Tascam HS-8 Owner's Manual

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TASCAM HS-8 67GeneralRecording mediaCompactFlash (CF) cardFile systemFAT32File formatBWF (Monophonic, Polyphonic)Number of channels8 channels (44.1/48/88.2/96 kHz)8 channels + stereo mix (44.1/48 kHz)4 channels (176.4/192 kHz)Quantization bit rate16/24Sampling frequency44.1/47.952/48/48.048/88.2/96/176.4/192 kHz(47.952/48.048: 48 kHz ± 0.1% pull-down/pull-up)Reference clockInternal, Word In, Video In, Digital In (AES 1-8 IN, AESA-BIN, ADAT 1-8 IN)Time code frame rate23.976, 24, 25, 29.97DF, 29.97NDF, 30DF, 30NDFLimiterAttack time: 3 msecRelease time: 300 msecThreshold: -5 dBFSRatio: 32:1Input and outputAnalog audio input and output connectorsThe error for nominal and maximum levels is ±1 dB for allinput and output jacks except the PHONES jack.ANALOG INPUT (1-8)Connector: 25-pin D-subInput impedance: 10 kΩNominal input level:When reference level is –9 dB: +6 dBu (1.55 Vrms)•When reference level is not –9 dB: +4 dBu (1.23•Vrms)Maximum input level (selectable): +15 dBu (4.36 Vrms),+18 dBu (6.16 Vrms), +20 dBu (7.75 Vrms), +22 dBu(9.76 Vrms), +24 dBu (12.28 Vrms)ANALOG INPUT (L/A, R/B)Connector: XLR-3-31 (1: GND, 2: HOT, 3: COLD)Input impedance: 10 kΩNominal input level:When reference level is –9 dB: +6 dBu (1.55 Vrms)•When reference level is not –9 dB: +4 dBu (1.23•Vrms)Maximum input level (selectable): +15 dBu (4.36 Vrms),+18 dBu (6.16 Vrms), +20 dBu (7.75 Vrms), +22 dBu(9.76 Vrms), +24 dBu (12.28 Vrms)ANALOG OUTPUT (1-8)Connector: 25-pin D-subOutput impedance: 100 ΩNominal output level:When reference level is –9 dB: +6 dBu (1.55 Vrms)•When reference level is not –9 dB: +4 dBu (1.23•Vrms)Maximum output level (selectable): +15 dBu (4.36Vrms), +18 dBu (6.16 Vrms), +20 dBu (7.75 Vrms),+22 dBu (9.76 Vrms), +24 dBu (12.28 Vrms)ANALOG OUTPUT (A/B)Connector: XLR-3-32 (1: GND, 2: HOT, 3: COLD) outputimpedance: 100 ΩNominal output level:When reference level is –9 dB: +6 dBu (1.55 Vrms)•When reference level is not –9 dB: +4 dBu (1.23•Vrms)Maximum output level (selectable): +15 dBu (4.36Vrms), +18 dBu (6.16 Vrms), +20 dBu (7.75 Vrms),+22 dBu (9.76 Vrms), +24 dBu (12.28 Vrms)PHONESConnector: standard 6.3-mm (1/4”) stereo jackMaximum output level: 45 mW + 45 mW or more(THD+N 0.1% or less, into 32 Ω)Digital audio input and output connectorsDIGITAL IN/OUT (AES/EBU)Connector: D-Sub 25-pinMinimum input voltage: 2 Vp-pMaximum input voltage: 7 Vp-pOutput voltage: 2–5 Vp-pFormat: AES3-2003/IEC60958-4 (AES/EBU)DIGITAL I/O (ADAT)Connector: opticalFormat: ADATDIGITAL INPUT A-BConnector: XLR-3-31Maximum/minimum input signal voltage amplitude:2–7 Vp-p/110Ω13 – Specifications