int(1723014000) 2024-12-06 08:26:26 am Tascam DA-3000SD | High-definition PCM/DSD audio recorder and AD/DA converter

State-of-the-art mastering with Tascam
The Best Thing That Can Happen to Your Precious Recordings.

The Tascam DA-3000SD combines a top-of-the-range, reference-grade master recorder and AD converter for musically correct recording at high sample rates. Using only the highest quality components, the DA-3000SD continues to set the industry standard for professional master recording and AD/DA conversion.


Professional Stereo Master Recorder with Superior AD/DA Converters

Following in the footsteps of its highly acclaimed predecessors, the DA-3000SD is an indispensable master recorder and professional monitoring device in a single rack-mountable unit. 

Bouncing a recording in a DAW alone cannot capture the quality offered by the DA-3000SD as a master recorder. When used as an AD/DA converter in a DAW production environment, it provides unparalleled, noise-free monitoring, enhancing the clarity and depth of the audio.

Masterful Audio with PCM Or DSD Recording

For recording, the DA-3000SD can capture audio at 192 kHz for PCM as well as 2.8 MHz and 5.6 MHz for DSD, the highest quality recording format commercially available. Based on project needs, users can select which recording method best matches the music’s characteristics and save the settings. 

Multiple units can be synchronised for sample-accurate recording and playback, allowing for the creation of a DSD multitrack recording environment. Recording directly to SD card media makes transportation and storage of sessions simple and easy to handle.

Utilising High-Quality Audio Circuitry for AD/DA Conversion

In order to achieve an exceptional sonic profile, the power section uses an EI core transformer with separate windings for the digital and analogue circuits, while the output audio circuit features a dual monaural configuration with two high-quality circuits.

In addition, all stages of the audio circuitry are balanced to reduce noise on both the input and output paths. Equipped with a TCXO (Temperature Compensated Crystal Oscillator), the DA-3000SD’s clock generator provides ±1 ppm accuracy for digital audio processing with no jitter.

Wide Range of Input and Output Terminals

The DA-3000SD is equipped with a comprehensive selection of input and output terminals for connection to a variety of studio equipment, including audio interfaces, microphone preamplifiers, dynamic processors and more.

Analogue I/O ports are provided via XLR and RCA connectors, while PCM digital connectivity is provided through SPDIF, RCA coaxial and AES/EBU connectors. DSD digital connections are provided via BNC SDIF-3 connectors.

Use as a Portable High-Definition DA Converter

Highly portable, the DA-3000SD fits into a 1U rack space and can be taken from studio to studio for detailed and reliable monitoring in any environment. With its wordclock capability, it can also be used as a high-precision clock generator or synchronised to an external clock source for musically correct, pure phase-coherent audio.

Use as an A/D Converter/Recorder for Mastering

By sending the stereo mix from a DAW and recording it with the DA-3000SD, you can capture the sound source at a higher resolution than is possible with a DAW bounce alone. When using vintage or other outboard gear during the mastering process, the DA-3000SD can be placed after the external hardware to capture the audio colouration in all its high-resolution beauty.

Use as a DSD Multitrack Recorder

Both recording and playback synchronisation can be achieved by cascading multiple units, creating a DSD multitrack environment. By connecting eight DA-3000SDs, users can record up to 16 tracks simultaneously.

Details

Features at a glance

  • PCM recording at up to 192 kHz, DSD recording at up to 5.6 MHz
  • Can also be used as a phase-coherent pure standalone AD/DA converter (direct mode)
  • Wide range of inputs and outputs:
    • Analogue: XLR and RCA
    • PCM: SPDIF and AES/EBU
    • DSD: SDIF-3 and DSD-raw
  • High-precision TCXO (less than 1 ppm) for sample-accurate clock synchronisation
  • Zero-noise design: no cooling fans or other mechanical noise sources
  • Two premium galvanically isolated BurrBrown PCM1795 converters for minimum interference between channels
  • Separate transformer coils for digital and analogue circuits to ensure extremely clean supply voltages
  • Two units can be cascaded to record two mono files
  • Up to eight units can be cascaded to create a 16-track DSD recording environment
  • Uses SD/SDHC/SDXC storage media up to 512 Gigabytes
  • USB media can be used to play or copy files
  • Automatic file closing function to prevent the loss of already recorded data
  • Marks can be set
  • Front panel can be locked to prevent unintentional or unauthorised access
  • Oscillator for testing and level calibration
  • Adjustable output level
  • Remote control and text input with computer keyboard or keypad via USB port
  • Wireless remote control possible using optional Tascam RC-10
  • Easy-to-read LED level meters (24 dots)
  • OLED display (128 x 64 dots) provides wide viewing angle and high visibility
  • 1U compact size

Options

Tascam RC-10 | Wireless/wired remote control
RC-10: Wireless/wired remote control

Specifications

Recording media
SD cards (recording/playback) 512 MByte – 2 GByte (SD)
4–32 GByte (SDHC)
64–512 GByte (SDXC)
USB flash drives (playback)  
Recording and playback formats
PCM mode  
  Fs (sampling frequency) 44.1 kHz, 48 kHz, 88.2 kHz, 96 kHz, 176.4 kHz and 192 kHz
Resolution 16-bit and 24-bit
  Playback BWF (.wav extension)
  Recording BWF and WAV (both .wav extension)
DSD mode  
  Fs (sampling frequency) 2.8224 MHz and 5.6448 MHz
  Playback/Recording DSDIFF (.dff extension)
DSF (.dsf extension)
  Number of channels 2 mono/1 stereo
Analogue audio inputs
Unbalanced  
  Connector RCA
  Nominal input level −10 dBV
  Maximum input level +6 dBV
   Input impedance 22 kΩ or more
  Minimum input level −22 dBV
Balanced  
  Connector XLR-3-32 (1: GND, 2: HOT, 3: COLD)
  Nominal input level +4 dBu (+6 dBu at maximum input level of +15 dBu)
  Maximum input level +24 dBu, +22 dBu, +20 dBu, +18 dBu or +15 dBu (set in menu)
   Input impedance 10 kΩ or higher
  Minimum input level −8 dBu (−6 dBu at maximum input level of +15 dBu)
Analogue audio outputs
Unbalanced  
  Connector RCA
  Nominal output level −10 dBV
  Maximum output level +6 dBV
  Output impedance 200 Ω or less
Balanced  
  Connector XLR-3-32 (1: GND, 2: HOT, 3: COLD)
  Nominal output level +4 dBu (+6 dBu at maximum input level of +15 dBu)
  Maximum output level +24 dBu, +22 dBu, +20 dBu, +18 dBu or +15 dBu (set in menu)
  Output impedance 100 Ω or less
Headphones output  
  Connector 6.3-mm standard stereo jack
  Maximum output power 45 mW + 45 mW (32 Ω load, 0.1% distortion)
Digital inputs
S/PDIF / CASCADE (unbalanced)  
  Connector RCA
  Format IEC60958-3 (S/PDIF)
  Supported sampling frequencies 44.1 kHz, 48 kHz, 88.2 kHz, 96 kHz, 176.4 kHz or 192 kHz (SRC off)
32–216 kHz (SRC on)
  Allowable frequency deviation ±100 ppm (SRC off)
AES/EBU (balanced)  
  Connector XLR-3-32 (1: GND, 2: HOT, 3: COLD)
  Format AES3-2003/IEC60958-4 (AES/EBU)
  Supported sampling frequencies 44.1 kHz, 48 kHz, 88.2 kHz, 96 kHz, 176.4 kHz or 192 kHz (SRC off)
32–216 kHz (SRC on)
  Allowable frequency deviation ±100 ppm (SRC off)
SDIF-3 (unbalanced)  
  Connector BNC × 2 (L, R)
  Format SONY SDIF-3/DSD-raw
  Clock frequency 44.1 kHz (at 2.8 MHz or 5.6 MHz)
Digital outputs
S/PDIF / CASCADE (unbalanced)  
  Connector RCA
  Format IEC60958-3 (S/PDIF)
AES/EBU (balanced)  
  Connector XLR-3-32 (1: GND, 2: HOT, 3: COLD)
  Format AES3-2003/IEC60958-4 (AES/EBU)
SDIF-3 (unbalanced)  
  Connector BNC × 2 (L, R)
  Format SONY SDIF-3/DSD-raw
  Clock frequency 44.1 kHz (at 2.8 MHz or 5.6 MHz)
Other connectors
WORD SYNC IN  
  Connector BNC
  Input level TTL level (5 V)
   Input impedance 75 Ω ±10 % (includes switchable termination)
  Supported sampling frequencies 44.1 kHz, 48 kHz, 88.2 kHz, 96 kHz, 176.4 kHz or 192 kHz
  Allowable frequency deviation ±100 ppm
WORD SYNC THRU/OUT  
  Connector BNC
  Output level TTL level (5 V)
  Output impedance 75 Ω ±10%
  Supported output sampling frequencies 44.1 kHz, 48 kHz, 88.2 kHz, 96 kHz, 176.4 kHz or 192 kHz (includes switchable THRU/OUT)
  Frequency stability ±1 ppm or less (ta = 25 ºC)
USB (PLAY/COPY)  
  Connector USB A-type 4-pin
  Protocol USB 2.0 HIGH SPEED (480 Mbps)
  Power supply DC 5 V, 0.5 A
USB (REMOTE)  
  Connector USB A-type 4-pin
  Protocol USB 1.1 FULL SPEED (12 Mbps)
  Power supply DC 5 V, 0.2 A
Audio performance
Recording  
  Distortion, PCM 24-bit and DSD mode (THD+N, 24kHz) 0.003% or less (−16 dB, BALANCED, JEITA)
0.005% or less (UNBALANCED, JEITA)
  S/N ratio, PCM 24-bit 113 dB or higher (−20 dB, BALANCED, JEITA)
111 dB or higher (UNBALANCED, JEITA)
  S/N ratio, DSD mode 106 dB or higher (–20 dB, BALANCED, AES-17 20 kHz LPF)
104 dB of higher (UNBALANCED, AES-17 20 kHz LPF)
  Frequency response, PCM 24-bit Fs = 44.1 kHz or 48 kHz:
20 Hz – 20 kHz (+0,1 dB, −0,5 dB (JEITA))
Fs = 88.2 kHz or 96 kHz:
20 Hz – 40 kHz (+0,1 dB, −1 dB (JEITA))
Fs = 176.4 kHz or 192 kHz:
20 Hz – 80 kHz (+0,1 dB, −6 dB (JEITA))
  Frequency response, DSD mode 20 Hz – 50 kHz (+0,1 dB, −3 dB (JEITA))
20 Hz – 100 kHz (+0,1 dB, −12 dB (JEITA))
  Crosstalk, PCM 24-bit and DSD mode (1 kHz) 105 dB or higher (JEITA)
Playback  
  Distortion, PCM 24-bit and DSD mode (THD+N, 1 kHz) 0.003% or less (BALANCED, JEITA)
0.001% or less (UNBALANCED, JEITA)
  S/N ratio, PCM 24-bit 118 dB or higher (−20 dB, BALANCED, JEITA)
116 dB or higher (UNBALANCED, JEITA)
  S/N ratio, DSD mode 116 dB or higher (–20 dB, BALANCED, AES-17 20 kHz LPF)
114 dB or higher (UNBALANCED, AES-17 20 kHz LPF)
  Frequency response, PCM 24-bit Fs = 44.1 kHz or 48 kHz:
20 Hz – 20 kHz (+0,1 dB (JEITA)
Fs = 88.2 kHz or 96 kHz:
20 Hz – 40 kHz (+0,1 dB, −0.3 dB (JEITA))
Fs = 176.4 kHz or 192 kHz
20 Hz – 80 kHz (+0,1 dB, −3 dB (JEITA))
  Frequency response, DSD mode 20 Hz – 50 kHz (+0,1 dB, −3 dB (JEITA))
20 Hz – 100 kHz (+0,1 dB, −12 dB (JEITA))
Power supply and other specifications
Mains power requirements AC 120 V, 60 Hz (U.S.A./Canada)
AC 220–240 V, 50–60 Hz (U.K./Europe/Australia)
Power consumption 24 W
Dimensions(W × H × D) 483 mm × 45 mm × 305 mm
Weight 4.1 kg
Operating temperature range 0–40 °C
Optional accessories Infrared remote control Tascam RC-10

Design and specifications subject to change without notice.

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