TASCAM Introduces The DV-RA1000HD Recorder

Oct 06, 2006

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The TASCAM DV-RA1000 recorder has been joined by the DV-RA1000HD. The new model supports recording to CD, DVD or hard disk media at up to 192kHz/24-bit resolution, or using Sony's Direct Stream Digital format. Like its sibling, it includes DSP for EQ and dynamics processing, USB 2.0 connection to a computer and a rear panel packed with the connections professionals demand. Minnetonka's discWelder Bronze1000 for DSD conversion and DVD-Audio disc authoring is offered free from TASCAM for DV-RA1000HD owners.

The DV-RA1000HD provides more than 60 hours of recording to its built-in 60GB hard drive. It also records direct to DVD+RW media, for over five hours of recording at better-than-CD quality. TASCAM remains the only manufacturer to offer Direct Stream Digital recording for under $10,000, making the format attainable for audiophile archival and professional studio mixdown.

The DV-RA1000HD features:

• High-quality stereo recording at up 192kHz/24-bit or DSD format
• Records to Built-in 60GB hard drive, DVD+RW, CD-R/RW media
• Archives to DVD-R, DVD-RW, DVD+R and DVD+RW discs
• Multiband compression and 3-band EQ mixdown effects
• USB 2.0 connection to PC for use as DVD data drive
• Balanced XLR and unbalanced RCA inputs and outputs
• Balanced AES/EBU inputs and outputs, running at normal, double-speed and double-wire formats
• SDIF-3 DSD input and output for external conversion and processing of DSD audio
• Word Sync In, Out, Thru
• RS-232C serial control
• PS/2 keyboard connector for title editing
• Wired remote control kit
• User-definable function keys
• Large, backlit LCD display
• Records to standard CD-DA, Broadcast Wave and DSDIFF formats
• Dedicated input level control and adjustable maximum output level
• ±6% pitch control
• Fade in/out
• Jog playback
• Power on play feature
• Various play and record modes such as auto track increment, auto cue, auto ready, single/continuous play and program A/B play
• Wired remote control (RC-RA1000) included
• Headphone output

For more information, visit their web site at www.tascam.com.