- Overview
- Features
- Specifications
The DA-6400 is a universal recording system for up to 64 audio tracks received from a Digital Audio Workstation or live mixing console. The recorder can be used with a variety of interface boards like MADI, Dante, DigiLink, AVB or AES/EBU to integrate flawlessly into virtually any environment. Moreover, Tascam plans to maintain the recorder as a living system by adapting it continuously to new interfaces and systems according to the needs of users.
The DA-6400 uses a special real-time operating system and highly reliable SSD drives for storage. A model with rundant power supply is also available (DA-6400dp).
Supports recording/playback in PCM format of 64 channels at 48 kHz/24-bit or 32 channels at 96 kHz/24-bit
Capable of backup recording with operation synchronized to ProTools systems
2.5-inch Tascam SSDs used as recording media featuring excellent vibration and environmental resistance as well as maintenance-free operation (more information below)
With BWF support, time information can be stored in files
With two slots, audio interface cards (sold separately) can be used for flexible input and output options
MADI input/output/thru support when IF-MA64/EX interface card (sold separately) installed
MADI input/output support when IF-MA64/BN interface card (sold separately) installed
Dante and AES67 input/output support when IF-DA64 interface card (sold separately) installed
AES/EBU input/output support when IF-AE16 interface card (sold separately) installed
AVB support planned for the future
Stand-alone use possible with simple operations for startup, recording and playback
Usable as a timecode synchronization master device
Parallel remote control supported
RS-422 serial remote control supported (9-pin serial protocol compliant)
LAN (1000Base-T Ethernet) built-in, allowing file transfer, remote control and monitoring over a network
SNTP server functions supported for automatic adjustment of the internal clock over a network
Video reference (NTSC/PAL blackburst signals and HDTV Tri-level signals) and word clock input and output/thru
Remote control applications for iPad and computer
Firmware upload possible using USB port
Colour LCD with high legibility (320×120 pixels)
IEC 3-pin inlet
AC power redundancy built in (DA-6400dp only)
EIA 1U rackmount size
General
Recording media SSD/HDD
File system FAT32
File format BWF format (wav extension)
Number of channels 64 channels maximum (44.1/48kHz sampling frequency)
32 channels maximum (88.2/96kHz sampling frequency)
Quantization bit depth 16/24-bit
Sampling frequencies 44.1 kHz, 48 kHz, 88.2 kHz or 96 kHz
Clock references INTERNAL, WORD IN, VIDEO IN, SLOT1 IN, SLOT2 IN
Timecode frames 23.976F, 24F, 25F, 29.97DF, 29.97NDF, 30DF, 30NDF
Analogue output
Headphones output (PHONES) 6.3-mm standard stereo jack
Maximum output level 45 mW + 45 mW or higher
(THD+N 0.1 % or less, 32 O load)
Other inputs and outputs
USB port USB 2.0 A type
Protocol USB 2.0 Hi Speed (480 Mbps)
Timecode input (TIME CODE IN) BNC
Signal voltage amplitude 0.5–5 Vpp
Input impedance 10 kO
Format SMPTE 12M-1999 compliant
Timecode output (TIME CODE OUT) BNC
Signal voltage amplitude 2 Vpp
Output impedance 600 O
Format SMPTE 12M-1999 compliant
Word/video clock input (WORD/VIDEO IN) BNC
Signal voltage amplitude 0.5–5 Vpp (WORD IN)
1 Vpp (VIDEO IN)
Input impedance 75 O ±10% (termination resistance on)
Input frequency (WORD) 44.1 kHz, 48 kHz, 88.2 kHz, 96 kHz
Input signal (VIDEO) 24/25/29.97/30-frame (NTSC/PAL black burst, HDTV tri-Level)
Word/video output/through (WORD/VIDEO THRU/OUT) BNC (throughput for video signal only)
Signal voltage amplitude 5V TTL equivalent
Output frequency (WORD) 44.1 kHz, 48 kHz, 88.2 kHz, 96 kHz
Network connector (ETHERNET) RJ45
Compatible standards 100BASE-TX, 1000BASE-T
RS-422 connector 9-pin D-sub (female, inch-standard)
PARALLEL connector 15-pin D-sub (female, inch-standard)
Power supply and other specifications
Power requirements AC 100-240 V, 50/60 Hz
Power consumption 21 W (with IF-MA64/EX installed)
Dimensions (width × height × depth) 483 mm × 45 mm × 305 mm
Weight DA-6400: 3.9 kg
DA-6400dp: 4.0 kg
(without I/O card or SSD/HDD case)
Operating temperature range 0–40 °C
