Marantz Wireless??

Marantz makes some nice products...I would definitely buy it if I needed something, even for my very rare wireless use.
 
Receiver Can Pair to Two Transmitters
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That is an interesting feature, once they start selling the dual pack or individual TX by itself. Would be a very cheap way to get two channels of audio.

The only question then is..... how good is it?

Also, bad news about the size:

Marantz: 66.0 x 101.6 x 40.6 mm

RodeLink: 11.1 x 6.5 x 4.0 cm

Looks like it is just as big and bulky as the RodeLink! :-(
So that would be a big fat NO from me.
 
IronFilm said:
Also, bad news about the size:

Marantz: 66.0 x 101.6 x 40.6 mm

RodeLink: 11.1 x 6.5 x 4.0 cm

Looks like it is just as big and bulky as the RodeLink! :-(
So that would be a big fat NO from me.
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Well assuming those numbers are correct lets translate apples to apples since one was in mm and the other cm.

Marantz: 66.0 x 101.6 x 40.6 mm

RodeLink: 111 x 65 x 40 mm

So who is the big bulky one? Also the first two numbers are probably reversed.
 
They went with mini XLR for the mic input and transmitter output. While I appreciate that they didn't use 1/8, the mini XLR is not used widely (though becoming more common) and I'd either have to have an adapter (or 2) or rewire the mics I would use with it. And more oddball cables going from receiver to recorder. Nice to get away from 1/8, but there will be a PITA factor to integrate this with the more common plug types. You would probably end up with an extra $100 for the adapters and cables, so figure that into the price.
 
Good call Scott.
For N. American folks more familiar with inches-
Marantz: 4.0 x 2.5 x 1.5
Rode: 4.3 x 2.5 x 1.5
Summation.. about the same.
The Marantz recorders I've owned (a portable Cassette deck in the 70s and subsequently a MiniDisc and Sold State CF) were always reliable.
 
Mini-XLR's are pretty common and prevalent, now. All of my Lectro SR receivers have 3-pin mini-XLR outs(actually user swappable output panels) and my Sound Devices 633 and 664 both have a lot of 3-pin mini-XLR IN and OUT connections. Even my now ancient 442 has some. Otherwise the hardware would have to be MUCH larger than it is to accommodate all of the connections. Almost all of my equipment interconnect cables were custom built anyway, so having them made with mini-XLR wasn't a big deal.
 
Rick R said:
Good call Scott.
For N. American folks more familiar with inches-
Marantz: 4.0 x 2.5 x 1.5
Rode: 4.3 x 2.5 x 1.5
Summation.. about the same.
The Marantz recorders I've owned (a portable Cassette deck in the 70s and subsequently a MiniDisc and Sold State CF) were always reliable.
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I think it was one of those "reaction posts", that I have been guilty of, because if you think about it the Marantz if it were in centimeters would be over a meter long! or for us in the US 40" and 26 inches wide. Big and bulky would be the understatement of the year.

but I would love to see the discussion about placement of a 40"X26"X 15" beltpack...? Maybe backpack.

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Most of my field recorders and mixers have the mini XLRs (Switchcraft TA) connectors.
Not as easy as a full sized XLR to terminate, but the Neutrik/Rean is RT3FC-B 3-Pole tiny XLR female cable connector is about $2-$3
 
Noiz2 said:
Well assuming those numbers are correct lets translate apples to apples since one was in mm and the other cm.

Marantz: 66.0 x 101.6 x 40.6 mm

RodeLink: 111 x 65 x 40 mm

So who is the big bulky one? Also the first two numbers are probably reversed.
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mm vs cm, and orientation. Trivial things to mentally convert!

Anyway: the crucial number here to consider is the thickness when body mounted. And in that area they're basically identical. With the other two numbers not too far off from each other.

The biggest flaw with the RodeLink for casual usage is their bulky size (well there are other downsides too, but if you're not a pro PSM then probably not a big deal for you), and Marantz still has this flaw sadly.

However, for those that don't care about bulk, then this might be a great low budget deal?
 
In looking at the Marantz, makes me wonder if they hired Røde to make their system, it shares a lot of the same design cues? If I am right, I think Marantz Pro Audio stuff has always been contract manufactured hasn't it? A lot of the features are different but the overall form factor and design is similar.
 
At first I thought, "why?"
As lots of other ultra low budget wireless are trying to use 2.4GHz as well.
Marantz could be getting it from any of those many other Chinese sources then adding on their own spin.
Plus Marantz can pair two TX with one RX, that is a big feature that the RodeLinks can't do.

But.... then I remembered the Marantz Blimp! Seems like a very close copy of the old Rode Blimp V1? Maybe they are indeed working together!
 
puredrifting said:
FWIW, I just got an email from B&H, they have this Marantz Wireless system on sale for U.S. $249.00, that's a screaming deal if these sound and work as well as the Rødes. I am tempted to buy one just to try it, at that price, it's not a huge risk.
https://www.bhphotovideo.com/c/prod...nal_pmd_750_2_4ghz_camera_mount_wireless.html
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I agree. For me it would be perfect for "table discussions" where I can have two transmitters at either end of the table. Range says "up to 100 feet". Not exactly confidence inspiring. In close proximity, it would work. But also where do you even buy a second transmitter from? I guess you'd have to get two sets.

Also, it looks like it is able to send a stereo output from both mics, but using the XLR to do it. I'm I the only one that finds this really weird? I guess at that point it's no longer a balanced output? Is it even balanced in mono mode?
 
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