TASCAM HS-20 Professional Stereo Audio Recorder User Manual

HS-20
Professional Stereo Audio Recorder

The HS-20 is based on Tascam’s robust range of broadcast recorders but built for the needs of contractors. The stereo recorder captures audio to SD or C CompactFlash media and makes recordings available on a network for instant remote access. The unit’s network functionality is designed for automated recording and delivery without supervision.

The HS-20 can function as a file server so that recordings can be manually downloaded over a network. There is also client software to automatically upload files to a server on the user’s schedule, with the option to delete the files when finished.  Automated recording and playback are available, while the internal clock is synchronized to any internet time server.

The HS-20 is equipped with solid transport buttons, a weighted jog/shuttle wheel, and a colour TFT touchscreen display. The rear panel includes balanced and unbalanced analog connectors as well as SPDIF and AES/EBU digital inputs and outputs. RS-232C and parallel control interfaces are also provided. The unit records audio material to broadcast wave format files with resolutions up to 192  kHz at 24 bit. Ideal for installations managed over a network, the HS-20 can automate and deliver your recordings to any server.

Details

FTP client and time synchronisation included

• The included FTP client function allows the user to move files using a network computer, or from the HS-20 unit itself.
• After recording, the HS-20 can automatically upload recorded files to a designated server. This enables simple archive creation for recorded data. This is important for archiving regularly scheduled events like classes, lectures and performances. Since uploading occurs in the background, recording and playback operations are not interrupted.
• The SNTP client functions of the HS-20 enable automatic synchronization of the date and time with an NTP server over the Internet. Automatic time synchronization can be set to occur whenever the unit is started, and every (24) hours.

Time-based event management

Event lists enable the automatic playback of files such as background music and announcements – useful in retail stores and restaurants. Utilize the event lists for scheduled recording, playback, downloading and other events. By combining playback events with download events, audio files can be automatically retrieved from a server for playback. The HS-20 FTP server functions also enable centralized file management from a corporate headquarters to multiple locations – perfect for playing files simultaneously in a chain of retail stores.

Touchscreen TFT color display allows intuitive operation

This unit features a touchscreen color display. The graphical user interface (GUI) is intuitive and easy to understand. Menus for inputs, outputs, and other settings are simple and on one screen. All parameters can be accessed by touching the screen and changing the settings. Compared to earlier displays that could only show small bits of information, this interface is complete and easy to use.

Support for 1000BASE-T gigabit Ethernet allows a wide range of operations

The HS-20 supports 1000BASE-T gigabit LAN and uses FTP (File Transfer Protocol) as its work protocol. It can be accessed from any system, including Windows, Macintosh, and UNIX. Inclusion of FTP functions allows file transfers between C F/SD cards and servers. This enables various applications, including the loading of files onto a transfer system. In addition, this also provides an environment for remote control over a network. These features contribute to making systems and workflows more efficient. Since VNC (Virtual Network C omputing) is also supported, you can use a VNC viewer application to operate the system from a computer by viewing the screen shown on this unit’ s LC D.

Features at a glance

• High-quality stereo audio recorder for professional broadcast and recording applications

• Two operation modes:
  ♦ Timeline mode: Use the unit like a tape recorder
  ♦ Take mode: Record/play separate audio takes, use playlists and flash start

• Ideal replacement for current DAT, MD, MO or other recorders

• Easy to read and operate through TFT colour touch screen interface

• Dual card slot for use with SD/SDHC media and C F media (UDMA support)

• Mirroring over two cards

• Supports WAV format and BWF format with mark function

• Sample rates: 44.1/48/88.2/96/176.4/192 kHz at 16/24-bit resolution

• Pre-recording up to 5 seconds (audio is captured before the record button is actually pressed)

• Flash start with optional flash start controller RC -HS20PD or RC -SS20

• Built-in FTP client allows automatic uploading of recorded files to an FTP server or downloading audio files from an FTP server

• Time-controlled execution of tasks such as recording, playback, uploading, downloading

• Locate marker function (auto/manual)

• Editing fuctions (divide, combine, erase)

• Projects can be exported in AES31 format

• Auto C ue, Auto Ready, Incremental Play and Repeat

• Playlist function

• Jog/Shuttle function

• 2U rack-mount size

Inputs and Outputs

• Balanced analog inputs and outputs (XLR)
• Unbalanced analogue inputs and outputs (RC A)
• AES/EBU input and output
• RS-232C serial control port
• RS-422 serial control port (with optional SY-2 sync extension)
• Parallel control port
• SMPTE Timecode input/output (with optional SY-2 sync extension)
• Word/video sync input/output (BNC )
• Gigabit Ethernet connection for data transfer or remote control
• Remote connector for optional flash start controller
• USB connector for data exchange with external storage devices
• C omputer keyboard (PS/2) connector for easy naming of files and folders

Options

RC-HS20PD: Flash Start Remote C ontrol for HS-20/HS-8

RC-900: Remote control unit

RC-SS20: Flash Start Remote Control

Related products

SS-R250N: Networkable Solid-State Audio Recorder

SS-CDR250N: Networkable Solid-State/C D Audio Recorder

Specifications

General

Recording media| SD card / SDHC card
CompactFlash (CF) card
File system| FAT32 (4 GB or more)
FAT16 (2 GB or less)
File format| BW F (Broadcast Wave Format)
WAV (Waveform  Audio Format)
Number of channels| 2 channels
Quantization bit rate| 16-bit, 24-bit
Sampling frequency| 44.1/48/88.2/96/176.4/192 kHz
Clock reference| INTERNAL, W O RD IN, VIDEO  IN, DIGITAL IN
Time code frame rates| 23.976, 24, 25, 29.97DF, 29.97NDF, 30DF, 30NDF
Analog audio inputs and outputs
The error for nominal and maximum levels is ±1 dB for all input and output jacks except the PHONES jack.|
ANALOG INPUTS L / R (BALANCED| XLR–3–31 (1: GND, 2: HOT, 3: COLD)
  Input impedance| 4.3 kΩ
  Nominal input level| +4 dBu (1.23 Vrm s) ±1 dB
(+6 dBu when maximum input level is set to +15 dBu an
Digital Ref. The level is set to –9 dB)
  Maximum  input level (selectable)| +15 dBu (4.36 Vrm s)
+18 dBu (6.16 Vrm s)
+20 dBu (7.75 Vrm s)
+22 dBu (9.76 Vrm s)
+24 dBu (12.3 Vrm s)
ANALOG INPUTS L/R (UNBALANCED)| RCA pin jack
Input impedance| 3.9 kΩ
Nominal input level| –10 dBV (0.316 Vrm s) ±1 dB
Maximum  input level| +6 dBV (2.0 Vrm s) ±1 dB
ANALOG OUTPUTS L / R (BALANCED)| XLR–3–32 (1: GND, 2: HO T, 3: COLD)
O output impedance| 100 Ω or less
 Nominal output level| +4 dBu (1.23 Vrm s) ±1 dB
(+6 dBu when Digital Ref. Level is set to –9 dB)
  Maximum  output level (selectable)| +15 dBu (4.36 Vrm s)
+18 dBu (6.16 Vrm s)
+20 dBu (7.75 Vrm s)
+22 dBu (9.76 Vrm s)
+24 dBu (12.3 Vrm s)
ANALO G O UTPUTS L / R (UNBALANCED)| RCA pin jack
 O output impedance| 100 Ω or less
 Nominal input level| –10 dBV (0.32 Vrm s) ±1dB
 Maximum  input level| +6 dBV (2.0 Vrm s) ±1dB
PHO NES jack| 6.3-mm  stereo jack
 Maximum  output power| 45 m W  + 45 m W  or more (THD+N 0.1% or less, into 32 Ω)
Digital audio inputs and outputs
DIGITAL IN (S/PDIF)| RCA pin jack
  Input signal voltage amplitude| 200 m Vpp to 600 m Vpp
  Input impedance| 75 Ω
  Form at| AES3-2003 / IEC60958-4 (AES/EBU)
IEC60958-3 (SPDIF)
Digital audio inputs and outputs

Supported sampling frequencies| 44.1/48/88.2/96/176.4/192 kHz (Single / Double / Quad)
When SRC is O N, the receivable range is 32–192 kHz.
DIGITAL IN (AES/EBU)| XLR–3–31
Input signal voltage range| 200m Vpp to 10 Vpp
Input impedance| 110 Ω ±20%
Form at| AES3-2003/IEC60958-4(AES/EBU)
IEC60958-3(SPDIF)
Supported sampling frequencies| 44.1/48/88.2/96/176.4/192 kHz (Single/ Double/ Quad)
When SRC is O N, the receivable range is 32–192 kHz.
DIGITAL O UT (S/PDIF)| RCA pin jack
Output voltage| 0.5 Vpp ±20%
Input impedance| 75 Ω
Form at| IEC60958-3 (SPDIF)
Supported sampling frequencies| 44.1/48/88.2/96/176.4/192 kHz (Single/ Double/ Q uad)
DIGITAL O UT (AES/EBU)| XLR–3–32
Output voltage| 2–5 Vp–p/110 Ω
Output impedance| 110 Ω ±20%
Form at| IEC60958–4 (AES3–2003, AES/EBU)
Supported sampling frequencies| 44.1/48/88.2/96/176.4/192 kHz (Single/ Double/ Quad)
Control inputs and outputs
RS–422 (attached with Option SY-2 board)| D–sub 9-pin
RS–232C| D–sub 9-pin
PARALLEL| D–sub 25-pin
TIME CODE IN (attached with Option SY-2 board)| BNC connector
Signal voltage amplitude| 0.5–5 Vpp
Input impedance| 10 kΩ
Form at| SMPTE 12M–1999 compliant
TIME CODE OUT (attached with Option SY-2 board)| BNC connector
Signal voltage amplitude| 2 Vpp
Output impedance| 600 Ω
Form at| SMPTE 12M–1999 compliant
W O RD/VIDEO  IN| BNC
Input voltage| 5 V TTL equivalent (W O RD IN)
Signal voltage amplitude| 1 Vpp (VIDEO  IN)
Input impedance| 75 Ω ±10%
Allowable frequency deviation of external synchronization| ±100 ppm
Input frequencies (WORD)| 44.1/48/88.2/96/176.4/192 kHz
In putsignal (VIDEO )| 24/25/29.97/30 Frame (NTSC/PAL Black burst, HDTV Tri- Level)
WORD/VIDEO  THRU/OUT| BNC (OUT/THRU switch included (OUT is only for W O RD OUT)
 Signal voltage amplitude| 5 V TTL equivalent
 Output impedance| 75 Ω ±10%
 Output frequency (WORD)| 44.1/48/88.2/96/176.4/192 kHz
 Frequency stability| ±10 ppm  or less (Ta = 20º C)
ETHERNET| RJ45
 Compatibility| 100BASE-TX, 1000BASE-T
KEYBO ARD| Mini-DIN (PS/2)
USB| USB A-type 4-pin
Control inputs and outputs

Protocol| USB2.0 HIGH SPEED (480 Mbps) compliant
REMO TE| RJ45
 Supply voltage| 13 V
 Signal| LVDS serial
Transmission contents| LCD display DATA, asynchronous serial transmission control signals, port control signals
Audio performance
Frequency response, ANALO G IN to ANALOG OUT| 20 Hz – 20 kHz ±0.5 dB (Fs = 44.1/48 kHz, JEITA, recording and playback)
20 Hz – 40 kHz +0.5 dB/−2 dB (Fs = 88.2/96 kHz, JEITA, recording and playback)
20 Hz – 80 kHz +0.5 dB/−5 dB (Fs = 176.4/192 kHz, JEITA, recording, and playback)
Distortion, ANALO G IN to ANALOG OUT| 0.005% or less (JEITA, recording, and playback)
S/N ratio, ANALO G IN to ANALO G O UT| 100 dB or more (JEITA, recording and playback)
Power supply and other specifications
Power| AC 100-240 V, 50–60 Hz
Power consumption| 22 W
External dimensions (W  x H x D)| 483 mm  x 94 mm  x 314 mm
Weight| 4.9 kg
Operating temperature range| 5–35 °C

Design and specifications are subject to change without notice.
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