Tascam DA-6400dp 64-Track Audio Recorder For Live And Broadcast Applications

The TASCAM DA-6400dp is a professional standalone multitrack recorder designed for live concerts, broadcast facilities, theatre productions, installations and large-scale studio recording. It records directly to removable SSD media and features dual redundant power supplies for increased reliability.

Recording specifications

• Device Type: Digital multitrack recorder/player
• Maximum Tracks at 44.1/48 kHz: 64
• Maximum Tracks at 88.2/96 kHz: 32
• Recording Resolution: 16-bit or 24-bit
• Recording Format: BWF/WAV
• Recording Media: Removable 2.5-inch SSD in an AK-CC25 storage case
• File System: FAT32
• Standalone Recording: Yes—no computer required
• Hot-Swappable Media: Yes
• Cascade Recording: Up to 128 tracks at 48 kHz by synchronising two units
• Automatic File Saving: Recording data is saved approximately every 20 seconds to reduce potential data loss.

Audio connectivity

The recorder has two expansion-card slots, and its primary multichannel audio connections depend on the optional cards installed:

• IF-MA64/EX: 64-channel redundant optical/coaxial MADI
• IF-MA64/BN: 64-channel coaxial MADI
• IF-DA64: 64-channel Dante/AES67
• IF-AE16: 16-channel AES/EBU
• IF-AN16/OUT: 16-channel analogue output
• IF-ST2110: SMPTE ST 2110-30 and AES67 networking
• Headphone Output: 6.35 mm stereo jack
• Built-in Mic/Line Inputs: No
• Built-in Microphone Preamps: No
• Built-in Mixer: No
• Built-in Effects: No
• USB Audio Interface: No—the USB-A port is intended for functions such as firmware updates, not multichannel USB recording.

Synchronisation and remote control

• Network Capability: Yes—100/1000Base-T Ethernet
• Network Functions: Remote control, monitoring and FTP file transfer
• Remote Control: DA-6400 Control for iPad and compatible computer control
• Timecode: SMPTE LTC input and output
• Supported Frame Rates: 23.976, 24, 25, 29.97 drop/non-drop and 30 drop/non-drop
• Clock Inputs: Internal, word clock, video reference or installed interface card
• Word Clock: Input and output/thru
• Video Reference: NTSC/PAL black burst and HDTV tri-level sync
• Serial Control: RS-422
• Parallel Control: 15-pin D-sub
• SNTP: Supported for automatic network time synchronisation
• Clock Precision: ±1 ppm TCXO.

Other attributes

• Redundant Power Supply: Yes—two independent AC power circuits
• Display: 320 × 120 colour LCD
• Touchscreen: No
• Bluetooth: No
• Wi-Fi: No built-in Wi-Fi
• Rack Size: 1U
• Power Requirement: 100–240V AC, 50/60 Hz
• Power Consumption: 21W with an IF-MA64/EX card installed