Tascam DA-98, Owner'S Manual

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Section 15 – Options, specifications and reference
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15.2 Specifications
15.2.1 Physical specifications
15.2.2 Power specifications
15.2.3 Digital recording characteristics
15.2.4 Tape recorder section
Size (exc feet) w x h x d 482 x 176 x 357 (mm)
19 x 6.9 x 14.1 (in)
Weight 11 kg (24 lb)
Power requirements USA/Canada 120 VAC, 60 Hz
U.K./Europe 230 VAC, 50 Hz
Australia 240 VAC, 50 Hz
Power consumption 62W
Number of recording tracks 8
Sub-code ABS track, SMPTE/EBU
timecode facility
Sampling frequency 44.1 kHz, 48 kHz
Recording resolution 16 bits linear
Error correction Double-encoded Reed-
Solomon code
Format DTRS format
Recording method Rotary-head, helical-scan
method
Tracking method ATF
Erasure method Overwrite
Head construction 2 x record, 2 x playback
Tape type Hi8 MP tape / Hi8 ME
101.6mm
482mm
465mm
430mm
357mm
330mm
176mm
11mm
Maximum recording time 108 min (using P6 120 tape)
Other features Up to 16 DTRS units can be
synchronized, giving up to
128 recording tracks