From studio surround recording to post production playback of HS-P82 location recordings, the HS-8 fits a variety of multi-channel roles. Also true to TASCAM tradition, audio is top-quality throughout with up to 192kHz/24-bit recording.

Like the HS-P82, the HS-8 uses a color touch-screen interface to access settings and tracks. A mixer is built-in for monitoring, and the stereo mix can be recorded live as a separate track. Audio is recorded as Broadcast WAV files to Compact Flash media, with SMPTE timecode available on various interfaces.

The RC-HS20PD remote control enables the HS-8 to instantly start playback of up to 100 takes (flash-start) directly, or by using the fader start/stop option. The built-in TFT color touch screen can be used for the same operations as the display on the connected HS-8. The RC-HS20PD is connected to the HS-8 with a CAT6 cable, enabling control of the HS-8 from up to 10m away (5m cable included with product).

TASCAM's HS-8 is very versatile, with the instant access, ease-of-use, and sound quality studio and post professionals demand.

Stereo solid-state audio recorder

Records to Compact Flash media

Up to 96kHz/24-bit Broadcast WAV file recording

BWF file format with iXML metadata

Multi-channel flash start

Dual CF card slots for mirroring or continuous recording

Color TFT touch panel interface

5-second pre-record buffer

Cascade function for multiple unit operation

Physical specifications:

XLR balanced analog inputs

XLR balanced analog outputs

RCA unbalanced input and output

S/PDIF digital I/O on RCA connectors

Word clock BNC input

PS/2 keyboard input

Parallel control port

RJ-45 LAN control (10/100/1000) on locking connector

RC-HS20PD Remote input

USB 2.0 host connector for transfer to flash memory drive

1/4" stereo headphone output

Optional SY-2 synchronization accessory adds:

SMPTE timecode input

RS-422 serial control