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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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)

Information

Latest version info
Firmware	V1.04

Firmware V1.04

The time counter would display incorrectly when adding or overwriting a take using FTP. This has been fixed.
Starting an FTP transfer immediately after starting playback would cause the playback sound to break up. This has been fixed.
Immediately after completing an FTP file transfer, the unit would not respond to STOP, PLAY and PAUSE operations. This has been fixed.
When a CF card formatted with exFAT or NTFS was loaded in the unit, a "Reading Media" pop-up message would stay on screen. This has been fixed.
After setting an event list, if the clock on the unit was turned back through the date and time setting, for example, some events would not be executed. This has been fixed.
Stop tally output from the parallel connector would turn off after the CF card in the non-current slot completed automatically loading if the CF card in the noncurrent slot did not have a project and was loaded when stopped or if the unit was stopped after a CF card that did not have a project was loaded in the noncurrent slot while not stopped. This has been fixed.
If multiple new sessions were created on a CF card using TASCAM HS Editor, for example, only one of the created sessions would be recognized when that card was installed in the unit. This has been fixed.
Operation stability has been improved.

Documents

Manuals

	HS-20 Owner's Manual	10-01-2014

Spec

	Specifications	10-09-2014
	CAD outline (PDF)	07-30-2014
	CAD outline DXF	07-30-2014

Firmware / Software

Instructions

	HS-2,HS-20,HS-2000 documentation	03-03-2021
	Release Notes	12-09-2019

Firmware

	Firmware V1.04	12-09-2019
	Firmware V1.03	09-27-2016

Software

	Poly/Mono Converter for Windows	03-13-2013

Compatibility

	SD Supported Media	12-22-2023
	USB Supported Media	12-22-2023
	CF Supported Media	05-19-2020
	HS-20 Tested Media List	02-10-2015

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