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DD8 plus

AKAI

The DD8 is a magneto/optical-based, random-access digital film dubber designed as a plug-and-play replacement for the DA-88. It features virtually instant locating, convenient removable media, flexible I/O and remote control options, and data compatibility with the Akai DD1500 Recorder/Editor as well as the main disk/file formats used by DAWs and disk recorders. And it syncs to everything. Forward and reverse. At any speed.

Digital Audio Format: 16 bit, 20 bit and 24 bit linear PCM

Simultaneous Recording: 8 tracks maximum

Recording Time: (Total Track Times)

Sampling Rate: 48k, 44.1k, 32kHz (with +0.1% Pull-up and -0.1% Pull-down at all sample rates) 88.2kHz and 96kHz (only available via AES/EBU I/Os, using "dual-wire" (2-ch) mode)

IB-D8AD:

• Dynamic range: 96dB at 16bit/110dB at 24bit
• Frequency response: 20Hz to 20kHz, 0dB +/- 1dB
• Distortion: 0.006% at 1kHz, -1dB full scale

  IB-D8DA:

• Dynamic range: 110dB
• Frequency response: 20Hz to 20kHz, 0dB +/- 1dB
• Distortion: 0.003% at 1kHz, full scale

Recording Media: Optional 2.6GB or 5.2GB MO disk/Removable hard disk cart unit

Internal Drive: 5.25-inch half-height drive bay x 1 mountable

Display:

• 248x60 dot LCD x 1 - Time, Parameters
• 8-segment LED x 8 - Peak Level Meter, Track Active, Track Slip
• Warning LED x 3 - Disk Busy, T/C RCV, W/C RCV

  Memory:

• Flash ROM for OS and Settings
• 72-pin SIMM x 1 for buffer memory expansion (EDO SIMM, any size from 2Mb to 32Mb

  Expansion Slots:

• 1 x Digital audio slot (TDIF, ADAT or AES/EBU)
• 1 x 8-channel analog audio input slot
• 1 x 8-channel analog audio output slot
• 4 x General purpose slot
• 1 x EQ8 slot (internal)

  Video Sync/Word Clock Input: BNC x 1 with 75-ohms terminator switch

  AKAINET (Ethernet): BNC x 1 with 50-ohms terminator switch

  Pre-read Output: 9-pin D-sub x 1, 14.5Vrms (max.) 560 Ohm

  Expansion port: 9-pin D-sub x 1, for RC15 remote controller

  SCSI-A: 50-pin amphenol x 1 for disk expansion

  Phones: 1/4-inch stereo phone x 1, 15mW 32 Ohm

  Standard Accessories:
  • Cable set for AD/DA boards and SCSI connection
  • AC Power Cord
  • Operator's Manual

    Dimensions: 482.6 (W) x 177 (179) (H) x 410 (441.2) (D) mm max, EIA 4U size

    Weight: 12.8 kg / 28.8lbs (with no options installed)

    Power Requirements: 100-120/220-240 VAC, 50/60Hz, 90W

    Features:

    A random-access, magneto/optical-based digital recorder specifically designed as a film dubber

    • Record to and play from MO disks or removable hard disks
    • Plug-and-Play replacement for the Tascam DA-88
    • Direct data compatibility with the DD1500 MO Recorder/Editor, as well as Macintosh disks: OMF, ProTools®, AIFF/SD2 audio; DOS disks : Zaxcom DEVA, .WAV/BWF audio; Tascam™/Timeline™ MMR-8, Waveframe™, Fairlight MFX3Plus™DaD.
    • Uncompressed 16, 20 and 24 bit data formats
    • Sample Rate up to 96kHz
    • Flexible I/O formats and extensive synchronization options
    • Extremely high quality scrubbing

      Designed for ease-of-use on the dubbing stage

    • Virtually instantaneous locating to any point -- no waiting for tape winding
    • Dedicated Track Slip and Event/Region Nudge buttons
    • Punch-in recording with Track Select keys or via GPIO parallel interface
    • Operating System in Flash ROM for instant boot-up and easy updates
    • Pre-read outputs
    • Undo/Redo

      New Features

    • 24-bit, 96kHz recording/playback capability
    • Direct playback of OMF files from DAW systems such as Digidesign ProTools, Avid AudioVision, and Avid MediaComposer, to name a few.