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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
- 8 balanced analogue inputs and outputs on 25-pin D-Sub connectors
- 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
| Analogue audio inputs and outputs | ||
|---|---|---|
| The error for nominal and maximum levels is ±1dB for all input and output jacks except the PHONES jack. | ||
| ANALOG INPUT (1-8) | D-sub 25-pin | |
| Input impedance | 10 kOhm | |
| Nominal input level | When reference level is –9 dB: +6 dBu (1.55 Vrms) When reference level is not –9 dB: +4 dBu (1.23 Vrms) |
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| Maximum input level (selectable) | +15 dBu (4.36 Vrms), +18 dBu (6.16 Vrms), +20 dBu (7.75 Vrms), + 22 dBu (9.76 Vrms), +24 dBu (12.28 Vrms) | |
| ANALOG INPUT (L/A, R/B) | XLR-3-31 (1: GND, 2: HOT, 3: COLD) | |
| Input impedance | 10 kOhm | |
| Nominal input level | When reference level is –9 dB: +6 dBu (1.55 Vrms) When reference level is not –9 dB: +4 dBu (1.23 Vrms) |
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| Maximum input level (selectable) | +15 dBu (4.36 Vrms), +18 dBu (6.16 Vrms), +20 dBu (7.75 Vrms), + 22 dBu (9.76 Vrms), +24 dBu (12.28 Vrms) | |
| ANALOG OUTPUT (1-8) | D-sub, 25-pin | |
| Output impedance | 100 Ohm | |
| Nominal output level | When reference level is –9 dB: +6 dBu (1.55 Vrms) When reference level is not –9 dB: +4 dBu (1.23 Vrms) |
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| Maximum output level (selectable) | +15 dBu (4.36 Vrms), +18 dBu (6.16 Vrms), +20 dBu (7.75 Vrms), + 22 dBu (9.76 Vrms), +24 dBu (12.28 Vrms) | |
| ANALOG OUTPUT (A/B) | XLR-3-32 (1: GND, 2: HOT, 3: COLD) | |
| Output impedance | 100 Ohm | |
| Nominal output level | When reference level is –9 dB: +6 dBu (1.55 Vrms) When reference level is not –9 dB: +4 dBu (1.23 Vrms) |
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| Maximum output level (selectable) | +15 dBu (4.36 Vrms), +18 dBu (6.16 Vrms), +20 dBu (7.75 Vrms), + 22 dBu (9.76 Vrms), +24 dBu (12.28 Vrms) | |
| PHONES connector | 6.3-mm standard stereo jack | |
| Maximum output power | 45 mW + 45 mW or more (THD+N 0.1 % or less, into 32 Ohm) | |
| Digital audio inputs and outputs | ||
|---|---|---|
| DIGITAL IN/OUT (AES/EBU) | D-sub, 25-pin | |
| Minimum input voltage | 2 Vpp | |
| Maximum input voltage | 7 Vpp | |
| Output voltage | 2–5 Vpp | |
| Format | AES3-2003/IEC 60958-4 (AES/EBU) | |
| DIGITAL I/O (ADAT) | ADAT optical | |
| Format | ADAT | |
| DIGITAL INPUT A-B | XLR-3-31 | |
| Input voltage | 2–7 Vpp at 110 Ohm | |
| Format | AES3-2003 (AES/EBU) | |
| DIGITAL OUTPUT L-R | XLR-3-32 | |
| Output voltage | 2–5 Vpp at 110 Ohm | |
| Format | AES3-2003 (AES/EBU) | |
| Other inputs and outputs | ||
|---|---|---|
| RS-422 | D-sub, 9-pin | |
| RS-232C | D-sub, 9-pin | |
| PARALLEL | D-sub, 25-pin | |
| CASCADE IN | BNC | |
| Input voltage | TTL equivalent (5 V) | |
| Input impedance | 75 Ohm ±10 % Allowable frequency deviation of external synchronization: ± 100 ppm |
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| CASCADE OUT | BNC | |
| Output voltage | TTL equivalent (5 V) | |
| Output impedance | 75 Ohm ±10 % | |
| Sampling frequency | 44.1/47.952/48/48.048/88.2/96/176.4/192 kHz (47.952/48.048: 48 kHz ± 0.1% pull-down/pull-up) | |
| TIME CODE IN | BNC | |
| Input voltage | 0.5–5 Vpp | |
| Input impedance | 20 kOhm | |
| TIME CODE OUT | BNC | |
| Output voltage | 2–5 Vpp | |
| Output impedance | 600 Ohm ±10 | |
| WORD/VIDEO IN | BNC | |
| Input voltage | TTL equivalent (5 V) | |
| Input impedance | 75 Ohm ±10 % Allowable frequency deviation of external synchronization: ± 100 ppm |
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| WORD/VIDEO THRU/OUT | BNC OUT/THRU switch included (OUT is for WORD OUT only) |
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| Output voltage | TTL equivalent (5 V) | |
| Output impedance | 75 Ohm ±10 % | |
| Sampling frequency (when using WORD) | 44.1/47.952/48/48.048/88.2/96/176.4/192 kHz (47.952/48.048: 48 kHz ± 0.1% pull-down/pull-up) | |
| ETHERNET | RJ45 | |
| Keyboard | Mini-DIN (PS/2) | |
| USB | USB A-type, 4-pin | |
| Protocol | USB2.0 HIGH SPEED (480 Mbit/s) | |
| Audio performance (analogue input to analogue outp | ||
|---|---|---|
| Frequency response | ||
| 20 Hz - 20 kHz | ±0,5 dB (all sampling rates) | |
| at 40 kHz | +0,5 dB/–2 dB (Fs = 88.2/96 kHz) | |
| at 80 kHz | +0,5 dB/–5 dB (Fs = 176.4/192 kHz) | |
| Distortion | ≤0.005% (Reference level: –20 dB, input level: +23 dBu, 1 kHz, AES-17LPF) | |
| S/N ratio | ≥100 dB(A) (22 kHz LPF) | |
| Power requirements and other specifications | ||
|---|---|---|
| Power requirements | 100–240 V AC, 50–60 Hz | |
| Power consumption | 26 W | |
| Dimensions (W x H x D) | 483 mm x 88 mm x 288 mm | |
| Weight | 4.8 kg | |
| Operating temperature range | 5–35 °C | |
Design and specifications subject to change without notice.