Tascam DA-302

Tascam DA-302 Dual DAT Recorder

The Tascam DA-302 was upon its release, the world's only dual DAT recorder, and it brought the convenience of a dual cassette deck to the DAT format for the very first time.

Tascam DA-302 Dual DAT Recorder Details

The main advantages to the Tascam DA-302 are in DAT duplication, long play/record applications, or live production with multiple sources.

The Tascam DA-302 can duplicate DATs at 2X, offering tremendous time savings when making back-ups, or distribution copies. Time code and 24-bit DATs can be duplicated at 1x, offering a substantial savings over purchasing two-time code DATs or two 24-bit DAT recorders.

For long play or long record applications, multiple DA-302s can be linked. This allows each well to engage sequentially for automated playback or recording.

Also, each DAT in the Tascam DA-302 can act independently, allowing one source to play, and another to record. This is ideal for use in shows, allowing one DAT to play back sound cues while the other records the show. Or, both DATs can be used in playback simultaneously for feeding independent sources to two different zones, or even for overlaying cues.

The Tascam DA-302 offers unbalanced RCA analogue I/O. The input is common, but the outputs are separate. Independent digital in and out are provided on digital coax ports that can output SPDIF or AES/EBU signals. If balanced ports are desired, the optional LA-D302 will offer XLR balanced ports for the analogue in and independent outs.

The RC-D302 wired remote is included with the Tascam DA-302.

Features

  • 3-U Rack Mount Dual DAT Design
  • Analog Unbalanced RCA In
  • Independent Analog Unbalanced RCA Out
  • Independent SPDIF (Coaxial) Digital I/O
  • Headphone Output w/ Level Control
  • 2x High Speed Dubbing Capability
  • Duplicates Time Code & 24 Bit DATs (1x Dub Only)
  • Simultaneous Recording Capability
  • Single Play Function
  • Selectable SCMS Status
  • Machines Linkable for Long Play/Record Applications
  • Cascade Function Allows Multiple Machine Duplication
  • Wired Remote Included (RC-D302)
  • Optional Balancing Kit (LA-D302)

Specifications

  • Tape Speed: SP – 8.15mm/s; LP – 4.075mm/s; 2x Dub – 16.3mm/s
  • Recording Time (120 DAT): SP – 120 minutes; LP – 240 minutes
  • Fast Winding Time: Approx 60 seconds (120 tape)
  • Recording Resolution: SP – 16 bit linear; LP – 12 bit non-linear
  • Recording Sample Rate: SP – 44.1kHz, 48kHz; LP – 32kHz
  • Frequency Response: 20Hz-20kHz ±0.5dB, SP; 20Hz-14.5kHz LP
  • Signal to Noise Ratio: >89dB Playback (SP)
  • Total Harmonic Distortion:  <0.007% Playback (SP)
  • Wow and Flutter: Unmeasurable (<0.001%)
  • Common Analog In: Unbalanced RCA, -10dBV (0.3V) 20kOhm, (-16dB full scale nominal reference)
  • Individual Analog Out (x2): Unbalanced RCA, -10dBV (0.3V), <1kOhm, (16dB full scale nominal reference)
  • Cascade Analog Output:  Unbalanced RCA, -10dBV (0.3V), <1kOhm, (16dB full scale nominal reference)
  • Digital Coaxial I/O (x2): RCA pin, IEC60958 Type I or Type II
  • Control Ports: 1/8″ mini plug accepts RC-D302 remote 1/8″ mini plug accepts WR-7000 control cascade cables
  • Dimensions: 482 x 150.5 x 353 mm
  • Weight: 7.2 kg

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