TESTED: TEAC/TASCAM DV-RA1000HD High-Resolution Digital Recorder

DSD Lives!

During my review the TASCAM DV-RA1000HD performed without a single glitch or malfunction. Although it may be laden with some features of dubious value to most users, the basic functions are well-laid out and most prospective owners with even a modicum of recording experience should be able to operate the TASCAM DV-RA1000HD without any problems despite the woefully inadequate owner’s manual. If you want to make top-quality future-proof two-channel recordings the TASCAM DV-RA1000HD must be on your short list of devices that will do the job beautifully.

SPECS & PRICING

Tascam DV-RA1000HD high-definition digital recorder
Type: Hard-drive-based high-resolution digital recorder

Analog I/O

• Balanced inputs: 3-pin XLR female x 2
  
• Unbalanced inputs: RCA jacks x 2
  
• Outputs: 2, XLR balanced analog line outputs
  
• 2 RCA unbalanced analog line outputs
  
• Phones output: (stereo)
  
• Connector: 1/4" stereo jack

 Digital I/O

• Connector: Two 3-pin XLR female (AES/EBU, S/PDIF, SDIF3, DSD-RAW)
  
• Input frequencies: 44.1/48, 88.2/96kHz (double-speed or double-wire), 176.4/192kHz (double-speed + double-wire) all +/-6%
  
• Data format: 16-bit (44.1kHz, CD-DA), 24-bit (44.1kHz/48kHz, 88.2/96kHz to DVD±RW or HD)

 Audio Performance

• Frequency response: All modes 20Hz-20kHz (+/-0.5dB)
  
• Signal-to-noise ratio: ADC 110dB (A-weighting, AES-17LPF, DVD recording); DAC 120dB (A-weighting, AES-17LPF, DVD recording)

Dimensions: 19” x 3.75” x 14.1”
Weight: 15 lbs., excluding remote control unit
Price: $2500