X-48MKII
48-Track Hybrid Hard Disk Workstation
This model has been discontinued.
It has been replaced with the DA-6400 / DA-6400dp.
TASCAM'S new X-48mkII is the new and improved version of the original X-48 - the world's first standalone 48-track Hybrid Hard Disk Workstation (co-developed with SaneWave). The X-48mkII continues to integrate the best of both worlds: the stability and ease-of-use of a purpose-built hard disk recorder, with the GUI, editing and mixing features of a computer-based digital audio workstation. The X-48mkII goes beyond mere standalone recorders with a built-in, automated 48-channel digital mixer and powerful editing functions. Plug in a VGA monitor, mouse and keyboard for editing, track naming and monitor mixing - the ultimate multi-track solution for premium quality music, post and live recording applications.
It boasts up to 96kHz/24-bit recording across all 48 tracks. Its file compatibility and synchronization surpass even the TEC Award-winning MX-2424, with native Broadcast WAVE audio file support and AAF export for compatibility with workstations like Pro Tools®, Nuendo and Logic. Support for eSATA hard drives and Gigabit Ethernet allows simple transfer between systems, making it the ultimate multi-track solution for high-quality music, post and live recording applications.
The X-48mkII goes beyond mere standalone recorders -- its built-in, automated 48-channel digital mixer, VGA display output, powerful editing functions and DVD+RW backup drive transform it into a completely integrated workstation.
TASCAM X-48mkII 48-Track Hybrid Hard Disk Workstation Features
Multitrack Recording Features:
- 1TB internal hard drive
- eSATA and USB interfaces
- 48-hour continuous recording @44.1kHz
- 20-hour continuous recording @96kHz
- Dual-core Intel ATOM processor
- HDTV tri-level sync
- Recording past 00:00 (24 hours)
- 48-track digital recording at up to 96kHz/24-bit
- 32-bit floating point audio file recording and playback with no loss of track count
- Advanced integrated synchronization and machine control, including HDTV tri-level sync
- Time-stamped Broadcast WAVE file format
- Front-panel transport, track arming, project management and metering functions
- Built-in DVD+RW for backup, transfer and restore
Workstation/Mixing Features:
- GUI for recording, mixing, editing and metering
- ±6% varispeed
- Grid-style editing
- Turn-key operation: no software conflicts to troubleshoot
- Graphic user interface for editing, mixing and meters
- 48-channel mixing
- 32-bit floating point mixer resolution
- 6 stereo returns (60 total inputs at mixdown)
- 12 stereo groups, 6 aux sends, stereo master buss
- Full dynamic automation
- Dynamics, 4-band parametric EQ and 6 aux sends per channel
