Marantz Professional PMD-561 Portable Handheld Pro-Grade Audio Recorder (MINT)

If you’re ready to step up from basic voice recorders to true professional audio capture in the field, the Marantz Professional PMD-561 is the recorder that bridges that gap perfectly. Built for journalists, researchers, law enforcement, content creators, and anyone who needs reliable, high-quality recordings on the move, the PMD-561 packs broadcast-level performance into a compact, handheld design that goes wherever your work takes you.

The PMD-561 gives you the freedom to record your way. For quick, no-fuss capture, its built-in studio-grade stereo condenser microphone array delivers clean, detailed sound with simple point-and-shoot operation. When your project demands external microphones or line sources, the dual balanced XLR mic inputs with +48V phantom power let you connect professional gear with confidence—no adapters, no compromises.

Recording quality is where this unit truly stands out. With support for high-resolution 24-bit / 96 kHz WAV recording, along with multiple MP3 bitrates, the PMD-561 adapts seamlessly to everything from broadcast and DSLR video production to dictation, interviews, and sound effects capture. You can record directly to dependable SD or SDHC media, quickly verify card compatibility using the built-in card check feature, and rely on up to seven hours of continuous recording from just four AA batteries.

Designed with real-world use in mind, the PMD-561 features a bright OLED display that’s easy to read in any environment, onboard playback with speaker and headphone output, and fast USB drag-and-drop file transfer for smooth post-production workflows. The clever linear Retake function allows you to drop back into a recording and correct mistakes without starting over—an invaluable feature for dictation, interviews, and electronic note-taking.

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