Tascam DA-3000SD

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Tascam DA-3000SD

Tascam

DA-3000SD

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Product Info

Article Number: 597924
Brand: Tascam
Model: DA-3000SD
Price: $1,648.90

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The DA-3000SD is a serious piece of kit for anyone needing a rock-solid, high-resolution stereo master recorder. Its clean conversion and rock-solid timing make it ideal for archiving, critical listening, and professional mastering engineers who demand the absolute best. It's a no-frills, high-performance box – built for a job.

Product Description

  • Tascam DA-3000SD
  • 2-Channel DSD/PCM master recorder and AD/DA converter
  • Sampling rates: DSD 5.6 MHz and PCM up to 192 kHz
  • AD/DA direct mode for use as an AD/DA converter
  • Temperature-compensated quartz oscillator (TCX0) with an accuracy of 1ppm
  • Burr Brown converter (PCM1795)
  • Cascading of several recorders possible
  • Use of SDXC cards up to 512 GB possible
  • 24 Segment LED level indicator
  • OLED Display
  • Marker function
  • Control panel lock function
  • Connection for a USB keyboard for device control
  • Adjustable output level
  • Format: 19" / 1 U
  • Dimensions (W x H x D): 483 x 45 x 305 mm
  • Weight: 4.1 kg
  • Suitable remote control Tascam RC-10: Art. #275545# (not included in the scope of delivery)
  • *Conenctions: &*
  • Balanced analogue inputs and outputs: 3-pin XLR
  • Unbalanced analogue inputs and outputs: RCA
  • Digital input and output S/PDIF: RCA
  • Digital input and output AES/EBU (3-pin XLR) or S/PDIF (cinch)
  • DSD SDIF-3 and DSD-raw: BNC
  • Wordclock In/Out/Thru: BNC
PROS
  • • TCX0 oscillator ensures exceptional timing stability for critical archival work.
  • • Burr Brown PCM1795 converters deliver a clean, detailed, and accurate sonic reproduction.
  • • SDXC card support allows for extended recording times and flexibility in workflow.
  • • Balanced XLR I/O provides pristine signal integrity and noise rejection in professional setups.
CONS
  • • Premium-priced, positioning it beyond the reach of budget-conscious home recordists.
  • • Limited to stereo recording; lacks multi-track capabilities for complex projects.
  • • Relatively heavy for a rack unit, which could be a consideration for mobile setups.

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Key Features

Max Sample Rate 192 kHz
Bit Depth 24-bit
Storage SDXC cards up to 512 GB
Connections 3-pin XLR (balanced), Unbalanced RCA
Weight 4.1 kg

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Frequently Asked Questions

The 1ppm accuracy minimizes timing drift over extended recording sessions, crucial for preserving audio integrity across years.
Absolutely, the 'AD/DA Direct Mode' allows you to bypass the recorder function and utilize it solely for high-quality conversion.
The OLED display is generally legible, but direct sunlight or extremely bright studio lighting might necessitate adjusting the brightness setting.

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