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The Digital Audio Tape (DAT) format was developed by Sony in the late 1980s as a professional digital audio recording and playback technology. The DAT format is a magnetic tape technology primarily used for recording and playback of high-quality digital audio. DAT tapes store audio data in a digital format, allowing for precise reproduction of sound without the degradation associated with analogue formats. DAT became popular in professional audio production due to its high fidelity and ability to store large amounts of data in a compact form factor. The format utilises helical scanning to record and read data from the tape, and DAT players are equipped with specialised heads and electronics for accurate playback. Despite its initial popularity, DAT has been largely supplanted by other digital audio storage formats such as CDs and digital files due to their greater convenience and versatility. Learn More about DAT

Released in 1987

Sony DTC-1000ES Digital Audio Tape Deck

The Sony DTC-1000ES Digital Audio Tape Deck was the world’s first DAT machine, and although it was a consumer machine, it proved to be very successful in the professional world too, perhaps even more so as DAT never really made it in the consumer world.
Sony DTC-1000ES
Released in 1987

Sony PCM-2500 Digital Recorder

The Sony PCM2500 DAT Recorder took over from the Sony PCM-1630 Series Recorders and kept the DAT format alive for years to come in the studio, (with many successful albums having been mastered to it) but DAT as a format, failed to succeed in the domestic market.
Sony PCM-2500
Released in 1989

Tascam DA-50 Digital Audio Tape Recorder

The Tascam DA-50 Digital Audio Tape Recorder was the first US-legal DAT tape recorder with SCMS Copy protection, it was also a rebadged high-end TEAC or in Japan, Esoteric DAT recorder with some cosmetic changes to suit professional studio use.
Tascam DA-50
Released in 1992

Studer D780 DAT Recorder

In the dynamic world of broadcasting, professionals demand excellence in their studio equipment. The Studer D780 R-DAT recorder rises to meet these exacting standards, ushering in a new era of efficiency and precision.
Studer D780
Released in 1992

Otari DTR-90 Digital Tape Recorder

Otari didn’t just re-package an existing consumer recorder when it came time to build the Otari DTR-90 professional DAT machine. Instead, they applied the same formula as they have to all our professional audio products: They asked audio professionals what features they wanted. The result is a truly professional R-DAT that is destined to become the standard of the industry.
Otari DTR-90
Released in 1994

Fostex D-30 Digital Master Recorder

The Fostex D-30 Digital Master Recorder was the pinnacle of DAT recorders for mastering duties, offering every conceivable feature you could think of.
Fostex D-30
Released in 1994

Tascam DA-30 MkII DAT Recorder

The Tascam DA-30 MkII is a professional-grade DAT recorder that is designed for high-quality audio recording and playback. It offers a range of advanced features that make it suitable for use in professional recording studios, post-production facilities, and broadcasting environments.
Tascam DA-30 MkII
Released in 1994

Panasonic SV-3700 Professional DAT Recorder

The Panasonic SV-3700 is the Digital Audio Tape deck designed specifically for professional applications.
Panasonic SV-3700
Released in 1994

Panasonic SV-4100 Professional DAT Recorder

Based on the popular Panasonic SV-3700, the Panasonic SV-4100 offers flexible search and locate, as well as 5-mode external sync functions.
Panasonic SV-4100
Released in 1995

Fostex D-25 Digital Master Recorder

The Fostex D-25 Master Recorder is a professional-grade digital audio recorder designed for high-quality recording and mastering applications. It offers a range of advanced features that make it suitable for use in broadcast, post-production, and mastering environments.
Fostex D-25
Released in 1995

Fostex D-5 Digital Master Recorder

The Fostex D-5 digital master recorder fits comfortably into the professional studio and the home project studio as well. With three sampling frequencies, the D-5 is extremely flexible. The addition of 32kHz gives the D-5 a long play mode – you can have up to four hours of continuous recording or playback on a 120-minute tape.
Fostex D-5
Released in 1995

Otari DTR-8 Digital Audio Tape Recorder

Otari proudly introduced a new R-DAT recorder in 1995, the Otari DTR-8. The Otari DTR-8 follows the concept of the familiar DTR-7, but with greatly enhanced capabilities.
Otari DTR-8
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