TASCAM DVRA1000 High-Resolution Audio/DSD Master Recorder
High-quality stereo recording at up to 192kHz/24-bit or DSD format. Records to DVD+RW, CD-R/RW media. Multiband compression and 3-band EQ mixdown effects.
Overall User Ratings (based on 16 ratings)
Submitted February 22, 2006 by a customer from sbcglobal.net
"I does what it is supposed to, and it does it well."
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As a DAT replacement, this machine is your best option. If you are looking for mastering studio in a box, try a "Masterlink" or one of those nifty Portawhatevers. The DV-RA1000 is a great stereo location recorder, and doesn't pretend to be anything else.
Sound
Absolutely the best sound quality of any portable stereo recorder.
Features
Lacking in internal features because it does not have a hard drive. CD's can only record at 16/44.1. Does not support DVD-RW or DVD-RAM. However, the media can be read by any computer with a DVD drive (no need to re-record to your DAW), and the DV-RA1000 can be used as a DVD rom drive via USB.
One big plus is the onboard compressor/limiter which can be set for record or playback (saves your hide sometimes)
Ease of Use
Requires extensive setup and formating (this machine is for advanced users only). If the file information is not correctly written after a recording, all the information could be lost. (I lost an entire recording because I did not push stop before the disk ran out of space).
Quality
Other than the questionable file information problems, this machine is as reliable as your trusty old DAT. Never any recording glitches sometimes found on CD recorders.
Value
The only DSD solution on the market today under 5 grand.
Manufacturer Support
As with most pro-audio companies, customer support is slow and not very helpful.
The Wow Factor
Looks great, dazzles all the sound tech guys I meet.
Musical Background:
Composer, Recording Engineer
Musical Style:
Orchestral, Acoustic
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Submitted July 6, 2006 by a customer from yahoo.com
"Siempre lo mejor en seriedad Tascam"
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Sound
El sonido es increible, siempre uso Tascam y he tenido buenos resultados, creo que son los mejores en calidad y tienen seriedad para los trabajos de toda clase. estoy usando productos Sony, Technics, y Tascam. Pro Tools 7, para mix.
Manufacturer Support
hay que tener mucha paciencia con todos los servicios en general, pero cuando llegas a ellos te atienden muy bien.
Musical Background:
Musical Director Arranger and Drums Timbal
Musical Style:
Latin Jazz Salsa Balads
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