Description
NEAL 9103 Triple CD Audio Interview Recorder PACE
The NEAL 9103 is a professional, PACE-compliant, triple CD Audio Interview Recorder designed for law enforcement, legal, and workplace investigations. It produces 3 identical, non-editable copies in real time — perfect for securing a master, working, and defence disk immediately upon recording.
Key Features:
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PACE-compliant: Designed to produce tamper-proof recordings in a legally recognized format
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Triple CD recording: Simultaneously produces 3 copies — Master, Working, Defence
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Non-editable: Audio is routed directly to CD; no internal storage, no opportunity for tampering
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One-touch control: Large, clear controls for record, stop, and eject
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Visual and audio indicators: LCD, audio level, and alarm signals for peace of mind during sessions
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Metadata: Stores time, date, and interview details alongside the audio
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Proven reliability: Trusted by UK police, legal practitioners, regulators, and workplace investigators for years
Technical Specifications
Recording Format: Triple simultaneous CD audio, 2-channel, 16-bit, 44.1 kHz (Blue Book / Red Book with metadata)
Media: CD‑R (700 MB, 80 minutes)
Max Duration: 77 minutes per disc
Drives: Slot-loading CD drives (3)
Controls: Record, Stop, Eject
Frequency Response: 300 Hz to 12 kHz ± 3 dB (speech-optimised)
Finalisation Duration: Max 2 minutes per eject
Microphone Inputs: 2 × 3‑pin XLR (up to 800 µV) with polarizing voltage
Level Indicators: Dual LED: green @ -20 dB, red @ peak
Display: LCD, 20 characters × 2 rows, backlit
Information Display: Shows current time, date, recorder mode (Stop, Recording, Finalising), and individual disk status (“W” = recording; “F” = finalising; “E” = ejecting)
Alarm: Audible and visual alarms
Elapsed Time Display:
High visibility, 8 mm dual-segment LED
Eject/Power Interlock:
Disabled during recording to prevent accidental interruptions
Alarm Conditions: Triggers on audio failure, faulty disk, incorrect format, low disk, or disc nearing end
Status Checks: Individual drive checks on write status and file size growth
Media Low Warning: 2 minutes remaining indicator
Data Security: Audio buffered in RAM only; OS runs from flash; no hard disk used
Metadata: Writes XML files with time, date, name, reference, and recorder serial number; optional touchscreen can add interviewer/interviewee details
Power Supply: 100–240 VAC, 50–60 Hz
Consumption: 40 W max
Dimensions (WxDxH): 334 mm × 267 mm × 129 mm
Weight: 5.7 kg (approx)