Provide Multitrack Recording to Compact Flash for Broadcast, Post and Pro Studios

Anaheim, CA - NAMM Booth #6491 (January 14, 2010): TASCAM's HS-8 and HS-2 are the first studio solutions for professional multi-track recording and playback to solid-state media. From studio surround recording to post production and broadcast playback of HS-P82 location recordings, the eight-track HS-8 fits a variety of multitrack roles first pioneered by TASCAM's DA-88 recorders. Like the HS-8, the stereo HS-2 includes SMPTE timecode and RS-422 for use in broadcast and post production. Also true to TASCAM tradition, audio is top-quality throughout with up to 192kHz/24-bit recording formats available.

A mixer is built into the HS-8 for monitoring, and the stereo mix can be recorded live as a separate track. Like the portable HS-P82, the HS-8 and HS-2 use a color touch-screen interface to access settings and tracks. Audio is recorded as Broadcast WAV files to Compact Flash media. A pair of CF card slots is available for data mirroring or continuous recording. The RC-HS20PD remote control allows operation from a separate room over RJ-45 connection.

TASCAM's HS-8 and HS-2 are the ideal solid-state recorders for professionals, with the instant access, ease-of-use and sound quality studio and post studios demand.

• 8-channel (HS-8) and 2-channel (HS-2) solid-state audio recorder
• Records to Compact Flash media
• Up to 192kHz/24-bit Broadcast WAV file recording(4-channel recording on HS-8)
• 8-channel 96kHz/24-bit resolution (HS-8)
• 8-channel recording plus stereo mix track at 44.1/48k resolution (HS-8)
• Internal stereo mixer with level/pan controls (HS-8)
• BWF file format with iXML metadata
• Multi-channel flash start
• Dual CF card slots for mirroring or continuous recording
• Color TFT touch panel interface
• 5-second pre-record buffer
• Cascade function for multiple unit operation

• Balanced analog inputs and outputs on 25-pin D-sub connectors (HS-8)
• XLR stereo analog input and output for channels 1 and 2
• AES/EBU digital I/O on 25-pin D-sub connector (HS-8)
• XLR stereo AES/EBU I/O for channels 1 and 2
• 8-channel ADAT optical digital in and out (HS-8)
• 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
• 1/4" stereo headphone output

TASCAM is the professional audio division of TEAC Corporation and produces the most comprehensive line of audio recorders, mixers and related equipment in the pro audio industry. TASCAM has offices in the US, UK, Canada, Germany, Japan, Mexico and Latin America. For additional information, contact:

TASCAM • 7733 Telegraph Road • Montebello, CA 90640 USA
(323) 726-0303 • www.tascam.com