Tascam DA-3000 High Resolution Stereo Master Recorder and AD/DA Converter

The DA-3000 is perfectly designed for stereo PCM/DSD recordings at high sampling frequencies suitable for archival masters. This magnificent unit is capable of recording analog and digital signals up to 192kHz PCM or 5.6MHz DSD. The unit records to both SDHC cards and UDMA-supported CF cards

Features

• Stereo recording to SDHC card or CF card
• PCM recording format: BWF (44.1k/ 48k / 88.2k / 96k / 176.4k / 192k Hz, 16/24-bit)
• DSD recording format: DSDIFF/DSF (2.8/5.6MHz)
• SD card slot (supports 4 to 32GB SDHC cards)
• CF card slot (supports UDMA)
• WAV file playback
• Cascade function enables simultaneous operation of multiple units
• Recording 2 mono files from stereo input possible
• Mark functions can be used set up to 99 points per file (mark information can be used in software that supports BWF format)
• When recording, designation of the recording file folder possible
• Synchronized recording using level, stop time and recording start delay time setting
• Input level can be adjusted in 0.5dB step
• Using automatic track incrementing function, new files can be created automatically while continuing to record when a condition (level, file size, digital input) set in advance occurs
• Manual track incrementing function can be used whenever you like to create a new track while continuing to record
• Automatic mark functions can be used to easily check problems (levels, word clock unlocking) detected during recording
• File name format can be set to either a user-defined word or the date and time
• Repeat playback function (all files or single file)
• Folder playback function can be used to play all files in a folder
• Playlist function allows files to be programmed in advance for playback
• Divide and delete functions can be used to manage files that are already recorded
• UNDO function can be used to cancel the previous operation
• USB host port supports copying between USB flash drives and CF/SDHC cards
• File names can be changed
• Direct location possible when a USB keyboard is connected
• Word clock master can be set to Internal, Word input or Digital inputs
• Analog input and output reference levels can be set to –9 / –14 / –16 / –18 / –20dBFS
• Digital input has a sampling rate converter (supports 32k to 216k Hz)
• Audio files prepared on a computer can be played back (if in a format supported for playback by this unit)
• Oscillator function (440Hz, 1kHz, 10kHz)
• Input monitoring function allows input signals to be output without recording
• Updating is possible
• EI core transformer used in power supply section
• Dual mono circuits eliminate interference between left and right channels
• Fully-balanced circuits realize low noise
• 128 × 64 OEL display with a wide viewing angle
• 24-dot stereo LED level meters with adjustable brightness make checking levels easy
• TCXO with 1ppm precision
• Backup memory stores settings even when the power is off
• Fanless design eliminates unwanted noise
• Aluminum front panel harmonizes with other studio equipments design
• Operation possible using included RC-10 wireless remote control
• Standard 1/4″ headphones jack provides 45mW/ch output
• USB port for USB keyboard (supports USB1.1)
• USB port for USB flash drive (supports USB2.0)
• XLR digital input/output (supports AES3-2003 and IEC60958-4:AES/EBU formats)
• RCA Coaxial digital input/output (supports IEC60958-3:S/P DIF format)
• BNC digital input/output for DSD (supports SDIF-3 and DSD-raw formats)
• RCA analog unbalanced input/output
• XLR analog balanced input/output
• EIA 1U rackmount size
• RoHS compliant

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