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Tascam DA78HR 24-Bit Modular Multitrack Recorder

Selectable 16-bit or 24-bit High Resolution audio. Onboard SMPTE synchronizer — chase or generate time code. Expandable up to 128 tracks (16 machines). 24 People rated this product:

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This is a total-pro 8-track multi-track digital tape recorder. Nowadays, the trend swings toward hard-disk recording, but there's still a long way to go before all the benefits of tape are outweighed. This is a machine that you can build a serious project studio behind, or use as a tool in any pro studio.

This is a 24-bit machine, with built-in time code capabilities. The built-in digital mixer combined with the S/PDIF I/O ports lets you digitally transfer from DAT or CD for mixes, or for bouncing purposes. That same mixer allows you to mix down all 8 tracks into 2 tracks within the machine itself with no extra gear required.

Features
Ý Selectable 16-bit or 24-bit high resolution audio
Ý 24-bit A/D and D/A converters
Ý >104dB Dynamic range
Ý 20Hz - 20kHz frequency response ±.5dB
Ý 1 hr. 48 min. recording time on a single 120 tape
Ý Onboard SMPTE synchronizer — chase or generate time code
Ý Onboard support for MIDI Machine Control
Ý Internal digital mixer with level and pan for internal bouncing or for quick mixes
Ý Track slip from -200 to +7200 samples
Ý Expandable up to 128 tracks (16 machines)
Ý Word Sync In/Out/Thru
Ý Analog output on DB25 balanced and RCA unbalanced
Ý Digital output on TDIF and 2 channels of S/PDIF zZounds is an authorized dealer of Tascam products.

Frequency Response
20Hz-20kHz +/-0.5dB

Record Time
108 minutes (NTSC 120 Hi8 tape)

Signal to Noise Ratio
>104dB DTRS-HR
>100dB DTRS (Fs=48kHz. 22k LPF and A Weight)

Total Harmonic Distortion
<0.004% (DTRS-HR)
<0.005% (DTRS)

Channel Separation
>90dB 1kHz BPF

Wow/Flutter
Unmeasurable

Audio I/O
Analog: RCA unbalanced DB25 8-channel Balanced
Digital: TDIF

Clock I/O
TDIF In/Out
Word Sync out
DTRS Sync
In/Out

Control
DTRS Sync
MIDI Machine Control

Time Code I/O
Follow/Generate MIDI Time Code

Power Consumption
34W

Weight
8.1kg

Optional Accessories
IFAE8 AES/EBU digital audio converter (Convert 8 channels of digital audio between the TDIF1 and SIDF2 format. For use with DASH format digital multi-track recorders.

Tascam Warranty

Tascam Warranty

If you have additional warranty questions, please call the manufacturer at 323-727-7617

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No interest. Ever.: It's just as if you paid the whole amount up front!
No paperwork. Nothing to track.: No application to mail or fax, no bills to pay. We automatically charge the payments to your credit card.

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