TASCAM's HS-8 is the first solution for professional multi-channel recording and playback to solid-state media. From
studio surround recording to post production playback of HS-P82 location recordings, the HS-8 fits a variety of multitrack roles first pioneered by TASCAM's DA-88 recorders. Also true to TASCAM
tradition, audio is top-quality throughout with up to 192kHz/24-bit recording.
Like the HS-P82, the HS-8 uses a color touch-screen interface to access settings and tracks. A mixer is built in for monitoring, and the stereo mix can be recorded live as a separate track. Audio is
recorded as Broadcast WAV files to Compact Flash media, with SMPTE timecode available on various interfaces. A pair of CF card slots is available for data mirroring or continuous recording*. The
RC-HS20PD remote control allows operation from a separate room over RJ-45 connection.
TASCAM's HS-8 is the perfect DTRS successor, with the instant access, ease-of-use and sound quality studio and post professionals demand.
Also available: the HS-2 stereo solid-state recorder with timecode.
Specifications
Features:
•8-channel solid-state audio recorder
•Records to Compact Flash media
•8-channel 96kHz/24-bit Broadcast WAV file recording
•4-channel recording at 192kHz/24-bit resolution
•8-channel recording plus stereo mix track at 44.1/48k resolution
•Internal stereo mixer (level/pan)
•BWF file format with iXML metadata
•Multi-channel flash start
•Dual CF card slots for mirroring or continuous recording *
•Color TFT touch panel interface
•5-second pre-record buffer
•Cascade function for multiple unit operation
Physical specifications:
•(8) balanced analog inputs on 25-pin D-sub connector
•(8) balanced analog outputs on 25-pin D-sub connector
•XLR stereo analog input and output for channels 1 and 2
•(8) AES/EBU digital I/O on 25-pin D-sub connector
•XLR stereo AES/EBU I/O for channels 1 and 2
•8-channel ADAT optical digital in and out
•Video/word clock BNC input
•Word clock BNC out/thru
•SMPTE timecode BNC in/out
•PS/2 keyboard input
•RS-422/RS-232C serial control input
•Parallel control port
•RJ-45 LAN control (10/100/1000) on locking connector
•RC-HS20PD Remote input
•USB 2.0 host connector for transfer to flash memory drive
•1/4" stereo headphone output
