HS-8
8-channel Professional Solid State Recorder
The HS-8 is an 8-channel audio recorder that employs CF cards as its recording media.
It exhibits high performance capabilities in surround sound recording, as well as when used as a master recorder for surround sounds and as a backup recorder for computer recording.
This model has been discontinued.
Surround sound and multi-channel flash start mode available through the combined usage with options
As a multi-channel playback device, the HS-8 can be used for various applications including surround sound, multi-channel transmission at theaters and theme parks. The mechanism-free design is highly reliable, and lacks any need for maintenance. Furthermore, transmission at broadcasting quality is also possible with the HS-8 after adopting a file format for broadcasting or by equipping it with a function linking it with broadcasting devices. The color LCD touch panel with an adjustable angle delivers high visibility and user friendly operability. By using the HS-8 with the optional RC-HS20PD and the RC-SS20, users can flash start multi-channel and surround sound effects.
Spec description
Features:
- 8-channel solid-state audio recorder*
- Records to Compact Flash media
- 8-channel 96kHz/24-bit broadcast WAV file recording
- 4-channel recording at 192kHz/24-bit resolution
- 8-channel recording plus stereo mix track at 44.1/48k resolution
- Internal stereo mixer (level/pan)
- BWF file format with iXML metadata
- Multi-channel flash start
- Color TFT touch panel interface
- 5-second pre-record buffer
Physical specifications:
- (8) balanced analog inputs on 25-pin D-sub connector
- (8) balanced analog outputs on 25-pin D-sub connector
- XLR stereo analog input and output for channels 1 and 2
- (8) AES/EBU digital I/O on 25-pin D-sub connector
- XLR stereo AES/EBU I/O for channels 1 and 2
- 8-channel ADAT optical digital in and out
- Video/word clock BNC input
- Word clock BNC out/thru
- SMPTE timecode BNC in/out
- PS/2 keyboard input
- RS-422/RS-232C serial control input
- Parallel control port
- RJ-45 LAN control (10/100/1000) on locking connector
- RC-HS20PD Remote input
- USB 2.0 host connector for transfer to flash memory drive (to be implemented in a future update)
- 1/4" stereo headphone output
* Multi-channel record & playback only - no overdubbing capability
HS-8 Tested media List
Last update:March 02, 2015 |
Maker | Series | Model | Capacity | Result |
Lexar | Lexar® Professional 1066x CompactFlash® Card (UDMA7) |
LCF64GCRBJP1066 | 64GB | OK |
LCF32GCRBJP1066 | 32GB | OK | ||
LCF16GCRBJP1066 | 16GB | OK | ||
Lexar® Professional 800x CompactFlash® Card (UDMA7) |
LCF16GCRBJP800 | 16GB | OK | |
LCF16GCRBJP800 | 8GB | OK |
Maker | Series | Model | Capacity | Result |
TASCAM | CF-HSR | CF-4HSR | 4GB | OK |
CF-1HSR | 1GB | OK | ||
SanDisk | SanDisk Extreme Pro® CompactFlash® Card |
SDCFXP-032G-J92 | 32GB | OK |
SDCFXP-016G-J92 | 16GB | OK | ||
SDCFXP-064G-J91 | 64GB | OK | ||
SDCFXP-016G-J91 | 16GB | OK | ||
SanDisk Extreme® CompactFlash® Card |
SDCFX-032G-J61 | 32GB | OK | |
SDCFX-016G-J61 | 16GB | OK | ||
SDCFX-008G-J61 | 8GB | OK | ||
Lexar | Lexar® Professional 1000x CompactFlash® (CF) Card (UDMA7) |
LCF128CTBJP1000 | 128GB | OK |
LCF64GCTBJP1000 | 64GB | OK | ||
LCF32GCTBJP1000 | 32GB | OK | ||
LCF16GCTBJP1000 | 16GB | OK | ||
Lexar® Professional 800x CompactFlash® (CF) Card (UDMA7) |
LCF128CTBJP800 | 128GB | OK | |
LCF64GCTBJP800 | 64GB | OK | ||
LCF32GCTBJP800 | 32GB | OK | ||
LCF16GCTBJP800 | 16GB | OK | ||
LCF8GBCTBJP800 | 8GB | OK | ||
Lexar® Professional 600x CompactFlash® (CF) Card |
LCF32GCRBJP600 | 32GB | OK | |
LCF16GCRBJP600 | 16GB | OK | ||
LCF8GBCRBJP600 | 8GB | OK | ||
Lexar® Professional 400x CompactFlash® (CF) Card(UDMA7) |
LCF128CTBJP400 | 128GB | OK | |
LCF64GCTBJP400 | 64GB | OK | ||
LCF32GCTBJP400 | 32GB | OK | ||
LCF16GCTBJP400 | 16GB | OK | ||
LCF8GBCTBJP400 | 8GB | OK | ||
Lexar® Professional 300x CompactFlash® (CF) Card |
LCF8GBERBJP300 | 8GB | OK |
Supported Media / Other
CF Supported Mediahs-8_tested_media_list_.pdf 98.3 KB
Manuals
Firmware V1.40 Instruction Manual | 07-07-2014 | 660.9 KB |
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Firmware V1.30 Instruction Manual | 01-28-2014 | 398.0 KB |
HS-8 Firmware v1.20 Instruction Manual | 09-16-2011 | 467.7 KB |
HS-8 Owners Manual | 09-29-2010 | 4.7 MB |
Documents
RS-232C Protocol Specification | 01-28-2014 | 252.8 KB |
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HS-8 tested media list | 05-28-2013 | 44.6 KB |
TASCAM Pro Audio Brochure 2011 | 05-24-2011 | 4.1 MB |
HS-8 Tested Media List | 04-04-2011 | 40.2 KB |
Firmware
Release Notes | 05-23-2016 | 84.7 KB |
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Firmware V1.41 | 05-23-2016 | 1.5 MB |
Firmware V1.20 | 09-12-2011 | 1.1 MB |
Software
Poly/Mono Converter for Windows | 03-13-2013 | 8.4 MB |
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Supported Media / Other
CF Supported Media | 06-19-2020 | 98.3 KB |
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