Tascam HS-20 2-Channel Network Recorder and Player (Discontinued)

The TASCAM HS-20 is a professional solid-state audio recorder and player, built for the needs of network-connected installations. Reliable recording and playback can be controlled, accessed, and scheduled from an internet connection, allowing remote access without visiting the site.

Recording and playback can be scheduled for automatic operation. A built-in FTP client and server are included in the HS-20, for either automated or manual file transfer and management. Record meetings, classes, or worship services on a regular schedule, then automatically upload the recording to a server and delete the recording, all without supervision. Or upload a new playlist for in-store music playback, including promotional announcements, all from a central location.

The HS-20 records to either SD Card or Compact Flash media, at up to 192kHz/24-bit Broadcast WAV formats. Balanced and unbalanced connections are available on the rear panel, as well as RS-232C Serial and Parallel connections for wired remote control. It’s built on TASCAM’s more reliable recording platform, designed for broadcast use.

For automated recording or playback with network accessibility and control, TASCAM’s HS-20 is the only choice.

• Uses SD cards and CF cards as recording media (supports ultra DMA)
• Mirror recording possible using two cards in dual slots 
• Two-track simultaneous recording at resolutions up to 192kHz/24-bit
• Three operation modes including timeline, take and playlist
• Timeline mode is similar to a tape recorder and allows recording and playback based on a timeline
• Take mode allows playback in take units and flash starting
• Playlist mode allows takes to be added to playlists and played in order or flash started
• File formats:
• BWF (Broadcast Wave Format)
• WAV (Waveform Audio Format)
• Flash starting is possible using a remote control (TASCAM RC-HS20PD or RC-SS20 sold separately)
• Flash starting is also possible using parallel control or a keyboard
• Auto cue, auto ready and incremental play functions
• AES31 editing information can be read and written in timeline mode
• Playlist mode function supports reading and writing of JPPA flash start playlist files
• JOG/SHUTTLE functions
• Color TFT touch panel with a graphical user interface enables intuitive operation
• Balanced analog XLR inputs and outputs
• Unbalanced analog RCA inputs and outputs
• XLR AES/EBU digital inputs and outputs
• Coaxial S/PDIF digital inputs and outputs
• Headphones output
• BNC timecode input and output possible using optional SY-2
• BNC video reference (NTSC/PAL black burst and HDTV Tri-level signals) and word clock input, output and thru
• USB flash drives can be connected to copy files
• LAN (Gigabit Ethernet) function allows file transfer and remote control over a network
• Parallel remote control supported
• RS-232C serial remote control supported
• RS-422 serial remote control (based on 9-pin serial protocol) supported using optional SY-2
• Mounting in a rack possible (2U)
• Can be used with TASCAM HS Editor
• SNTP function allows time to be set using an NTP server
• Recorded files can be automatically transmitted over a network to designated servers
• Automatic playback, recording and file transfer possible in time mode using the timer event list
• When SD cards and CF cards are inserted, folders necessary for recording and playback are created automatically

Owner's Manual