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The HS-8 is Tascam’s first studio solution for professional multi-track recording and playback based on solid-state media. From studio surround recording to post production and broadcast playback of HS-P82 location recordings, this eight-track recorder fits a variety of multi-track roles. The HS-8 includes SMPTE timecode and all connections required by professionals including RS-422 serial control. Also true to Tascam tradition, audio is top-quality throughout with up to 192 kHz / 24-bit recording formats available.
A mixer is built into the HS-8 for monitoring, and the stereo mix can be recorded live as a separate stereo track. The unit has a colour touch-screen interface to access settings and tracks with ease. Audio files are created on secure CompactFlash media in Broadcast WAV format, and since a pair of CF card slots is available, data mirroring or extended recording times are possible (with future update). A remote control available as an option (RC-HS20PD) allows flash start operation from a separate room over RJ-45 connection.
The HS-8 is the ideal solid-state recorder for professionals, with the instant access, ease-of-use and sound quality recording, broadcast and post production studios demand.
Main Features
- High-quality 8-track recorder for professional use
- Uses secure CompactFlash cards as recording media
- No moving mechanism for high reliability
- Dual CompactFlash slot
- UDMA support ensures direct, fast data transfer between internal memory and CF media
- Uses broadcast wave format (BWF) with industry-standard iXML metadata
- Tracks available for recording/playback:
- 8 tracks with 2 additional tracks for a monitor mix at 48/44.1 kHz sample rates
- 8 tracks at 96/88.2 kHz sample rates
- 4 tracks at 192/176.4 kHz sample rates
- Overdubbing is not supported
- 16/24-bit recording resolution
- World’s first solid state recorder with multi-track flash start capability (instantaneous playback start by optional remote control, parallel control, RS-232C serial control or computer keyboard)
- Internal mixer for stereo monitoring and submix to an additional stereo track
- Easy to read and operate through TFT colour touch panel interface
- Pre-recording up to 5 seconds (audio is captured before the record button is actually pressed)
- Locate marker function (auto/manual)
- Auto Cue, Auto Ready, Incremental Play and Repeat functions
Inputs and Outputs
- 2 balanced XLR inputs and outputs for stereo mix track
- 8 AES/EBU digital inputs and outputs on 25-pin D-Sub connector
- AES/EBU digital input and output (XLR) for stereo mix track
- 8-track ADAT digital optical input and output
- Parallel control port
- Serial control port (RS-422 or RS-232C format)
- Remote connector for optional flash start controller (RC-HS20PD)
- SMPTE Timecode input/output
- Video sync input (supports NTSC/PAL, BB and HD Tri-level)
- Word sync input/output (BNC)
- Computer keyboard (PS/2) connector for easy naming of files and folders
Functions planned for future update
- Mirroring and continuous recording between two CF cards
- Data exchange with external storage devices via USB connection
- Gigabit Ethernet connection for data transfer, remote control or remote monitoring
- Cascade input/output for synchronization of multiple machines (BNC)
- BWF-J file format support for broadcast applications
- Playlist function
Specifications
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Design and specifications subject to change without notice.
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