TASCAM X48 48-Track Hybrid Hard Disk Recorder
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96kHz/24-bit recording ability across 48 tracks. 192kHz across 24 tracks. Built-in 80GB hard drive.
Overview
The X-48 has 96kHz/24-bit recording ability across all 48 tracks and 192kHz across 24 tracks. Multi format support for audio files and OMF import and export enable for integration into a range of workstations, including Pro Tools. The X-48 also supports Firewire hard drives and Gigabit Ethernet transfer. Other highlights include its built-in, automated 48-channel digital mixer, VGA display output, powerful editing functions and DVD+RW backup drive.
Features
48-track digital recording at up to 96kHz/24-bit
24-track recording at 192kHz/24-bit
32-bit floating point audio file recording and playback with no loss of track count
VGA and PS/2 connections for keyboard, monitor and mouse
Built-in 48-channel TDIF inputs and outputs
Built-in S/PDIF I/O
Two 24-channel option slots support analog, ADAT or AES/EBU expansion cards
Advanced integrated synchronization and machine control, including HDTV tri-level sync
Time-stamped Broadcast WAVE file format
Front-panel transport, track arming, project management and meter functions
Built-in 80GB hard drive
Built-in DVD+RW drive for backup and restore
Two FireWire (IEEE-1394) and four USB 2.0 ports for external hard drive support
Graphic User Interface for editing, mixing, plug-ins and meters
+/- 12.5% varispeed
Grid-style editing
Theater Play mode
Gigabit Ethernet, includes FTP server and drive sharing
Non-destructive editing with undo/redo
Built on embedded Windows XP operating system
OMF, AAF and OpenTL import and export… read more
Additional Features
In addition, the X-48 functions as an all-in-one workstation, with powerful digital editing and mixing facilities:
Turn-key operation: no software or hardware conflicts to troubleshoot
48-channel digital mixing at 96kHz / 24-channels at 192kHz
6 stereo returns (60 inputs at mixdown)
24 busses
6 aux sends
Stereo buss
32-bit floating point mixer resolution
Full dynamic automation
Dynamics and four-band EQ per channel
4 VST plug-in inserts on each channel, group and aux return
Controllable using the US-2400 24-fader Universal Controller
Full graphic user interface read less
Features
48-track digital recording at up to 96kHz/24-bit
24-track recording at 192kHz/24-bit
32-bit floating point audio file recording and playback with no loss of track count
VGA and PS/2 connections for keyboard, monitor and mouse
Built-in 48-channel TDIF inputs and outputs
Built-in S/PDIF I/O
Two 24-channel option slots support analog, ADAT or AES/EBU expansion cards
Advanced integrated synchronization and machine control, including HDTV tri-level sync
Time-stamped Broadcast WAVE file format
Front-panel transport, track arming, project management and meter functions
Built-in 80GB hard drive
Built-in DVD+RW drive for backup and restore
Two FireWire (IEEE-1394) and four USB 2.0 ports for external hard drive support
Graphic User Interface for editing, mixing, plug-ins and meters
+/- 12.5% varispeed
Grid-style editing
Theater Play mode
Gigabit Ethernet, includes FTP server and drive sharing
Non-destructive editing with undo/redo
Built on embedded Windows XP operating system
OMF, AAF and OpenTL import and export… read more
Additional Features
In addition, the X-48 functions as an all-in-one workstation, with powerful digital editing and mixing facilities:
Turn-key operation: no software or hardware conflicts to troubleshoot
48-channel digital mixing at 96kHz / 24-channels at 192kHz
6 stereo returns (60 inputs at mixdown)
24 busses
6 aux sends
Stereo buss
32-bit floating point mixer resolution
Full dynamic automation
Dynamics and four-band EQ per channel
4 VST plug-in inserts on each channel, group and aux return
Controllable using the US-2400 24-fader Universal Controller
Full graphic user interface 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 1 out of 5 stars.
(73 ratings)
Submitted April 15, 2008 by a customer from gmail.com
"SAVE YOUR MONEY!!!"
okay if your rich
Sound
RADAR kills the sound quality on this unit. It isnt bad just not up to par for the money. If you can get one of those. Plan on selling this one.
Features
Has a lot of internal features to be an all in 1 station but requires thousands of dollars invested in a T/dif mixer system or analog i/o cards that do dont come with the machine.
Ease of Use
Very hard to grasp and the windows vista system will freeze up from time to time. Shoulda stuck with B.e.
Quality
seems cheaply made for the price paid.
Value
maybe in the thousand dollar price range this would be okay.
Manufacturer Support
tascam support is the worst of all the industry.
The Wow Factor
Its pretty and thats about it.
Musical Background:
20+ years in the biz
Musical Style:
Jazzz
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