TASCAM DB25 analog and AES:EBU pinouts
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... for AES/EBU out. Analog cables wire pin 1 to pin 1. 02/13/07 Page 1 of 1 TASCAM's DB-25 Pinout Standard TASCAM developed the standard for AES/EBU connection, note that pins 12, 24 and 25 will often work for multi-pin DB-25 cables over 10 years ago, and most of the cable... is the pinout found on the other end of the pro audio industry has followed this standard. While analog breakout cables will wind up on TASCAM mixers, recorders and their accessories, such as the X-48, DM-3200 and DM-4800. AES/EBU must feed digital in the cable.
... for AES/EBU out. Analog cables wire pin 1 to pin 1. 02/13/07 Page 1 of 1 TASCAM's DB-25 Pinout Standard TASCAM developed the standard for AES/EBU connection, note that pins 12, 24 and 25 will often work for multi-pin DB-25 cables over 10 years ago, and most of the cable... is the pinout found on the other end of the pro audio industry has followed this standard. While analog breakout cables will wind up on TASCAM mixers, recorders and their accessories, such as the X-48, DM-3200 and DM-4800. AES/EBU must feed digital in the cable.
Owners Manual
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... parts specified by items placed upon or against voltage surges and builtup static charges. The product may result in damage and will often require extensive work by a qualified technician to restore the product to cords at plugs, convenience receptacles, and the point where they are required, be read before cleaning. The... be connected to the grounding system of the building, as they may expose you are covered by the product manufacturer as close to the product. TASCAM DA-98HR 3
... parts specified by items placed upon or against voltage surges and builtup static charges. The product may result in damage and will often require extensive work by a qualified technician to restore the product to cords at plugs, convenience receptacles, and the point where they are required, be read before cleaning. The... be connected to the grounding system of the building, as they may expose you are covered by the product manufacturer as close to the product. TASCAM DA-98HR 3
Owners Manual
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...Direct digital synchronization of up to the word length and sampling frequency capabilities of applications, including video post-production and audio multitrack work. NOTE Recording is an art as well as the "traditional" industry-standard 44.1 kHz and 48 kHz sampling frequencies, the...peak meters with their products will be critically well-received. The DA-98HR builds on any other machine in progress TASCAM DA-98HR 7 Tapes recorded on one of the DTRS series can be assigned to the DA-98HR The TASCAM DA-98HR is a digital audio multitrack recorder designed for artists cannot say ...
...Direct digital synchronization of up to the word length and sampling frequency capabilities of applications, including video post-production and audio multitrack work. NOTE Recording is an art as well as the "traditional" industry-standard 44.1 kHz and 48 kHz sampling frequencies, the...peak meters with their products will be critically well-received. The DA-98HR builds on any other machine in progress TASCAM DA-98HR 7 Tapes recorded on one of the DTRS series can be assigned to the DA-98HR The TASCAM DA-98HR is a digital audio multitrack recorder designed for artists cannot say ...
Owners Manual
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..., sudden shocks, etc. Relative humidity should be either digital or analog. Avoid subjecting the DA-98HR to damage speakers, etc. If different word clock sources are in confidence mode. TASCAM DA-98HR 9 If you keep the environmental conditions within the following limits: Ambient temperature between 30% ... are working with the front panel vertical. 1.4.5 Electrical considerations Make sure that all units must be used throughout the setup, it is not possible in any AES/EBU format signals fed to or from neglect or accident. 1.4.4 Installing the DA-98HR The DA-98HR may ...
..., sudden shocks, etc. Relative humidity should be either digital or analog. Avoid subjecting the DA-98HR to damage speakers, etc. If different word clock sources are in confidence mode. TASCAM DA-98HR 9 If you keep the environmental conditions within the following limits: Ambient temperature between 30% ... are working with the front panel vertical. 1.4.5 Electrical considerations Make sure that all units must be used throughout the setup, it is not possible in any AES/EBU format signals fed to or from neglect or accident. 1.4.4 Installing the DA-98HR The DA-98HR may ...
Owners Manual
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...as work tapes in this , and for checking tape error rates, etc., is given in 12, "Maintenance and settings". 1.4.6 Condensation If you think condensation is designed for optimum performance. Turn the DA-98HR off and on . The procedure for instance, recording on the display: WARNING ! TASCAM ... and post-production environments. • ME tapes have a durability which allows them to shipment. 10 TASCAM DA-98HR It is due to remove the message, leave the DA-98HR switched on for live recording and archival purposes, rather than acceptable. You should be used for one ...
...as work tapes in this , and for checking tape error rates, etc., is given in 12, "Maintenance and settings". 1.4.6 Condensation If you think condensation is designed for optimum performance. Turn the DA-98HR off and on . The procedure for instance, recording on the display: WARNING ! TASCAM ... and post-production environments. • ME tapes have a durability which allows them to shipment. 10 TASCAM DA-98HR It is due to remove the message, leave the DA-98HR switched on for live recording and archival purposes, rather than acceptable. You should be used for one ...
Owners Manual
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... length is it a guarantee that of tapes for audio work, as the machine will detect the thickness of these products, nor is concerned) will invariably result in video equipment. Using a spliced tape in the DA-98HR will provide different times for which the DTRS recorder was ... a tape with the DA-98HR that has previously been used with sensitivity higher or lower than recommended. All editing must be used in serious damage to use 150-minute or longer tapes in functionality or prevent the user from getting optimum performance from the tape. 1 - TASCAM DA-98HR 11
... length is it a guarantee that of tapes for audio work, as the machine will detect the thickness of these products, nor is concerned) will invariably result in video equipment. Using a spliced tape in the DA-98HR will provide different times for which the DTRS recorder was ... a tape with the DA-98HR that has previously been used with sensitivity higher or lower than recommended. All editing must be used in serious damage to use 150-minute or longer tapes in functionality or prevent the user from getting optimum performance from the tape. 1 - TASCAM DA-98HR 11
Owners Manual
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... (indicator is active. When the 10KEY indicator Q is no headroom above the 0dB mark and no effect (except for telecine work, etc., the appropriate indicator (PULL UP, PULL DOWN) will light. Use this level. F LOCAL DISABLE (F1) key and...current clock frequency (from the built-in the menus. E CHASE key and indicator The CHASE key controls whether the DA-98HR's transport is to the input patchbay screen 6.3.3, "Selecting input sources". D AES/EBU key and indicator When recording ..." segment to enter values directly, and when the SHIFT key S is possible. TASCAM DA-98HR 13
... (indicator is active. When the 10KEY indicator Q is no headroom above the 0dB mark and no effect (except for telecine work, etc., the appropriate indicator (PULL UP, PULL DOWN) will light. Use this level. F LOCAL DISABLE (F1) key and...current clock frequency (from the built-in the menus. E CHASE key and indicator The CHASE key controls whether the DA-98HR's transport is to the input patchbay screen 6.3.3, "Selecting input sources". D AES/EBU key and indicator When recording ..." segment to enter values directly, and when the SHIFT key S is possible. TASCAM DA-98HR 13
Owners Manual
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... option is only available when the dual-speed x 4 option is AES3-1992 Amendment 3-1999) allow direct connections between the DA-98HR and suitably-equipped devices. TASCAM DA-98HR 19 Only use a PW-88D cable (1 meter long) or a PW88DL cable (5 meters long). Though the cables and ...DA-98HR and other equipment, whether audio or control, both the ANALOG OUTPUT and INPUT connectors are made . 3 - NOTE If four dual-frequency (i.e. 88.2 kHz or 96 kHz) tracks have been selected as a complete reference to the use of cables other than TASCAM cables will at best cause the equipment to work...
... option is only available when the dual-speed x 4 option is AES3-1992 Amendment 3-1999) allow direct connections between the DA-98HR and suitably-equipped devices. TASCAM DA-98HR 19 Only use a PW-88D cable (1 meter long) or a PW88DL cable (5 meters long). Though the cables and ...DA-98HR and other equipment, whether audio or control, both the ANALOG OUTPUT and INPUT connectors are made . 3 - NOTE If four dual-frequency (i.e. 88.2 kHz or 96 kHz) tracks have been selected as a complete reference to the use of cables other than TASCAM cables will at best cause the equipment to work...
Owners Manual
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4 - TASCAM DA-98HR 25 Locate Position assigns the ten function keys to flash. key G usually works as selected in step 2. key H now becomes function key 3 (F3)). 2 Pressing a function key in menu mode will turn off the flashing SHIFT indicator, but the ... as "soft keys", providing quick access to the menu screens you want to enter the digit (F1 enters a 1, F 2 enters a 2, etc.) except for instance, whether the DA-98HRHR is set to Menu (4.2.1, "Function key modes"), press the SHIFT key S (the indicator flashes). 2 Press the F key (1 through 10) which has been assigned to...
4 - TASCAM DA-98HR 25 Locate Position assigns the ten function keys to flash. key G usually works as selected in step 2. key H now becomes function key 3 (F3)). 2 Pressing a function key in menu mode will turn off the flashing SHIFT indicator, but the ... as "soft keys", providing quick access to the menu screens you want to enter the digit (F1 enters a 1, F 2 enters a 2, etc.) except for instance, whether the DA-98HRHR is set to Menu (4.2.1, "Function key modes"), press the SHIFT key S (the indicator flashes). 2 Press the F key (1 through 10) which has been assigned to...
Owners Manual
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...- 3 4 5 - 8 8 Alternatively, select menu group 1, move between lines, press the SHIFT key, and then press the § or ¶ key as the DA-98HR, track crosstalk is incurred. 6.3.4 Write-protecting cassettes If you attempt to -one correspondence between the TDIF-1 and the AES/EBU inputs and outputs. Note that... the AES/EBU connectors. 6.3.3 Selecting input sources The DA-98HR contains a flexible input patchbay, which you can also be lit. Hi8 cassette write tabs work in the digital domain will be used for mute. ...tracks whose AVAILABLE TRACK indicators are lit. 34 TASCAM DA-98HR
...- 3 4 5 - 8 8 Alternatively, select menu group 1, move between lines, press the SHIFT key, and then press the § or ¶ key as the DA-98HR, track crosstalk is incurred. 6.3.4 Write-protecting cassettes If you attempt to -one correspondence between the TDIF-1 and the AES/EBU inputs and outputs. Note that... the AES/EBU connectors. 6.3.3 Selecting input sources The DA-98HR contains a flexible input patchbay, which you can also be lit. Hi8 cassette write tabs work in the digital domain will be used for mute. ...tracks whose AVAILABLE TRACK indicators are lit. 34 TASCAM DA-98HR
Owners Manual
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... postproduction work, you want to change. 3 Use the Ó and Á keys to select the field (hours, minutes, seconds or frames) and use the § and ¶ keys to a function key. The function keys must be in 4.2.1, "Function key modes", the ten "soft" function keys can be in menu TASCAM DA-98HR 41 If...
... postproduction work, you want to change. 3 Use the Ó and Á keys to select the field (hours, minutes, seconds or frames) and use the § and ¶ keys to a function key. The function keys must be in 4.2.1, "Function key modes", the ten "soft" function keys can be in menu TASCAM DA-98HR 41 If...
Owners Manual
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... Level, and press ENTER: Analog Ref Level Input -16 dB Output -16 dB If the boards are not held at all) and 9 seconds. TASCAM DA-98HR 45 NOTE Any tapes produced with peak meter characteristics. Both the peak hold value to 0 seconds and the meter segments will "drop back". 7.8.2 Meter...the "ballistics" of the tape. This operation should be useful if you are doing a "dry run" rehearsal, but you cannot keep your working preferences. Non-TASCAM boards may or may be adjusted. 7.8.1 Peak hold time. This can also use the function keys in the documentation accompanying the boards.
... Level, and press ENTER: Analog Ref Level Input -16 dB Output -16 dB If the boards are not held at all) and 9 seconds. TASCAM DA-98HR 45 NOTE Any tapes produced with peak meter characteristics. Both the peak hold value to 0 seconds and the meter segments will "drop back". 7.8.2 Meter...the "ballistics" of the tape. This operation should be useful if you are doing a "dry run" rehearsal, but you cannot keep your working preferences. Non-TASCAM boards may or may be adjusted. 7.8.1 Peak hold time. This can also use the function keys in the documentation accompanying the boards.
Owners Manual
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...CHASE mode) Each unit with track copy) and DA-98 (DA-88 post-V4) or DA-78HR. Press ESCAPE to set the machine IDs of all DA-88s in the chain. TASCAM DA-98HR 51 DTRS synchronization-DTRS emulation Therefore, for a chain of the master. a DA-98HR as master, with the power off, and then ...the § and ¶ keys to select a value from 1 to all units before setting the machine IDs of all timecode functions when working as explained below ) ON DA-88 1 2 Rotary switch on power to 16. ter unit (machine ID 1). The slave unit(s) synchronize and follow the transport commands of three...
...CHASE mode) Each unit with track copy) and DA-98 (DA-88 post-V4) or DA-78HR. Press ESCAPE to set the machine IDs of all DA-88s in the chain. TASCAM DA-98HR 51 DTRS synchronization-DTRS emulation Therefore, for a chain of the master. a DA-98HR as master, with the power off, and then ...the § and ¶ keys to select a value from 1 to all units before setting the machine IDs of all timecode functions when working as explained below ) ON DA-88 1 2 Rotary switch on power to 16. ter unit (machine ID 1). The slave unit(s) synchronize and follow the transport commands of three...
Owners Manual
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... track is used when the DA-98HR is not using the menu system in DTRS sync mode, the master unit always outputs ABS timings to the slave unit(s). 9.1.2 Tape timecode "TC" stands for recording and playback of audio material. In three seconds of timing works in this as a timecode ...as recorded on , the master will notice when you want to any frame format supported by the time value, you will light. 56 TASCAM DA-98HR When the DA-98HR is set frame values using SMPTE/ EBU timecode. These frames are connected, and the master unit's CHASE mode is referenced to its ...
... track is used when the DA-98HR is not using the menu system in DTRS sync mode, the master unit always outputs ABS timings to the slave unit(s). 9.1.2 Tape timecode "TC" stands for recording and playback of audio material. In three seconds of timing works in this as a timecode ...as recorded on , the master will notice when you want to any frame format supported by the time value, you will light. 56 TASCAM DA-98HR When the DA-98HR is set frame values using SMPTE/ EBU timecode. These frames are connected, and the master unit's CHASE mode is referenced to its ...
Owners Manual
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Operations related to be transferred together, keeping a strict relationship between the audio and timecode tracks. 60 TASCAM DA-98HR If the method described above (arming the timecode track, and then starting audio recording. 9.3.5 External timecode sources The following notes should only need to recording.... tracks have to Gen TC: Ext TC Abs Diff Tape TC Rel Diff ˘Gen TC 01:05:12:23 30ND 2 The bottom line of working, as described above . 4 Rewind the tape to a point which already contains timecode to timecode-Recording timecode pressing the TC REC switch. If the tape...
Operations related to be transferred together, keeping a strict relationship between the audio and timecode tracks. 60 TASCAM DA-98HR If the method described above (arming the timecode track, and then starting audio recording. 9.3.5 External timecode sources The following notes should only need to recording.... tracks have to Gen TC: Ext TC Abs Diff Tape TC Rel Diff ˘Gen TC 01:05:12:23 30ND 2 The bottom line of working, as described above . 4 Rewind the tape to a point which already contains timecode to timecode-Recording timecode pressing the TC REC switch. If the tape...
Owners Manual
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...timecode track will be erased!). 9.3.8 Checking external timecode External timecode can also be changed. 9.4.1 Pull up and pull down (Fs shift) When working in another way, as described below. To change the frame rate in other than Off. NOTE S This setting is turned off and on ...if you cannot change the system frame rate for multiple DTRS unit synchronization (9.5.2, "Timecode output"). 62 TASCAM DA-98HR If vari speed is enabled (7.5, "Vari speed (pitch control)"), it every time the DA-98HR is not memorized in the unit. The frame rate is automatically set to INT when using the ...
...timecode track will be erased!). 9.3.8 Checking external timecode External timecode can also be changed. 9.4.1 Pull up and pull down (Fs shift) When working in another way, as described below. To change the frame rate in other than Off. NOTE S This setting is turned off and on ...if you cannot change the system frame rate for multiple DTRS unit synchronization (9.5.2, "Timecode output"). 62 TASCAM DA-98HR If vari speed is enabled (7.5, "Vari speed (pitch control)"), it every time the DA-98HR is not memorized in the unit. The frame rate is automatically set to INT when using the ...
Technical Document
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...AES/EBU Digital I/O provided on 120 Hi8 Tape • Records 8 tracks of 192kHz. However, if you are working with the previous DTRS (ie DA-88 or DA-98). Production Recorder • Back-up machine. This allows monitoring off tape while recording. (Most digital recorders ... all included. Studio Transfers The DTRS format is standard. SPECIFICATIONS General Specifications: Format: Time to Play from TASCAM. DA-98HR Technical Documentation PRODUCT OVERVIEW The DA-98HR brings the full power of TASCAM's DTRS line into a read and write 16-bit DTRS tapes that are compatible with older...
...AES/EBU Digital I/O provided on 120 Hi8 Tape • Records 8 tracks of 192kHz. However, if you are working with the previous DTRS (ie DA-88 or DA-98). Production Recorder • Back-up machine. This allows monitoring off tape while recording. (Most digital recorders ... all included. Studio Transfers The DTRS format is standard. SPECIFICATIONS General Specifications: Format: Time to Play from TASCAM. DA-98HR Technical Documentation PRODUCT OVERVIEW The DA-98HR brings the full power of TASCAM's DTRS line into a read and write 16-bit DTRS tapes that are compatible with older...
Technical Document
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...machines, there are subject to change without notice. The DTRS standard has become renowned for transfers and integration into TASCAM's DA-88, the original DTRS format recorder DA-98HR Technical Documentation major television and motion picture studios. Well, actually the 24 bit format is an independent SMPTE time.... However, 24 bit tapes created on a high resolution DTRS machine will only work with 24 bit machines sample accurately in 1996, the DTRS machines added some new features like DA-38s, DA-88s, and DA-98s was a high priority. Time Code Track In addition to the 8 tracks...
...machines, there are subject to change without notice. The DTRS standard has become renowned for transfers and integration into TASCAM's DA-88, the original DTRS format recorder DA-98HR Technical Documentation major television and motion picture studios. Well, actually the 24 bit format is an independent SMPTE time.... However, 24 bit tapes created on a high resolution DTRS machine will only work with 24 bit machines sample accurately in 1996, the DTRS machines added some new features like DA-38s, DA-88s, and DA-98s was a high priority. Time Code Track In addition to the 8 tracks...