Tascam DA-78hr General Information
Tascam DA-78HR: offers a choice of 24- or 16-bit recording/playback, the DA-78HR DTRS-format modular 8-track tape recorder is compatible with all DA-98, DA-88 and DA-38 tapes. An onboard 8x2 MIDI-compatible mixer offers volume and pan control of all eight tracks. Mixes can be routed to two tracks of the existing tape (due to the built-in read-before-write function) or to any digital device with an S/PDIF interface. Sixteen units can be stacked for up to 128 tracks.
From the Manufacturer
Tascam DA-78hr Product Overview
The DA-78HR is a modular 8 track, 24 bit DTRS recorder. This machine offers advanced synchronization SMPTE and MTC functions, the straight-forward reliability of tape, and high fidelity 24 bit audio recording.
The DA-78HR represents the latest evolution in the TASCAM DTRS line, bringing the DTRS format into the 24 bit world. The A/D and D/A converters on the DA-78HR are all 24 bit, offering immediate access to the full 24 bit resolution. For backwards compatibility, the DA-78HR is capable of reading and writing 16 bit DTRS tapes used with machines like the DA-38, DA-88 and DA-98.
For larger recording systems, up to 16 DTRS machines of any vintage can be linked together for up to 128 tracks of sample accurate playback. This means you can link DA-38s, DA-88s, DA-98s, DA-78HRs and DA-98HRs all in the same rig. The optional RC-828 can be used to control up to 4 DTRS machines individually.
The DA-78HR has synchronization capabilities on board. The DA-78HR can chase or generate SMPTE time code, and can generate MIDI Time Code. The DA-78HR can also follow MIDI Machine Control.
DA-78hr Resources:
- DA-78HR Owner's Manual: (download)
- DA-78HR Quick Start Guide: (download)
- DA-78HR Technical Documentation: (download)
- TASCAM DB25 analog and AES/EBU pinouts: (download)
DA-78hr Specs:
- Records 8 Tracks of 24 Bit Audio to Hi8 Tape
- 16 Machine Sample Accurate Lock
- SMPTE Time Code Chase & Generate
- MTC (MIDI Time Code) Generation
- Responds to MMC (MIDI Machine Control) Commands
- Balanced DB25 & Unbalanced RCA Analog I/O
- TDIF Digital I/O
- 2 Channel SPDIF Digital I/O
- Word Sync In/Out/Thru
- Track Slip from -200 to +7200 Samples
- 2 Locate Points
- Reads & Writes 16 Bit and 24 Bit DTRS Format
- 108 Minute Capacity on 120 Hi8 Tape
- 24 Bit A/D and D/A Converters
- Built-in 8 Channel Digital Mixer
- ±6% Varispeed Control
TASCAM DA-78HR
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