TASCAM's new X-48 is the world's first standalone 48-track Hybrid Hard Disk Workstation. Co-Developed with SaneWave, it integrates the best of both worlds: the stability and ease-of-use of a purpose-built hard disk recorder, with the GUI, editing features and plug-in compatibility of a computer-based digital audio workstation.
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 FireWire hard drives and Gigabit Ethernet allows simple transfer between systems, making it the ultimate multitrack solution for high-quality music, post and live recording applications.
Yet the X-48 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 complete integrated workstation.
Features
- 48-Track Hybrid Hard Disk Workstation
- 48 tracks at 96kHz
- Built-in Syncronization
- VGA Output for Editing and Mixing
- 60-input Digital Mixing
- VST Plug-in Support
- 80GB Hard Drive
- DVD+RW drive
- 48-Channel TDIF I/O Included
Reviews
"The price, the size and the dependability were all factors that made me think I should have all X-48s. I just finished recording James Blunt and did a 96-track recording of Barry Manilow with a huge orchestra. I used two X-48s as the main 96-track recording system and two more as a backup. I'm very pleased with the sound quality, the support has been great and I'm happy I went with the TASCAMs." - Kooster McAlister, Record Plant Remote (192 tracks of X-48)
"The X-48s are used to record live band rehearsals. This allows the mix engineers to perfect their mix and store them as console scene presets, so that when the bands perform live on the show those mix settings are instantly recallable. We also record all the live performances on the show for archival purposes using the X-48s, and they have performed perfectly and sound great as well." - Paul Sandweiss, Sound Design (96 tracks of X-48 live with Amercian Music Awards on ABC, Movies Rock on CBS and Celebration of Gospel on BET)
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