Tascam X-48 48 Track Recorder

TASCAM X48 Details ^top

MONITOR NOT INCLUDED

This unit ships with 48 channels of TDIF digital I/O and requires the optional IFAN24 (24 channel) card's for analog interfacing'

TASCAM's new X-48 is the world's first standalone 48-track Hybrid Hard Disk Workstation. It integrates the best of both worlds: the stability and ease-of-use of a purpose-built hard disk recorder, with the GUI, editing features and plug-in compatibility of a computer-based digital audio workstation.

It boasts 96kHz/24-bit recording across all 48 tracks and 192kHz across 24 tracks. Its file compatibility and synchronization surpass even the TEC Award-winning MX-2424, with Broadcast WAVE and OMF import and export for compatibility with workstations like Pro Tools®. Support for FireWire hard drives and Gigabit Ethernet allows simple transfer between systems, making it the ultimate multitrack solution for high-quality music, post and live recording applications.

Yet the X-48 goes beyond mere standalone recorders -- its built-in, automated 48-channel digital mixer, VGA display output, powerful editing functions and DVD+RW backup drive transform it into a complete integrated workstation.

Multitrack Recording Features:

48-track digital recording at up to 96kHz/24-bit
24-track recording at 192kHz/24-bit
32-bit floating point audio file recording and playback with no loss of track count
Advanced integrated synchronization and machine control, including HDTV tri-level sync
Time-stamped Broadcast WAVE file format
Front-panel transport, track arming, project management and metering functions
Built-in 80GB hard drive
Built-in DVD+RW for backup, transfer and restore
±12.5% varispeed
Grid-style editing

Workstation/Mixing Features:

Turn-key operation: no software conflicts to troubleshoot
Graphic user interface for editing, mixing, plug-ins and meters
48-channel mixing at 96kHz / 24 channels at 192kHz
32-bit floating point mixer resolution
6 stereo returns (60 inputs at mixdown)
24 busses, 6 aux sends, stereo master buss
Full dynamic automation
Dynamics, 4-band parametric EQ and 4 VST plug-in inserts per channel

Other views (Click to enlarge):

Tascam X-48 48 Track Recorder
Mixer_Screen
Rear
Track_Screen
Glyph GT050 80Gb Fixed Mount Firewire

TASCAM X48 Documentation ^top

X-48 Owner's Manual (pdf)

X-48 Quick Reference Guide (pdf)

X-48 Applications Guide (pdf)