Tascam DA-40 Tehnical Documentation

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Technical DocumentationDA-40TASCAM's DA-40 is a feature rich DAT recorder, bringingtogether deep recording and playback capabilities, plusa wealth of control functions. Controlling the DA-40 iseasy through the clearly marked buttons on the frontpanel. The large jog and shuttle wheel makes locatingcues easy. Two locate points offers a simple way to cueup to a point, or can be used for loop playback. Singleplay and support for program names help keep track ofwhich program is cued up, and prevent the next trackfrom playing in live applications.7733 Telegraph Road • Montebello, CA 90640 • (323) 726-0303 • http://www.tascam.comAll features and specifications are subject to change without notice. Contact your local TASCAM representative for the latest information.Page 1 of 3DA-40_TECHDOC.pdf032800• 3-U Rack Mount Design• Analog Unbalanced RCA I/O• Analog Balanced XLR I/O with Output Attenuation• AES/EBU (XLR) Digital I/O• SPDIF (Coaxial) Digital I/O• Headphone Output w/ Level Control• Supports Track Names in DAT Subcode• Two Memory Locate Points• Single Play and Loop Play Functions• Margin Counter with Reset Function• Large Jog/Shuttle Wheel• Selectable SCMS Status• Parallel Control I/O for Custom Remotes & Tallies• Optional Wired Remote (RC-D45)PRODUCT OVERVIEWDAT tapes have been a standard transfer medium in the professionalaudio industry since the introduction of the format. DAT is the only truenon-compressed digital audio format that was intended to be a targetwriting media. The simple flexibility and worry-free operation of DATrecorders contributed to the initial rise of the format, and continues tosupport it in all levels of recording.The DAT format also supports deeper levels of recording flexibility. Multiplesample rates can be used, ranging from the long play 32kHz, to the CDstandard 44.1kHz, to 48kHz for higher quality. Track names are supportedin tapes, just as they are in MiniDisc. Plus, the DAT tapes are reasonablyinexpensive and offer up to 2 hours (4 hours in LP mode) of uninterruptedaudio.TASCAM is the leading manufacturer in professional DAT recorders. TheDA-40 continues the proud tradition of excellence in studio and productionDAT recorders.Personal and Project Studios - Production StudioThe ability to name tracks with the DA-40 greatly helps keep track ofmultiple mixes of the same tune. When you are playing back the variousversions of the mix, you can label them "Radio Mix", "Kareoke Mix", orwhatever you want. When it comes time to come back to the DAT, you'llknow exactly which mix is which whether you've got the J-card for theDAT or not.With the DA-40, you'll never have to worry about copy limitations holdingyou back in making your own music. The DA-40 offers complete controlover the SCMS status bits.Radio Broadcast - Show Control - Live ProductionFor broadcast and show control applications, the DA-40 offers a parallelI/O on the back panel for custom remote control. With single play, youcan be sure that the DA-40 will play the cue you need, and stop at thenext one. You don't need to watch the deck to make sure the next trackdoesn't start playing, nor do you need to worry about cueing up the nexttrack. It all happens automatically. The DA-40 can record and play backDAT tapes in long play, or standard modes. This extended compatibilityoffers functionality as a high quality recorder/player, as well as anexcellent logger.APPLICATIONSPerformance Specifications:Tape Speed:Recording Time (120 DAT):Recording Resolution:Recording Sample Rate:Frequency Response:Signal to Noise Ratio:Total Harmonic Distortion:Wow and Flutter:Channel Separation:Input RCA:Input XLR:Output RCA:Output XLR:AES/EBU I/O:SPDIF Coaxial I/O:Headphone Output:Control Ports:General Specifications:Power Requirements:Power Consumption:Dimensions:Weight:Optional Accessories:SP - 8.15mm/s; LP - 4.075mm/sSP - 120 minutes; LP - 240 minutesSP - 16 bit linear; LP - 12 bit non-linearSP - 44.1kHz, 48kHz; LP - 32kHz20Hz-20kHz ±0.5dB, SP; 20Hz-14.5kHz LP>92dB Playback (SP)<0.005% Playback (SP)Unmeasurable (<0.001%)>90dB (1kHz @ Full Scale)-10dBV, 50kOhm+6dBV Maximum (2Vrms)+4dBu, 10kOhm (-16dB Full Scale)+20dBV Maximum-10dBV, <1kOhm+6dBV Maximum (2Vrms)+4dBu, 100 Ohm (-16dB Full Scale)+20dBu MaximumXLR-type, IEC60958 Type I or Type IIRCA pin, IEC60958 Type I or Type II2x50mW into 32 Ohms1/8" mini plug accepts RC-D45 remoteDB15 Parallel I/O120V AC, 60Hz (USA/Canada Model)230V AC, 50Hz (UK/Europe Model)240V AC, 50Hz (Australia Model)21W482 x 150.5 x 364 mm19" x 5.9" x 14.3"8Kg, 17.6 lbs.Wired Remote (RC-D45)SPECIFICATIONSThe DA-40 is available at:

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