DAT Recorders

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 1999

TASCAM DA-40 Digital Audio Tape Recorder

Tascam DA-40 is a feature rich DAT recorder, bringing together deep recording and playback capabilities, plus a wealth of control functions. Controlling the DA-40 is easy through the clearly marked buttons on the front panel.

Released in 1999

TASCAM DA-45HR High Resolution Digital Audio Tape Recorder

The Tascam DA-45HR is a professional-grade digital audio recorder that improves upon the feature set of its predecessor, the DA-40. With the DA-45HR, Tascam has elevated the recording quality to 24-bit resolution, allowing for a greater dynamic range and a more accurate representation of the original audio source.

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