Tascam - DA-6400 64-Channel Digital Multitrack Audio Recorder

Compact 64-channel digital multitrack recorder/player for Live and Broadcast applications.

TASCAM's DA-6400 is a 64-track recorder that records to an internal SSD drive caddy for live and event recording. Professional I/O options like MADI and DANTE make it ideal for live recording, event capture, or as a backup for critical DAW sessions. Available with a single or dual/redundant power supply, the DA-6400 is an unbeatable option for professional remote recording.

Included with the DA-6400 is an AK-CC25 hot-swappable caddy containing a high-performance 240GB TASCAM solid-state drive. The caddy includes a USB 3 jack for stand-alone use simply hand the drive to the client to offload the BWAV files into their DAW session. The DA-6400 records 64 tracks at 48kHz/24-bit or 32 tracks at 96kHz/24-bit. Included on the rear panel are SMPTE timecode, word clock, RS-422, parallel and Ethernet connections.

I/O options for the DA-6400 (sold separately) include the IF-MA64/EX interface card, with both coaxial and optical MADI connections. This card includes a redundant coaxial connection so that MADI is passed through even if power is lost, making it an ideal backup recorder for DAW sessions. Other I/O options include the lower-cost IF-MA64/BN coaxial MADI card, IF-DA64 Dante card, and IF-AE16 AES/EBU card, with more to come.

The Tascam DA-6400 combines high performance, flexibility, and complete reliability in a solid-state 64-track recorder.

FEATURES

• Supports recording/playback of 64 channels at 48kHz/24-bit or 32 channels at 96kHz/24-bit PCM
• The perfect backup recording system for synchronized capture with Pro Tools systems
• 2.5-inch SSD recording media with excellent vibration and environmental resistance as well as maintenance-free operation. (Note: HDD support currently under development)
• Includes TASCAM SSD designed with custom controller parts and thoroughly tested using DA-6400 units
• Hot swappable AK-CC25 case loads into front-loaded storage bay with USB 3 I/O port for transfer to DAW computer
• AK-CC25 with TASCAM 240GB SSD drive included with unit
• Hi-visibility Color LCD (320120 pixels)
• BWF support for storing time information with files
• Two I/O slots for optional audio interface cards:
• IF-MA64/EX 64-channel redundant (in/out/thru) MADI optical/coaxial interface card
• IF-MA64/BN 64-channel MADI coaxial interface card
• IF-DA64 64-channel Dante interface card
• IF-AE16 16-channel AES/EBU interface card
• SMPTE LTC timecode input and output for location synchronization
• Firmware upload over USB port
• Parallel remote control input
• RS-422 serial remote control (9-pin serial protocol compliant)
• Gigabit LAN (1000BASE-T Ethernet) for file transfer, remote control and monitoring over a network
• SNTP server support for automatic adjustment of the internal clock over a network
• Video reference (NTSC/PAL blackburst signals and HDTV Tri-level signals) and word clock input and output/thru
• EIA 1U rackmount size
• IEC 3-pin inlet
• iPad and computer applications for remote control
• AC power redundancy built in (DA-6400dp only)

TASCAM SSD features
• 240GB 2.5-inch serial ATA SSD
• With cooperation with parts manufacturers, TASCAM uses a specific control IC for stable, reliable operation
• SSD operation has been tested with the DA-6400
• One included with each DA-6400/DA-6400dp; additional drives can be purchased separately
• Total recording time: 7h12m@48kHz/24-bits, 64 channels

SPECS

Recording media: SSD
Note: HDD support also planned in addition to the SSD.

File system: FAT32

File formats: BWF(.wav)

Number of channels: 64(1xFs), 32(2xFs)

Sampling frequencies: 44.1k/48k/88.2k/96kHz

Quantization bit rate: 16bit/24bit

Clock reference: INTERNAL, WORD IN, VIDEO IN

Timecode frame: 23.976 / 24 / 25 / 29.97DF / 29.97NDF / 30DF / 30NDF

TIME CODE IN
Connector: BNC
Signal voltage amplitude: 0.5V to 5Vp-p
Input impedance: 10k?
Format: SMPTE 12M-1999 compliant

TIME CODE OUT
Connector: BNC
Signal voltage amplitude: 2Vp-p
Output impedance: 600?
Format: SMPTE 12M-1999 compliant

WORD/VIDEO IN
Connector: BNC
Input voltage amplitude (WORD): 0.5V to 5Vp-p TTL equivalent
Signal voltage amplitude (VIDEO): 1Vp-p
Input impedance: 75? +/-10%
Input frequency (WORD): 48kHz
Input signal (VIDEO): 23.976/24/25/29.97/30 Frame (NTSC/PAL Black burst, HDTV Tri-Level)

WORD/VIDEO THRU/OUT
Connector: BNC
Output voltage amplitude: 5V TTL equivalent
Output frequency (WORD): 48kHz

ETHERNET
Connector: RJ-45
Protocol: 100BASE-TX, 1000BASE-T

RS-422
Connector: D-sub 9 pin (female, inch-standard)

PARALLEL
Connector: D-sub 15 pin (female, inch-standard)

USB
Connector: USB2.0 A-type
Protocol: USB 2.0 HIGH SPEED(480Mbps)

PHONES
Connector: 6.3mm(1/4') standard stereo jack
Maximum output level: 45mW+45mW or higher

Power: AC100V-240V, 50/60Hz
*DA-6400dp has 2 power supply inlets

Power consumption: 21W (At the time of IF-MA64/EX use)

Dimensions: 482.6(W)44.7(H)304.8(D)mm

Weight
DA-6400: 3.9kg
DA-6400dp: 4.0kg

Operating temperature: 0 to +40 degC

Standard accessories: TASCAM SSD, SSD media case, Power cable1 (DA-6400), Power cable2 (DA-6400dp), USB cable, Rack mount screw kit, Security screw kit, Owners manual (with warranty)