The new TASCAM DV-RA1000 recorder is a professional solution for recording high-resolution audio - up to 192kHz/24-bit - to inexpensive DVD media. The new recorder even features Sony's DSD format, the basis for audiophile Super Audio CDs, as an available recording format. Its professional I/O includes balanced XLR connections, AES/EBU and SDIF-3, and it records standard CD-DA, WAVE and DSDIFF files to CD and DVD discs. The DV-RA1000 can also operate as a professional CD recorder, recording standard audio CDs for studio or meeting room installations.

The DV-RA1000 features digital recording formats from CD audio resolution all the way up to 192kHz/24-bit and DSD recording ? the formats used by DVD Audio and Super Audio CD. This rackmount stereo recorder features a user-friendly design on the front panel and professional connections on the back. Advanced features like a USB 2.0 connector, RS-232 serial control and multiband compression and EQ establish the DV-RA1000 as the new standard for studio mixdown recorders.

Free New Software Bundle for DV-RA1000 Allows Hi-Res Audio Playback on Any DVD Player

TASCAM and Minnetonka Join Forces on DiskWelder Bronze 1000 Authoring Software

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TASCAM, in conjunction with Minnetonka Audio Software, is introducing an exclusive version of DiscWelder software. DiskWelder Bronze 1000, available for free to all registered DV-RA1000 owners, adds three useful audio mastering features to professional studios looking to do more with their high-resolution recordings.

First, the software allows conversion from Direct Stream Digital (DSD) audio to a PCM WAVE file that can be imported into any DAW software. Second, the software allows users to burn a DVD-Audio disc with up to 192kHz/24-bit stereo mixes. Also included in the software is the ability to create a DVD disc that will play on any DVD player - not just those set up for DVD-A playback.

"The DV-RA1000 puts DSD recording - the best-sounding digital recording format available - within the reach of anyone," says John Larabee, Director of Sales for TASCAM. "Now, powered by Minnetonka's authoring software, owners of the DV-RA1000 can record and archive in DSD format, then distribute their material in any resolution or format needed. DiscWelder Bronze 1000 allows DV-RA1000 users to convert their DSD files to WAVE files at any resolution for use in DAW and mastering software like Pro Tools, WaveLab, Peak and others. In addition to that, artists can now burn either DVD-Audio discs of their mixes or burn standard DVD discs which can be played in any of the millions of DVD players in the world."

The TASCAM DV-RA1000 is a high-resolution stereo master recorder that records to CD or DVD+RW discs. Using DVD discs, the DV-RA1000 can record over five hours at better than CD quality, can record at 192kHz/24-bit resolution or record at DSD, the audio format developed by Sony for Super Audio CDs. The DV-RA1000 includes real-time effects such as multiband compression and EQ, and a USB 2.0 jack allows it to be used as a DVD+RW drive when connected to a Mac or Windows computer.

Specifications

• High-quality stereo recording at up 192kHz/24-bit or DSD format
• Records to DVD+RW, CD-R/RW media
• Multiband compression and 3-band EQ mixdown effects (in 44.1k to 96k modes)
• USB 2.0 connection to PC for use as DVD data drive
• Balanced XLR and unbalanced RCA inputs and outputs
• Balanced AES/EBU inputs and outputs, running at normal, double-speed and double-wire formats
• SDIF-3 DSD input and output for external conversion and processing of DSD audio
• Word Sync In, Out, Thru
• RS-232C serial control
• PS/2 keyboard connector for title editing
• User-definable function keys
• Large, backlit LCD display
• Records to standard CD-DA, Broadcast Wave and DSDIFF formats
• Dedicated input level control and adjustable maximum output level
• ±6% pitch control
• Fade in/out
• Power on play feature
• Various play and record modes such as auto track increment, auto cue, auto ready, single/continuous play and program A/B play.
• Wired remote control (RC-RA1000) included
• Headphone output
• 19" x 3.75" x 14.1" (483 x 95 x 357 mm)
• 15 lbs (6.8 kg)