1 - Introduction to the DA-78HR
The TASCAM DA-78HR is a digital audio mu?ltDi-irect digital synchronization of up to 16 DTRS
track recorder designed for use in a variretecoy ordfer aps (pl1i2-8 tracks) without the use of any exter-
cations, including video post-production naanld a syuncdihro onizer or controller
multitrack work. ? Direct digital dubbing between DTRS units
It records 8 tracks of full-quality digita? Al an inudteior noanl digital patchbay, allowing input-to-
standard Hi8 video cassettes using a spectiraacklly as-signment and selection of digital, analog
designed transport and head mechanism. Usainndg o thffis-ta pe sources without the use of external
medium, up to 108 minutes of continuous rsewciotrcdhiinngg or routing equipment
is possible on a single NTSC ?120? tape ? Internal 8 x 2 mixer (level and pan) for stereo
replay of recorded tracks and output through a
Recording is carried out at either 24 or 16 bits of res-
standard SPDIF connector without external mixing
olution, and digital data may be input at 16, 20 or 24
equipment
bits of resolution. Analog signals are converted to
digital data using 64 times oversampling de? SPlDtIaF- ssitgermaeo input
techniques.? Balanced +4dBu analog inputs and outputs carried
on a convenient compact D-sub connector
The DA-78HR builds on the foundations laid by the
?Unbalanced -10 dBV connectors (RCA) for con-
TASCAM DA-88, DA-38 and DA-98 digital multi-
track recorders, and retains compatibilityne wctiitohn th toe sm.e mi-professional equipment
16-bit tapes recorded on one of the DA s?er1i5es-s canegmen bte peak meters with user-selectable fall
replayed and overdubbed on any other machibnaellis in ttiches and variable hold time (including contin-
series, or any1 m DaTcRhSine. 24-bit tapes can ouonusly p eak hold)
be replayed in DA-78HR recorders,? Meters also used for display of channel and track
information
? Integral digital sine oscillator, providing signals at
1.1 Unpacking
440Hz and 1kHz for tuning and other frequencies
for lineup purposes
The box contains the following.
? Digital input and output on a single convenient
? DA-78HR Digital Multitrack Recorder (x 1)
compact D-sub connector (TDIF-1 format)
? Accessories:
? Settings carried out through a menu hierarchy
-Rackmount screw kit (x 1)
? SMPTE/EBU timecode input and output
-AC power cord, 2 m (6 ft.) long (x 1)
? MIDI Time Code and MIDI Machine Control
-This manual (x 1)
? Simplified source/tape monitoring functions with
? Warranty card (x 1)
automatic switching
? Auto punch-in and punch-out with rehearsal mode
1.2 Features
? 2-point full function autolocator with A-B repeat
function.
Other key features of the DA-78HR include:? Variable speed recording and playback (up to 6.0%
? TASCAM-exclusive high-performance/high wiearn 0 .1% steps)
resistive rotary 4-head mechanism with T? ASShCuAttleM mode enables ?rock and roll? audio posi-
original track layout (DTRS standard)tioning of key locations
? Use of standard, low-cost media with l?onDga rtaeco enrtrd-y mode allows use of shuttle knob to set
ing and playback timesdata values
? 24-bit or 16-bit linear quantization at either 44.1
kHz or 48 kHz provides CD-quality sound or better
1.3 Using this manual
? Fast, frame-accurate tape location and positioning;
end-to-end winding for a ?120? tape is around 80
We suggest that you take the trouble to read this man-
seconds
ual through at least once before starting to use the
DA-78HR. In this way, you will find out where to
1. DTRS is a trademark of TEAC Corporatiotnurn when you need answers.
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