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Tascam DA-3000 Stereo Master Recorder and ADDA Converter

Product #20392 | SKU DA3000 | Tascam
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Features

  • Records PCM up to 192kHz
  • Records DSD up to 5.6MHz
  • Write to SDHC & CF Cards
  • Stereo XLR & RCA Analogue I/O
  • S/PDIF, AES/EBU, SDIF-3 Digital I/O

Description

The DA-3000 Stereo Master Recorder and ADDA Converter from Tascam is a 2-track analogue to digital/digital to analogue converter that can be used as a digital recorder, converter, or monitoring system for mastering, mixing, and tracking applications. It records to SDHC or CF cards and has a USB port that allows you to transfer files to and from an external flash drive. The DA-3000 can record analogue or digital signals as stereo PCM files in up to 192kHz and stereo DSD files in up to 5.6MHz.

The DA-3000 was built with dual-mono circuitry to reduce interference between channels to allow for more accurate audio capture. Both the left and right channels conversion are via their BurrBrown PCM1795 converter chip. The unit has a fanless design to reduce internal noise. Visual monitoring of your signals is provided via the front-panel 24-dot level metre.

The recorder provides a variety of input and output in both the analogue and digital domain. Stereo XLR and RCA inputs and outputs allow you to connect to most analogue sources, while S/PDIF, AES/EBU and SDIF-3 digital connections allow you to integrate a variety of digital sources. You can control the DA-3000 with the included remote control.

Features

Stereo Recording at up to 192 kHz PCM and 5.6 MHz DSD
The DA-3000 is designed for stereo PCM/DSD recordings at high sampling frequencies suitable for archival masters. This unit is capable of recording analogue and digital signals up to 192kHz PCM or 5.6MHz DSD. The unit records to both SDHC cards and UDMA supported CF cards

I/O
The variety of inputs and outputs enable connection with all types of studio equipment, including audio interfaces and mic preamps. The analogue inputs and outputs include both XLR and RCA jacks. The digital connections include S/PDIF RCA coaxial and XLR jacks to support AES/EBU. The BNC SDIF-3 inputs and outputs support DSD digital connections.

Detailed User Interface
With the goal of making a high-quality audio recorder and ADDA converter easy to use, Tascam designed the front panel with all of the necessary external controls and included long, brightly lit metres and display. The 128x64 OEL display allows you to cheque necessary information quickly, and the 24-dot level metres allows you to monitor levels at all times

Simultaneous Multitrack Recording and Playback with Multiple Cascaded Units
You can synchronise the operation of multiple DA-3000 units by interconnecting their digital inputs and outputs. Files that have been recorded in sync will have sample-level synchronisation as well. In addition to stereo DSD recording of Jazz and classical music, this also makes simple DSD multitrack recording of bands possible

Dual Mono Circuits
Use of a dual mono structure for the output circuit eliminates interference between the left and right channels and achieves high audio quality by maximising the performance of the components. Two mono circuits are built into the unit. The left/right channels each use one BurrBrown PCM1795 D/A converter chip.

Low Noise with Fully-Balanced Circuitry and AD Convertors
The internal circuit uses a fully-balanced structure that is resistant to noise from the inputs and outputs. This has a great effect on the output and input stage impacting the recorded audio. The input audio is digitalised by the BurrBrown PCM4202 ADC after it passes through the analogue input circuit

Op Amps
Operational amplifiers have a great impact on audio quality, so Tascam carefully selected the NJM2114 and NE5532. In addition, Tascam selected low-impedance capacitors featuring low resistance, low noise and high precision to emphasise audio quality

Power Supply Section and TCXO Support High-Audio Quality
In order to assure high-quality audio input and output, a stable power supply is indispensable. The EI core transformer incorporated into this unit has separate coils - one for the digital circuits and control panels and one for the analogue circuits - making it possible to capture even higher-quality signals by suppressing noise. In addition, for the clock generator, Tascam used a temperature-compensated crystal oscillator (TCXO) that boasts 1-ppm precision

Fanless Design Eliminates Unwanted Noise
Cooling fans inside equipment generate noise and can cause loss of accuracy when monitoring at low volume levels. With the DA-3000, Tascam has achieved performance in a fanless design, allowing you to maintain a comfortable monitoring environment that is free of fan noise

Additional Features

  • Stereo recording to SDHC card or CF card
  • PCM recording format: BWF (44.1/48/88.2/96/176.4/192kHz, 16/24bit)
  • DSD recording format: DSDIFF/DSF (2.8/5.6MHz)
  • SD card slot (supports 4 to 32GB SDHC cards)
  • CF card slot (supports UDMA)
  • WAV file playback
  • Cascade function enables simultaneous operation of multiple units
  • Recording 2 mono files from stereo input possible
  • Mark functions can be used set up to 99 points per file (mark information can be used in software that supports BWF format)
  • When recording, designation of the recording file folder possible
  • Synchronised recording using level, stop time and recording start delay time setting
  • Input level can be adjusted in 0.5dB step
  • Using automatic track incrementing function, new files can be created automatically while continuing to record when a condition (level, file size, digital input) set in advance occurs
  • Manual track incrementing function can be used whenever you like to create a new track while continuing to record
  • Automatic mark functions can be used to easily cheque problems (levels, word clock unlocking) detected during recording
  • File name format can be set to either a user-defined word or the date and time
  • Repeat playback function (all files or single file)
  • Folder playback function can be used to play all files in a folder
  • Playlist function allows files to be programmed in advance for playback
  • Divide and delete functions can be used to manage files that are already recorded
  • UNDO function can be used to cancel the previous operation
  • USB host port supports copying between USB flash drives and CF/SDHC cards
  • File names can be changed
  • Direct location possible when a USB keyboard is connected
  • Word clock master can be set to Internal, Word input or Digital inputs
  • Analogue input and output reference levels can be set to -9/-14/-16/-18/-20dBFS
  • Digital input has a sampling rate converter (supports 32 to 216kHz)
  • Audio files prepared on a computer can be played back (if in a format supported for playback by this unit)
  • Oscillator function (440Hz, 1kHz, 10kHz)
  • Input monitoring function allows input signals to be output without recording
  • Updating is possible
  • EI core transformer used in power supply section
  • Dual mono circuits eliminate interference between left and right channels
  • Fully-balanced circuits realise low noise
  • 128x64 OEL display with a wide viewing angle
  • 24-dot stereo LED level metres with adjustable brightness to make checking levels easy
  • TCXO with 1ppm precision
  • Backup memory stores settings even when the power is off
  • Fanless design eliminates unwanted noise
  • Aluminium front panel harmonises with other studio equipment design
  • Operation possible using included RC-10 wireless remote control
  • Standard 1/4" headphones jack provides 45mW/ch output
  • USB port for USB keyboard (supports USB 1.1)
  • USB port for USB flash drive (supports USB 2.0)
  • XLR digital input/output (supports AES3-2003 and IEC60958-4:AES/EBU formats)
  • RCA Coaxial digital input/output (supports IEC60958-3:S/P DIF format)
  • BNC digital input/output for DSD (supports SDIF-3 and DSD-raw formats)
  • RCA analogue unbalanced input/output
  • XLR analogue balanced input/output
  • EIA 1U rackmount size
  • RoHS compliant

Specifications

Media
Supported Media SD: 4 to 32 GB SDHC cards (media ejection method: push-push)
CF: 1 to 64 GB Type I CF Cards
USB: Supports 2 to 64 GB flash drives (playback and copying only)
Format Compatibility
Record / Play Format PCM:
BWF (record and play), WAV (playback only) @ 44.1, 48, 88.2, 96, 176.4, 192 kHz, 16 or 24-bit

DSD:
DSDIFF / DSF, 2.8224, 5.6448 MHz
Channels 2x Mono or 1x Stereo
I/O
Analogue Input Unbalanced :
Connector: 2x RCA pin jacks
Standard Input Level: -10 dBV
Maximum Input Level: 6 dBV
Minimum Input Level: -22 dBV
Input Impedance: 22 kΩ or greater

Balanced :
Connector: 2x XLR-3-31 (1: GND, 2: HOT, 3: COLD)
Standard Input Level: 4 dBu, 6 dBu (only when maximum input level is 15 dBu)
Maximum Input Level: 15 dBu, 18 dBu, 20 dBu, 22 dBu, 24 dBu (switchable in menu)
Minimum Input Level: -8 dBu, -6 dBu (only when maximum input level is 15 dBu)
Input Impedance: 10 kΩ or greater
Analogue Output Unbalanced :
Connector: 2x RCA pin jacks
Standard Output Level: -10 dBV
Maximum Output Level: 6 dBV
Output Impedance: 200 Ω or less

Balanced :
Connector: 2x XLR-3-31 (1: GND, 2: HOT, 3: COLD)
Standard Output Level: 4 dBu, 6 dBu (only when maximum input level is 15 dBu)
Maximum Output Level: 15 dBu, 18 dBu, 20 dBu, 22 dBu, 24 dBu (switchable in menu)
Output Impedance: 100 Ω or less
Digital Input S/PDIF, Cascade :
Connector: RCA Pin Jacks, unbalanced
Format: IEC60958-3 (S/PDIF)
Input Impedance: 75 Ω
Input Frequency with SRC Off: 44.1, 48, 88.2, 176.4, 192 kHz
Input Frequency with SRC On: 32 to 216 kHz
Allowable Frequency Deviation: +/-100 ppm (when SRC OFF)

AES/EBU:
Connector: XLR-3-31 (1:GND, 2:HOT, 3:COLD), balanced
Format: AES3-2003/IEC60958-4 (AES/EBU)
Input Impedance: 110 Ω
Input Frequency with SRC Off: 44.1, 48, 88.2, 176.4, 192 kHz
Input Frequency with SRC On: 32 to 216 kHz
Allowable Frequency Deviation: +/- 100 ppm (when SRC OFF)

SDIF-3:
Connector: 2x BNC, unbalanced
Format: SONY SDIF-3/DSD-raw
Input Impedance: 75 Ω, +/- 20%
Clock Synchronisation Frequency: 44.1 kHz
Digital Output S/PDIF, Cascade:
Connector: RCA Pin Jacks, unbalanced
Format: IEC60958-3 (S/PDIF)
Output Impedance: 75 Ω

AES/EBU :
Connector: XLR-3-31 (1: GND, 2: HOT, 3: COLD), balanced
Format: AES3-2003/IEC60958-4 (AES/EBU)
Output Impedance: 110 Ω

SDIF-3 :
Connector: 2x BNC, unbalanced
Format: SONY SDIF-3/DSD-raw
Output Impedance: 75 Ω, +/- 20%
Clock Synchronisation Frequency: 44.1 kHz
Word Sync Input Connector: BNC
Input Level: 5 V TTL equivalent
Input Impedance: 75 Ω, +/- 10%
Input Frequency: 44.1, 48, 88.2, 96, 176.4, 192 kHz
Allowable Frequency Deviation: +/- 100 ppm
Word Sync Through/Output Connector: BNC
Input Level: 5 V TTL equivalent
Input Impedance: 75 Ω, +/- 10%
Input Frequency: 44.1, 48, 88.2, 96, 176.4, 192 kHz
Allowable Frequency Deviation: +/- 1 ppm or less (Ta= 25°C)
USB Connector: 4-pin USB A-type
Protocol: USB 2.0 high speed (480 Mbps)
Power Rating: DC 5.0 V, 0.5 A
Keyboard Connector: 4-pin USB A-type
Protocol: USB 1.1 full speed (12 Mbps)
Power Rating: DC 5.0 V, 0.2 A
Control Input and Output
Infrared Receiver: Tascam RC-10 Wireless Remote Control
Headphone Connector: 1/4" (6.3 mm) stereo jack
Maximum Output: 45 mW + 45 mW (into 32 Ω load, 0.1% distortion
Recording
Frequency Response PCM:
20 Hz to 20 kHz +0.1 dB/-0.5 dB (Fs=44.1/48 kHz, JEITA)
20 Hz to 40 kHz +0.1 dB/-1 dB (Fs=88.2/96 kHz, JEITA)
20 Hz to 80 kHz +0.1 dB/-6 dB (Fs=176.4/192 kHz, JEITA)

DSD :
20 Hz to 50 kHz +0.1 dB/-3 dB (DSD, JEITA)
20 Hz to 100 kHz +0.1 dB/-12 dB (DSD, JEITA)
Distortion (THD) THD + N, 1 kHz:
0.003% or less (Ref:-16 dB/BALANCED, JEITA)
0.005% or less (UNBALANCED, JEITA)
Signal to Noise Ratio PCM (24-bit Mode):
113 dB or higher (Ref:-20 dB/BALANCED, JEITA)
111 dB or higher (UNBALANCED, JEITA)

DSD :
106 dB or higher (Ref:-20dB/BALANCED, AES-17 20k LPF)
104 dB or higher (UNBALANCED, AES-17 20k LPF)
Crosstalk 108 dB or higher (JEITA) @ 1 kHz
Playback
Frequency Response PCM:
20 Hz to 20 kHz +/-0.1 dB (Fs=44.1/48 kHz, JEITA)
20 Hz to 40 kHz +0.1 dB/-0.3 dB (Fs=88.2/96 kHz, JEITA)
20 Hz to 80 kHz +0.1 dB/-3 dB (Fs=176.4/192 kHz, JEITA)

DSD:
20 Hz to 50 kHz +0.1 dB/-3 dB (DSD, JEITA)
20 Hz to 100 kHz +0.1 dB/-12 dB (DSD, JEITA)
Distortion THD + N, @ 1kHz
0.003% or less (Ref:-16 dB/BALANCED, JEITA)
0.001% or less (UNBALANCED, JEITA)
Signal to Noise Ratio PCM:
118 dB or higher (Ref:-20 dB/BALANCED, JEITA)
116 dB or higher (UNBALANCED, JEITA)

DSD:
116 dB or higher (Ref:-20 dB/BALANCED, AES-17 20k LPF)
114 dB or higher (UNBALANCED, AES-17 20k LPF)
General
Power AC 120 V, 60 Hz(US/Canada Version)
Power Consumption 24 W
Operating Temperature 0 to 40°C
Dimensions (WxHxD) 483 x 45 x 305 mm
Weight 4.2 kg

In The Box

  • Tascam DA-3000 Stereo Master Recorder and ADDA Converter
  • 3P Power Cord
  • RC 10 Wireless Remote
  • Coin Battery
  • Rackmount Screw Kit

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  • Product: Tascam DA-3000 Stereo Master Recorder and ADDA Converter
  • Manufacturer: Tascam
  • Model: DA3000
  • SKU: DA3000
  • RM Product #: 20392

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