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The TASCAM 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.

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.

TASCAM DV-RA1000HD High-Definition Recorder 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

TASCAM DV-RA1000HD High-Definition Recorder 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: —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: —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: 2—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: 2—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 —1 dB (±1 dB) Fs = 88.2/96 kHz
at 50 kHz —3 dB (±1 dB) DSD mode
at 70 kHz —3 dB (+1 dB/—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 = —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)

TASCAM DV-RA1000HD High-Definition Recorder

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