Tascam HS-8

Tascam HS-8 Solid-State Recorder

The Tascam HS-8 is an 8-channel audio recorder that employs CF cards as its recording media. It exhibits high performance capabilities in surround sound recording, as well as when used as a master recorder for surround sounds and as a backup recorder for computer recording.

Tascam HS-8 Solid-State Recorder Details

The Tascam HS-8 stands as a testament to innovation, delivering unparalleled capabilities for recording enthusiasts and professionals seeking a versatile and high-performance multitrack recorder. With its advanced features and user-friendly interface, the HS-8 redefines the recording experience.

Multifaceted Recording Options
The Tascam HS-8 embraces the power of Compact Flash (CF) cards (Ultra DMA compatible) as recording media, offering reliability and speed. Experience the freedom of simultaneous recording with 8-channel multitrack and stereo mix at 44.1/48 kHz, 16/24 bit. Dive deeper into your creativity with 8-channel multitrack recording at 88.2/96 kHz, 16/24 bit, and 4-channel multitrack recording at 176.4/192 kHz, 16/24 bit.

Professional-Grade Formats
Capture every nuance with Broadcast Wave Format (BWF) files, ensuring uncompromised audio quality in your recordings with the Tascam HS-8.

Enhanced Control
Elevate your workflow with flash start capabilities using the optional RC-HS20PD and navigate effortlessly through your recordings with JOG/SHUTTLE functions. The TFT colour touchscreen provides an intuitive interface for seamless operation.

Versatile Connectivity
The Tascam HS-8 is equipped with 8 balanced analogue inputs and outputs on 25-pin D-sub connectors, 8 AES/EBU digital inputs and outputs on a 25-pin D-sub connector, and 8-channel ADAT digital input and output. Additionally, it features 2 channels of balanced XLR analogue input and output, XLR AES/EBU digital input and output, and a dedicated headphones output.

Precision Timing
Benefit from BNC time code input and output, BNC video reference, as well as word clock input and output/thru, ensuring synchronisation in your recording setup.

Expanded Functionality
Stay connected with USB storage media for file copying (support planned in a version upgrade). The Tascam HS-8 is future-ready with LAN (Ethernet) functions for file transfer, remote control, and monitoring over a network (support planned in a version upgrade). The cascade function allows multiple units to operate in sync, providing flexibility in your recording setup (support planned in a version upgrade).

Remote Control Options
Tailor your recording experience with parallel remote control, RS-232C serial remote control, and RS-422 (9-pin serial protocol standard) serial remote control.

Unleash the potential of your recordings with the Tascam HS-8 – where precision, versatility, and control converge to redefine your audio production journey.

Specifications

  • Recording media: SD card / SDHC card CompactFlash (CF) card
  • File system: FAT32 (4 GB or more) FAT16 (2 GB or less)
  • File format: BWF (Broadcast Wave Format) WAV (Waveform Audio Format)
  • Number of channels: 2 channels Quantisation bit rate 16-bit, 24-bit
  • Sampling frequency: 44.1/48/88.2/96/176.4/192 kHz
  • Clock reference: INTERNAL, WORD IN, VIDEO IN, DIGITAL IN
  • Time code frame: 23.976, 24, 25, 29.97DF, 29.97NDF, 30DF, 30NDF
  • Frequency response:
    • ANALOG IN to ANALOG OUT:
    • 20 Hz – 20 kHz: ±0.5 dB (Fs = 44.1/48 kHz, JEITA) (recording and playback)
    • 20 Hz – 40 kHz: +0.5 dB/−2 dB (Fs = 88.2/96 kHz, JEITA) (recording and playback)
    • 20 Hz – 80 kHz: +0.5 dB/−5 dB (Fs = 176.4/192 kHz, JEITA) (recording and playback)
  • Distortion: ANALOG IN to ANALOG OUT: 0.005% or less (JEITA) (recording and playback)
  • S/N ratio: ANALOG IN to ANALOG OUT: 100 dB or more (JEITA) (recording and playback)

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