567th: Try the DSD recorder "DA-3000" for 100,000 yen

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567th: Try the DSD recorder "DA-3000" for 100,000 yen

Easy "monitor sound quality" recording.Also used as ADC/DAC

(2013/10/7 13:48)

DA-3000

　In April, TASCAM's DSD-compatible 1U-rack-mounted recorder "DA-3000" announced at MusikMesse in Germany.It was initially released in June to July, but was released a little later at the end of August.However, the number of initial shipments seemed to be quite small, and it seems that the number has finally come out in mid -September.This is a 2ch recorder, but it has a unique specification that can connect multiple cars.I borrowed two cars and used it, so let's report what kind of equipment it is.

Master recorder with a lot of input / output in actual sales of 100,000 yen

　The DA-3000 is a 2ch digital recorder that supports linear PCM and DSD.Although it was developed as a business master recorder used by recording engineers, the price is around 100,000 yen for actual sales, which is a relatively affordable price for commercial equipment, and is reached by general users.Similar equipment is Corg's MR-2000S, but it has been nearly five years since its appearance, and the impression that the DA-3000 is quite highly functional.First, let's introduce from the specifications.

　While the MR-2000S is a equipment that records the built-in HDD, the DA-3000 is recorded to the SD/SDHC card or compact flash.The author himself has rarely used compact flashes recently, but it may be compatible with compact flash because it is for business use.

カードスロット部

　The media is inserted into a slot where the front panel is empty, and it is OK to put both at the same time.Which one to use is set on the menu screen.There is also a USB port for inserting a USB memory, and the data in the USB memory can be played.However, since it is not possible to record directly here, it is used by copying from an SD/SDHC card or a compact flash.The DA-3000 cannot be connected to a personal computer and used as a USB DAC.

　The DA-3000 allows both PCM and DSD recording and playbacks, and the compatible format is 16bit/24bit, 44 on WAV (BWF)..1/48/88.2/96/176.4/192kHz.In the case of DSD, it corresponds to two formats, DSDIFF and DSF, 2.8224/5.You can select one of 6448MHz.

背面の入出力端子

　The input and output terminals are all in the rear except for the headphone terminal, and both analog and digital are available.However, the specification is slightly different from the audio interface just because it is the equipment for the master recorder.If you look in order, the first two on the left is the analog XLR balance input.By default, it is+4dbu, and+6dbu is also possible.On the right is a line input with an unbalanced RCA pin jack, which is fixed to -10dBV for consumer.Next to it is the same unbalanced RCA pin jack line output, and it is still fixing -10dBV.In addition, the right is an analog output of the XLR balance, which is the analog input / output.Next is the input/output of S/PDIF coaxial digital input and output and the input/output for cascade connections.The cascade connection will be introduced later.

　In addition, the two XLR balance terminals on the right are digital input and output of AES/EBU.The next four BNC jacks are DSD-only digital audio input and output terminals, and are the SDIF-3 (DSD-RAW) format terminals.Is this area completely for business use?The two on the right are the input / output of the word clock.It can be connected to most devices in consumer or professional equipment, but does not seem to be connected directly to instruments or microphones and recorded.

入力の切り替えなどに利用できるジョグダイヤル

　You can input both analog or digital, but which one to take is to be operated using the liquid crystal panel of the front.The operation can be performed with a jog dial with a push button, and the menu hierarchy is shallow, so it seems that it can be operated almost without confusion.In addition, this operation can be performed with the attached remote control, so it is very convenient to be able to control from a remote position.

　Let's briefly introduce the operating menus.This is made up of eight menu items.Specifically, the following eight settings can be made.

一般機能設定録音ファイル形式の設定入出力に関する設定録音機能の設定再生の設定メディアの操作カレントトラックの編集環境設定など

　In the rec file, set a file format such as WAV-16/WAV-24/DSDiff/DSF, set the sampling rate, and in the I/O Setting, which has a wide variety of input terminals to be inserted.Select.In addition, I/O Setting has a menu called Adda Direct, which is for direct A/D and D/A.In other words, it is a function that converts not only whether or not recording, but also converts the signal that has entered in analog into digital and digital signals into real time.The AD converter (ADC) uses Ti/Baber Brown's "PCM4202", and the DA converter (DAC) is equipped with one "PCM1795" on the left and right channels.The internal circuit is pursued high quality, such as a full -balance configuration from input to output, and it is likely to be used as an ADC/DAC alone.

"Monitor sound" is possible with simple operation

録音フォーマット設定

　Let's record it right away.The operation is very easy.If you set the format to record in advance and select which of the input terminals, you only need to press the Recording button to set up the recording, and then press the Play button.However, when recording the input from the digital terminal, an error display occurs unless the sampling rate is right.Also, in the case of recording in DSD, it is limited to analog or S-DIF3, so if you select a coaxial digital (S/PDIF), it will be an error.

入力端子の選択RECORDINGボタンで録音準備状態にPLAYボタンを押すと録音開始レベルメーターの表示

　After the recording preparation state, the input signal is displayed on the left level meter, and it can be confirmed that it is not overloaded or at an appropriate volume.It is possible to adjust the input level as needed, but basically the default 0.It would be 0dB.

　When the recording is over, the sound is recorded in the SD/SDHC card or compact flash, so press the play button to check if it is recorded correctly.Although it is not particularly measured, the sound that came in, the sound that came in is recorded as it is.In addition to recording on DSD, 44.Even the sound recorded at 1kHz is very clear and surprised.Listening a bit makes it impossible to distinguish it.

録音したSDカード内のフォルダ構成

　Since this DA-3000 itself does not have a function to connect to a PC, when I checked the recorded SD card on a PC, it had a structure in which the files recorded in the root directory were simply lined up. So I copied the WAV file at hand to the SD card and inserted it into the DA-3000, and was able to play without any problems. Even if you listen to this, it is a very refreshing and beautiful sound. I personally liked the monitor sounds that are used in the audio interface instead of the so -called audio equipment seasoned. If you copy not only WAV files but also the DSF files you previously purchased, you can play them in the same way. In this regeneration, WAV and DSD can be performed in the same way. You can also create playlists as needed.

　In addition, the file name can be renamed on the DA-3000, but it is also unique that not only operates with the JOG dial or remote control of the main unit, but also connect and operate the USB keyboard of the PC.There is a USB terminal with Keyboard on the leftmost side of the front panel, but you can connect the keyboard here.Overwhelmingly convenient and convenient compared to selecting and inputting characters in jog dials.I tried connecting a wireless connection keyboard, but I was able to use it without any problems.

USB端子にキーボードを接続可能ワイヤレスのUSBキーボードと接続したところ

Multi -channel can be recorded by synchronizing multiple units

複数台接続時のイメージ図

　By the way, this DA-3000 is very good is that multiple DA-3000 can be connected and moved by synchronizing each.If the DA-3000 is one, it is a 2ch recorder, but if it is two, it will be 4ch.Also, by arranging a rosary connection, you can connect as much as you want, and if you have 6ch, 8ch, 10ch ..., you can increase the number of channels as much as you want.

　The only connection method is to connect the coaxial digital input / output and the combined cascade terminal in series.In order to make a better synchronization, it seems good to connect the word clock terminals in series.Here, I was able to borrow two DA-3000, so I connected these.

2台を接続して録音してみた背面

　In order to actually synchronize, it is necessary to connect with a cable and set on the menu screen at the same time.Set one to Master, set the other to Slave, and set the clock to DIN or Word Clock.If you press the Record button and Play button set in the master, one more will work in the same way as you follow it.

　However, what is exchanged between these two units is the synchronous signal, and the audio signal itself does not flow.Therefore, the recording media will be inserted into both sides and recorded separately.After the recording, pressed the Play button was played, and it was confirmed that both sides were played and recorded as if they were recording on one machine.

1台をMASTERに、もう1台をSLAVEに設定クロックを、DINかWORD CLOCKのどちらかに設定

　I think how to use the recording function in this multi -truck depends on the user, but 3 cars are connected to 5..It would be nice to record a 1ch surround, or bring it to a live venue and record it.If you record it with WAV, you can read it in DAW later and edit it.

　As mentioned above, how did you report on the DA-3000? It assumed a commercial device, but I felt that it was a device that can be used quite conveniently by general users.Also, it is a good idea to be able to record without failure, because it is because it is for business use.It may not be bad to simply use it as a DSD player.

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Ken Fujimoto

　リクルートに15年勤務した後、2004年に有限会社フラクタル・デザインを設立。リクルート在籍時代からMIDI、オーディオ、レコーディング関連の記事を中心に執筆している。以前にはシーケンスソフトの開発やMIDIインターフェイス、パソコン用音源の開発に携わったこともあるため、現在でも、システム周りの知識は深い。　著書に「コンプリートDTMガイドブック」(リットーミュージック)、「できる初音ミク&鏡音リン・レン 」(インプレスジャパン)、「MASTER OF SONAR」(BNN新社)などがある。またブログ型ニュースサイトDTMステーションを運営するほか、All AboutではDTM・デジタルレコーディング担当ガイドも務めている。EPUBマガジン「MAGon」で、「Ken Fujimoto's Digital Audio LABORATORY's Journal」を配信中。Twitterは@kenfujimoto。