TASCAM SX1 24-Bit Digital Audio Production System
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40 input, 32 x 8 digital mixing console. 48kHz, 24-bit, 16-track hard disk recorder.
Overview
The TASCAM SX-1 is an entire professional-caliber music and audio production studio in an integrated package. Designed to meet all the needs of serious project studios, commercial recording facilities and sound for picture post-production, the SX-1 combines hard disk recording, digital mixing, MIDI sequencing, plug-in effects, advanced DAW-style editing and mastering capabilities. It's easy to understand why the feature set of the SX-1 is unmatched by any other system available, at any price.
The SX-1's audio quality is superb, with 24-bit resolution and state-of-the-art 24-bit ADCs and DACs. Like the MX-2424 Hard Disk Recorder, the SX-1 can use high sampling rates including 96kHz/88.2kHz with half the track and mixer channel count of its standard 48kHz/44.1kHz modes. Its plug-in effects architecture ensures that in addition to its built-in effects by TASCAM, TC Works and Antares, recordists will be able to access a wide variety of third-party effects by other manufacturers. Its wide variety of interfaces allows users to easily interface the SX-1 with other gear in their studios, and its XVGA output means that you can plug a monitor into it and get all the information you need, including sample-level waveform editing of audio tracks, plug-in effects control and much more. Plus, an optional cascade module allows for it to be connected to TASCAM's DM-24 for more digital mixing channels.
Features
Extremely flexible 40 input, 32 x 8 digital mixing console with 100mm, touch sensitive… read more faders, advanced built-in dynamic automation, and 16 high-quality phantom-powered mic preamps
Full-function, 48kHz, 24-bit, 16-track hard disk recorder that uses an internal IDE disk drive. 8 tracks of 96khz recording will be possible with a software upgrade following soon after release (converters are 96k). Additional IDE and ultrawide SCSI drives may be connected to the SX-1 via a front-panel slot or a rear panel SCSI interface.
Highly integrated and intuitive waveform, MIDI, and automation data editing via an internal recording/editing engine that uses the fast, reliable, multimedia-optimized BeIA operating system and an extremely powerful graphics engine
Complete surround mixing capabilities with the ability to record a full 5.1 mix to the internal HD in addition to the original 16 audio tracks
128-track MIDI sequencer with advanced editing modes that are available on the fly, with standard and step record modes and highly accurate timing derived from the internal sample clock. Each of the 64 MIDI outputs can be mapped to channel strips on the console, and channel strip faders and knobs can then be assigned to output MIDI channel or custom, user-defined MIDI messages.
Built-in CD-RW drive for printing stereo mixes, data backup and archiving, and importing sounds from audio or data CDs
DSP plug-in technology that offers built-in effects by TASCAM, TC Works and Antares as standard features as well as the ability to support future expansion
Extensive analog, digital, MIDI and computer interfacing that includes (16) balanced XLR inputs, (16) 1/4 in. TRS line inputs, TRS inserts on each analog input, an onboard speaker switcher, 8 channels of ADAT Optical digital interface, 2 stereo S/PDIF inputs (with sample rate conversion) and outputs, wordclock In/Out/Thru, 2 MIDI inputs (for MIDI controllers and MIDI Time Code), 4 MIDI outputs, a SCSI port, 2 USB ports, a 100Mbits Ethernet jack for future FTP capabilities, separate studio and control room monitoring, and more.
Built-in timecode/sync support via SMPTE/LTC, video sync, and Sony P2
Expansion slots for 24 more channels of digital I/O (including optional multi-channel interfaces for AES/EBU, TDIF, ADAT Optical) or additional analog I/O
Onboard LCD screen that offers a wide variety of editing and automation information (including waveforms)
XVGA output that acts as a complete, stand-alone DAW interface for total control of the machine with no external computer required
MP3 support with a future software upgrade
Jog/shuttle wheel for scrubbing audio and MIDI data simultaneously
Cascadable with TASCAM's DM-24 Digital Mixing Console to add input channels and interfaces with a future software upgrade read less
The SX-1's audio quality is superb, with 24-bit resolution and state-of-the-art 24-bit ADCs and DACs. Like the MX-2424 Hard Disk Recorder, the SX-1 can use high sampling rates including 96kHz/88.2kHz with half the track and mixer channel count of its standard 48kHz/44.1kHz modes. Its plug-in effects architecture ensures that in addition to its built-in effects by TASCAM, TC Works and Antares, recordists will be able to access a wide variety of third-party effects by other manufacturers. Its wide variety of interfaces allows users to easily interface the SX-1 with other gear in their studios, and its XVGA output means that you can plug a monitor into it and get all the information you need, including sample-level waveform editing of audio tracks, plug-in effects control and much more. Plus, an optional cascade module allows for it to be connected to TASCAM's DM-24 for more digital mixing channels.
Features
Extremely flexible 40 input, 32 x 8 digital mixing console with 100mm, touch sensitive… read more faders, advanced built-in dynamic automation, and 16 high-quality phantom-powered mic preamps
Full-function, 48kHz, 24-bit, 16-track hard disk recorder that uses an internal IDE disk drive. 8 tracks of 96khz recording will be possible with a software upgrade following soon after release (converters are 96k). Additional IDE and ultrawide SCSI drives may be connected to the SX-1 via a front-panel slot or a rear panel SCSI interface.
Highly integrated and intuitive waveform, MIDI, and automation data editing via an internal recording/editing engine that uses the fast, reliable, multimedia-optimized BeIA operating system and an extremely powerful graphics engine
Complete surround mixing capabilities with the ability to record a full 5.1 mix to the internal HD in addition to the original 16 audio tracks
128-track MIDI sequencer with advanced editing modes that are available on the fly, with standard and step record modes and highly accurate timing derived from the internal sample clock. Each of the 64 MIDI outputs can be mapped to channel strips on the console, and channel strip faders and knobs can then be assigned to output MIDI channel or custom, user-defined MIDI messages.
Built-in CD-RW drive for printing stereo mixes, data backup and archiving, and importing sounds from audio or data CDs
DSP plug-in technology that offers built-in effects by TASCAM, TC Works and Antares as standard features as well as the ability to support future expansion
Extensive analog, digital, MIDI and computer interfacing that includes (16) balanced XLR inputs, (16) 1/4 in. TRS line inputs, TRS inserts on each analog input, an onboard speaker switcher, 8 channels of ADAT Optical digital interface, 2 stereo S/PDIF inputs (with sample rate conversion) and outputs, wordclock In/Out/Thru, 2 MIDI inputs (for MIDI controllers and MIDI Time Code), 4 MIDI outputs, a SCSI port, 2 USB ports, a 100Mbits Ethernet jack for future FTP capabilities, separate studio and control room monitoring, and more.
Built-in timecode/sync support via SMPTE/LTC, video sync, and Sony P2
Expansion slots for 24 more channels of digital I/O (including optional multi-channel interfaces for AES/EBU, TDIF, ADAT Optical) or additional analog I/O
Onboard LCD screen that offers a wide variety of editing and automation information (including waveforms)
XVGA output that acts as a complete, stand-alone DAW interface for total control of the machine with no external computer required
MP3 support with a future software upgrade
Jog/shuttle wheel for scrubbing audio and MIDI data simultaneously
Cascadable with TASCAM's DM-24 Digital Mixing Console to add input channels and interfaces with a future software upgrade read less
Documents and Manuals
For support or warranty questions, please contact the manufacturer:
Phone: 323-726-0303
Web: https://tascam.com/us/support/contact
Phone: 323-726-0303
Web: https://tascam.com/us/support/contact
Reviews
Reviewers gave this product an overall rating of 4.5 out of 5 stars.
(40 ratings)
Submitted January 23, 2005 by a customer from stratageez.com
"A true "PRO" level "all-in-one"."
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Sound
16 class A preamps and one of the best digital sounds I've used. But then ... it's Tascam. Very clean, but not sterile. Plus, with the Anteres mic modelers and the TC/Works reverbs and other effects, it is extremely flexible.
Features
Comes with a keyboard and mouse, as well as a VGA out, which I use with a 19" flat panel. The system is designed to allow the flat panel and the inboard LCD to work together to monitor routing and tracking simultaneously, as an example. And, with a built in 128 track MIDI sequencer, it's quite robust. On the other hand, many of the features they've promoted ... such as 96K and USB support ... are not yet (and we are led to believe, will never be) integrated into the software upgrades.
Quality
Tascam Pro Quality. Nuff said.
Value
Absolutely, assuming they follow through with promised upgrades. But, even still, it's worth its street price and then some.
Manufacturer Support
I've only used it once, and that was because I didn't read the docs! The very best support is the Tascam Forum - a forum full of pro and semi-pro recording engineers and artists who have used this (and many other Tascam machines) a whole lot and have made all the mistakes. That being said, many of the things that were promised in future operating systems have not come to pass and, in fact, seem to have been… read more dropped from the radar screen altogether. (USB support, DM24/SX-1 sync, 96Khz sample rate, etc.)
The Wow Factor
This is a machine that has to be seen. When you sit this beast beside a Roland, Boss, Korg, or Yamaha, you'll be stunned. This thing is HUGE! It is over 3 feet wide, almost 3 feet deep, and about a foot and a half high. It needs all that room for all the goodies that are inside and it just flat looks as professional as it sounds.
Musical Background:
Record Producer and professional musician
Musical Style:
Bassist and vocalist for Blues, Classic Rock, and Contemporary Country read less
16 class A preamps and one of the best digital sounds I've used. But then ... it's Tascam. Very clean, but not sterile. Plus, with the Anteres mic modelers and the TC/Works reverbs and other effects, it is extremely flexible.
Features
Comes with a keyboard and mouse, as well as a VGA out, which I use with a 19" flat panel. The system is designed to allow the flat panel and the inboard LCD to work together to monitor routing and tracking simultaneously, as an example. And, with a built in 128 track MIDI sequencer, it's quite robust. On the other hand, many of the features they've promoted ... such as 96K and USB support ... are not yet (and we are led to believe, will never be) integrated into the software upgrades.
Quality
Tascam Pro Quality. Nuff said.
Value
Absolutely, assuming they follow through with promised upgrades. But, even still, it's worth its street price and then some.
Manufacturer Support
I've only used it once, and that was because I didn't read the docs! The very best support is the Tascam Forum - a forum full of pro and semi-pro recording engineers and artists who have used this (and many other Tascam machines) a whole lot and have made all the mistakes. That being said, many of the things that were promised in future operating systems have not come to pass and, in fact, seem to have been… read more dropped from the radar screen altogether. (USB support, DM24/SX-1 sync, 96Khz sample rate, etc.)
The Wow Factor
This is a machine that has to be seen. When you sit this beast beside a Roland, Boss, Korg, or Yamaha, you'll be stunned. This thing is HUGE! It is over 3 feet wide, almost 3 feet deep, and about a foot and a half high. It needs all that room for all the goodies that are inside and it just flat looks as professional as it sounds.
Musical Background:
Record Producer and professional musician
Musical Style:
Bassist and vocalist for Blues, Classic Rock, and Contemporary Country read less
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