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HS-20

2 Channel Network Recorder/Player

The TASCAM HS-20 is a professional solid-state audio recorder and player, built for the needs of network-connected installations. Reliable recording and playback can be controlled, accessed, and scheduled from an internet connection, allowing remote access without visiting the site.

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for orders $199 and up.

This model has been discontinued in North, Central and South America.
Please check the availability with your local distributors in other areas.

Features at a Glance

  • FTP client function support enables uploading and downloading files from the HS-20 without supervision
  • FTP server function support enables uploading files to and downloading them from the HS-20 using an FTP client
  • Event lists for recording, playback, downloading and other functions enabled with time-based management
  • Uses SD/SDHC cards and CF cards (supports Ultra DMA)
  • Mirror recording function between SD/SDHC and CF media
  • Solid-state design with no moving parts for reliability and durability
  • Editing functions and simple operation equivalent to a MiniDisc recorder
  • 44.1k/48k/88.2k/96k/176.4k/192kHz,16/24-bit resolutions supported
  • Compatible with BWF and WAV files (playback only of WAV files)
  • AES31 file import/export
  • JPPA flash start playlist import/export
  • Playlist mode allows takes to be added to a playlist and played back in the desired order
  • Take mode handles recorded takes separately
  • Touchscreen TFT color display allows intuitive operation
  • Files can be copied between USB flash drives and CF/SD cards
  • RC-HS20PD and RC-SS20 remote controls (sold separately) supported and can be used to flash start from 100 or 20 points, respectively
  • Flash starting is also possible using parallel control, serial control or a keyboard
  • FTP file transfer and remote control using telnet over 1000BASE-T LAN
  • Real-time operating system reduces application stress and realizes quick operation and high stability
  • VNC (Virtual Network Computing) supported
  • 25-pin D-sub connector for parallel control
  • 9-pin D-sub connector for RS-232C serial control
  • Jog and shuttle functions.
  • Auto cue, auto ready and incremental play functions
  • Analog XLR/RCA outputs
  • XLR AES/EBU digital inputs and outputs
  • RCA S/PDIF digital inputs and outputs
  • Headphone output
  • Word clock input, output and thru
  • PS/2 and USB keyboard connections
  • BNC video reference (NTSC/PAL black burst and HDTV Tri-level signals) supported
  • Timecode synchronization and RS-422 serial remote control can being supported by installing optional SY-2
  • EIA 2U rack mount size
  • RoHS compliant

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Spec Description

Recording media SD/SDHC card,
CF card (Compact Flash)
File system FAT32 (4GB or more), FAT16 (2GB or less)
File format BWF (Poly), WAV
Number of channels 2
Quantization bit rate 16/24-bit
Sampling frequency 44.1k / 48k / 88.2k / 96k / 176.4k / 192k Hz
Clock reference INTERNAL, WORD IN, VIDEO IN, DIGITAL IN
Timecode formats 23.976 / 24 / 25 / 29.97DF / 29.97NDF / 30DF / 30NDF
Analog audio inputs
BALANCED XLR-3-31 (1: GND, 2: HOT, 3: COLD)
Input impedance 4.3kΩ
Nominal input level +4dBu (D.ref.level –9dBFS :+6dBu)
Maximum output level +15dBu (D.ref: –9dBFS, A.input: +6dBu)
+18dBu (D.ref: –14dBFS, A.input: +4dBu)
+20dBu (D.ref: –16dBFS, A.input: +4dBu)
+22dBu (D.ref: –18dBFS, A.input: +4dBu)
+24dBu (D.ref: –20dBFS, A.input: +4dBu) D.Ref: Digital Ref. Level
A.input: Analog Input Ref. Level
UNBALANCED RCA Pin jack × 1 pair
Input impedance 3.9kΩ
Nominal input level –10dBV
Maximum output level +6dBV
Analog audio outputs
BALANCED XLR-3-32 (1: GND, 2: HOT, 3: COLD)
Output impedance 100Ω
Nominal output level +4dBu (D.ref.level –9dBFS :+6dBu)
Maximum output level +15dBu(D.ref : –9dBFS, A.input: +6dBu)
+18dBu(D.ref: –14dBFS, A.input: +4dBu)
+20dBu(D.ref: –16dBFS, A.input: +4dBu)
+22dBu(D.ref: –18dBFS, A.input: +4dBu)
+24dBu(D.ref: –20dBFS, A.input: +4dBu) D.Ref:Digital Ref. Level
A.input:Analog Output Ref. Level
UNBALANCED RCA Pin jack × 1 pair
Output impedance 100Ω
Nominal output level –10dBV
Maximum output level +6dBV
PHONES 1/4" (6.3mm) Stereo phone jack × 1
Maximum output level 45mW + 45mW (THD+N 0.1% or less, 32Ωs loaded)
Digital audio inputs
AES/EBU XLR-3-31 × 1
Input impedance 110Ω ±20%
Format AES3-2003 / IEC60958-4 (AES/EBU)
IEC60958-3 (S/PDIF)
Supported sampling frequency 44.1k / 48k / 88.2k / 96k / 176.4k / 192k Hz (Single / Double / Quad)
When SRC is ON, the receivable range is 32k to 192k Hz
S/PDIF RCA pin jack × 1
Input impedance 75Ω
Format AES3-2003 / IEC60958-4 (AES/EBU)
IEC60958-3 (S/PDIF)
Supported sampling frequency 44.1k / 48k / 88.2k / 96k / 176.4k / 192k Hz (Single / Double / Quad)
When SRC is ON, the receivable range is 32k to 192k Hz
Digital audio outputs
AES/EBU XLR-3-32 × 1
Format AES3-2003 / IEC60958-4 (AES/EBU)
Supported sampling frequency 44.1k / 48k / 88.2k / 96k / 176.4k / 192k Hz (Single / Double / Quad)
S/PDIF RCA Pin jack × 1
Format IEC60958-3 (S/PDIF)
Supported sampling frequency 44.1k / 48k / 88.2k / 96k / 176.4k / 192k Hz (Single / Double / Quad)
TIMECODE IN BNC (SY-2)
Signal voltage amplitude 0.5-5Vp-p
Input impedance 10kΩ
Format SMPTE 12M-1999 compatible
TIMECODE OUT BNC (SY-2)
Signal voltage amplitude 2Vp-p
Output impedance 600Ω
Format SMPTE12M-1999 compatible
WORD/VIDEO IN BNC
Input voltage 5V TTL (WORD IN)
1Vp-p (VIDEO IN)
Input impedance 75Ω ±10%
Input frequency (WORD) 44.1 / 48 / 88.2 / 96 / 176.4 / 192
Input frequency (VIDEO 24 / 25 / 29.97 / 30 (NTSC/PAL black burst/HDTV Tri-Level)
WOED/VIDEO THRU/OUT BNC (WORD THRU/WORD OUT selectable)
Output voltage 5V TTL (WORD OUT)
Output impedance 75Ω ±10%
Input frequency 44.1 / 48 / 88.2 / 96 / 176.4 / 192
ETHERNET RJ-45 × 1
Supported standards 100BASE-TX, 1000BASE-T
USB USB A-type 4 pin × 1
Fromat USB2.0 HIGH SPEED (480Mbps)
KEYBOARD Mini DIN (PS/2) × 1
CONTROL I/O
REMOTE RJ-45 × 1
PARALLEL D-sub 25pin × 1
RS-422 D-sub 9-pin (SY-2) × 1
RS-232C D-sub 9-pin × 1
Power AC 100 - 240V, 50/60Hz
Power consumption 22W
Dimensions (W×H×D) 19.0" × 3.7" × 12.4" / 482.6 × 94 × 314.1 mm
Weight 10.4 lbs. / 4.7 kg

 

Audio performance
Frequency response
Analog in to Analog out		 20Hz to 20kHz ±0.5dB (Fs:44.1k/48kHz, JEITA)
20Hz to 40kHz +0.5dB/–2dB (Fs=88.2k/96kHz, JEITA)
20Hz to 80kHz +0.5dB/–5dB (Fs=176.4k/192kHz, JEITA)
Distortion
Analog in to Analog out		 0.005% or less (JEITA)
S/N ratio
Analog in to Analog out		 100dB or more (JEITA)