DSD Multitrack Recorder DS-D98Product informationDSD Multitrack Recorder DS-D98The DS-D98 is a DTRS recorder which supports Sony’s DirectStream Digital™ format for production of the Super AudioCD (SACD). Based on the popular DA-98HR high-resolutionDTRS recorder the DS-D98 is the only tape-based machinecapable of DSD recording and can be configured in bothDSD two-track and PCM multitrack formats. The DS-D98 iseasy to integrate into any DTRS environment: It is fullycompatible with existing DTRS recordings and may bebranched together with other DTRS recorders (up to 256 intotal).Main features• Selectable modes: DSD 2-track orPCM multitrack (up to 8 tracks)• The only tape-based machine capableof high-resolution DSD recording• Sony SDIF-3 digital I/O• Direct conversion between DSD andanalogue signals and vice versa• newly-developed VCXO PLL reducesjitter rate and improves sonic perfor-mance• OS-CON condensor improves sonicperformance by decoupling thepower supply circuitry from the audiocircuitry• Sync Branch function allows chainingand joint control of up to 256 DTRSrecorders (DA-38, DA-88, DA-98, DA-78HR, DA-98HR, DS-D98)Options:• IF-AN98HR Analog I/O board (PCMMode only)• MU-8824 24ch meter bridge (PCMMode only)• RC-898 Remote Controller• RC-828 Remote Controller• All other features see DA-98HR