The Panasonic SV-3800 digital audio tape recorder features new 20-bit resolution DACs, together with the same type of I-bit, 64 times oversampling A-D converter employed in the SV-3700. The result is wider dynamic range, lower noise, and greater linearity. In audible terms this means natural sound, true to the original, with minimum coloration. And of course, the Panasonic SV-3800 incorporates the highest quality, high tolerance components, resulting in low noise…and exceptional reliability for which Panasonic is famous.
For professional-quality sound, a I-bit type A-D Converter and high-resolution ladder type D-A converter the optimum combination available with today’s technology. The new Panasonic SV-3800 inherits this design concept and adds significant improvements.
For playback, the higher resolution of the 20-bit equivalent converter used in the 51-3800 offers several benefits. Thanks to its higher resolution, it exhibits improved linearity, while low noise characteristics extend to the high frequencies. The ladder-type DAC design is also resistant to clock jitter. Performance stability is also enhanced by using dual DACs for separate processing of left and right channel data.
For recording of analogue inputs. the SV-3800 uses a Sigma-Delta type I-bit convener to achieve high linearity. The high oversampling rate of this ADC produces less group delay in the high frequencies, thereby assuring outstanding phase characteristics.
High quality. high tolerance audio pans are used exclusively throughout the SV-3800. The circuit configuration has been redesigned with an improved grounding layout for more effective noise suppression. This helps minimise RF interference and hum noise from connected equipment.
For convenient cueing to desired portions of a tape. you can search by Start-ID or program number (PND). The unit can also be set to skip unwanted portions of the tape by Skip-ID
This function is handy for postproduction, broadcast and live sound applications. It plays the program up to the next stan IO, then stops until the play key is pressed again. If Skip Play Cancel is turned OH, the unit can also be set to automatically skip unwanted portions of the tape.
Industry standard digital WO facilities are provided as standard equipment in addition to AES/EBU professional format XLR terminals. the Panasonic SV-3800 also has IEC 958 consumer format coaxial and optical input and Output connectors.
Compatibility with a wide range of non-standard digital audio equipment is possible. The Panasonic SV-3800 lets you select from four combinations of digital output terminations and formats (AES/EBU, IEC 958, coaxial optical), so you can deal with many digital interfaces. Selecting digital 1/0s is made easy via front panel controls.
Analog output attenuation is easily adjustable to deal with a variety of applications and equipment. A front panel switch permits reference level setting to +4dBu for professional equipment or -10dBu tor consumer equipment. From +4dBu, attenuation level IS adjustable in 1dB steps over a range of +4dBu to -6dBu. The selected attenuation level is clearly indicated on the front panel display.
As listed below, all major functions can be set from the front panel. These settings are stored in non-volatile RAM.
- Digital 1/0 terminals
- Digital output format
- Analog output level
- Single program play on/off
- Blank skip on/off for program play
- 10-6 status for SCMS
Cumulative cylinder rotation time is shown in 1-hour increments via the front panel display. Non-volatile RAM is used for reliable indication. The 8-pin parallel remote terminal connects to a simple wired remote, for control of 8 basic functions. With a microprocessor-type wired remote these 8 functions plus 42 enhanced functions can be controlled. An infrared wireless remote which controls most front panel functions is supplied as a standard accessory.
Others
- UR independent recording level controls
- Selectable sampling rate (44.1 kHz and 48kHz for analogue input recording)
- Error rate display (head A, B, and A+B)
- Shuttle wheel with dual speed range
- 250 times normal speed search
- Digital fade in/fade out
