Tascam DV-RA1000HD

The TASCAM DV-RA1000HD is the new go-to device for high-resolution mixdown, mastering and event recording.
The DV-RA1000HD supports recording to CD, DVD or hard disk media at up to 192kHz/24-bit PCM resolution. Like its predecessor, the DV-RA1000, it also records Direct Stream Digital audio, Sony's revolutionary format created for Super Audio CDs. 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.


Tascam 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
• 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

The DV-RA1000HD high def recorder includes DSP for EQ and dynamics processing, a USB 2.0 connection for computer transfer and a rear panel packed with the connections professionals demand. Minnetonka's discWelder Bronze 1000 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, making it ideal for live recording. Recording is also possible direct to DVD+RW media for over five hours of recording at better-than-CD quality. Designed for recording studio mixdown, audiophile archival, live recording and installed sound, you can trust the DV-RA1000HD digital recorder with your most treasured master recordings.



Free New Software Bundle Allows Hi-Res Audio Playback on Any DVD Player - TASCAM and Minnetonka Join Forces on DiskWelder Bronze 1000 Authoring Software

TASCAM, in conjunction with Minnetonka Audio Software, is introducing an exclusive version of DiscWelder software. DiskWelder Bronze 1000, available for free to all registered DV-RA1000 owners, adds three useful audio mastering features to professional studios looking to do more with their high-resolution recordings.

First, the software allows conversion from Direct Stream Digital (DSD) audio to a PCM WAVE file that can be imported into any DAW software. Second, the software allows users to burn a DVD-Audio disc with up to 192kHz/24-bit stereo mixes. Also included in the software is the ability to create a DVD disc that will play on any DVD player - not just those set up for DVD-A playback.


"The DV-RA1000 puts DSD recording - the best-sounding digital recording format available - within the reach of anyone," says John Larabee, Director of Sales for TASCAM. "Now, powered by Minnetonka's authoring software, owners of the DV-RA1000 can record and archive in DSD format, then distribute their material in any resolution or format needed. DiscWelder Bronze 1000 allows DV-RA1000 users to convert their DSD files to WAVE files at any resolution for use in DAW and mastering software like Pro Tools, WaveLab, Peak and others. In addition to that, artists can now burn either DVD-Audio discs of their mixes or burn standard DVD discs which can be played in any of the millions of DVD players in the world."

Tascam DV-RA1000HD Specifications :

      Rear Panel Connections
    * (2) XLR balanced analog line inputs
    * (2) RCA unbalanced analog line inputs
    * (2) XLR balanced analog line outputs
    * (2) RCA unbalanced analog line outputs
    * (2) Stereo AES/EBU digital inputs on XLR balanced jacks
    * Stereo S/PDIF digital input on coaxial connector
    * (2) Stereo AES/EBU digital outputs on XLR balanced jacks
    * Stereo S/PDIF digital output on coaxial connector
    * (2) SDIF 3/DSD RAW inputs on BNC jacks
    * (2) SDIF 3/DSD RAW outputs on BNC jacks
    * USB 2.0 interface for connection to PC
    * RS-232 connector for device control
    * BNC Word Sync Input and Out/Thru with auto termination
    * Wired RC-RA1000 remote input

      Analog I/O
    * Balanced inputs
    * Connector: 3-pin XLR female x 2 (1: GND, 2: Hot, 3: Cold)
    * Input impedance: > 10 kOhms @ 1 kHz
    * Nominal input level: +6 dBu (at max. +15 dBu), +4 dBu (at all other levels)
    * Maximum input level: +15 dBu, +18 dBu, +20 dBu, +22 dBu, +24 dBu (switchable)

      Unbalanced inputs
    * Connector: Unbalanced RCA pin jacks x 2
    * Input impedance: > 10 kohms @ 1 kHz
    * Nominal input level: â€'10 dBV
    * Maximum input level: +6 dBV

      Balanced outputs
    * Connector: 3-pin XLR male x 2 (1: GND, 2: Hot, 3: Cold)
    * Output impedance: 220 ohms
    * Nominal output level: +6 dBu (at max. +15 dBu), +4 dBu (at all other levels)
    * Maximum output level: +15 dBu, +18 dBu, +20 dBu, +22 dBu, +24 dBu (switchable)

      Unbalanced outputs
    * Connector: Unbalanced RCA pin jacks x 2
    * Output impedance: 220 ohms
    * Nominal output level: â€'10 dBV
    * Maximum output level: +6 dBV

      Phones output (stereo)
    * Connector: 1/4 " stereo jack (T = L, R = R, S = GND) x 1
    * Max output power: 80 mW + 80 mW (30 ohms)

      Digital I/O
    * PCM inputs (XLR)
    * Connector: 3-pin XLR female x 2 (1: GND, 2: Hot, 3: Cold)
    * Signal type: IEC-60958-4, AES-3-1992
    * Input frequencies: (kHz) 44.1/48, 88.2/96 (double-speed or double-wire), 176.4/192 (double-speed + double-wire)
    * all ±6%
    * Data format: 16-bit (44.1 kHz, CD-DA), 24-bit (PCM recording to DVD±RW or HD)
    * Input impedance: 110 ohms ±20%
    * Nominal input level: 2â€'7 Vpp
    * Minimum signal level: 200 mVpp
    * Intrinsic jitter: <0.025UI (4 ns @ 48 kHz)

      PCM inputs (RCA)
    * Connector: RCA (pin) jack x 1
    * Signal type: IEC-60958-3
    * Input frequencies: (kHz) 44.1/48, 88.2/96 (double-speed ), all ±6%
    * Data format: 16-bit (44.1 kHz, CD-DA), 24-bit (44.1 kHz/48 kHz, 88.2/96 kHz to DVD±RW or HD)
    * Input impedance: 75 ohms ±20%
    * Nominal input level: 0.5 Vp-p
    * Minimum signal level: 0.2 Vp-p
    * Intrinsic jitter: <0.025UI (4 ns @ 48 kHz)

      DSD inputs (BNC)
    * Connector: BNC connectors x 2
    * Signal type: Sony SDIF-3 format / DSD-Raw
    * Signal level: 2 V to 5 V (equivalent to 5V TTL)
    * Input impedance: 75 ohms, ±10%
    * Clock synchronization: Must be synchronized to 44.1 kHz at WORD SYNC IN or use internal clock at 44.1 kHz

      PCM outputs (XLR)
    * Connector: 3-pin XLR male x 2 (1: GND, 2: Hot, 3: Cold)
    * Signal type: IEC-60958-4, AES-3-1992
    * Output frequencies: (kHz) 44.1/48, 88.2/96 (double-speed or double-wire), 176.4/192 (double-speed + double-wire)
    * all ±6%
    * Data format: 16-bit (44.1 kHz, CD-DA), 24-bit (PCM recording to DVD±RW or HD)
    * Output impedance: 110 ohms ±20%
    * Nominal output level: 2â€'5 Vpp
    * Intrinsic jitter: <0.025UI (4 ns @ 48 kHz)

      PCM outputs (RCA)
    * Connector: RCA (pin) jack x 1
    * Signal type: IEC60958-3
    * Output frequencies: (kHz) 44.1/48, 88.2/96 (double-speed ), all ±6%
    * Data format: 16-bit (44.1 kHz, CD-DA), 24-bit (44.1 kHz/48 kHz, 88.2/96 kHz to DVD±RW or HD)
    * Output impedance: 75 ohms ±20%
    * Nominal output level: 0.5 Vpp (typical)
    * Intrinsic jitter: <0.025UI (4 ns @ 48 kHz)

      DSD outputs (BNC)
    * Connector: BNC connectors x 2
    * Signal type: Sony SDIF-3 format / DSD-Raw
    * Signal level: 2 V to 5 V (equivalent to 5V TTL)
    * Output impedance: 10 ohms
    * Clock synchronization: Must be synchronized to 44.1 kHz at WORD SYNC IN or use internal clock

      Word Synch in
    * Connector: BNC
    * Input voltage: 5 V TTL equivalent
    * Input impedance: 75 ohms ±10%, with THRU automatically engaged

      Word Synch out
    * Connector: BNC
    * Input voltage: 5 V TTL equivalent
    * Input impedance: < 10 ohms
    * Sampling frequencies (kHz) : 44.1, 48, 88.2, 96, 176.4, 192 (PCM) / 44.1 (DSD)

      Word Synch thru
    * Connector: BNC
    * Output voltage: 5 V TTL equivalent
    * Output impedance: < 10 ohms

      USB 2.0 USB 2.0 Hi-speed Female B-type connector for connection to personal computer

      Control I/O(serial) connector
    * Connector: ‘D'-sub 9-pin female
    * Control protocol: TASCAM optical disc control protocol a
    * Communication protocol: RS-232C

      Remote In (from RC-RA1000)
    * Connector: 2.5 mm stereo mini-jack

      Keyboard
    * Connector: Standard PS/2 mini-DIN connector
    * Compatibility: 101-key (US) keyboard or 106-key (Japanese) PS/2 keyboard

      Audio performance
    * These figures all measure analog-to-analog performance.
    * Frequency response
    * All modes:
    * 20 Hz — 20 kHz (±0.5 dB)
    * at 40 kHz â€'1 dB (±1 dB) Fs = 88.2/96 kHz
    * at 50 kHz â€'3 dB (±1 dB) DSD mode
    * at 70 kHz â€'3 dB (+1 dB/â€'2 dB) Fs=176.4/192 kHz
    * Total Harmonic Distortion (typical): PCM, DSD 0.004% (f=1 kHz, AES-17LPF, AD to DA)
    * Signal-to-noise ratio (typical):
    * ADC 110 dB (A-weighting, AES-17LPF, DVD recording)
    * DAC 120 dB (A-weighting, AES-17LPF, DVD recording)
    * Crosstalk: >97 dB, f=1 kHz, AES17-LPF, DVD±RW/HD recording
    * Click noise: <0 dB = â€'16 dBFS
    * Difference between channel levels: <1.0 dB, 1 kHz, 0 dBFS

      Physical, etc. specifications
    * Voltage requirements: AC100-240 V, 50/60 Hz
    * Power consumption: 33 W
    * Dimensions: (w x h x d) 483 x 95 x 357 (mm), 19 x 3.75 x 14.1 (in)
    * Weight: 6.8 kg (15 lbs), excluding remote control unit
    * Operating temperatures: 5 degrees C to 35 degrees C (41 degrees F to 95 degrees F)