Tascam HS-P82 Recorder

The Tascam HS-P82 offers 8 tracks of the highest quality recording, yet it's built for the rigors of location recording with reliable solid-state performance. The standard XLR microphone inputs include phantom power and analog limiting, with trims controlled from recessed front-panel controls. I

Audio is recorded at up to 192kHz/24-bit WAV format to a pair of Compact Flash cards. This solid state media is completely reliable with no moving parts, and you can record to both cards simultaneously for extra security. The Broadcast WAV files include iXML metadata for quick import into nearly any video or audio editing system, either via the USB 2.0 connection or a standard card reader.

Recording Features:

• Dual Compact Flash recording media supports backup, mirroring and seamless A/B recording*
• Long battery life through low power usage
• Easy to read and operate using pivoting TFT Color Touch Panel interface
• All-aluminum chassis is rugged yet lightweight
• 8 -track recording plus stereo mix for a total of 10-track recording
• 8-track recording at up to 96kHz/24-bit
• 4-track recording at 192kHz/24-bit
• Broadcast WAV (BWF) support with iXML metadata
• Various power options include AA batteries (x10), NP type, AC adaptor, external DC input and optional V-mount adaptor for ENDURA batteries
• Up to 5-second prerecord buffer
• Internal microphone for slate recording
• Limiter and low cut filter per track
• Auto or manual cue points
• Alert signal to headphone output
• Retake function
• Panel lockout function to prevent accidental transport switching

Inputs/Outputs:

• 8 high-quality microphone preamps and A/D converters with independent +48V phantom power for each (standard XLR connectors)
• 8 AES/EBU inputs and outputs (DB-25 connector)
• Sampling rate converter on each AES/EBU input
• 2 balanced analog outputs (XLR connector)
• Stereo digital output (BNC connector)
• SMPTE Timecode In and Out (BNC connector)
• Video/Word Clock/Cascade I/O (BNC connector)
• Headphone out (1/4" stereo jack)
• PS/2 keyboard input for track naming
• USB 2.0 high-speed data transfer to PC