Tascam DV-RA 1000 HD Master Recorder, from Tascam

-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
-ý6% 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

The new TASCAM DV-RA1000 recorder is a professional solution for recording high-resolution audio ý up to 192kHz/24-bit ý 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 ý 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.