TASCAM / HS-4000

The TASCAM HS-4000 is a 4-channel recorder/player designed for broadcasting. It is equipped with numerous functions specialized for flash start, and when used in conjunction with the dedicated flash start remote controller RC-HS32PD, it can create the ideal flash start solution for broadcasting stations.

■4-Channel Audio Recorder/Player

[Features]
■CF card recording media (UltraDMA compatible)
■Dual CF slot
■Simultaneous recording of up to 4 tracks at 96 kHz, 24-bit
■Confidence monitor (simultaneous recording and playback) function (up to 2 tracks at 44.1/48 kHz)
■Simultaneous playback of 4 tracks or 2 stereo channels (in dual playlist mode and A/B MIXED mode)
■Timeline mode, take mode, playlist mode (single, dual, A/B MIXED) Five operating modes: Timeline mode, tape-like time-based recording and playback.
Take mode allows take-by-take playback and flash start.
Playlist mode allows takes to be registered in a list, allowing playback in list order and flash start.
Playlist mode (single) supports playback of up to four tracks.
Playlist mode (dual) allows independent playback control of two stereo tracks.
Online playback and monitor playback using the ON LINE key.
File formats: BWF, WAV.
Flash start possible using the separately sold RC-HS32PD and RC-SS20.
Parallel control and keyboard flash start possible.
Auto cue, auto ready, and incremental play.
Import/export of AES31 editing information in timeline mode.
Playlist import function in playlist mode (supports import of JPPA flash start playlist files).
Jog/shuttle function.
Graphically designed TFT display. The color touch panel allows for intuitive operation.
■4-channel XLR analog balanced input/output
■2 stereo XLR AES/EBU digital input/output
■2-channel XLR analog monitor output
■Headphone output
■XLR timecode input/output
■BNC video reference (NTSC/PAL black burst signal or HDTV tri-level signal) or word clock input, output, and through output
■48kHz pull-up/pull-down operation supported
■LAN (Gigabit Ethernet) functionality included (supports FTP file transfer, telnet remote control, and VNC)
■Parallel remote control supported
■RS-422 (9-pin serial protocol compliant) serial remote control supported
■Rack mountable (2U)