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