TASCAM DA-6400 64-Channel Digital Multitrack Recorder

TASCAM’s DA-6400 is an all-new 64-track recorder that records to an internal SSD drive caddy for live and event recording. Professional I/O options like MADI and DANTE make it ideal for live recording, event capture, or as a backup for critical DAW sessions. Available with a single or dual/redundant power supply, the DA-6400 is an unbeatable option for professional remote recording.

Included with the DA-6400 is an AK-CC25 hot-swappable caddy containing a high-performance 240GB TASCAM solid-state drive. The caddy includes a USB 3 jack for stand-alone use – simply hand the drive to the client to offload the BWAV files into their DAW session. The DA-6400 records 64 tracks at 48kHz/24-bit or 32 tracks at 96kHz/24-bit. Included on the rear panel are SMPTE timecode, word clock, RS-422, parallel and Ethernet connections.

I/O options for the DA-6400 include the IF-MA64/EX interface card, with both coaxial and optical MADI connections. This card includes a redundant coaxial connection so that MADI is passed through even if power is lost, making it an ideal backup recorder for DAW sessions. Other I/O options include the lower-cost IF-MA64/BN coaxial MADI card, IF-DA64 Dante card, and IF-AE16 AES/EBU card, with more to come.

No dedicated recorder combines the high performance, flexible operation, and complete reliability of TASCAM’s DA-6400 solid-state 64-track recorder.

TASCAM DA-6400 Features

• Supports recording/playback of 64 channels at 48kHz/24-bit or 32 channels at 96kHz/24-bit PCM
• The perfect backup recording system for synchronized capture with Pro Tools systems
• 2.5-inch SSD recording media with excellent vibration and environmental resistance as well as maintenance-free operation. (Note: HDD support currently under development)
• Includes TASCAM SSD – designed with custom controller parts and thoroughly tested using DA-6400 units
• Hot swappable AK-CC25 case loads into front-loaded storage bay with USB 3 I/O port for transfer to DAW computer
• AK-CC25 with TASCAM 240GB SSD drive included with unit
• Hi-visibility Color LCD (320×120 pixels)
• BWF support for storing time information with files
• SMPTE LTC timecode input and output for location synchronization
• Firmware upload over USB port
• Parallel remote control input
• RS-422 serial remote control (9-pin serial protocol compliant)
• Gigabit LAN (1000BASE-T Ethernet) for file transfer, remote control and monitoring over a network
• SNTP client functions support 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
• EIA 1U rackmount size
• IEC 3-pin inlet
• iPad and computer applications for remote control
• AC power redundancy built in (DA-6400dp only)
• Two I/O slots for optional audio interface cards:
• IF-MA64/EX 64-channel redundant (in/out/thru) MADI optical/coaxial interface card
• IF-MA64/BN 64-channel MADI coaxial interface card
• IF-DA64 64-channel Dante(ST 2110) interface card
• IF-AE16 16-channel AES/EBU interface card

• DA-6400 64-Channel Digital Multitrack Recorder1
• SSD media case1
• Power cable1
• USB cable1
• Rack mount screw kit1
• Security screw kit1
• Owner’s manual (with warranty)1

• Recording mediaSSD (Note: HDD support also planned in addition to the SSD.)
• File systemFAT32
• File formatsBWF (.wav)
• Number of channels64 (1×Fs), 32 (2×Fs)
• Sampling frequencies44.1k / 48k / 88.2k / 96k Hz
• Quantization bit rate16 / 24-bit
• Clock referenceINTERNAL, WORD IN, VIDEO IN
• Timecode frame23.976 / 24 / 25 / 29.97DF / 29.97NDF / 30DF / 30NDF
• TIME CODE IN
  • Connector: BNC
  • Signal voltage amplitude: 0.5V to 5Vp-p
  • Input impedance: 10kΩ
  • Format: SMPTE 12M-1999 compliant
• TIME CODE OUT
  • Connector: BNC
  • Signal voltage amplitude: 2Vp-p
  • Output impedance: 600Ω
  • Format: SMPTE 12M-1999 compliant
• WORD/VIDEO IN
  • Connector: BNC
  • Input voltage amplitude (WORD): 0.5V to 5Vp-p TTL equivalent
  • Signal voltage amplitude (VIDEO): 1Vp-p
  • Input impedance: 75Ω ±10%
  • Input frequency (WORD): 48kHz
  • Input signal (VIDEO): 23.976 / 24 / 25 / 29.97 / 30 Frame (NTSC/PAL Black burst, HDTV Tri-Level)
• WORD/VIDEO THRU/OUT
  • Connector: BNC
  • Output voltage amplitude: 5V TTL equivalent
  • Output frequency (WORD): 48kHz
• ETHERNET
  • Connector: RJ-45
  • Protocol: 100BASE-TX, 1000BASE-T
• RS-422
  • Connector: D-sub 9 pin (female, inch-standard)
• PARALLEL
  • Connector: D-sub 15 pin (female, inch-standard)
• USB
  • Connector: USB2.0 A-type
  • Protocol: USB 2.0 HIGH SPEED (480Mbps)
• PHONES
  • Connector: 1/4" (6.3mm) Stereo Phone jack × 1
  • Maximum output level: 45mW + 45mW or higher
• PowerAC 100 - 240V, 50/60Hz
• Power Consumption21W (At the time of IF-MA64/EX use)
• Dimensions (WxHxD)19×1.766×12" (482.6×44.7×304.8 mm)
• Weight8.6 lbs (3.9kg)
• Operating Temperature32˚F to 104˚F (0˚C to 40˚C)