Tascam® News

Tascam® Update DR-100 with 96k Recording

 

Montebello, CA (April 1, 2009): TASCAM is announcing an update for their DR-100 Portable Recorder that supports high-resolution 96kHz/24-bit recording. The free software update, version 1.10, is being quality tested and will be available for download from the TASCAM website at the end of April. The DR-100 now supports sampling rates from 44.1k to 96kHz, 24-bit or 16-bit WAV recording and MP3 recording.

The TASCAM DR-100 targets recordists who need a reliable handheld recorder with advanced recording features. Building on the best-selling DR-1 recorder, the DR-100 has a pair of XLR mic ins with phantom power for adding pro condenser microphones. In addition, the DR-100 has four built-in electret condenser mics - two cardioid and two omni - and a built-in speaker for playback. It's powered either through an included Lithium-Ion rechargeable battery or easy-to-find AA batteries. analog line inputs and outputs are also available, as well as a mic stand mounting hole for recording flexibility.

Tascam® Announces M-164 Mixer line

 

 

Montebello, CA (April 1, 2009): TASCAM's M-164 series is a new line of analog mixers, combining great analog specs with cutting-edge digital technology. The M-164is a 16-channel mixer with 6 mic inputs, great-sounding EQ and a striking design with built-in meter bridge. The M-164FX adds digital effects like reverb, delay and chorus for polished mixes without adding external processing. The M-164UF is the first compact mixer with a built-in USB 2.0 to deliver all 16 outputs to a computer for live or studio recording.

"TASCAM started the home studio revolution, and TASCAM mixers were top sellers through the '70s and '80s," said Paul Jenkins, VP of Sales and Marketing for TASCAM. "These latest mixers not only have the great-sounding audio performance TASCAM is known for, but new digital technology that allows each channel to be recorded individually to a computer through USB. TASCAM has been an innovator in high channel counts over USB 2.0, and the M-164UF is the latest example."

The M-164 series have a range of features for both live and studio recording needs:

  • 16-channel mixing
  • 6 XLR microphone inputs with phantom power and hipass filter
  • 5 stereo line inputs
  • 3-band EQ on mic channels
  • 2-band EQs on line channels 7-10 and main output
  • RIAA phono preamp on channels 9-10
  • Unique design with built-in meter bridge
  • Sub and Main output busses
  • Two aux sends

The M-164FX adds:

  • Stereo effects processor with 16 presets for reverb, delay, chorus and other effects

The M-164UF adds:

  • Stereo effects processor with 16 presets for reverb, delay, chorus and other effects
  • USB 2.0 audio interface providing 16 outputs to computer and stereo return from computer at 96kHz / 24-bit

Supports Mac OS X, Windows XP, Windows Vista

Tascam® CD-355

CD-355

 

SRP NZ$749

The new TASCAM® CD-355 is an affordable 3U "rack-mountable" solution for schools and commercial installations where extended CD playback is required. The five-disc carousel type CD player supports CD, CD-R/RW, and MP3 playback and is equipped with both digital (SPDIF) optical/coaxial and analog balanced (XLR) and unbalanced (RCA) outputs. Playback and Repeat modes include Intro Check, Shuffle Play, Single Track Repeat, and All Track Repeat.

                                                               
  • Oversampling: 8x
  • D/A: 1-bit Dual D/A Converter
  • Channel Separation: More than 85 dB (1kHz)
  • Analog outputs:
    • RCA (unbalanced)
    • XLR (balanced)
  • Digital outputs:
    • Optical (SPDIF)
    • Coaxial (SPDIF)
  • Frequency response: 20 Hz to 20 kHz (+/- 2dB)
  • Signal to noise ratio: More than 100 dB
  • Total harmonic distortion: Less than .02% (1 kHz)
  • Power requirements:
    • AC 120V, 60Hz (US, Canada, Mexico)
    • AC 230V, 50Hz (Europe)
  • Power consumption: 12W
  • Dimensions (W x H x D): 19" x 5.1" x 14.5" (482 x 131 x 368 mm)
  • Weight: 15.8 lbs (7.2 kg)

Tascam® 2488MKII

2488MKII


The Tascam® 2488mkII is the follow-up to the best-selling, simple-to-use 24-track recording and mixing workstation for home studios. Like its predecessor, eight inputs can be simultaneously recorded into the XLR and 1/4" inputs - enough for a whole band. 19 physical faders control mono and stereo channels without scrolling through pages for quick and easy mixing. Each channel has 3-band EQ with a parametric mid-band and access to three built-in effects processors, including reverb and multieffects.

After the final mix is recorded to the dedicated stereo mater recorder, the built-in CD-RW drive can burn a CD master in addition to backing up the hard drive and importing and exporting WAV files. New features from the 2488 include a larger hard drive, an all-new LCD display, new guitar effects and improved CD mastering capabilities.


  • 3-band EQ on 24 channels, 8-inputs and stereo bus with high and low sweepable shelving bands and full parametric mid band
  • Three aux sends on all channels except the effects return
  • Loop effect provides reverb, delay, chorus and more on an aux send and return
  • Assignable Guitar multi-effects processor for overdrive, distortion, chorus, delay, flange and more
  • Up to eight assignable dynamics processors for compression during recording or mixdown
  • Dedicated Stereo Compressor on the stereo output
  • Eight inputs: 4 XLR with phantom power double as 1/4" mic/line inputs, plus four more 1/4" mic/line inputs
  • Nineteen 45mm faders including master fader
  • LCD display for viewing meters and edit parameters
  • 250 Virtual tracks
  • CD-RW drive to record Audio CDs, import/export WAV files and backup hard drive
  • High-speed USB 2.0 jack connects to PC or Mac® for data backup and SMF/WAV file
  • Recording resolution: 44.1kHz, 16-bit or 24-bit
  • Dimensions: 21.5"W x 14"D x 5.7" H
  • Weight: 17.6 lbs

Tascam® SS-CDR1

SS-CDR1

The TASCAM® SS-CDR1 combines Compact Flash and Compact Disc recording into a single rackspace. Designed for applications that previously used a cassette or MiniDisc recorder, the SS-CDR1 records in WAVE or MP3 formats to Compact Flash media. A slot-loading CD transport is provided CD recording, MP3 conversion and audio transfer. The recorder includes balanced and unbalanced audio inputs and outputs, RS-232 and parallel control and a wired remote control.

Also available are the SS-R1 for Compact Flash recording without the CD and the HD-R1 which replaces the CD drive with Ethernet protocol and microphone inputs.

  • Solid state recoding to Compact Flash media
  • CD-RW Recording and Playback
  • One-rack-space compact design
  • Records in WAVE or MP3 format to CF Card
  • Balanced XLR and unbalanced RCA line input and output
  • S/PDIF coaxial digital in and out with sample rate converter
  • Power on play
  • Auto track increment (level or time)
  • PS/2 keyboard input for folder/file naming and remote control
  • RS-232C serial control
  • DB-25 parallel control port
  • Dimensions (W x H x D): 483 x 44 x 300 (mm)