Tascam X-48 Hybrid Hard Disk Workstation

TASCAM's new X-48 is the world's first standalone 48-track Hybrid Hard Disk Workstation. Co-Developed with SaneWave, 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.
It boasts up to 96kHz/24-bit recording across all 48 tracks. Its file compatibility and synchronization surpass even the TEC Award-winning MX-2424, with native Broadcast WAVE audio file support and AAF export for compatibility with workstations like Pro Tools, Nuendo and Logic. 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.
Yet the X-48 goes beyond mere standalone recorders -- its built-in, automated 48-channel digital mixer, VGA display output, powerful editing functions and DVD+RW backup drive transform it into a complete integrated workstation.
Multitrack recording features.

• 48-track digital recording at up to 96kHz/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

Workstation.mixing features.

• ±6% varispeed
• Grid-style editing
• Turn-key operation: no software conflicts to troubleshoot
• Graphic user interface for editing, mixing, plug-ins and meters
• 48-channel mixing
• 32-bit floating point mixer resolution
• 6 stereo returns (60 total inputs at mixdown)
• 12 stereo groups, 6 aux sends, stereo master buss
• Full dynamic automation
• Dynamics, 4-band parametric EQ and 4 VST plug-in inserts per channel