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48-Track HDR with the Features of a Computer-Based DAW
NOTE: Monitor, keyboard, and mouse not included.
If you thought that stand-alone digital multitrack HDR recorders were going away, think again. Tascam, the makers of the first multitrack recorders for the serious project studio, have managed to break new ground with a tried and true concept: Introducing the Tascam X-48! Tascam's new X-48 is the world's first stand-alone 48-track Hybrid Hard Disk Workstation. The Tascam X-48 integrates the best of both worlds: the stability and ease-of-use of a purpose-built hard disk recorder, with the GUI, editing features and plug-in compatibility of a computer-based digital audio workstation.
Tascam X-48 at a Glance:
- 48-track digital recording at up to 96kHz/24-bit,
- AAF export for compatibility with workstations like Pro Tools
- Natively reads/writes Broadcast Wave audio files
- 3rd party plug-in compatibility.
- Built-in, automated 48-channel digital mixer, VGA display output.
48-track Digital Recording
The Tascam X-48 boasts 96kHz/24-bit recording across all 48 tracks. Its file compatibility and synchronization surpass even the TEC Award-winning MX-2424, with AAF export export and native Broadcast Wave audio files for compatibility with workstations like Pro Tools. Support for FireWire hard drives and Gigabit Ethernet allows simple transfer between systems, making it the ultimate multitrack solution for high-quality music, post and live recording applications.
48-channel Digital Mixer
Tascam's X-48 goes beyond mere stand-alone recorders - its built-in, automated 48-channel digital mixer, VGA display output, powerful editing functions and DVD+RW backup drive transform the Tascam X-48 into a complete integrated workstation.
Tascam X-48 Rear Panel Connections:
- (48) TDIF Digital Inputs and Outputs.
- Stereo S/PDIF On and Out.
- (2) 24-channel option slots support analog,ADAT or AES/EBU expansion cards.
- BNC Video In and Thru, auto-terminating.
- BNC Word Clock In, Out and Thru, auto-terminating.
- MIDI In and Out.
- TRS balanced W" SMPTE In and Out.
- 1/4" Footswitch Input.
- RS-422 (Sony 9-pin) Remote Input, also supports the RC-2424 remote.
- PS/2 Mouse and Keyboard Inputs.
- VGA Output.
- Gigabit Ethernet for drive sharing.
- (4) USB ports for external hard drive support.
- (2) FireWire ports for external hard drive expansion.
Tascam X-48 Optional Accessories:
- IF-AN24X 24-channel balanced analog I/O card.
- IF-AE24 24-channel AES/EBU I/O card.
- IF-AD24 24-channel ADAT optical I/O card.
Tascam X-48 Multitrack Recording Features:
- 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 tri-level sync for high definition video.
- Time-stamped Broadcast WAVE file le format.
- Front-panel transport, track arming, project management and metering functions.
- Built-in 80GB hard drive.
- Built-in DVD+RW for backup, transfer and restore.
- ±6% varispeed.
- Grid-style editing.
Tascam X-48 Workstation/Mixing Features:
- Turn-key operation: no software conflicts to troubleshoot.
- Graphic user interface for editing, mixing, plug-ins and meters.
- 48-channel mixing at 96kHz
- 32-bit floating point mixer resolution.
- 6 stereo returns (60 inputs at mixdown).
- 24 busses, 6 aux sends, stereo master buss.
- Full dynamic automation.
- Dynamics, 4-band parametric EQ and 4 VST plug-in inserts per channel.
If you prefer the feel and functionality of a dedicated recorder, but can't live without plug-ins, the Tascam X-48 is the answer to your prayers. For sound quality, features, bullet-proof construction, and rock solid reliability, nobody does it quite like Tascam.
| Customer Reviews |
 Love it!
by Ryan Hodges from Van Buren, AR, May 27, 2008
Music Background: live sound
“We installed this from start to finish in about 2 hours and it works like a charm. No drivers, no figuring out how to get software to see an external device for inputs, it just works. We use it to track and mix 32 channels coming from our tascam dm4800 (2 of them)via ADAT for our church. The volunteers love it because it is so logical and simple to use. Clean sound, even with DSP on more than...” Read More
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"Having just used the Tascam X-48 on location to record a large concert, to say I'm impressed is an understatement! I recorded 44-tracks at 24-bit/48kHz (for timecode and video purposes) for just over two hours without a single glitch, hiccup, or issue. Back in my Pro Tools|HD3 studio, I connected my FreWire hard drive to transfer the session - again, it just worked. But once I imported the tracks into a Pro Tools session and listened back through my ADAM monitors...my questions of "well how does it sound?" were answered, and that answer was a resounding "TOP-NOTCH!"
Brad Lyons
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"Finally, the on-site multitrack that has a built in REAL mixer! What a boon, I might go back to full-time location recordings, the X-48 has made it so easy. Wow, TASCAM does it again, a breakthrough in multitrack recording from the people who invented multitrack breakthroughs!!! Way to go TASCAM and thanks!"
Kenny Bergle
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"If you love TDIF as much as the engineers at TASCAM, you will love this box! You can even get analog, ADAT or AES/EBU expansion cards. This is a great soultion for those who want a solid hard disk recorder! "
Maynard Madsen
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