Tascam X48MKII 48 Track Hard Disk Work Station

Tascam 48-track Hybrid Hard Disk Workstation

Tascam’s X-48mkII is the new and improved version of the original X-48 – the world’s first standalone 48-track Hybrid Hard Disk Workstation (co-developed with SaneWave). The X-48mkII continues to integrate the best of both worlds: the stability and ease-of-use of a purpose-built hard disk recorder, with the GUI, editing and mixing features of a computer-based digital audio workstation. The X-48mkII goes beyond mere standalone recorders with a built-in, automated 48-channel digital mixer and powerful editing functions. Plug in a VGA monitor, mouse and keyboard for editing, track naming and monitor mixing – the ultimate multi-track solution for premium quality music, post and live recording applications.

It boasts up to 96kHz/24-bit recording across all 48 tracks. Its file compatibility and synchronization surpass even the TEC Award-winning MX-2424, with native Broadcast WAVE audio file support and AAF export for compatibility with workstations like Pro Tools, Nuendo and Logic. Support for eSATA hard drives and Gigabit Ethernet allows simple transfer between systems, making it the ultimate multi-track solution for high-quality music, post and live recording applications.

The X-48mkII goes beyond mere standalone recorders – its built-in, automated 48-channel digital mixer, VGA display output, powerful editing functions and DVD+RW backup drive transform it into a completely integrated workstation.

Multitrack Recording Features:

• 1TB internal hard drive
• eSATA and USB interfaces
• 48-hour continuous recording @44.1kHz
• 20-hour continuous recording @96kHz
• Dual-core Intel ATOM processor
• HDTV tri-level sync
• Recording past 00:00 (24 hours)
• 48-track digital recording at up to 96kHz/24-bit
• 32-bit floating point audio file recording and playback with no loss of track count
• 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 metering functions
• Built-in DVD+RW for backup, transfer and restore

Workstation/Mixing Features:

• GUI for recording, mixing, editing and metering
• 6% varispeed
• Grid-style editing
• Turn-key operation: no software conflicts to troubleshoot
• Graphic user interface for editing, mixing and meters
• 48-channel mixing
• 32-bit floating point mixer resolution
• 6 stereo returns (60 total inputs at mixdown)
• 12 stereo groups, 6 aux sends, stereo master buss
• Full dynamic automation
• Dynamics, 4-band parametric EQ and 6 aux sends per channel