Tascam X-48 MK2

Multi Channel Recorder

TASCAM'S new X-48MKII is the new and improved version of the original X-48, world's first standalone 48-track Hybrid Hard Disk Workstation co-developed with SaneWave. The X-48MKII continues to integrate the best of both worlds: the stability and ease-of-use of a purpose-built hard disk recorder, with the GUI, editing and mixing features of a computer-based digital audio workstation. The X-48MKii goes beyond mere standalone recorders with a built-in, automated 48-channel digital mixer and powerful editing functions. Plug in a VGA monitor, mouse and keyboard for editing, track naming and monitor mixing making it the ultimate multi-track solution for premium quality music, post and live recording applications.

TASCAM X-48MKII 48-Track Hybrid Hard Disk Workstation Features:

1TB internal hard drive

eSATA and USB interfaces

48-hour continuous recording @44.1kHz

20-hour continuous recording @96kHz

Dual-core Intel ATOM processor

HDTV tri-level sync

GUI for recording, mixing, editing and metering

 

Media and formats

Recording media               Hard disk

File system                          NTFS

File format                            BWF (Broadcast Wave Format)

Number of channels       48 channels (44.1/48/88.2/96 kHz)

Quantization rate             16 bit, 24 bit, 32-bit floating point

Sampling frequencies    42.336k (44.1k x 24/25), 44.056k (44.1k−), 44.1k, 44.144k (44.1k+), 45.938k (44.1k x 25/24), 46.080k 

                                             (48k  x 24/25), 47.952k (48k−), 48k, 48.048k (48k+), 50k (48k x 25/24), 84.672k (88.2k x 24/25), 88.112k

                                             (88.2k−), 88.2k, 88.288k (88.2k+), 91.875k (88.2k x 25/24), 92.160k (96k x 24/25), 95.904k (96k−), 96k,

                                             96.096k (96k+), 100k (96k . 25/24) Hz      Note: + is 0.1% pull up, − is 0.1% pull down

Clock references             Internal, Word in, Digital slot 1/2, SPDIF IN, TDIF Port 1

Timecode frame               23.976NDF, 24NDF, 24.975NDF, 25NDF, 29.97DF, 29.97NDF, 30DF, 30NDF 

Digital audio input/output

TDIF connector (x6)            Connector: DB25 (Female) connector (mm screws)

                                                  Format: Conforms to TDIF-1 standards

                                                  Word length: 24 bit

S/PDIF IN/OUT connector   Connector: RCA connector

                                                   Format: IEC 60958-3 (S/PDIF)

Control input/output

WORD SYNC IN connector         Connector: BNC (Unbalance), TTL level, 75Ω termination (auto on/off selection)

WORD SYNC TRU,

WORD SYNC OUT connector     Connector: BNC (Unbalance), TTL level, 75Ω

MIDI IN, MIDI OUT connector       Connector: DIN 5 pin

                                                            Format: Standard MIDI format

 

TIME CODE IN, 

TIME CODE OUT connector        Connector: 6.3 mm (1/4”) TRS standard jack (Tip: HOT, Ring: COLD, Sleeve: GND)

                                                            Format: Conforms to SMPTE standards

FOOT SW connector                     Connector: 6.3 mm (1/4”) TS standard jack (Tip: HOT, Sleeve: GND)

REMOTE connector                      Connector: DE9 (Female, mm screws), Conforms to RS-422, Sony 9-pin serial protocol (P2)

USB port (x4)                                  Connector: A type, 4 pin

                                                            Protocol: Conforms to USB 2.0 High speed (480 Mbps)

100/1000 connector                      Connector: RJ45 LAN connector

                                                           100BASE-TX/1000BASE-TX Ethernet

VGA connector                               Connector: DE15 (Female) VGA connector (inch screws)

General

Power                                                AC 100-240V, 50-60Hz

Power consumption                     49W

Dimensions (W x H x D)               483 x 184 x 439mm / 19.02 x 7.24 x 17.2 In.

Weight                                              13.7 kg / 30.2 lb

Operating temperature                 5-35°C /41-95°F