Tascam DA-6400 64-Channel Digital Multitrack Recorder: The Ultimate Solution for Live and Event Recording

The Tascam DA-6400 64-Channel Digital Multitrack Recorder is a cutting-edge solution designed to meet the demands of professional sound engineers and live event recorders. This robust recorder captures up to 64 tracks of high-quality audio directly to an internal SSD drive caddy, making it an essential tool for capturing live performances, events, or serving as a reliable backup for critical Digital Audio Workstation (DAW) sessions. With support for industry-standard I/O options such as MADI and DANTE, the DA-6400 offers unparalleled flexibility and integration capabilities in any professional environment.

Engineered with a modular design, the DA-6400 includes a hot-swappable AK-CC25 caddy containing a 240GB TASCAM solid-state drive, ensuring seamless transition and high-speed transfers. The SSD is designed specifically for demanding recording environments, providing excellent resistance to vibration and environmental factors, along with maintenance-free operation. The unit's comprehensive connectivity options, including SMPTE timecode, word clock, RS-422, parallel, and Ethernet connections, ensure that it can easily integrate into any professional recording setup. Additionally, the optional dual/redundant power supply (DA-6400dp) provides an extra layer of reliability for critical recording scenarios.

Whether you are recording a live concert, a theatrical performance, or simply need an additional layer of security for your DAW sessions, the Tascam DA-6400 stands out as a dependable, high-quality recording solution. Its user-friendly design, high visibility color LCD screen, and robust software support (including remote control via iPad or computer applications) make it an incredibly versatile tool for any audio professional.

Key Features

• Supports recording/playback of 64 channels at 48kHz/24-bit or 32 channels at 96kHz/24-bit PCM
• Perfect backup recording system for synchronized capture with Pro Tools systems
• 2.5-inch SSD recording media with excellent vibration and environmental resistance
• Includes TASCAM SSD with custom controller parts, 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 (320x120 pixels)
• BWF support for storing time information with files
• 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 and word clock input/output
• EIA 1U rackmount size
• IEC 3-pin inlet
• Remote control applications for iPad and computer
• AC power redundancy built-in (DA-6400dp only)

Specifications

• Recording media: SSD (HDD support planned)
• File system: FAT32
• File formats: BWF (.wav)
• Number of channels: 64 (1xFs), 32 (2xFs)
• 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 10k OHMS, Format SMPTE 12M-1999 compliant
• TIME CODE OUT: Connector BNC, Signal voltage amplitude 2Vp-p, Output impedance 600 OHMS, 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 75 OHMS
• WORD/VIDEO THRU/OUT: Connector BNC, Output voltage amplitude 5V TTL equivalent
• 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 x 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 (WxHxD): 19.0” x 1.766” x 12.0” / 482.6 x 44.7 x 304.8 mm
• Weight: DA-6400 8.6 lbs. / 3.9 kg, DA-6400dp 8.8 lbs. / 4.0 kg

Package Contents

• Tascam DA-6400 64-Channel Digital Multitrack Recorder
• AK-CC25 caddy with 240GB TASCAM SSD
• Power supply (single or dual/redundant based on model)
• User manual
• Warranty information