Tascam Modular Digital Multitrack Recorder Da-88 Manual
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As Simple To Operate As An Analog Tape Deck Making the move from analog to digital requires no re-training. That’s because the DA-88’s transport controls are just as simple to use as any commercial analog tape deck. The PLAY, RECORD, FF, REW and STOP buttons are right where you’d expect them to be. And they work just as easily, too. Recording with the DA-88 is as simple as inserting a Hi8 tape, feeding signal to any of the 8 tracks, setting proper recording levels on the 15-segment LED peak displays and...
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optional in/out footswitch when it’s time to punch in or out. Plus, the DA-88 offers a sophisticated rehearsal mode allowing you to practice your punch in/out prior to committing it to tape. All in all, the DA-88 is the latest generation of digital multitrack technology. It results in a more reliable and superior format than any other modular digital multitrack format available. Easy To Maintain, Service Or Upgrade The DA-88s modular circuit board design makes servic- ing and maintenance simple for...
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SMPTE/MIDI/Chase Lock Synchronization The SY-88 is a single add-in card solution that allows you to chase lock one or more DA-88s to wide variety of audio/video and MIDI gear. Simply plug it into a slot on the rear panel of the DA-88, and the SY-88 generates and reads SMPTE timecode formats based on an internal or external clock reference (video or word). It also provides full implementation of the MIDI machine control (MMC) protocol, and VTR (Sony 9 pin/RS-422) interface and emulation. The SY-88 turns...
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DA-88 MODULAR DIGITAL MULTITRACK RECORDER page 4 of 6 Remote Control Unit-RC-848 RC-848 REMOTE CONTROL UNIT 12345678 2526272829303132 910111213141516 3334353637383940 1718192021222324 4142434445464748 REC FUNCTION ALL SAFEREC READYALL INPUT MACHINE MEMORY POINT MEMORY NO. LOCK STATUSAUTO INPUT INSERT INT WORDCLOCK VIDEO PRE AUTO PUNCHPOST IN RHSLOUT CLEAR DOWN UP PLAY REC STOP F FWD REWCHASE MACHINE TC RECREPEAT START END AUTO IN/OUTAUTO PLAY JOG/SHUTTLE SHUTTLE GROUP–+ ESCAPE ENTER SHIFTMENU 789 456 1...
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The DA-88 interfaces easily with a myriad of digital equipment with simple interface units: • IF-88AE for AES/EBU and S/PDIF digital interfacing • IF-88SD a digital interface that enables connection to DASH machines. The Best Value in Digital Multitrack Recording • Total 108 minutes of recording time on low-cost Hi8 tape (over twice the recording time of others • 92 dB dynamic range • Auto Track Finding constantly realigns tracks and eliminates tape skew and distortion • 16-bit linear D/A and A/D...
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Precision Features • Advanced variable crossfade technology • Programmable track playback delay (-4 to +150 ms) lets you allow for signal processor delays, phase alignment anomalies or to add subtle special effects • 8-digit multi-function display shows absolute time, locate time, variable speed, offset and other parameters • Pitch control ±6% at either 44.1 or 48kHz sampling frequencies • Auto Punch In/Out capability Rugged Construction • Direct drive brushless transport motors • Super-rugged, reliable...