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Tascam's new X-48 is a 48-track hybrid hard disk workstation, offering the best of both worlds: the stability of a stand-alone hard disk recorder with the GUI, editing features and plug-in compatibility of computer-based digital audio workstations. The X-48 boasts 96kHz/24-bit recording across all 48 tracks and 192kHz recording across 24 tracks. Its file interoperability and synchronization surpass the MX-2424. Yet it goes beyond mere stand-alone recorders -- its built-in automated 48-channel digital mixer, VGA display output, powerful editing functions and DVD+RW backup transform the X-48 into a complete standalone workstation.
The X-48 features include:
* 48-track digital recording at up to 96kHz/24-bit
* 24-track recording at 192kHz/24-bit
* 32-bit floating point audio file recording and playback with no loss of track count
* VGA and PS/2 connections for keyboard, monitor and mouse
* Built-in 48-channel TDIF inputs and outputs
* Built-in S/PDIF I/O
* Two 24-channel option slots support analog, ADAT or AES/EBU expansion cards
* Advanced integrated synchronization and machine control, including HDTV tri-level sync
* Time-stamped Broadcast WAVE file format
* Front-panel transport, track arming, project management and meter functions
* Built-in 80GB hard drive
* Built-in DVD+RW drive for backup and restore
* Two FireWire (IEEE-1394) and four USB 2.0 ports for external hard drive support
* Graphic User Interface for editing, mixing, plug-ins and meters
* ±12.5% varispeed
* Grid-style editing
* Theater Play mode
* Gigabit Ethernet, includes FTP server and drive sharing
* Non-destructive editing with undo/redo
* Built on embedded Windows XP operating system
* OMF, AAF and OpenTL import and export
In addition, the X-48 functions as an all-in-one workstation, with powerful digital editing and mixing facilities:
* Turn-key operation: no software or hardware conflicts to troubleshoot
* 48-channel digital mixing at 96kHz / 24-channels at 192kHz
* 6 stereo returns (60 inputs at mixdown)
* 24 busses
* 6 aux sends
* Stereo buss
* 32-bit floating point mixer resolution
* Full dynamic automation
* Dynamics and four-band EQ per channel
* 4 VST plug-in inserts on each channel, group and aux return
* Controllable using the US-2400 24-fader Universal Controller
* Full graphic user interface
The TASCAM X-48 has a manufacturer's suggested retail price of US$4,999 and will be available in the Summer of 2005.
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