DA-40 Technical Documentation
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Control I/O Notes:
All command controls are
labeled "in" on the chart
at left. Commands are
active when brought to
ground for 30 msec or
more.
Tally signals are open
collector, with a maximum
15V, 80mA.
SERIAL in (7) offers an
access to RS-232 type
communication standards.
Control I/O Legend
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Track Names
The DA-40 fully supports program titles, allowing each track to have its own
name. This information is stored in the tape's subcode, and does not affect
the audio quality or cause conflicts with other machines. The name can be
spelled out with upper and lower case letters, numbers, and some basic
punctuation.
Two Memo Locate Points
When working on mixes, or even running live shows, a pair of memo points
comes in handy. These are separate locate points that can be used for cueing
the tape to a particular location, or they can be used for looping a part for
rehearsal or critical listening passes.
Single Play
If you are using the DA-40 in a live production, the single play function allows
you to play the DAT one track at a time. The DA-40 will automatically stop at
the next track ID, ready for the next cue.
Margin Counter
This is one of those features you typically never think about until you don't
have it. The margin counter is very useful when performing transfers. You
can walk away from the unit, and know if the level ever peaked out, or if the
recording could have been made louder.
Drum Time (Head Time) Counter
For maintenance purposes, it helps to know if it is time to clean the heads.
Maintenance records can be kept just like taking the odometer reading on car.
Selectable Reference Level, Attenuation on Outputs
Most professional gear operates with -20dB as the 0dB analog reference level,
and most semi-pro gear operates at -16dB reference level. The DA-45HR
offers the ability to properly match your system to the gear you are working
with. There are also attenuation pots on the balanced outputs for fine
adjustment of these levels.
The DAT recorder shall be able to record and play back audio
DAT tapes at the standard 16 bit, 44.1kHz and 48kHz modes,
as well as long play modes of 32kHz, 12 bit.
The recorded SCMS code status shall be selectable in a menu.
Available options shall include Prohibit, One Generation, and
Free. Other menus shall provide customization of the Auto
ID parameters, controlling the threshold and times required
for triggering an auto ID writing.
The DAT recorder shall offer advanced tape subcode data
writing and retrieval, including the ability to read and write
program titles, program IDs, and markers for skip program
and end of program.
Advanced cueing controls shall include single play, two
memory location points, and looping between memory ID
points.
Analog audio inputs and outputs shall be provided on balanced
XLRs and unbalanced RCA connections. The XLR outputs shall
offer attenuation adjustment potentiometers. Digital audio
inputs and output shall be provided on AES/EBU format on XLR
connectors, and in SPDIF format on coaxial connectors.
The DAT recorder shall be controllable from a TASCAM RC-D45
remote control, and shall offer a Parallel I/O port for further
remote control and tally functions.
The DAT recorder shall be able to mount in a standard 19" rack
mount, taking three spaces in height. Dimensions shall be
19" x 5.5" x 14.5" (W x H x D).
Metric measurements: 482x140.5x368mm
The DAT Recorder shall be a TASCAM DA-40.
NOTE: This text is available in a standard text file on TASCAM's
Sound Contractor CD-ROM. Contact TASCAM for details.
Pin
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Function
STOP in
PLAY in
FFWD in
REW in
PAUSE in
REC PLAY in
SERIAL in
GND
PLAY tally out
FFWD tally out
REW tally out
STOP tally out
REC PLAY tally out
PAUSE tally out
TAPE END tally out
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