bundled Cubase AI DAW software lets you easily edit and master your audio recording on your computer.

• Only 1.7 ounces and 1/2 inch thick - Fits in your pocket so you can take it everywhere!
• 2GB of memory for high audio quality and extended recording times (over 3 hours of linear PCM recording)
• Long-lasting rechargeable battery included (9 hours consecutive MP3 recording).
• High-sensitivity tilt-up microphone
• Level meters and ALC for optimum record levels
• Direct USB 2.0 computer connection
• Built-in speaker to quickly check your recordings
• CUBASE AI digital audio workstation software included

There are so many compelling reasons to record band rehearsals or music lessons for later review that a portable recorder is an essential item. Recording conferences and meetings has become a matter of course too. Naturally, the smaller and lighter that recorder is, while delivering top-class sound quality, the better. Weighing only 1.7 ounces (49 grams) complete with battery, the Yamaha POCKETRAK 2G Pocket Recorder is an unbeatable choice. It's only a half-inch (13 millimeters) thick and will slip unobtrusively into a shirt pocket. But this diminutive, lightweight package contains a large 2-gigabyte memory plus advanced digital audio technology that lets you record and playback with outstanding quality.

In addition to a CD-quality linear PCM recording mode that lets you record up to 3 hours of music, there are a number of MP3 modes that provide significantly longer recording times. The supplied long-lasting rechargeable battery can keep the POCKETRAK 2G running for up to 9 hours continuously when recording in MP3 mode. Slide out the built-in USB connecter and connect the POCKETRAK directly to your computer to transfer files back and forth, and use the bundled CUBASE AI digital audio workstation software to edit and enhance your recordings with pro-level control.

If sound is important to you, there is simply no reason not have a Yamaha POCKETRAK 2G Pocket recorder with you at all times.

HIGH-SENSITIVITY TILT-UP MICROPHONE
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'll ever need. Details about Sanyo eneloop technology and trademark information can be found at here

For maximum quality when recording music you'll 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's 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.

HIGH-SENSITIVITY TILT-UP MICROPHONE THE CUBASE AI SOFTWARE BUNDLED
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've 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

The POCKETRAK 2G is so light and compact that there's no reason not to take it with you wherever you go. In addition to recording rehearsals and lessons for later review and study, you'll 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).

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