The Tascam X48 is the world’s first standalone 48-track hybrid hard disk workstation. It integrates the best of both worlds: the stability and ease-of-use of a purpose-built hard disk recorder, and the editing features and plug-in compatibility of a computer-based digital audio workstation. Yet the X48 goes beyond mere standalone recorders -- its built-in, automated 48-channel digital mixer, VGA display output, powerful editing functions, and DVD+RW backup drive transform it into a complete integrated workstation.

MPN X48 0 0

Item Number
X48

Tascam X48 Hybrid Hard Disk Workstation

The X48 boasts 96kHz/24-bit recording across all 48 tracks and 192kHz across 24 tracks. Its file compatibility and synchronization surpass even the TEC Award-winning MX-2424, with Broadcast WAVE and OMF import and export for compatibility with workstations like Pro Tools®. Support for FireWire hard drives and Gigabit Ethernet allows simple transfer between systems, making it the ultimate multitrack solution for high-quality music, post and live recording applications.


Multitrack Recording Features

48-track digital recording at up to 96kHz/24-bit
24-track recording at 192kHz/24-bit
32-bit floating point audio file recording and playback with no loss of track count
Advanced integrated synchronization and machine control, including HDTV tri-level sync
Time-stamped Broadcast WAVE file format
Front-panel transport, track arming, project management and metering functions
Built-in 80GB hard drive
Built-in DVD+RW for backup, transfer and restore
±12.5% varispeed
Grid-style editing

Workstation/Mixing Features

Turn-key operation: no software conflicts to troubleshoot
Graphic user interface for editing, mixing, plug-ins and meters
48-channel mixing at 96kHz / 24 channels at 192kHz
32-bit floating point mixer resolution
6 stereo returns (60 inputs at mixdown)
24 busses, 6 aux sends, stereo master buss
Full dynamic automation
Dynamics, 4-band parametric EQ and 4 VST plug-in inserts per channel

Rear Panel Connections

48 TDIF Digital Inputs and Outputs
Stereo S/PDIF On and Out
(2) 24-channel option slots support analog, ADAT or AES/EBU expansion cards
BNC Video In and Thru, auto-terminating
BNC Word Clock In, Out and Thru, autoterminating
MIDI In and Out
TRS balanced 1/4" SMPTE In and Out
1/4" Footswitch Input
RS-422 (Sony 9-pin) Remote Input, also supports the RC-2424 remote
PS/2 Mouse and Keyboard Inputs
VGA Output
Gigabit Ethernet for FTP and drive sharing
4 USB ports for external hard drive support
2 FireWire ports for external hard drive expansion