Distribution mixer and recorder: Avid ProTools HDX, MADI I/O, HD I/O
MADI distribution device: RME MADIface USB
Sub recorder: TASCAM DA-6400dp
Clock generator: TASCAM CG-2000

Q. What are your impressions of the DA-6400dp?

I used to rent out the TASCAM X-48 as a sub-recorder from a vendor before so this was my first time using the DA-6400dp. I felt that just with a little knowledge it was easy to operate without having to read the instruction manual. I was able to make a simple but stable recording without any trouble.

I liked that all information is shown on the front panel display, and settings can be quickly and easily recalled. And after recording, the SSD installed into the drive slot on the front panel can be removed and the recorded data can be copied directly to a PC, which is a very helpful feature inherited from the previous X-48.

The DA-6400dp is also equipped with an AC power redundancy function (DA-6400dp only) as a reliable feature and is designed and built with consideration for power supply problems that may occur in the field. The DA-6400dp is a compact recorder that can record up to 64 channels simultaneously in a 1U unit, and I believe it will probably become a must-have item in the field of distribution recording, which is becoming increasingly popular in the future.

Q. What are your impressions of the CG-2000?

For this live stream/recording, I used a simple configuration with the CG-2000 as the clock master and had Avid ProTools HDX MADI I/O, HD I/O, and the DA-6400dp connected as slaves. For outdoor recordings, a stable clock and power supply are the most important things required from the clock master.

We were able to go to the recording site and have no issues because the CG-2000 is a reliable professional clock master with a several recovery functions. It includes a reference redundancy function and power redundancy function to avoid troubles, and a glitchless relock circuit that prevents noise and loss of sound in the event of a clock dropout or recovery.

This CG-2000 has abundant inputs and outputs, including high-precision 10 MHz-compatible inputs, 12 word clock outputs, and various video clock inputs and outputs such as NTSC/PAL/HD Tri-level. Detailed settings are integrated into a single display for easy recall and configuration. These rich settings can be called up as four presets with the touch of a button, and the settings can be imported and exported via USB.

Although all we had this time was a simple setup, when building a complex system at a recording site involving video equipment or in post-production such as MA, I believe the abundant inputs/outputs, functions, and capabilities of this unit will demonstrate its true value.

Q. Do you have any requests for TASCAM in the future?

This may sound lavish, but if the DA-6400dp is powered up as an all-in-one digital mixer and recorder (a high-end version of the X-48) with a built-in virtual mixer and effects, external display, USB mouse and keyboard connection, physical controller support, etc. I am sure that the demand for this product will increase even more. I have high expectations for this.

Thank you very much.