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The Digital Audio Tape (DAT) format was developed by Sony in the late 1980s as a professional digital audio recording and playback technology. The DAT format is a magnetic tape technology primarily used for recording and playback of high-quality digital audio. DAT tapes store audio data in a digital format, allowing for precise reproduction of sound without the degradation associated with analogue formats. DAT became popular in professional audio production due to its high fidelity and ability to store large amounts of data in a compact form factor. The format utilises helical scanning to record and read data from the tape, and DAT players are equipped with specialised heads and electronics for accurate playback. Despite its initial popularity, DAT has been largely supplanted by other digital audio storage formats such as CDs and digital files due to their greater convenience and versatility.

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Released in 1995

Fostex D-5 Digital Audio Tape Master Recorder

The Fostex D-5 fits both professional and home project studios and offers three sampling frequencies, including a 32 kHz long play mode with up to four hours of continuous recording on 120-minute tape.
Fostex D-5
Released in 1995

Otari DTR-8 Digital Audio Tape Recorder

Otari proudly introduced a new R-DAT recorder in 1995, the Otari DTR-8. The Otari DTR-8 follows the concept of the familiar DTR-7, but with greatly enhanced capabilities.
Otari DTR-8
Released in 1996

Sony PCM-7010 Digital Audio Tape Recorder

The Sony PCM-7010, an affordable recorder in the PCM-7000 Series, is ideally suited to simple program transmission applications. As a playback machine, the PCM-7010 is designed to provide compatibility with both professional and consumer audio equipment.
Sony PCM-7010
Released in 1996

Sony PCM-7030 Digital Audio Tape Recorder

As flexible, cost-effective recorders for professional audio applications, the Sony PCM-7030 provide the superb quality of DAT digital recording on compact and easy to handle cassettes.
Sony PCM-7030
Released in 1996

Sony PCM-7040 Digital Audio Tape Recorder

The Sony PCM-7040 was set to enhance the long-standing reputation earned by Sony PCM-7000 Series recorders for their cost effectiveness and functionality in broadcast studios and in post-production houses.
Sony PCM-7040
Released in 1996

Sony PCM-7050 Digital Audio Tape Recorder

As flexible, cost-effective recorders for professional audio applications, the Sony PCM-7050 provide the superb quality of DAT digital recording on compact and easy to handle cassettes.
Sony PCM-7050
Released in 1996

Panasonic SV-3800 Digital Audio Tape Recorder

Based on the popular SV-3700, the Panasonic SV-3800 incorporates technological refinements for enhanced sound quality and functionality.
Panasonic SV-3800
Released in 1997

Sony PCM-R500 Digital Audio Tape Recorder

Incorporating Sony’s legendary high-reliability 4 D.D. Mechanism, the Sony PCM-R500 sets the standard for professional-use DAT. The Shuttle and Jog Dial offer outstanding operational ease, while extensive interface options and multiple menu modes meet a wide range of application needs.
Sony PCM-R500
Released in 1997

TASCAM DA-60 MkII Digital Audio Tape Recorder

The TASCAM DA-60MKII is a synchronisable 4-head DAT powerhouse that’s perfect for both production and postproduction environments. It delivers superior sound quality, full-featured functionality and durability that studio pros expect from TASCAM.
Tascam DA-60 MkII
Released in 1997

Fostex D-15 Digital Audio Tape Recorder

The Fostex D-15 started out as the replacement model for the former D-10, but as you can see from the extensive list of new features and functionality, the D-15 represents a new level of price/performance value in a timecode capable DAT recorder.
Released in 1998

TASCAM DA-302 Dual Digital Audio Tape Recorder

The TASCAM DA-302 was upon its release, the world’s only dual DAT recorder, and it brought the convenience of a dual cassette deck to the DAT format for the very first time.
Tascam DA-302
Released in 1998

TASCAM DA-20 MkII Digital Audio Tape Recorder

The TASCAM DA-20 MkII is an affordable DAT recorder bringing the best of the DAT format to the home studio, project studio or budget minded professional.
Tascam DA-20 MkII
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