X-48MKII OVERVIEW
TASCAM'S new X-48MKII is the new and improved version of the original X-48, 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 making it the ultimate multi-track solution for premium quality music, post and live recording applications.
TASCAM X-48MKII 48-Track Hybrid Hard Disk Workstation 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
- GUI for recording, mixing, editing and metering
X-48MKII SPECIFICATIONS
Media and formats
Recording media Hard disk
File system NTFS
File format BWF (Broadcast Wave Format)
Number of channels 48 channels (44.1/48/88.2/96 kHz)
Quantization rate 16 bit, 24 bit, 32-bit floating point
Sampling frequencies 42.336k (44.1k x 24/25), 44.056k (44.1k−), 44.1k, 44.144k (44.1k+), 45.938k (44.1k x 25/24), 46.080k
(48k x 24/25), 47.952k (48k−), 48k, 48.048k (48k+), 50k (48k x 25/24), 84.672k (88.2k x 24/25), 88.112k
(88.2k−), 88.2k, 88.288k (88.2k+), 91.875k (88.2k x 25/24), 92.160k (96k x 24/25), 95.904k (96k−), 96k,
96.096k (96k+), 100k (96k . 25/24) Hz Note: + is 0.1% pull up, − is 0.1% pull down
Clock references Internal, Word in, Digital slot 1/2, SPDIF IN, TDIF Port 1
Timecode frame 23.976NDF, 24NDF, 24.975NDF, 25NDF, 29.97DF, 29.97NDF, 30DF, 30NDF
Digital audio input/output
TDIF connector (x6) Connector: DB25 (Female) connector (mm screws)
Format: Conforms to TDIF-1 standards
Word length: 24 bit
S/PDIF IN/OUT connector Connector: RCA connector
Format: IEC 60958-3 (S/PDIF)
Control input/output
WORD SYNC IN connector Connector: BNC (Unbalance), TTL level, 75Ω termination (auto on/off selection)
WORD SYNC TRU,
WORD SYNC OUT connector Connector: BNC (Unbalance), TTL level, 75Ω
MIDI IN, MIDI OUT connector Connector: DIN 5 pin
Format: Standard MIDI format
TIME CODE IN,
TIME CODE OUT connector Connector: 6.3 mm (1/4”) TRS standard jack (Tip: HOT, Ring: COLD, Sleeve: GND)
Format: Conforms to SMPTE standards
FOOT SW connector Connector: 6.3 mm (1/4”) TS standard jack (Tip: HOT, Sleeve: GND)
REMOTE connector Connector: DE9 (Female, mm screws), Conforms to RS-422, Sony 9-pin serial protocol (P2)
USB port (x4) Connector: A type, 4 pin
Protocol: Conforms to USB 2.0 High speed (480 Mbps)
100/1000 connector Connector: RJ45 LAN connector
100BASE-TX/1000BASE-TX Ethernet
VGA connector Connector: DE15 (Female) VGA connector (inch screws)
General
Power AC 100-240V, 50-60Hz
Power consumption 49W
Dimensions (W x H x D) 483 x 184 x 439mm / 19.02 x 7.24 x 17.2 In.
Weight 13.7 kg / 30.2 lb
Operating temperature 5-35°C /41-95°F