The Tascam DA-6400 is an all-new 64-track recorder that records to an internal SSD drive caddy for live and event recording. Professional I/O options like MADI and DANTE make it ideal for live recording, event capture, or as a backup for critical DAW sessions. Available with a single or dual/redundant power supply, the DA-6400 is an unbeatable option for professional remote recording.
Included with the DA-6400 is an AK-CC25 hot-swappable caddy containing a high-performance 240GB TASCAM solid-state drive. The caddy includes a USB 3 jack for stand-alone use – simply hand the drive to the client to offload the BWAV files into their DAW session. The DA-6400 records 64 tracks at 48kHz/24-bit or 32 tracks at 96kHz/24-bit. Included on the rear panel are SMPTE timecode, word clock, RS-422, parallel and Ethernet connections. I/O options for the DA-6400 include the IF-MA64/EX interface card, with both coaxial and optical MADI connections.
This card includes a redundant coaxial connection so that MADI is passed through even if power is lost, making it an ideal backup recorder for DAW sessions. Other I/O options include the lower-cost IF-MA64/BN coaxial MADI card, IF-DA64 Dante card, and IF-AE16 AES/EBU card, with more to come.No dedicated recorder combines the high performance, flexible operation, and complete reliability of TASCAM's DA-6400 solid-state 64-track recorder.
Tascam DA-6400 Features
- Supports recording/playback of 64 channels at 48kHz/24-bit or 32 channels at 96kHz/24-bit PCM
- AC power redundancy built in (DA-6400dp only)
- The perfect backup recording system for synchronized capture with Pro Tools systems
- Cascade connection of two units enables playback and recordings of up to 128 channels (supported with V2.10)
- Playlist and Theater play function (supported with V2.00)
- 2.5-inch SSD recording media with excellent vibration and environmental resistance as well as maintenance-free operation.
(Note: HDD support currently under development)
- Includes TASCAM SSD – designed with custom controller parts and thoroughly tested using DA-6400 units
- Hot swappable AK-CC25 case loads into front-loaded storage bay with USB 3 I/O port for transfer to DAW computer
- AK-CC25 with TASCAM 240GB SSD drive included with unit
- Hi-visibility Color LCD (320 × 120 pixels)
- BWF support for storing time information with files
- Two I/O slots for optional audio interface cards:
- IF-MA64/EX 64-channel redundant (in/out/thru) MADI optical/coaxial interface card
- IF-MA64/BN 64-channel MADI coaxial interface card
- IF-DA64 64-channel Dante(SMPTE ST 2110-30) interface card
- IF-AE16 16-channel AES/EBU interface card
- IF-AN16/OUT 16-channel analog outputs interface card (supported with V1.40)
- SMPTE LTC timecode input and output for location synchronization
- Firmware upload over USB port
- Parallel remote control input
- RS-422 serial remote control (9-pin serial protocol compliant)
- Gigabit LAN (1000BASE-T Ethernet) for file transfer, remote control and monitoring over a network
- SNTP client functions support for automatic adjustment of the internal clock over a network
- Video reference (NTSC/PAL blackburst signals and HDTV Tri-level signals) and word clock input and output/thru
- EIA 1U rackmount size
- IEC 3-pin inlet
- TASCAM DA-6400 CONTROL, iPad and computer applications for remote control (supported with V1.30)
Tascam SSD Featuers
- 240GB/480GB 2.5-inch serial ATA SSD
- With cooperation with parts manufacturers, TASCAM uses a specific control IC for stable, reliable operation
- SSD operation has been tested with the DA-6400
- One included with each DA-6400/DA-6400dp; additional drives can be purchased separately
- Total recording time: 7h12m@48kHz/24-bits, 64 channels
What's in the box?
- DA-6400 x 1
- Power Cord (DA-6400) x 1
- Power Cord (DA-6400dp) x 2
- AK-CC25 (SSD/HDD case) x 1
- TASCAM TSSD x 1
- USB3.0-compatible cable (with auxilliary power connector) x 1
- Rackmount screw kit x 1
- Security screw kit x 1
- Owner's Manual including warranty x 1
Specifications
| Recording media |
SSD
Note: HDD support also planned in addition to the SSD. |
| File system |
FAT32 |
| File formats |
BWF (.wav) |
| Number of channels |
64 (1×Fs), 32 (2×Fs) |
| Sampling frequencies |
44.1k / 48k / 88.2k / 96k Hz |
| Quantization bit rate |
16 / 24-bit |
| Clock reference |
INTERNAL, WORD IN, VIDEO IN |
| Timecode frame |
23.976 / 24 / 25 / 29.97DF / 29.97NDF / 30DF / 30NDF |
| TIME CODE IN |
|
| Connector |
BNC |
| Signal voltage amplitude |
0.5V to 5Vp-p |
| Input impedance |
10kΩ |
| Format |
SMPTE 12M-1999 compliant |
| TIME CODE OUT |
|
| Connector |
BNC |
| Signal voltage amplitude |
2Vp-p |
| Output impedance |
600Ω |
| Format |
SMPTE 12M-1999 compliant |
| WORD/VIDEO IN |
|
| Connector |
BNC |
| Input voltage amplitude (WORD) |
0.5V to 5Vp-p TTL equivalent |
| Signal voltage amplitude (VIDEO) |
1Vp-p |
| Input impedance |
75Ω ±10% |
| Input frequency (WORD) |
48kHz |
| Input signal (VIDEO) |
23.976 / 24 / 25 / 29.97 / 30 Frame (NTSC/PAL Black burst, HDTV Tri-Level) |
| WORD/VIDEO THRU/OUT |
|
| Connector |
BNC |
| Output voltage amplitude |
5V TTL equivalent |
| Output frequency (WORD) |
48kHz |
| ETHERNET |
|
| Connector |
RJ-45 |
| Protocol |
100BASE-TX, 1000BASE-T |
| RS-422 |
|
| Connector |
D-sub 9 pin (female, inch-standard) |
| PARALLEL |
|
| Connector |
D-sub 15 pin (female, inch-standard) |
| USB |
|
| Connector |
USB2.0 A-type |
| Protocol |
USB 2.0 HIGH SPEED (480Mbps) |
| PHONES |
|
| Connector |
1/4" (6.3mm) Stereo Phone jack × 1 |
| Maximum output level |
45mW + 45mW or higher |
| Power |
AC 100 - 240V, 50/60Hz
*DA-6400dp has 2 power supply inlets |
| Power consumption |
21W (At the time of IF-MA64/EX use) |
| Dimensions (W×H×D) |
19.0" × 1.766" × 12.0" / 482.6 × 44.7 × 304.8 mm |
| Weight |
|
| DA-6400 |
8.6 lbs. / 3.9 kg |
| DA-6400dp |
8.8 lbs. / 4.0 kg |
| Operating temperature |
32˚F to 104˚F / 0˚C to 40˚C |
| Standard accessories |
TASCAM SSD, SSD media case, Power cable×1 (DA-6400), Power cable×2 (DA-6400dp), USB cable, Rack mount screw kit, Security screw kit, Owner’s manual (with warranty) |
AK-CC25 (SSD storage case)
| Serial ATA |
for SSD installation/bay loading
Note: HDD support currently under development. |
| Connector |
Serial ATA compatible |
| USB |
for external connection |
| Connector |
USB3.0 micro B |
| Protocol |
USB3.0 SuperSpeed |
| Power supply |
Powered by DA-6400/DA-6400dp |
TSSD-240A (TASCAM SSD)
| Interface |
Serial ATA 3.0 (6Gbps) |
| Capacity |
240GB |
| Power supply |
Powered by DA-6400/DA-6400dp through AK-CC25 |
| Form Factor |
2.5 inch |
TSSD-480B (TASCAM SSD)
| Interface |
Serial ATA 3.0 (6Gbps) |
| Capacity |
480GB |
| Power supply |
Powered by DA-6400/DA-6400dp through AK-CC25 |
| Form Factor |
2.5 inch |
IF-MA64/EX (MADI/MADI thru Card)
| Format |
MADI |
| In/out count (1xFs) |
64 |
| Connections |
Optical/BNC, MADI thru support |
IF-MA64/BN (MADI Card)
| Format |
MADI |
| In/out count (1xFs) |
64 |
| Connections |
BNC |
IF-DA64 (Dante Card)
| Format |
Dante |
| In/out count (1xFs) |
64 |
| Connections |
RJ-45 |
IF-AE16 (AES/EBU Card)
| Format |
AES/EBU |
| In/out count (1xFs) |
16 (32 in/out supported when 2 cards used) |
| Connections |
D-sub 25p×2 |
