Tascam DA-3000SD 2-Channel DSD/PCM Master Recorder and AD/DA

Tascam DA-3000SD 2-Channel DSD/PCM Master Recorder and AD/DA Converter
Product no: 9000-0129-9892 Bax Music Warranty: This product comes with a 3-year warranty.

General

The Tascam DA-3000SD Master Recorder takes the quality levels through the roof. This versatile unit gives you the option to record in PCM formats up to 192kHz and DSD formats up to 5.6MHz. Basically, if every detail and nuance of the audio project needs to be captured, then the DA-3000SD has been designed to do just that. This recorder also boasts a zero-noise design, free of any cooling fans, making it the ideal tool for more critical recording sessions where any peripheral noise will ruin the work.

Unrivalled Mastering Flexibility

A unique feature of the Tascam DA-3000SD is it's ability to serve as a dedicated stand-alone AD/DA converter - a definite perk for any mastering engineer that demands nothing less than maximum precision from their signal chain. On the physical side of things, this Tascam unit comes fitted with both XLR and RCA analogue connections as well as PSM-ready SPDIF and AES/EBU connections, so it can be integrated into any studio rig, whether you're busy digitising analogue masters or dealing with high-fidelity audio playback.

Reliable Backup Supports Live Recording

The Tascam DA-3000SD can also serve as a reliable backup recorder during live shows, especially since up to 512 gigaytes of data can be saved to SD/SDHC/SDXC media, giving you more than enough space to handle longer recording sessions. Thanks to the automatic file-closure function there's also no need to worry about losing data during less predictable live situations and, since a second unit can be linked up and chained, two mono files can be recorded at the same time. The Tascam DA-3000SD essentially proves why professionals worldwide are already working with Tascam gear.

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Specifications

Product features

Sustainable product	not specified
Number of analogue input channels	1
Number of analogue output channels	1
Number of recording tracks	9 - 16
AES/EBU I/O	yes
CD recorder	yes
Medium	SD / SDHC, SDXC, USB
MIDI & other	none
USB port	no
Wordclock	yes

Weight and dimensions including packaging

Weight (incl. packaging)	5,8 kg
Dimensions (incl. packaging)	55,5 x 39,5 x 14,0 cm

Product specifications

storage media:
- SD cards (record/playback)
  - 512MB – 2GB (SD)
  - 4–32GB (SDHC)
  - 64–512GB (SDXC)
- USB flash drives (playback)
recording and playback formats:
PCM mode: fs (sampler 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 (sampler 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
- max. input level: +6 dBV
- input impedance: 22 kΩ or more
- min. input level: -22 dBV
balanced:
- connector: XLR-3-32 (1: GND, 2: HOT, 3: COLD)
- nominal intput level: +4 dBu (+6 dBu at max. input level or +15 dBu)
- max. input level: +24 dBu, +22 dBu, +20 dBu, +18 dBu or +15 dBu (adjustable in menu)
- input impedance: 10 kΩ or more
- min. input level: -8 dBu (-6 dBu at max. input level or +15 dBu)
analogue audio outputs:
- unbalanced
  - connector: RCA
  - nominal output level: -10 dBV
  - max. output level: +6 dBV
  - output impedance: 200 kΩ or less
- balanced:
  - connector: XLR-3-32 (1: GND, 2: HOT, 3: COLD)
  - nominal output level: +4 dBu (+6 dBu at max. output level or +15 dBu)
  - max. output level: +24 dBu, +22 dBu, +20 dBu, +18 dBu or +15 dBu (adjustable in menu)
  - output impedance: 100 kΩ or less
headphone output:
- connector: 6.3mm standard stereo jack
- max. output level: 45 mW + 45 mW (32 kΩ load, 0.1% distortion)
digital inputs:
- S/PDIF / CASCADE (unbalanced):
  - connector: RCA
  - format: IEC60958-3 (S/PDIF)
  - supported sample frequencies: 44.1 kHz, 48 kHz, 88.2 kHz, 96 kHz, 176.4 kHz or 192 kHz (SRC out)
    - 32–216 kHz (SRC on)
  - permitted 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 sample frequencies: 44.1 kHz, 48 kHz, 88.2 kHz, 96 kHz, 176.4 kHz or 192 kHz (SRC off)
    - 32–216 kHz (SRC on)
  - permitted 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 (5V)
  - input impedance: 75 Ω ±10 % (including switchable terminal)
  - supported sample frequencies: 44.1 kHz, 48 kHz, 88.2 kHz, 96 kHz, 176.4 kHz or 192 kHz
  - permitted frequency deviation: ±100 ppm
- WORD SYNC THRU/OUT:
  - connector: BNC
  - output level: TTL-level (5V)
  - output impedance: 75 Ω ±10 %
  - supported output sample frequencies: 44.1 kHz, 48 kHz, 88.2 kHz, 96 kHz, 176.4 kHz or 192 kHz (including 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 5V, 0.5A
- USB (REMOTE):
  - connector: USB A-type 4-pin
  - protocol: USB 1.1 FULL SPEED (12 Mbps)
  - power supply: DC 5V, 0.2A
audio performance:
- recording:
  - distortion, PCM 24-bit and DSD mode (THD+N, 24 kHz)
    - 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 or higher (unbalanced, AES-17 20 kHz LPF)
- frequency range, 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 range, 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 range, 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 range, 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:
- net power requirements:
  - AC 120V, 60 Hz (USA/Canada)
  - AC 220-240V, 50-60 Hz (UK/Europa/Australia)
- power consumption: 24W
operating temperature: 0 - 40°C
dimensions (B × H × D) 48.3 x 4.5 x 30.5cm
weight: 4.1 kg