Tascam DA-3000SD High-Definition PCM/DSD Audio Recorder and AD/DA Converter

£1,379.00

Tascam DA-3000SD High-Definition PCM/DSD Audio Recorder and AD/DA Converter Overview

The Tascam DA-3000SD is perfect for professional audio engineers seeking high-definition recording and exceptional sound quality. This versatile device records in both PCM at 192 kHz and DSD at 2.8 MHz and 5.6 MHz, offering flexibility based on your project’s needs. With its comprehensive input and output terminals, including XLR, RCA, SPDIF, and AES/EBU, it integrates seamlessly with various studio setups, enhancing your workflow.

The DA-3000SD also features a dual monaural configuration and BurrBrown PCM1795 converters, ensuring unmatched audio performance by eliminating interference and maximising sound quality. Its Auto File Save function offers peace of mind, automatically saving data every 25 seconds to prevent loss. Additionally, the 128 x 64-dot OLED display and 24-dot LED level meter make monitoring straightforward, allowing you to focus on creating the best possible audio.

Product Ref: 308501

Description

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Exceptional sound quality with high-definition recording

The DA-3000SD delivers exceptional sound quality by supporting high-definition recording formats, including PCM up to 192 kHz and DSD up to 5.6 MHz. This flexibility allows users to choose the best format for their specific needs, whether they are working on a pristine classical piece or a dynamic live recording. The dual monaural configuration and balanced circuitry further enhance audio clarity by minimising noise and interference, ensuring that every detail is captured with precision.

Reliable and secure recording with auto file save

The auto file save function of the DA-3000SD ensures that your recordings are always secure. By automatically saving data every 25 seconds, it minimises the risk of data loss in the event of a power failure. This feature provides peace of mind, especially during long recording sessions or live events where capturing every moment is crucial. With the DA-3000SD, you can focus on your performance or production without worrying about technical issues.

Advanced audio circuitry for pristine sound

The DA-3000SD features advanced audio circuitry designed to deliver pristine sound quality. The power section uses an EI core transformer with separate windings for digital and analogue circuits, reducing noise and ensuring clean power delivery. The clock generator is equipped with a TCXO (Temperature Compensated Crystal Oscillator) with an accuracy of ±1 ppm, providing precise and reliable clocking for digital audio processing. These high-quality components work together to ensure that the DA-3000SD meets the highest standards of audio fidelity.

Versatile connectivity for seamless integration

The DA-3000SD offers a wide range of input and output options, making it highly versatile and easy to integrate into any studio setup. Analogue I/O ports are available via XLR and RCA connectors, while digital connectivity is provided through SPDIF, RCA coaxial, and AES/EBU connectors. For DSD recording, BNC SDIF-3 connectors are included. This variety of connections ensures compatibility with a wide range of audio interfaces, microphone preamplifiers, and dynamic processors, allowing for a smooth workflow in any professional environment.

Portable design for flexibility and convenience

The DA-3000SD’s portable design fits into a 1U rack space, making it easy to transport between studios or use in different recording environments. Despite its compact size, it offers high-quality monitoring and recording capabilities, ensuring that you can maintain professional standards wherever you go. Additionally, its wordclock capability allows it to function as a high-precision clock generator or synchronise with an external clock source, providing pure, phase-coherent audio in any setup.

Features

  • Professional stereo master recorder with superior AD/DA converters
  • High-definition PCM and DSD recording capabilities (192 kHz for PCM, 2.8 MHz and 5.6 MHz for DSD)
  • Supports sample-accurate recording and playback with multiple synchronized units
  • High-quality audio circuitry with EI core transformer and dual monaural configuration
  • Comprehensive input and output terminals (XLR, RCA, SPDIF, AES/EBU, BNC SDIF-3)
  • Portable 1U rack-mountable design for studio-to-studio use
  • Auto file save function for data protection
  • User-friendly interface with OLED display and LED level meter
  • Full balanced circuit with BurrBrown PCM1795 converters for each channel
  • High-precision TCXO clock generator for ±1 ppm accuracy

Specifications

  • Recording Media:
    • SD Cards (Recording/Playback): 512 MByte – 2 GByte (SD), 4–32 GByte (SDHC), 64–512 GByte (SDXC)
    • USB Flash Drives (Playback):
  • Recording And Playback Formats:
    • PCM Mode
      • Fs (Sampling Frequency): 44.1 kHz, 48 kHz, 88.2 kHz, 96 kHz, 176.4 kHz And 192 kHz
      • Resolution: 16-bit And 24-bit
      • Playback: BWF (.wav Extension)
      • Recording: BWF And WAV (Both .wav Extension)
    • DSD Mode
      • Fs (Sampling Frequency): 2.8224 MHz And 5.6448 MHz
      • Playback/Recording: DSDIFF (.dff Extension), DSF (.dsf Extension)
      • Number Of Channels: 2 Mono/1 Stereo
  • Analog Audio Inputs:
    • Unbalanced
      • Connector: RCA
      • Nominal Input Level: −10 dBV
      • Maximum Input Level: +6 dBV
      • Input Impedance: 22 k? Or More
      • Minimum Input Level: −22 dBV
    • Balanced
      • Connector: XLR-3-32 (1: GND, 2: HOT, 3: COLD)
      • Nominal Input Level: +4 dBu (+6 dBu At Maximum Input Level Of +15 dBu)
      • Maximum Input Level: +24 dBu, +22 dBu, +20 dBu, +18 dBu Or +15 dBu (Set In Menu)
      • Input Impedance: 10 k? Or Higher
      • Minimum Input Level: −8 dBu (−6 dBu At Maximum Input Level Of +15 dBu)
  • Analog Audio Outputs:
    • Unbalanced
      • Connector: RCA
      • Nominal Output Level: −10 dBV
      • Maximum Output Level: +6 dBV
      • Output Impedance: 200 ? Or Less
    • Balanced
      • Connector: XLR-3-32 (1: GND, 2: HOT, 3: COLD)
      • Nominal Output Level: +4 dBu (+6 dBu At Maximum Input Level Of +15 dBu)
      • Maximum Output Level: +24 dBu, +22 dBu, +20 dBu, +18 dBu Or +15 dBu (Set In Menu)
      • Output Impedance: 100 ? Or Less
  • Headphones Output:
    • Connector: 6.3-mm Standard Stereo Jack
    • Maximum Output Power: 45 mW + 45 mW (32 ? Load, 0.1 Distortion)
  • Digital Inputs:
    • S/PDIF / CASCADE (Unbalanced)
      • Connector: RCA
      • Format: IEC60958-3 (S/PDIF)
      • Supported Sampling Frequencies: 44.1 kHz, 48 kHz, 88.2 kHz, 96 kHz, 176.4 kHz Or 192 kHz (SRC Off), 32–216 kHz (SRC On)
      • Allowable Frequency Deviation: ±100 Ppm (SRC Off)
    • AES/EBU (Balanced)
      • Connector: XLR-3-32 (1: GND, 2: HOT, 3: COLD)
      • Format: AES3-2003/IEC60958-4 (AES/EBU)
      • Supported Sampling Frequencies: 44.1 kHz, 48 kHz, 88.2 kHz, 96 kHz, 176.4 kHz Or 192 kHz (SRC Off), 32–216 kHz (SRC On)
      • Allowable Frequency Deviation: ±100 Ppm (SRC Off)
    • SDIF-3 (Unbalanced)
      • Connector: BNC × 2 (L, R)
      • Format: SONY SDIF-3/DSD-raw
      • Clock Frequency: 44.1 kHz (At 2.8 MHz Or 5.6 MHz)
  • Digital Outputs:
    • S/PDIF / CASCADE (Unbalanced)
      • Connector: RCA
      • Format: IEC60958-3 (S/PDIF)
    • AES/EBU (Balanced)
      • Connector: XLR-3-32 (1: GND, 2: HOT, 3: COLD)
      • Format: AES3-2003/IEC60958-4 (AES/EBU)
    • SDIF-3 (Unbalanced)
      • Connector: BNC × 2 (L, R)
      • Format: SONY SDIF-3/DSD-raw
      • Clock Frequency: 44.1 kHz (At 2.8 MHz Or 5.6 MHz)
  • Other Connectors:
    • WORD SYNC IN
      • Connector: BNC
      • Input Level: TTL Level (5 V)
      • Input Impedance: 75 ? ±10 (Includes Switchable Termination)
      • Supported Sampling Frequencies: 44.1 kHz, 48 kHz, 88.2 kHz, 96 kHz, 176.4 kHz Or 192 kHz
      • Allowable Frequency Deviation: ±100 Ppm
    • WORD SYNC THRU/OUT
      • Connector: BNC
      • Output Level: TTL Level (5 V)
      • Output Impedance: 75 ? ±10
      • Supported Output Sampling Frequencies: 44.1 kHz, 48 kHz, 88.2 kHz, 96 kHz, 176.4 kHz Or 192 kHz (Includes Switchable THRU/OUT)
      • Frequency Stability: ±1 Ppm Or Less (Ta = 25 ºC)
    • USB (PLAY/COPY)
      • Connector: USB A-type 4-pin
      • Protocol: USB 2.0 HIGH SPEED (480 Mbps)
      • Power Supply: DC 5 V, 0.5 A
    • USB (REMOTE)
      • Connector: USB A-type 4-pin
      • Protocol: USB 1.1 FULL SPEED (12 Mbps)
      • Power Supply: DC 5 V, 0.2 A
  • Audio Performance:
    • Recording
      • Distortion, PCM 24-bit And DSD Mode (THD+N, 24kHz): 0.003 Or Less (−16 dB, BALANCED, JEITA), 0.005 Or Less (UNBALANCED, JEITA)
      • S/N Ratio, PCM 24-bit: 113 dB Or Higher (−20 dB, BALANCED, JEITA), 111 dB Or Higher (UNBALANCED, JEITA)
      • S/N Ratio, DSD Mode: 106 dB Or Higher (–20 dB, BALANCED, AES-17 20 kHz LPF), 104 dB Of Higher (UNBALANCED, AES-17 20 kHz LPF)
      • Frequency Response, PCM 24-bit
        • Fs = 44.1 kHz Or 48 kHz: 20 Hz – 20 kHz (+0.1 dB, −0.5 dB (JEITA))
        • Fs = 88.2 kHz Or 96 kHz: 20 Hz – 40 kHz (+0.1 dB, −1 dB (JEITA))
        • Fs = 176.4 kHz Or 192 kHz: 20 Hz – 80 kHz (+0.1 dB, −6 dB (JEITA))
      • Frequency Response, DSD Mode: 20 Hz – 50 kHz (+0.1 dB, −3 dB (JEITA)), 20 Hz – 100 kHz (+0.1 dB, −12 dB (JEITA))
      • Crosstalk, PCM 24-bit And DSD Mode (1 kHz): 105 dB Or Higher (JEITA)
    • Playback
      • Distortion, PCM 24-bit And DSD Mode (THD+N, 1 kHz): 0.003 Or Less (BALANCED, JEITA), 0.001 Or Less (UNBALANCED, JEITA)
      • S/N Ratio, PCM 24-bit: 118 dB Or Higher (−20 dB, BALANCED, JEITA), 116 dB Or Higher (UNBALANCED, JEITA)
      • S/N Ratio, DSD Mode: 116 dB Or Higher (–20 dB, BALANCED, AES-17 20 kHz LPF), 114 dB Or Higher (UNBALANCED, AES-17 20 kHz LPF)
      • Frequency Response, PCM 24-bit
        • Fs = 44.1 kHz Or 48 kHz: 20 Hz – 20 kHz (+0.1 dB (JEITA))
        • Fs = 88.2 kHz Or 96 kHz: 20 Hz – 40 kHz (+0.1 dB, −0.3 dB (JEITA))
        • Fs = 176.4 kHz Or 192 kHz: 20 Hz – 80 kHz (+0.1 dB, −3 dB (JEITA))
      • Frequency Response, DSD Mode: 20 Hz – 50 kHz (+0.1 dB, −3 dB (JEITA)), 20 Hz – 100 kHz (+0.1 dB, −12 dB (JEITA))
  • Power Supply And Other Specifications:
    • Mains Power Requirements: AC 120 V, 60 Hz (U.S.A./Canada), AC 220–240 V, 50–60 Hz (U.K./Europe/Australia)
    • Power Consumption: 24 W
    • Dimensions (W × H × D): 483 mm × 45 mm × 305 mm
    • Weight: 4.1 Kg
    • Operating Temperature Range: 0–40 °C
    • Product Code: DA-3000SD