Tascam Portable Dat Recorder Da-p1 Manual

							from -60dBm to +4dBm. You’ll
also appreciate unbalanced
RCA connectors for both input
and output. Plus, an S/PDF
digital I/O enables direct digital
transfers.
Brilliant Sound Quality
Why reserve great sound just
for the studio? Using next-
generation A/D and D/A con-
verters, the DA-P1’s digital
sound quality will amaze you.
And like most full-featured
TASCAM DAT recorders, it
supports multiple sample rates
— 48kHz, 44.1kHz and 32kHz.
Of course, the DA-P1 supports
SCMS-free recording.
Recording Situation Flexability
Field conditions aren’t always as reliable as you’d like
or expect. But lucky for you, the DA-P1 plans for that.
Included in its progressive design is a MIC limited and
20 dB pad to achieve the very best possible sound
without outside disturbances. To help monitor your
sound, we also include a TRS jack and level control for
use with any headphones.
Also important to field recording is a versatile, easy-to-
read display. The DA-P1 has both. Here, you can view
everything from program time and sampling rate to
ABS time and record margin. Even counter mode,
counter reset, margin reset and ID select functions are
a snap to access. And with a convenient HOLD switch,
accidental operation is no longer a concern.
Long Battery Life and Quick Charging
What’s first-rate equipment worth if you don’t have the
juice to operate it? That’s why TASCAM made sure to
equip the DA-P1 with plenty of battery power and a
unique quick-charging system that will keep you going
wherever you are. You’ll enjoy a full two hours of oper-
ation, plus a full recharge in just an hour and a half.
PORTABLE DAT RECORDER
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No Better DAT When You’re In
the Field
Why compromise your sound quality and con-
venience just because you’re working in the
field? With the TASCAM DA-P1 portable DAT
recorder, you don’t have to because it was
designed specifically with field recording in
mind. Not only that, but it doesn’t sacrifice per-
formance just because it’s a portable. It delivers
clearly superior quality, unmatched functionality
and sports legendary TASCAM construction
— able to take the knocks of even the most
demanding fieldwork.
One Of The Best Transports In Its Class
Featuring a rotary two head design and two direct
drive motors, the DA-P1 clearly offers one of the
best transports in its class. Your capabilities simply
aren’t limited to just a few key functions designed to
take on the road. The DA-P1 features both XLR-type
MIC/LINE inputs (with phantom power) which are
designed to accept a broad range of signal levels
MIC/LINE IN
INPUT- 60- 40
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DA-P1 
						

							Fully-Equipped, In-Studio Or Out
In addition to a full complement of useful recording
features, the DA-P1 is built tough for the road. Housed
in a solid, well-constructed hard case, it’s designed to
weather normal field use, yet is an excellent addition to
any studio environment.
Standard accessories include a shoulder belt, AC
adapter and one battery. Optional accessories, such as
additional rechargeable batteries and a carrying case
are also available. 
SPECIFICATIONS:
Type: Rotary Head Digital Audio
Tape Recorder
Tape Speed: 8.5 mm/sec, (12.225 mm/sec.)
Quantization Bit: 16-bit linear
Sampling Rate: Recording: 48kHz/44.1
(digital, analog input);
32kHz (digital input only)
DA-P1
PORTABLE DAT RECORDER
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Frequency
Response: 20 Hz - 20 kHz + 1 dB
Signal to
Noise Ratio: Better than 92 dB
Dynamic Range: Better than 93 dB
Total Harmonic
Distortion (THD): Less than 0.004%
Channel Separation: Better than 85 dB (at 1 kHz)
Wow and Flutter: Unmeasurable
(less than 
+ 0.0001%)
Analog Input: (XLR) balanced,
+ 4 dBm/10k (RCA)
unbalanced, -10dBV/50kW
Analog Output: (RCA) unbalanced,
-10 dBV (316 mV)/ 1 kW
Headphone Output: 1/4 phone jack (x1),
100mW + 100mW (8  )
Digital I/O: Coaxial (S/PDIF)
Power Consumption: 4.2 W DC (2 Hours of
Playback/Recording)
using included battery pack
Weight 1.4 kg (3.1 lbs.)
including battery pack
Dimensions 11 7/8 x 7 11/16 x 2 3/16
Specifications and features subject to change without
notice or obligation.
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LIGHT
PAUSE
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RECORD
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COUNTER
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COUNTER
RESET
MARGIN
RESET
ID
SELECT 
DA-P1 DIGITAL AUDIO TAPE RECORDER
TASCAM
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