$2,506.95
Two-channel Solid-State Recorder/Player for Network Applications
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.
Recording and playback can be scheduled for automatic operation. A built-in FTP client and server are included in the HS-20, for either automated or manual file transfer and management. Record meetings, classes, or worship services on a regular schedule, then automatically upload the recording to a server and delete the recording, all without supervision. Or upload a new playlist for in-store music playback, including promotional announcements, all from a central location.
The HS-20 records to either SD Card or Compact Flash media, at up to 192kHz/24-bit Broadcast WAV formats. Balanced and unbalanced connections are available on the rear panel, as well as RS-232C Serial and Parallel connections for wired remote control. It’s built on TASCAM’s more reliable recording platform, designed for broadcast use.
For automated recording or playback with network accessibility and control, TASCAM’s HS-20 is the only choice.
HS-20 SPECIFICATIONS
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 16/24bit
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 4.3k ohms
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 jacks
Input impedance 3.9k ohms
Nominal input level -10dBV
Maximum output level
+6dBV
Analog audio outputs
BALANCED XLR-3-32(1:GND/2:HOT/3:COLD)
Output impedance 100ohms
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 jacks
Output impedance 100ohms
Nominal output level -10dBV
Maximum output level +6dBV
PHONES 6.3mm(1/4") stereo phone jack
Maximum output level 45mW + 45mW (THD+N 0.1% or less, 32ohms loaded)
Digital audio inputs
AES/EBU XLR-3-31
Input impedance 110 ohms +/-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 - 192k Hz
S/PDIF RCA pin jack
Input impedance 75 ohms
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 - 192k Hz
Digital audio outputs
AES/EBU XLR-3-32
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
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 10k ohm
Format SMPTE 12M-1999 compatible
TIMECODE OUT BNC(SY-2)
Signal voltage amplitude 2Vp-p
Output impedance 600 ohm
Format SMPTE12M-1999 compatible
WORD/VIDEO IN BNC
Input voltage 5V TTL (WORD IN)
1Vp-p (VIDEO IN)
Input impedance 75 ohm +/-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 75 ohm +/-10%
Input frequency 44.1/ 48/ 88.2/ 96/ 176.4/ 192
ETHERNET RJ45
Supported standards 100BASE-TX,1000BASE-T
USB USB A type 4 pin
Fromat USB2.0 HIGH SPEED (480Mbps)
KEYBOARD Mini DIN (PS/2)
CONTROL I/O
REMOTE RJ-45
PARALLEL D-sub25pin
RS-422 D-sub 9-pin(SY-2)
RS-232C D-sub9 pin
Power AC100V-240V, 50/60Hz
Power consumption 22W
Dimensions 482.6(W) x 94(H) x 317.1(D)mm
19(W) x 3.7(H) x 12.5(D)inch
Weight 4.9kg, 10lb
Audio performance
Frequency response
Analog in to Analog out 20Hz-20kHz:+/-0.5dB (Fs:44.1/48kHz,JEITA)
20Hz-40kHz:+0.5dB/-2dB (Fs=88.2/96kHz,JEITA)
20Hz-80kHz:+0.5dB/-5dB (Fs=176.4/192kHz,JEITA)
Distortion
Analog in to Analog out 0.005% or less (JEITA)
S/N ratio
Analog in to Analog out 100dB or more (JEITA)
HS-20 Tested media List
CF
Last update:February 9, 2015
Maker Series Model Capacity Result
TASCAM CF-HSR CF-4HSR
4GB OK
CF-1HSR
1GB OK
SanDisk SanDisk Extreme Pro®
CompactFlash® Memory Card (UDMA7) SDCFXPS-064G-J92 64GB OK
SDCFXPS-032G-J92 32GB OK
SDCFXPS-016G-J92 16GB OK
SanDisk Extreme®
CompactFlash® Memory Card (UDMA7) SDCFXS-064G-J61 64GB OK
SDCFXS-032G-J61
32GB OK
SDCFXS-016G-J61 16GB OK
SanDisk Extreme®
CompactFlash® Memory Card (UDMA) SDCFXS-008G-J61 8GB OK
SanDisk Ultra®
CompactFlash® Memory Card SDCFHS-016G-J35 16GB OK
SDCFHS-008G-J35 8GB OK
SDCFHS-004G-J35 4GB OK
Lexar Lexar® Professional 800x
CompactFlash® Card (UDMA7) LCF128CTBJP800 128GB OK
LCF64GCTBJP800 64GB OK
LCF32GCTBJP800
32GB OK
LCF16GCTBJP800
16GB OK
LCF8GBCTBJP800
8GB OK
Lexar® Platinum II
CompactFlash® Card LCF16GBBJP200 16GB OK
LCF8GBBBJP200 8GB OK
SD
Last update:February 9, 2015
Maker Series Model Capacity Result
SanDisk SanDisk Extreme
SDHC™ UHS-I Card (Class10) SDSDXS-032G-J35 32GB OK
SDSDXS-016G-J35 16GB OK
SDSDXS-008G-J35 8GB OK
Lexar Lexar® Platinum II 200x
SDHC™ UHS-I Card (Class10) LSD32GBBJP200 32GB OK
LSD16GBBJP200 16GB OK
LSD8GBBBJP200C10 8GB OK
Lexar® Secure Digital High Capacity (SDHC™) Card (Class6) LSD32GABJPCL6 32GB OK
LSD16GABJPCL6 16GB OK
LSD8GBABJPCL6 8GB OK
Panasonic Premium PRO SDHC UHS-I Card (Class10) R:95MB/s W:80MB/s RP-SDAB16GJK 16GB OK
RP-SDAB08GJK 8GB OK
Premium SDHC UHS-I Card (Class10) R:90MB/s W:45MB/s RP-SDUB32GJK 32GB OK
RP-SDUB16GJK 16GB OK
RP-SDUB08GJK 8GB OK
SDHC Card
(Class10) R:20MB RP-SDWA32GJK 32GB OK
RP-SDWA16GJK 16GB OK
RP-SDWA08GJK 8GB OK
RP-SDWA04GJK 4GB OK
SDHC™ Card
(Class6) R:20MB/s RP-SDLC32GJK 32GB OK
RP-SDLC16GJK 16GB OK
RP-SDLC08GJK 8GB OK
RP-SDLC04GJK 4GB OK
SDHC™ Card
(Class4) R:20MB RP-SDLB16GJK 16GB OK
RP-SDLB08GJK 8GB OK
RP-SDLB04GJK 4GB OK