The DA-6400 is a universal backup 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).
Main Features
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 input/output support when IF-DA64 interface card (sold separately) installed
AES/EBU input/output support when IF-AE16 interface card (sold separately) installed
Analogue output/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
iPad and computer applications for remote control
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
Tascam SSD
2.5-inch serial ATA SSD (250 GB)
Specific control IC used for stable, reliable operation
SSD operation has been tested with the DA-6400One SSD included with each DA-6400/DA-6400dp; additional drives can be purchased separately
Total recording time: 7h12m at 48 kHz/24-bit, 64 channels
AK-CC25 (DA-6400 series SSD storage case)
Takes up one 2.5-inch serial ATA SSD
Media installed in an AK-CC25 case can be loaded and removed from the bay on the front of the unit as well as connected by USB to a computer
Hot swapping is supported, so an AK-CC25 case with a medium installed can be loaded or removed from the DA-6400 even when it is on
USB 3.0 interface supports high-speed data transfer
Disk access indicator
One included with each DA-6400/DA-6400dp; additional cases can be purchased separately