HS-2000
2-track Broadcast Recorder
The HS-2000 is a 2-channel recorder/player purposeーbuilt for broadcasting operations.
It was developed by leveraging TASCAM’s accumulated development know-how on professional-level acoustic device development, as well as pursuing durability, operational efficiency, operability, and high-sound quality based on on-site feedback.
The HS-2000 was developed to be used as a master player for broadcasting transmission (the player for transmission) that can serve as a replacement to other master recorders, and as such includes timecode DAT and other functions.
The HS-2000 will become a staple device for such applications in this coming generation.
This model has been discontinued.
A master recorder/player for the broadcasting operations of the new tape-free generation
Unlike general consumer audio devices, the acoustic devices used in broadcasting stations require having a high sound quality and other various functions that meet the demanding requirements.
By combining together the extensive know-how and information that TASCAM has accumulated through sales and provision of after-service care for various professional-level acoustic devices, the HS-2000 was developed as a recorder/player for broadcasting operations in the new tape-free generation.
Real-time operating system (RTOS) employed to achieve simple yet stable file-based operation
The biggest issue of a multi-purpose personal computer system is not being able to connect to external networks despite establishing a file-based operation via a LAN connection in order to eliminate risks.
The safety secured by such a device adopting a real-time operating system (RTOS) will ensure the convenience inherent to file-based operations.
Furthermore, multiple external controllers can be connected simultaneously in order to ensure smooth operation at a broadcasting station that requires several external devices to be connected.
Power supply unit made from carefully-selected quality parts and high-capacity condensers to pursue the highest in audio quality
Even with regard to sound quality, a high level of sound-quality playback that meets the most demanding of broadcast settings has been achieved.
Each part used was carefully selected after countless hearing evaluations conducted at an acoustic evaluation facility at TASCAM.
For the DAC, a Burr Brown PCM1796 with an established reputation was used, with a JRC NJM5532 used for the operational amplifiers.
These pieces have been installed in a circuit that can maintain the balance between operational efficiency and high-sound quality.
It goes without saying that all the parts - from the connectors, attached cables, and the power supply unit - that greatly impact sound quality, have been selected with the aim of achieving high-sound quality.
However, the HS-2000 was not only developed through the pursuit of quality alone. Rather, TASCAM leveraged its know-how and researched on-site needs in order to maintain a balance between durability, operational efficiency, operability, and high sound quality.
By further specializing in the specific purpose of flash starting, the HS-2000 has become a recorder/player that meets the requirements of next generation broadcasting operations.
Master recorder/player optimized for the broadcast industry
Confidence monitoring allows you to listen immediately to the signal as it is recorded
Mirror recording provides even greater certainty
Timecode input and output are standard features
Various types of external control can be used at the same time
On-air mode, online function and other transmission features
The pursuit of operational efficiency
Four operation modes that respond to the requirements of various conditions are included
Real-time operating system (RTOS) created to resist infection and other threats
Supported for Gigabit Ethernet enables flexibility and a wide-range of applications
Focus on quick and stable operation and security to eliminate user stress
The pursuit of operability
Touch-sensitive TFT color displays enable intuitive operation
Choose from a lineup of multiple remote controls according to needs
RC-900 Universal Remote Controller Ideal for transport operation |
RC-HS20PD Direct play Remote Controller Ideal for flash-start (punching play) |
RC-SS20 Direct play Remote Controller Ideal for flash-start (punching play) |
Support for VNC and the ability to use connected computers to check and control units
The pursuit of durability
CF cards used as recording media (Ultra DMA supported)
Independent circuit boards for each connector prevent contact defects due to twisting and other causes
Tough CANARE BNC connectors that are nut-tightened
High-durability knobs use metal even in their stems
The pursuit of high quality sound
Components have been selected carefully through numerous listening evaluations
BurrBrown PCM1796 D/A converters
JRC NJM5532 operational amplifier with an established reputation
Decoupling capacitors that contribute to power supply stability also selected carefully
Power sections use high-capacity capacitors and achieve audio quality and high efficiency in compact space
NEUTRIK metal-plated connectors allow little sound quality degradation over time
Options
Features at a Glance
- CF cards used as recording media (Ultra DMA supported)
- Dual CF card slots that can be used for mirror recording
- Simultaneous recording of up to two 192kHz/24bit tracks
- Confidence monitoring function (playback while recording)
- Five operation modes: timeline, take, playlist (single and dual) and on-air
- In timeline mode, recording and playback like a tape recorder is possible using a linear timeline
- In take mode, playback and flash-starting (punching play) in take units is possible
- In playlist mode, takes can be added to a list for playback in list order and flash starting (punching play)
- In on-air mode, files in the root directory can be used for on-air playback
- ONLINE key can be used for on-line playback and monitoring playback
- BWF and WAV formats supported
- RC-HS32PD, RC-HS20PD and RC-SS20 units (sold separately) can be used for flash starting (punching play)
- Flash starting (punching play) using parallel control and keyboards is possible
- Auto cue, auto ready and incremental play functions
- AES31 editing information can be imported and exported in timeline mode
- Jog and shuttle functions
- Intuitive operation is possible using graphical interface on TFT color touch screen
- XLR analog balanced inputs and outputs
- XLR AES/EBU digital input and output
- XLR analog monitoring outputs
- Headphones output
- XLR timecode input and output
- BNC video reference (NTSC/PAL black burst signals and HDTV Tri-level signals) and word clock input and output/thru
- Compatible with 48kHz pull-up/pull-down operation
- Files can be copied to connected USB flash drives
- Supports LAN (Gigabit Ethernet) use with FTP file transmission, telnet remote control and VNC
- Parallel remote control possible
- RS-232C serial remote control possible
- RS-422 (9-pin serial protocol) serial remote control possible
- Rack-mounting (2U) possible
Spec description
HS-4000 | HS-2000 | |
Recording media | CF card (Compact flash card) |
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File system | FAT32 (4GB or more), FAT16 (2GB or less) | |
File format | BWF(monophonic, polyphonic), WAV | BWF, WAV |
Number of channels | 4 2×2 |
2 |
Quantization bit rate | 16/24bit | |
Sampling frequency | 44.1 / 47.952 48 / 48.048 88.2 / 96kHz |
44.1/47.952/48/48.048/88.2/96/176.4/192kHz |
(47.952/48.048:48kHz +/-0.1%, Pull-up/PUull-down) | ||
Clock reference | INTERNAL, WORD IN, VIDEO IN, DIGITAL IN(CH 1-2 IN, CH 3-4 IN) | INTERNAL, WORD IN, VIDEO IN, DIGITAL IN |
Timecode frame | 23.976 / 24 / 25 / 29.97DF / 29.97NDF / 30DF / 30NDF | |
Analog audio Inputs | ||
ANALOG IN[LINE] | XLR-3-31(1:GND/2:HOT/3:COLD) | |
Input impedance | 4.3kohms | |
Nominal input level | +4dBu(1.23Vrms)+/-1dB / -20dBu(0.0775Vrms)+/-1dB (+4dBu/-20dBu selectable) (+6dBu when Digital Ref. level is set to -9dB) |
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Maximum output level (selectable) |
+15dBu (4.36Vrms) (D.Ref:-9dBFS, A.input:+6dBu) +18dBu (6.16Vrms) (D.Ref:-14dBFS, A.input:+4dBu) +20dBu (7.75Vrms) (D.Ref:-16dBFS, A.input:+4dBu) +22dBu (9.76Vrms) (D.Ref:-18dBFS, A.input:+4dBu) +24dBu (12.3Vrms) (D.Ref:-20dBFS, A.input:+4dBu) -6dBu (0.388Vrms) (D.Ref:-14dBFS, A.input:-20dBu) -4dBu (0.489Vrms) (D.Ref:-16dBFS, A.input:-20dBu) -2dBu (0.616Vrms) (D.Ref:-18dBFS, A.input:-20dBu) 0dBu (0.775Vrms) (D.Ref:-20dBFS, A.input:-20dBu) |
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D.Ref:Digital Ref. Level A.input:Analog Input Ref. Level |
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Analog audio outputs | ||
ANALOG OUT[LINE] | XLR-3-32(1:GND/2:HOT/3:COLD) | |
Output impedance | 100ohms or less | |
Nominal output level | +4dBu(1.23Vrms)+/-1dB / -20dBu(0.0775Vrms)+/-1dB (+4dBu/-20dBu selectable) (+6dBu when Digital Ref. level is set to -9dB) |
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Maximum output level (selectable) |
+15dBu (4.36Vrms) (D.Ref:-9dBFS, A.output:+6dBu) +18dBu (6.16Vrms) (D.Ref:-14dBFS, A.output:+4dBu) +20dBu (7.75Vrms) (D.Ref:-16dBFS, A.output:+4dBu) +22dBu (9.76Vrms) (D.Ref:-18dBFS, A.output:+4dBu) +24dBu (12.3Vrms) (D.Ref:-20dBFS, A.output:+4dBu) -6dBu (0.388Vrms) (D.Ref:-14dBFS, A.output:-20dBu) -4dBu (0.489Vrms) (D.Ref:-16dBFS, A.output:-20dBu) -2dBu (0.616Vrms) (D.Ref:-18dBFS, A.output:-20dBu) 0dBu (0.775Vrms) (D.Ref:-20dBFS, A.output:-20dBu) |
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D.Ref:Digital Ref. Level A.input:Analog Output Ref. Level |
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ANALOG OUT[MONITOR](L/R) | XLR-3-32(1:GND/2:HOT/3:COLD) | |
Output impedance | 100ohms | |
Nominal output level | +6dBu(1.55Vrms) (D.ref level = when set to -9dB) +4dBu(1.23Vrms) (D.ref level = when not set to -9dB) |
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Maximum output level | +15dBu (4.36Vrms) (D.Ref:-9dBFS, A.output:+6dBu) +18dBu (6.16Vrms) (D.Ref:-14dBFS, A.output:+4dBu) +20dBu (7.75Vrms) (D.Ref:-16dBFS, A.output:+4dBu) +22dBu (9.76Vrms) (D.Ref:-18dBFS, A.output:+4dBu) +24dBu (12.3Vrms) (D.Ref:-20dBFS, A.output:+4dBu) |
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D.Ref:Digital Ref. Level A.input:Analog Output Ref. Level |
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PHONES | 6.3mm(1/4") stereo phone jack | |
Maximum output level | 45mW + 45mW (THD+N 0.1% or less, 32ohms loaded) | |
Digital audio inputs | ||
DIGITAL INPUT | XLR-3-31 | |
Min/Max input signal voltage range | 2Vp-p - 7Vp-p | 200mVp-p - 10Vp-p |
Input impedance | 110ohms+/-20% | |
Format | IEC60958-4 (AES-2003、AES/EBU) | |
Supported sampling frequency | 44.1/47.952/48/48.048/88.2/96kHz (Single/Double) (set to SRC ON, 32kHz-192kHz) |
44.1/47.952/48/48.048/88.2/96/176.4/192kHz (Single/Double/Quad) (47.952/48.048:48kHz+/-0.1% pull-down/pull-up) |
Digital audio outputs | ||
DIGITAL OUTPUT | XLR-3-32 | |
Output voltage | 2-5Vp-p | |
Output impedance | 110ohms+/-20% | |
Format | IEC60958-4 (AES2003、AES/EBU) | |
Supported sampling frequency | 44.1/47.952/48/48.048/88.2/96kHz (Single / Double) |
44.1/47.952/48/48.048/88.2/96/176.4/192kHz (Single/Double/Quad) (47.952/48.048:48kHz+/-0.1% pull-down/pull-up) |
TIMECODE IN | XLR-3-31 | |
Signal voltage amplitude | 0.5-10Vp-p | |
Input impedance | 10kohms | |
Format | SMPTE 12M-1999 compatible | |
TIMECODE OUT | XLR-3-32 | |
Signal voltage amplitude | 2Vp-p | |
Output impedance | 100ohms | |
Format | SMPTE12M-1999 compatible | |
WORD/VIDEO IN | BNC | |
Input voltage | 5V TTL equivalent (WORD IN) | |
Signal voltage amplitude | 1Vp-p (VIDEO IN) | |
Input impedance | 75ohms or less | 75ohms+/-10% |
Allowable Frequency deviation of external synchronization | +/-100ppm | |
Input frequency (WORD) | 44.1/47.952/48/48.048/88.2/96kHz (47.952/48.048kHz:48kHz+/-0.1% Pull-down/Pull-up) |
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Input signal (VIDEO) | 24/25/29.97/30Frame (NTSC/PAL Black burst、HDTV Tri-level) |
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WORD/VIDEO THRU/OUT | BNC | |
Signal voltage amplitude | 5V TTL equivalent | |
Output impedance | 75ohms or less | 75ohms+/-10% |
Output frequency (WORD) (OUT/THRU switchable) |
44.1/47.952/48/48.048/88.2/96kHz | 44.1/47.952/48/48.048/88.2/96/176.4/192kHz |
(47.952/48.048kHz:48kHz+/-0.1% Pull-up/Pull-down) | ||
Frequency stability | +/-10ppm or less | |
ETHERNET | RJ45 | |
Supported standards | 100BASE-TX,1000BASE-T | |
USB | USB Atype 4 pin | |
Fromat | USB2.0 HIGH SPEED (480Mbps) compatible | |
KEYBOARD | Mini DIN (PS/2) | |
CONTROL I/O | ||
REMOTE | ETHERCON (CAT6 supported) | |
Power supply voltage | 13V/41V | |
Signal | LVDS serial | |
Contents | LCD display data, asynchronous serial transmission control signals, port control signals | |
PARALLEL | D-sub25pin | |
RS-422 | D-sub9 pin | |
RS-232C | D-sub9 pin | |
Power | AC100V-240V, 50-60Hz | |
Power consumption | 25W | |
Dimensions | 482.6(W) x 94(H) x 317.1(D)mm | |
Weight | 5.1kg | |
Operating temperature | 5-35˚C | |
Audio performance | ||
Frequency response Analog in to Analog out |
20-20kHz:+/-0.5dB (Fs=44.1/48kHz,JEITA) 20-40kHz:+0.5dB/-2dB (Fs=88.2/96kHz,JEITA) |
20Hz-20kHz:+/-0.5dB (Fs:44.1/48kHz,JEITA) 20Hz-40kHz:+0.5dB/-2dB (Fs=88.2/96kHz,JEITA) 20Hz-80kHz:+0.5dB/-5dB (Fs=176.4/192kHz,JEITA) |
Distortion Analog in to Analog out |
0.005% or less (JEITA) | |
S/N ratio Analog in to Analog out |
100dB or more (JEITA) |
Information
Latest version info | |
Firmware | V1.31 |
- When a CF card formatted with exFAT or NTFS was loaded in the unit, a "Reading Media" pop-up message would stay on screen. This has been fixed.
- In on-air mode, after pausing during credit playback followed by turning the "ON AIR" button on without stopping, playback operation would cause the follow-ing behavior without on-air playback starting. This has been fixed.
- PLAY button blinked
- Instead of moving to the next take using the END mark, it would stop at the END mark.
- In on-air mode, when both online and on-air settings were on, the following issues would occur after the CF card in the non-current slot completed automatically loading if the CF card in the non-current slot did not have a project and was loaded when stopped or if the unit was stopped after a CF card that did not have a project was loaded in the non-current slot while not stopped. This has been fixed.
- The ON LINE button and ON LINE icon would light but no sound would be output.
- The ON AIR button would not stay on; it would turn off.
- Stop tally output from the parallel connector would turn off after the CF card in the non-current slot com-pleted automatically loading if the CF card in the non-current slot did not have a project and was loaded when stopped or if the unit was stopped after a CF card that did not have a project was loaded in the non-current slot while not stopped. This has been fixed.
- Operation stability has been improved
Manuals
Owner's Manual | 03-04-2013 | 11.8 MB |
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Documents
HS-2,HS-20,HS-2000 documentation | 03-03-2021 | 3.1 MB |
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Release Note (English) | 06-28-2019 | 74.9 KB |
TASCAM Pro Audio Brochure 2011 | 05-24-2011 | 4.1 MB |
Firmware
Firmware V1.31 | 06-28-2019 | 1.8 MB |
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Firmware V1.30 | 09-14-2018 | 1.7 MB |
Firmware V1.20 | 07-29-2014 | 1.8 MB |
Software
Poly/Mono Converter for Windows | 03-13-2013 | 8.4 MB |
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Supported Media / Other
USB Supported Media | 06-11-2024 | 99.1 KB |
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CF Supported Media | 05-19-2020 | 101.9 KB |