Tascam DA-3000SD

The Tascam DA-3000SD combines a first-class reference-class master recorder and AD converter with sampling rate for musically accurate recording. By using only the highest quality components, the DA-3000SD continues to set the industry standard for professional master recording and AD/DA conversion.

Professional stereo master recorder with amazing AD/DA converter
Following in the footsteps of its highly acclaimed predecessors, the DA-3000SD is an indispensable master recorder and professional monitoring unit in a single rack-mountable unit.

Bouncing a recording into a DAW alone cannot capture the quality offered by the DA-3000SD as a master recorder. When used as an AD/DA converter in a DAW production environment, it provides unparalleled, noise-free monitoring, enhancing the clarity and depth of the sound.

Masterful sound with PCM or DSD recording
For recording, the DA-3000SD can capture audio at 192 kHz for PCM and 2.8 MHz and 5.6 MHz for DSD, the highest recording format commercially available. Based on the needs of the project, users can select the recording method that best matches the characteristics of the music and save the settings.

Multiple units can be synchronized for precise recording and playback, enabling the creation of a DSD multi-track recording environment. Recording directly to SD card media makes transporting and storing sessions simple and easy to manage.
Wide range of inputs and outputs
The DA-3000SD is equipped with a comprehensive selection of input and output terminals for connection to a variety of studio equipment, including audio interfaces, microphone preamps, dynamics processors, and more.

Analog I/O ports are provided via XLR and RCA connectors, while digital PCM connectivity is provided via SPDIF, RCA coaxial and AES/EBU connectors. Digital DSD connections are provided via BNC SDIF-3 connectors.

Uses high-quality audio circuitry for AD/DA conversion
To achieve an exceptional sound profile, the power section uses an EI core transformer with separate windings for the digital and analog circuits, while the output audio circuit has a dual mono configuration with two high-quality circuits.

Additionally, all stages of the audio circuit are balanced to reduce noise on both the input and output paths. Equipped with a TCXO (Temperature Compensated Crystal Oscillator), the DA-3000SD's clock generator provides ±1 ppm accuracy for jitter-free digital audio processing.

Use as a portable high-resolution DA converter
Highly portable, fitting into a 1U rack space, the DA-3000SD can be taken from studio to studio for detailed and reliable monitoring in any environment. With its wordclock capability, it can also be used as a high-precision clock generator or synchronized to an external clock source for musically accurate, clean phase-coherent audio.

Use as an A/D converter/recorder for mastering
By sending the stereo mix from a DAW and recording it with the DA-3000SD, you can capture the source audio at a higher resolution than is possible with a DAW bounce alone. When using vintage or other outboard equipment during the mastering process, the DA-3000SD can be placed after the external hardware to capture the color of the sound in all its high-resolution beauty.

Use as a DSD Multitrack Recorder
Both recording and playback synchronization can be achieved by cascading multiple units, creating a DSD multi-track environment. By connecting eight DA-3000SDs, users can record up to 16 tracks simultaneously. .

Technical specifications
Specifications
Recording media
SD cards (recording/playback)
512 MByte – 2 GByte (SD)
4–32 GByte (SDHC)
64–512 GByte (SDXC)
USB flash drives (playback)
 
Recording and playback formats

PCM mode
Fs (sampling frequency): 44.1 kHz, 48 kHz, 88.2 kHz, 96 kHz, 176.4 kHz and 192 kHz
Resolution: 16-bit and 24-bit
Playback: BWF (.wav extension)
Recording: BWF and WAV (both .wav extension)

DSD mode
Fs (sampling frequency): 2.8224 MHz and 5.6448 MHz
Playback/Recording: DSDIFF (.dff extension) DSF (.dsf extension)
Number of channels: 2 mono/1 stereo

Analogue audio inputs:

Unbalanced
Connector: RCA
Nominal input level: −10 dBV
Maximum input level: +6 dBV
Input impedance: 22 k or more
Minimum input level: −22 dBV

Balanced
Connector: XLR-3-32 (1: GND, 2: HOT, 3: COLD)
Nominal input level: +4 dBu (+6 dBu at maximum input level of +15 dBu)
Maximum input level: +24 dBu, +22 dBu, +20 dBu, +18 dBu or +15 dBu (set in menu)
Input impedance: 10 k or higher
Minimum input level: −8 dBu (−6 dBu at maximum input level of +15 dBu)

Analogue audio outputs:

Unbalanced
Connector: RCA
Nominal output level: −10 dBV
Maximum output level: +6 dBV
Output impedance: 200 or less

Balanced
Connector: XLR-3-32 (1: GND, 2: HOT, 3: COLD)
Nominal output level: +4 dBu (+6 dBu at maximum input level of +15 dBu)
Maximum output level: +24 dBu, +22 dBu, +20 dBu, +18 dBu or +15 dBu (set in menu)
Output impedance: 100 or less

Headphones output
Connector: 6.3-mm standard stereo jack
Maximum output power: 45 mW + 45 mW (32 load, 0.1% distortion)

Digital inputs

S/PDIF / CASCADE (unbalanced)
Connector: RCA
Format: IEC60958-3 (S/PDIF)
Supported sampling frequencies: 44.1 kHz, 48 kHz, 88.2 kHz, 96 kHz, 176.4 kHz or 192 kHz (SRC off)
32–216 kHz (SRC on)
Allowable frequency deviation: ±100 ppm (SRC off)

AES/EBU (balanced)
Connector: XLR-3-32 (1: GND, 2: HOT, 3: COLD)
Format: AES3-2003/IEC60958-4 (AES/EBU)
Supported sampling frequencies: 44.1 kHz, 48 kHz, 88.2 kHz, 96 kHz, 176.4 kHz or 192 kHz (SRC off)
32–216 kHz (SRC on)
Allowable frequency deviation: ±100 ppm (SRC off)

SDIF-3 (unbalanced)
Connector: BNC × 2 (L, R)
Format: SONY SDIF-3/DSD-raw
Clock frequency: 44.1 kHz (at 2.8 MHz or 5.6 MHz)

Digital outputs:

S/PDIF / CASCADE (unbalanced)
Connector: RCA
Format: IEC60958-3 (S/PDIF)

AES/EBU (balanced)
Connector: XLR-3-32 (1: GND, 2: HOT, 3: COLD)
Format: AES3-2003/IEC60958-4 (AES/EBU)

SDIF-3 (unbalanced)
Connector: BNC × 2 (L, R)
Format: SONY SDIF-3/DSD-raw
Clock frequency: 44.1 kHz (at 2.8 MHz or 5.6 MHz)

Other connectors: WORD SYNC IN
Connector: BNC
Input level: TTL level (5 V)
Input impedance: 75 ±10 % (includes switchable termination)
Supported sampling frequencies: 44.1 kHz, 48 kHz, 88.2 kHz, 96 kHz, 176.4 kHz or 192 kHz
Allowable frequency deviation: ±100 ppm

WORD SYNC THRU/OUT
Connector: BNC
Output level: TTL level (5 V)
Output impedance: 75 ±10%
Supported output sampling frequencies: 44.1 kHz, 48 kHz, 88.2 kHz, 96 kHz, 176.4 kHz or 192 kHz (includes switchable THRU/OUT)
Frequency stability: ±1 ppm or less (ta = 25 ºC)

USB (PLAY/COPY)
Connector: USB A-type 4-pin
Protocol: USB 2.0 HIGH SPEED (480 Mbps)
Power supply: DC 5 V, 0.5 A

USB (REMOTE)
Connector: USB A-type 4-pin
Protocol: USB 1.1 FULL SPEED (12 Mbps)
Power supply: DC 5 V, 0.2 A
Audio performance
Recording
 
Distortion, PCM 24-bit and DSD mode (THD+N, 24kHz)
0.003% or less (−16 dB, BALANCED, JEITA)
0.005% or less (UNBALANCED, JEITA)

S/N ratio, PCM 24-bit
113 dB or higher (−20 dB, BALANCED, JEITA)
111 dB or higher (UNBALANCED, JEITA)

S/N ratio, DSD mode
106 dB or higher (–20 dB, BALANCED, AES-17 20 kHz LPF)
104 dB of higher (UNBALANCED, AES-17 20 kHz LPF)

Frequency response, PCM 24-bit
Fs = 44.1 kHz or 48 kHz:
20 Hz – 20 kHz (+0,1 dB, −0,5 dB (JEITA))
Fs = 88.2 kHz or 96 kHz:
20 Hz – 40 kHz (+0,1 dB, −1 dB (JEITA))
Fs = 176.4 kHz or 192 kHz:
20 Hz – 80 kHz (+0,1 dB, −6 dB (JEITA))

Frequency response, DSD mode
20 Hz – 50 kHz (+0,1 dB, −3 dB (JEITA))
20 Hz – 100 kHz (+0,1 dB, −12 dB (JEITA))

Crosstalk, PCM 24-bit and DSD mode (1 kHz)
105 dB or higher (JEITA)

Playback
Distortion, PCM 24-bit and DSD mode (THD+N, 1 kHz)
0.003% or less (BALANCED, JEITA)
0.001% or less (UNBALANCED, JEITA)

S/N ratio, PCM 24-bit
118 dB or higher (−20 dB, BALANCED, JEITA)
116 dB or higher (UNBALANCED, JEITA)

S/N ratio, DSD mode
116 dB or higher (–20 dB, BALANCED, AES-17 20 kHz LPF)
114 dB or higher (UNBALANCED, AES-17 20 kHz LPF)

Frequency response, PCM 24-bit
Fs = 44.1 kHz or 48 kHz:
20 Hz – 20 kHz (+0,1 dB (JEITA)
Fs = 88.2 kHz or 96 kHz:
20 Hz – 40 kHz (+0,1 dB, −0.3 dB (JEITA))
Fs = 176.4 kHz or 192 kHz
20 Hz – 80 kHz (+0,1 dB, −3 dB (JEITA))

Frequency response, DSD mode
20 Hz – 50 kHz (+0,1 dB, −3 dB (JEITA))
20 Hz – 100 kHz (+0,1 dB, −12 dB (JEITA))

Power supply and other specifications
Mains power requirements
AC 120 V, 60 Hz (U.S.A./Canada)
AC 220–240 V, 50–60 Hz (U.K./Europe/Australia)

Power consumption: 24 W
Dimensions(W × H × D): 483 mm × 45 mm × 305 mm
Weight: 4.1 kg
Operating temperature range: 0–40 °C
Optional accessories: Infrared remote control Tascam RC-10