PORTASTUDIO 30th Anniversary
Tascam HD-R1

The HD-R1 is a two-channel, single rack-mount recording and playback device created with the sound contractor in mind. Utilizing the highly reliable CompactFlash card, the HD-R1 records PCM files at up to 96 kHz or MP3 files at 44.1/48 kHz both with 16/24-bit resolution. File transfer can be accomplished via Ethernet, USB, or a card reader. The ability to control the unit remotely is provided via RS-232, Parallel, and RJ45 100-Mbit Ethernet.

To further enhance the HD-R1’s feature set, mic preamps with 20-dB PAD and phantom power (rear-panel selectable) have been included. A variety of contractor-friendly I/O options, such as unbalanced RCA, balanced XLR and Euroblock, and SPDIF digital (coaxial and optical) are also available.

And of course … the HD-R1 offers traditional source device features like power-on play, front panel rotary input level controls, a headphone jack with level control, and a variety of playback modes.

Main Features

  • 1-U rack-mount solid-state audio recorder
  • Uses popular, secure CompactFlash card as recording media
  • USB host interface for USB flash cards
  • Audio data formats: PCM (16-/24-bit), MP3
  • Samplig rates supported:
    • PCM: 44.1/48/88.2/96 kHz
    • MP3: 44,1/48 kHz
  • XLR balanced mic/line I/O with switchable 20-dB PAD
  • Phantom power (switchable on rear panel, front LED indicator)
  • Euroblock terminal I/O
  • Unbalanced RCA I/O
  • Rotary analogue input level controls on front panel
  • SPDIF Digital I/O (coaxial and optical)
  • RJ-45 Ethernet interface (100-Mbit/s) for file transfer and control
  • RS-232 interface for control
  • D-sub 25-pin parallel remote control interface
  • Direct Play via parallel interface
  • Power-on play (start playback when power comes up)
  • Headphones jack with level control on front panel
  • Input Through and Auto Fade functions
  • Input monitoring/mixing of live stereo input along with playback
  • Play modes: Program, Folder, Shuffle, Interval, and more
  • Pre-record buffer (up to 20 seconds at 44.1 kHz)
  • Available as an option: RC-SS20 Direct Play Controller for instant access to 16 tracks, announcements or effects

Specifications

General
Recording Media Type I and Type II Compact Flash media
File Systems FAT16 and FAT32
File Formats Broadcast Wave (WAV) and MPEG 1 Audio Layer 3 (MP3) files)
Recording Time 6 hours 40 minutes (4 GB Compact Flash Card, 44.1 kHz, 16-bit stereo, WAV)
about 70 hours (4 GB Compact Flash Card, 44.1 kHz, 16-bit stereo, MP3 128 kb/s)
Sampling Rates 44,1 kHz, 48 kHz, 88,2 kHz, 96 kHz
The sampling rate for MP3s is 44.1 or 48 kHz.
Quantization 16 or 24 bits
MP3 Bit Rates Stereo 64/80/96/112/128/160/192/224/256/320 kb/s
Mono 32/40/64/80/96/112/128/160 kb/s
Variable Bit Rate (VBR) files can be played but not recorded.
Pre-record buffer Up to 20 seconds (at 44.1 kHz)
Audio Performance
Frequency response, nominal level (MIC to LINE OUT) 20 Hz to 20 kHz ±1.0 dB (44.1 kHz / 48 kHz)
20 Hz to 40 kHz +0.5 dB / –4 dB (88.2 kHz / 96 kHz)
Noise level at maximum trim (MIC to LINE OUT) < –55 dBu (22 Hz to 22 kHz, 150 Ohm input termination)
Dynamic range at minimum trim (MIC to LINE OUT) 105 dB(A) (44.1 kHz, 22 kHz LPF)
Total harmonic distortion + noise (MIC to LINE OUT) <0.01 % (min trim, 22 kHz LPF, 1 kHz tone)
Crosstalk at 1 kHz (MIC to LINE OUT) > 80 dB (150 Ohm input termination)
Delay 44.1 kHz < 0.6 ms
96 kHz < 0.6 ms
Analogue audio inputs and outputs
Microphone/Line input XLR-3-31 (1 = ground, 2 = hot, 3 = cold (–))
  Impedance 2.4 kOhm
  Nominal level –63.8 dBu (max trim) to –7.78 dBu (min trim)
  Nominal level with pad –43.8 dBu (max trim) to +12.2 dBu (min trim)
  Maximum level +28.2 dBu
  Maximum gain 56 dB
  Phantom Power 2 x +48 V, 10 mA
Line Input RCA
  Impedance 10 kOhm
  Nominal level –66.0 dBV (max trim) to –10 dBV (min trim)
  Maximum level +6 dBV
  Maximum gain 56 dB
Balanced Line output XLR-3-32 (1 = ground, 2 = hot (+), 3 = cold (–))
  Impedance 100 Ohm
  Operating Level (adjustable) +4 dBu nominal / +24 dBu maximum
+4 dBu nominal / +22 dBu maximum
+4 dBu nominal / +20 dBu maximum
+4 dBu nominal / +18 dBu maximum
+6 dBu nominal / +15 dBu maximum
Unbalanced Line output RCA
  Impedance 100 Ohm
  Operating Level (adjustable) –10 dBV nominal / +10 dBV maximum
–10 dBV nominal / +8 dBV maximum
–10 dBV nominal / +6 dBu maximum
–10 dBV nominal / +4 dBu maximum
–8 dBV nominal / +1 dBu maximum
Headphones Output 6.3-mm phone jack (tip = left, ring = right, sleeve = ground)
  Minimum load impedance 32 Ohm
  Maximum level +4.7 dBu (at 1% distortion)
  Maximum power 50 mW + 50 mW
Digital audio inputs and outputs
Digital input and output Coaxial RCA phono jack)
  Impedance 75 Ohm
  Format SPDIF (IEC 60958-2)
  Quantization 16-bit or 24-bit
Other connectors
RS-232C 9-pin D-sub (female)
  Clearance Accepts D-sub plugs with housings < 15mm high
  Data rate 9600 bps
Parallel control port 25-pin D-sub (female)
  Clearance Accepts D-sub plugs with housings < 15mm high
  Input level 0 V to 3.3 V (logic low < 0.8 V, logic high > 2.0 V)
Inputs have internal pull-ups and can be activated by shorting to ground.
  Busy current loop rating 60 V DC (relay open), 1.5 A DC (relay closed)
LAN RJ45
  Data rate 10/100 Mbps
  Format 100Base-TX (IEEE 802.3)
USB USB A-type 4-pin
  Format USB 2.0
Power supply and other specifications
Mains power 100 VAC, 50/60 Hz
120 VAC, 60Hz
230 VAC, 50Hz
240 VAC, 50Hz
In-rush current 700 mA
Power consumption 10 W
Display 192 x 32 pixel, white LED backlight
Operating Temperature 5ºC to 35ºC
Dimensions (W x H x D) 483 x 280 x 44 mm (fits in a 1U 19” rack space)
Weight 3.2 kg

Design and specifications subject to change without notice.