Tascam Unveils Hgh-Resolution Audio/DSD Master Recorder
March 28, 2005
Montebello, CA - Tascam's new DV-RA1000 recorder is a professional solution for recording high-resolution stereo audio to inexpensive DVD media with impressive recording times. The new recorder is capable of audio recording at up to 192kHz/24-bit, and even features Sony's DSD format the basis for audiophile Super Audio CDs as an available recording format. It records for over five hours of CD-quality audio to DVD+RW for capturing performances or meetings.
Tascam also announced the MD-CD1, combining CD playback and MiniDisc recording in a single rackmount unit. It features 12% pitch control, MP3 CD playback, RS-232 control and an optional balanced I/O board.
The Tascam DV-RA1000 features digital recording formats from CD audio resolution all the way up to 192kHz/24-bit and DSD recording the formats used by DVD Audio and Super Audio CD. It rackmount stereo recorder features a user-friendly design on the front panel and professional connections on the back, including balanced XLR connections, AES/EBU and SDIF-3; it records standard CD-DA, WAVE and DSDIFF files to CD and DVD discs.
High-quality stereo audio recording at up 192kHz/24-bit or DSD format
Records to DVD+RW, CD-R/RW media
Multiband compression and 3-band EQ mixdown effects
USB 2.0 connection to Mac & PC for use as DVD data drive
Records high resolution audio files to UDF formatted media for Mac & PC compatibility
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
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
Power on play feature
Auto track increment, auto cue, auto ready, single/continuous play and program A/B play.
Wired remote control (RC-RA1000) included
Headphone output
The DV-RA1000 is priced under $1,500 USD MSRP.
For more information, visit
www.tascam.com
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