TASCAM / HS-8

The TASCAM HS-8 is an 8-channel audio recorder/player that uses CF cards as its recording media. Its versatile capabilities include a surround master recorder, a backup recorder for computer recording, and a player capable of flash start for surround and multi-channel playback.

■Professional Audio Recorder

≪Product Specifications≫
・8-channel audio recorder/player
・Uses CF cards (UDMA compatible) for recording media
・Supports surround and multi-channel flash start
・Uses a touch-screen color display
・Supports timecode synchronization
・Includes a stereo mixer for monitoring
・Supports a variety of remote controls (parallel, RS-422, RS-232C)
・LAN (1000BASE-T Ethernet) compatible (Planned for future upgrade)
・USB storage device connection (Planned for future upgrade)

■Power Supply: AC 100-240V, 50-60Hz
■Power Consumption: 26W
■Dimensions: 482.7 (W) x 94 (H) x 317.1 (D) mm
■Weight: 4.8 kg

～Other Product Features～
●Dual CF card slots allow for mirroring recording for increased safety during live recording, and relay recording for extended recording times (*1)
●File format: BWF (Broadcast Wave Format)
●Eight tracks can be recorded as independent monophonic BWF files
●Eight tracks can be recorded as a single polyphonic BWF file
●Time code and time stamp at the start of recording are recorded in the BWF file
●Files are saved approximately every 20 seconds to prevent file loss due to unexpected power outages
●Prepared WAV files can be copied to a CF card and played back (rebuild function)
●Highly visible 320 x 240 dot, large 3.5-inch color display
●Tilt function of the color display ensures high operability regardless of installation situation
●Color display and indicator brightness can be adjusted to suit the installation environment
●JOG/SHUTTLE function
●Playback mode: All takes, currently selected take Take)
● Repeat playback
● Call function locates to the point where playback was last started from playback standby.
● Auto cue searches for the onset of a take and pauses the playback (-24dB to -72dB, 6dB steps).
● Auto ready pauses at the beginning of the next take after playback of the previous take.
● Incremental play pauses or plays the next track during playback.
● Playlist function (*1)
● Mark function (up to 99 points/take, manual and auto)
● Pre-recording function (1 to 5 seconds)
● Retake function is convenient for re-recording.
● File division when recording is paused can be set.
● Stereo mixer includes limiter.
● Panel lock function prevents accidental operation.
● Security screws are included to secure the CF card slot door.
● 8-channel D-sub 25-pin analog balanced input
● 2-channel XLR analog balanced input
● 8-channel D-sub 25-pin analog balanced output
● 2-channel XLR analog balanced output
● Adjustable analog input/output reference level
● 8-channel D-sub 25-pin AES/EBU input/output
● 2-channel XLR AES/EBU input
● 2-channel XLR AES/EBU output (stereo mix or monitor signal)
● AES/EBU input/output supports double-speed at 88.2/96 kHz and quad-speed at 176.4/192 kHz