The Tascam X-48 is the world's first standalone 48-track Hybrid Hard Disk Workstation. It integrates the best of both worlds: the stability and ease-of-use of a purpose-built hard disk recorder, with the GUI, editing features and plug-in compatibility of a computer-based digital audio workstation.

The X-48 boasts 96kHz, 24-bit recording across all 48 tracks and 192kHz across 24 tracks. Its file compatibility and synchronization surpass even the TEC Award-winning MX-2424, with Broadcast WAVE and OMF import and export for compatibility with workstations like Pro Tools®. Support for FireWire hard drives and Gigabit Ethernet allows simple transfer between systems, making it the ultimate multitrack solution for high-quality music, post and live recording applications.

The X-48 goes beyond mere standalone recorders with a built-in, automated 48-channel digital mixer, VGA display output, powerful editing functions and DVD+RW backup drive. The Tascam X-48 is a complete integrated workstation.

Tascam X-48 Multitrack Recording Features

• 48-track digital recording at up to 96kHz/24-bit
• 24-track recording at
• 192kHz/24-bit
• 32-bit floating point audio file recording and playback with no loss of track count
• Advanced integrated synchronization and machine control, including HDTV tri-level sync
• Time-stamped Broadcast WAVE file format
• Front-panel transport, track arming, project management and metering functions
• Built-in 80GB hard drive
• Built-in DVD+RW for backup, transfer and restore ±12.5% varispeed
• Grid-style editing
• Tascam X-48 Workstation/Mixing Features
• Turn-key operation: no software conflicts to troubleshoot
• Graphic user interface for editing, mixing, plug-ins and meters
• 48-channel mixing at 96kHz / 24 channels at 192kHz
• 32-bit floating point mixer resolution
• 6 stereo returns (60 inputs at mixdown)
• 24 busses, 6 aux sends, stereo master buss
• Full dynamic automation
• Dynamics, 4-band parametric EQ and 4 VST plug-in inserts per channel