Tascam DS-D98 Specifications

DSD Multitrack Recorder 

DS-D98

Product information

DSD Multitrack Recorder 

DS-D98

The DS-D98 is a DTRS recorder which supports Sony’s Direct 

Stream Digital™ format for production of the Super Audio 

CD (SACD). Based on the popular DA-98HR high-resolution 

DTRS recorder the DS-D98 is the only tape-based machine 

capable of DSD recording and can be configured in both 

DSD two-track and PCM multitrack formats. The DS-D98 is 

easy to integrate into any DTRS environment: It is fully 

compatible with existing DTRS recordings and may be 

branched together with other DTRS recorders (up to 256 in 

total).

Main features

• Selectable modes: DSD 2-track or 

PCM multitrack (up to 8 tracks)

• The only tape-based machine capable 

of high-resolution DSD recording

• Sony SDIF-3 digital I/O

• Direct conversion between DSD and 

analogue signals and vice versa

• newly-developed VCXO PLL reduces 

jitter rate and improves sonic perfor-

mance

• OS-CON condensor improves sonic 

performance by decoupling the 

power supply circuitry from the audio 

circuitry

• Sync Branch function allows chaining 

and joint control of up to 256 DTRS 

recorders (DA-38, DA-88, DA-98, DA-

78HR, DA-98HR, DS-D98)

Options:

• IF-AN98HR Analog I/O board (PCM 

Mode only)

• MU-8824 24ch meter bridge (PCM 

Mode only)

• RC-898 Remote Controller

• RC-828 Remote Controller

• All other features see DA-98HR