DIGITAL AUDIO TAPE DECK

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DA-60MKII

19" (482mm)

PRELIMINARY

7/8" (22mm) 13" (330mm) 1 3/8" (34mm)
The DAT for production and post-production
What do you look for in a production-quality DAT? Great sound? Transfer convenience? Editing capabilities? Synchronization? 4-Heads with confidence monitoring? More? Until now, the price for a DAT recorder of this caliber has been out of reach except to those studios with unlimited budgets! No more! TASCAM delivers these features and more with the DA-60MKII productionquality 4-head synchronizable DAT. All at a price your studio can afford. The DA-60MKII is a synchronizable 4-head DAT powerhouse thats perfect for both production and postproduction environments. It delivers superior sound quality, full-featured functionality and durability that studio pros expect from TASCAM.
Versatility and Features Mean the Best DAT Performance
The DA-60 MKII delivers transparent, natural sounding audio recordings and reproductions. It produces up to 94dB of clear, quality audio employing 64 times oversampling 1 bit DeltaSigma A/D conversion with an incredibly wide 5Hz ~ 22kHz frequency range. Signal-to-noise ratio is an amazing 94dB, and wow and flutter is virtually unmeasurable. At the output stage, the DA-60 MKII uses 8 times oversampling 20 bit Sign-Magnitude D/A conversion which virtually eliminates zero-cross distortion. And because program material is captured digitally, the physical imperfections of tape and their effect on sound quality are negligible. The result is the best sounding DAT available anywhere! The DA-60 MKII operates at two primary sampling rates: 44.1kHz (the CD reference standard) and 48kHz when the highest-quality audio for post-production is your goal. Of course with a DAT recorder of this caliber, standard pull up and pull down rates of 44.056kHz, 44.144kHz, 47.952kHz and 48.048kHz are fully supported. And audio reproduction is of remarkably high quality, even when the 12% varispeed function is used to slow or speed the transport. The DA-60 MKII shines at preparing master tapes for mass CD production and delivers frame-accurate film/video scoring for post production. Its easy to enter start IDs for each track, renumber the tracks, post-stripe timecode or place professional sounding fade in/outs to your program material through the intuitive, easy-to-understand feature menus of the recorders full-function LED control panel.
Rugged TASCAM Construction
Combining pristine sound and superior engineering, the DA-60 MKIIs rugged construction, intuitive design and rock-solid reliability are all encased in its tempered metal 19" 3U rack case. There youll find a read/write system comprised of 4 independent direct drive motors, an auto-calibrating 4-head drum and the best sounding, state-of-the-art A/D and D/A converters available anywhere. Even more important, the DA-60 MKII features help you maintain a periodic maintenance schedule thanks to a Time Spun indicator which gives you an instant readout of your DA-60 MKIIs total head operating time.

5 3/16" (132mm)

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ANALOG

INT EXT VIDEO DIGITAL

MARGIN

EXT SYNC

DIGITAL WORD

ANALOG INPUT

CAL UNCAL

PHONES

ID SEARCH

STAND BY
REC FUNCTION ID SELECT AUDIO SUB CODE
MARGIN RESET AUTO IN/OUT MONITOR

INPUTS Fa

MEMO 1 MEMO 2

RECORD

LOC 1 LOC 2 MEMORY CHASE START VARI SPEED AUTO REHEARSAL CUE

REMOTE

ON OFF

Front Panel-DA-60MKII

Perfectly Synchronized Audio/Visual Soundtracks
The DA-60 MKII has a highly accurate digital clock, and its clock source is switchable to meet your synchronization needs. For working with DAWs, you'll find WORD CLOCK IN, OUT and THRU, and when doing sound for picture, the unit's VIDEO sync port will keep you right where you need to be! The TASCAM DA-60 MKII also supports IEC958 Type II data input more commonly recognized as S/PDIF. This enables the DA-60 MKII to digitally communicate with most consumer level DATs, CDs and other equipment. All this means the DA-60MKII gives you the freedom to interact with just about any digital audio product imaginable. In a sound for picture environment, the DA-60MKII accepts Video Sync from an external source and resolves to picture. Additionally, the DA-60 MKII fully supports Sony P2 protocol and
will behave like a common VTR to video editors and other system controllers. Also known as Sony 9-Pin, this capability enables the DA-60 MKII to integrate seamlessly into any postproduction environment.
Command Control for Audio and Subcode Data
The DA-60 MKII features an intuitive, highly informative LED panel that gives users complete control over all production functions. Stereo peak hold meters ensure that youre capturing proper signal levels. MARGIN readings display headroom in dB increments up to 39 between your highest peaks and the onset of digital saturation. Twin timecode indicators constantly update SMPTE position for both external and internal TC in a master/slave, multiple machine environment. Whats more, its easy to reveal programmable parameter values for selected menu items including Copy ID, memo point capture and trim, and auto cue sensitivity levels. Plus, you can capture
OUT 75 ON OFF IN OUT THRU

DIGITAL IN OUT VIDEO

WORD SYNC RS-422 ACCESSORY 1
TIME CODE CH 2 CH 1 ANALOG INPUTS ANALOG OUTPUT BALANCED CH 2 CH 1 CH 1 CH 2

UNBALANCED

Rear Panel-DA-60MKII
offsets, jam sync while generating timecode for smooth, continuous SMPTE under non-contiguous conditions, or adjust crossfade time to accommodate smooth punch-ins all with remarkable ease. Users will appreciate the DA-60MKIIs rotary data wheel. It makes editing offsets or memory start points quick and effortless. And, each function has its own corresponding menu display or LED indicator light, so youre sure to know the status of the DA-60 MKII at a glance. Once youve configured the machine to your liking, a unique memory feature lets you save up to three different setups (snapshots) which can be recalled at any time with a few simple keystrokes.

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Using the DA-60 MKIIs 3-second RAM buffer, Memory Start provides for instant starts of program material. Used in conjunction with the recorders MEMO points, the Memory Start function can be trimmed over a range of 30 frames, enabling you to position the start of material with frame accurate precision. Theres even a REHEARSAL function that lets you audition the contents of the RAM buffer.
Accepts Digital or Analog Input
Integrating the TASCAM DA-60 MKII into your facility couldnt be easier. A quick look at the rear panel reveals easily accessible XLR connectors for incoming digital or balanced analog sources. And, to make reference copies of your master tapes, the DA-60 MKII is equipped with both balanced XLR and unbalanced RCA analog outputs.
Dual Autolocation Makes Editing Foolproof
The DA-60 MKII offers three ways to navigate through your tapes to find editing points for punch-ins, overdubs and other postproduction tasks. The simplest is using the ID Search button to locate to the exact beginning of the next/previous program selection. And, to mark a tape position during a program, you can capture locate points on the fly by pressing the MEMO key. Or, if you wish to trim that position or directly enter a known timecode address, simply enter the location using the DA-60MKIIs H: M: S: F display and the rotary data wheel.
Rock Solid, No Nonsense Built-in Synchronization
The DA-60 MKIIs internal clock, combined with its Video and Word Clock capabilities enable the recorder to synchronize with other equipment under virtually any condition you might encounter. Code-only Master? No problem. Just feed timecode and hit CHASE. Sony P2 under control from a video editor? Absolutely! Just feed house (video) sync to the DA-60 MKIIs Video sync port for clock reference and connect a standard 9-Pin D-Sub connector cable to the RS-422 port and youre ready to make that next great video epic. Digitally transfer audio to or from a DAW? Of course! Run your Word Clock cable for clock reference, and some XLR equipped cables for timecode and digital I/O and youre ready. Youll also find an Accessory 1 port for basic control from non RS-422 equipped controllers. No matter what type of work you do, youll appreciate the DA-60 MKIIs flexibility and its rapid response transport mechanism. Together, they take the hassles out of synchronization. Youll be able to easily set up pinpoint-perfect orchestra hits, sound effect overdubs and other post-production audio magic.
Confidence Monitoring & Instant Playback for Those Tight Cues
If confidence monitoring is critical to your work, then a 4-head DAT like the DA-60MKII is your only choice. With the DA-60MKII, a single keystroke toggles you between Source and Tape, giving you peace of mind as you record no more guessing about what you think youre hearing. Additionally, the DA-60 MKII provides a pair of special cueing and playback features Auto Cue and Memory Start. They combine to provide instant playback from exact points, without any mechanical delay caused by bringing tape up to speed or realignment of playback heads. With Auto Cue, you can cue to the first frame of audio. Auto Cue is programmable with four sensitivity levels to accommodate varying types of program material.

A Quick Review Of The DA-60MKII
Uses DAT tapes for reliable, compact archival and pristine digital audio Audio and Sub Code Record Function switches let you pre or post stripe TC and edit other subcode area parameters Find the start of the next/previous track with one-touch ease 4-head confidence monitoring Intuitive basic recorder controls Twin MEMO and LOCate keys let you mark critical tape points for a variety of edit operations MEMORY START function with REHEARSAL stores 3 seconds of playback audio for seamless, on-the-fly starts, great for tight cues! Full support for Sony P2 protocol DA-60MKII behaves like a common VTR under editor control Video and Word Clock ports for integration with video systems or DAWs CAL and UNCAL positions on front panel accommodate virtually any input signal Supports both AES/EBU digital I/O & S/PDIF digital input Balanced XLR analog inputs and outputs RCA unbalanced outputs Phones jack and level control

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Optional RC-D6 Remote Control Unit
Your mastering deck is a major part of your recording process, but not the only part. Controlling the DA-60 MKII from elsewhere in the studio, such as the mixing console, can be very convenient. The RC-D6 provides basic controls and freedom of movement in a compact form factor. The front panel of the RC-D6 Remote Controller has the same transport buttons as the DA-60 MKII so you can control recording, cueing, punch in/out and rehearsal, and ID Search from practically anywhere in the room. Simply connect the RC-D6 Remote Controller to the DA-60 MKII with a 15-foot cable and plug it into the rear panel ACCESSORY 1 port.
RC-D6 REMOTE CONTROL UNIT

IO SEARCH

REHEARSAL
Feature-Filled LED Command Contol Center

REW F FWD STOP PLAY

Display window has a separate lighted indicator for every editable feature: synchronization, subcode editing, tape/program location and more Dual peak hold stereo LED meters and MARGIN readings give quality-conscious engineers constant visual information on tape saturation levels Rotary data wheel provides fine-tuning control over numerous parameters such as MEMO point trim with visual displays confirmed in the LED Menu area Timecode readouts in either ABSolute or SMPTE formats includes Auto function where SMPTE is automatically displayed if present on tape

Remote Control-DA-60MKII

SPECIFICATIONS
Type: Tape Speed: Quantization Bit: Sampling Rate: Frequency Response (Record/play): Signal to Noise Ratio: Dynamic Range: Total Harmonic Distortion (THD): Channel Separation: Wow and Flutter: Rotary Head Digital Audio Tape Recorder 8.15 mm/sec, (12.225 mm/sec.) 16-bit linear 48 kHz, in record (digital or analog)/play 44.1 kHz, in record (digital or analog)/play 5 - 22,000 Hz 0.5 dB Better than 94 dB Better than 94 dB 0.004% or less (at 1 kHz, max. input before OVER lights Better than 90 dB Unmeasurable (less than 0.001%)

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INPUT/OUTPUT
Analog Line In: Connector: Nominal Input Level: Input Impedance: Line Out: Connector: Nominal Output Level: Output Impedance: Monitor Out: Connector: Nominal Output Level: Output Impedance: Headphone Out: Connector: Output Level: Digital Input Connector: Format: Connector: Format:
XLR -3-31 (x2) +4 dBm 20 kohms, balanced XLR -3-32 (x2) +4 dBm 10 ohms, balanced RCA jack (x2) -10 dBV 1 kohms, unbalanced 1/4" jack (x1) 100 mW or more (8-ohm load)
Word Sync Input: Connector: BNC Nominal Input Level: Equivalent to TTL Input Impedance: 75 ohms, unbalanced Output: Connector: BNC Nominal Output Level: Equivalent to TTL Output Impedance: 75 ohms, unbalanced Thru: Connector: BNC Nominal Output Level: Equivalent to TTL Output impedance: 75 ohms, unbalanced Time Code (when SY-D6 installed) Input Connector: XLR-3-31 (x1) Input Level: 2Vp-p Input Impedance: 10 kohms, balanced Output Connector: XLR-3-32 (x1) Output Level: 2Vp-p Output Impedance: 75 ohms, balanced Control I/O Port Parallel Connector: 37-pin D-sub Input/Output Level: Equivalent to TTL Serial (when SY-D6 installed) Connector: 9-pin D-sub Protocol: RS-422 Power Requirements USA/Canada: 120 V AC, 60 Hz UK/Australia: 240 V AC, 50 Hz Europe: 230 V AC, 50 Hz General Export Model: 120/230/240 V AC, 50/50 Hz, switchable Power Consumption: 58 W Weight: 11.5 kg Specifications and features subject to change without notice or obligation.
XLR -3-31 (x2) IEC958, TYPE I (AES/EBU)/ TYPE II auto switchedOutput: XLR-3-32 (x1) IEC958, TYPE I (AES/EBU)
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