Tascam MD-801RmkII Technical Documentation
Technical Documentation
MD-801RmkII
TASCAM's MD-801RmkII is TASCAM's finest professional
MiniDisc recorder designed for live performance, recording
studios, and broadcast applications. The MD-801RmkII
provides all the amenities needed in live environments
with advanced cueing functions, and a separate cue
output for checking a singal without sending it to the main
output. Plus, the BU-801 RAM buffer could be added for
true instant start functionality. All the I/Os needed to
make the connections are built in. The latest encoding
scheme (ATRAC v4.5) is used for better sounding
recordings on the MD-801RmkII or other other units.
An RS-232 port and parallel controls allow standardized
controller interfaces, and two wired remotes are available.
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The MD-801RmkII could very well be the most advanced MiniDisc
recorder ever, giving you the confidence that you'll be ready for anything.
Advanced Live Theater - Broadcast Applications - Show Control
In live applications, there is no take two; everything needs to happen
right the first time. The MD-801RmkII takes advantage of the track
names available in the MiniDisc format, since "Train Station" lends a
bit more information about the track than "Track 37". Auto Cue will
search for the first audio in the track, so you can eliminate lag time
between the time you press PLAY and the time you hear it. Auto Ready
will stop at the next track ID, preventing the player from rolling right
into the next track accidentally. For live applications where a sound cue
disk can is assembled in show order order, the Auto Cue function will
park at the start of the next cue ready for playback. Broadcast standard
fader start function is available in the parallel I/O, as are other remotes
and tallies.
The MD-801RmkII takes cueing functions a step further by allowing the
RCA outputs to be used as a separate cue output. A set of monitor
speakers could be connected to the cue output so the audio can be
checked without playing through the normal outputs.
The MD-801RmkII offers a number of methods for interfacing with show
control systems, and offers one of the most robust transports in the
business. When the stakes are high, count on the MD-801RmkII.
Recording Studio
MiniDisc is becoming more and more accessible, offering personal and
hi-fi recorders, as well as players for the car. MiniDisc is a wonderful
format for creating reference mixes for the ride home from the studio.
Plus, with instant start offered with the BU-801 RAM buffer, the MD-801
becomes a powerful tool in assembly editing or sound cue drops.
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• 3-U Rack Mountable MiniDisc Recorder
• Balanced XLR Main I/O with Fine Calibration Controls
• Unbalanced RCA Analog I/O Controllable Separate
From Main Output for Use as Cue Output
• AES/EBU and SPDIF Coaxial Digital I/O
• Word Sync In/Thru Ports
• Headphone Output with Level Control
• Auto Ready, Auto Cue, Incremental Play, Call Function
• ±9.9% Pitch Control
• 74 min Stereo and 144 min Mono Recording Modes
• Soft Mute Feature Eliminates Clicks When Pausing & Restarting
• Complete TOC Editing for Changing Track Order
• ATRAC v4.5 Encoding Scheme Offers Top Sound Quality
• High Quality 20 bit A/D and D/A Converters
• Selectable SCMS Copy ID Modes
• Built-in Clock for Time Stamped Recordings
• PS/2 Keyboard Input for Track Naming & Remote Control
• RS-232 and Parallel Control I/O
• Optional BU-801 RAM Buffer For True Instant Start Capability
• Optional RC-8 and RC-801 Remotes Available
PRODUCT OVERVIEW
APPLICATIONS
Performance Specifications:
Format:
Recording System:
Capacity:
Compression System:
Modulation System:
Frequency Response:
Signal to Noise Ratio:
Dynamic Range:
Total Harmonic Distortion:
Sampling Frequency:
A/D & D/A Resolution:
Balanced Analog Input:
Unbalanced Analog Input:
Balanced Analog Output:
Unbalanced Analog Output:
Digital Input and Output:
Word Sync In/Thru:
Sample Rate Conversion Range:
Headphone Output:
Remote Connectors:
General Specifications:
Power Requirements:
Power Consumption:
Dimensions:
Weight:
Optional Accessories:
MiniDisc digital audio system
Magnetic field modulation overwrite
74 minutes stereo; 148 minutes mono
ATRAC v4.5 (Adaptive TRansform
Acoustic Coding)
EFM (Eight-to-Fourteen Modulation)
20Hz-20kHz, ±0.5dB (playback)
>101dB (1kHz, A-Weighted)
>94dB (1kHz, A-Weighted)
<0.006%
44.1kHz
20 Bit
XLR, +4dBu (-16dB ref), 2.2kOhms
Trim offers -4dB cut to +7dB boost
+24dBu maximum input
RCA, -10dBV (-16dB ref), 8kOhms
XLR, +4dBu (-16dB ref), 11 Ohms
Trim offers -7dB cut to +4dB boost
+24dBu maximum output
RCA, -10dBu (-16dB ref), 220 Ohms
AES/EBU XLR, AES3-1992
SPDIF Coaxial, IEC60958
BNC Connectors
32kHz to 48kHz
50mW+50mW Max, 32 Ohms
DB25 for RC-8 or RC-801
RS-232 Serial Port
6 pin Mini DIN keyboard port
DB37 for Parallel Control & Tallies
120V AC, 60Hz (US/Canada)
230V AC, 50Hz (Europe/Gen Export)
240V AC, 50Hz (Australia)
33W
482x132x353mm
19" x 5.2" x 13.9"
8Kg, 17.6 lbs.
RC-801 (full function wired remote)
RC-8 (simple wired remote)
PW-1XMD cable for title copying
BU-801 RAM buffer for flash start
RC-FS10/20 flash start control unit
SPECIFICATIONS