
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 in North, Central and South America.
Please check the availability with your local distributors in other areas.
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.


RC-HS20PD at the FUJI Acoustic Music Festival 2011
Learn MoreSpec 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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