Professional recorders
Just like their predecessors, Nagra's latest generation professional recorders are self-contained and compact – or even ultra-miniaturized in the case of security recorders for law enforcement applications. Designed for intensive on-location work, they ensure high-quality sound recording in even the harshest environments.
Nagra's recorders integrate state-of-the-art digital technology, delivering ever-higher performance in terms of functionality, ergonomics and communication. The current range of models covers the needs of the various fields in which location sound recording is used, such as film, music, audiovisual journalism and security.
Nagra VI
The Nagra VI, a six-track recorder, was launched in 2008. It proved to be extremely popular among sound engineers, especially those working in cinema, due to its multiple tracks, audio quality and ease of use. Its primary recording media is a standard hard drive which is paralleled up with a removable Compact Flash solid-state memory card. A SSD (solid-state drive) with no moving parts can easily be installed if desired.
Thanks to its optimal ergonomics that make it very intuitive to use, the Nagra VI meets today's requirements for most in-the-field recording situations. The exceptional quality of its microphone inputs – a Nagra specialty – ensures recording of the highest sound quality. The device is therefore ideal for ultra high precision audio mastering work.
The Nagra VI is designed using a VHDL platform, which makes it possible to upgrade digital circuits with simple software upgrades, thus facilitating the device's future evolution. In order to respond to user demand, a new version containing more tracks is being developed. In 2009, the Nagra VI received the Technical Excellence and Creativity Award at the Audio Engineering Society (AES) show in New York.
Nagra LB
The Nagra LB first came on the market in 2009. It is designed primarily for radio journalists but musicians, sound engineers and individuals looking for something more sophisticated than a mainstream device also appreciate its features.
The Nagra LB comes in a compact case and offers a large array of features. It enables journalists to carry out editing work on the device itself and immediately transfer the edited file to the studio thanks to the machine's communications platform.
Various versions of this recorder are currently being developed, and this will further enhance the Nagra LB's sales potential.
ARES-ML
The Ares-M line of pocket recorders is still Nagra Audio's bestseller. Their affordable price means that they are widely distributed across a range of both professional and consumer markets.
The Ares-ML is the latest model in this line. Its internal memory has been boosted to 4GB, and other developments are also in progress.