The Tascam DA-20 was introduced in January 1996.
The DA-20 features 16-bit linear quantization in standard mode and 12 bit non-linear in long play mode.
With specifications you expect to find in quality digital audio products, the DA-20 boasts a S/N ratio and dynamic range of better than 91dB and total harmonic distortion less than 0.00045%.
Multiple Sampling Rates and Long Play Recording
The DA-20 supports three sampling frequencies for recording and playback: 48 K/44.1 K/ 32 KHz and records either digital or analog at 32KHz.
In long play mode (32KHz), the DA-20 can record and playback up to 4 hours of material on 120 DAT tapes.
The DA-20 was supplied with a wireless full-featured remote as a standard accessory.
It connects to existing audio equipment either by unbalanced RCA analog inputs and outputs, or through the S/PDIF digital I/O connectors on the back panel.
For mastering applications, SCMS-free recording is possible via a switchable power-on procedure.
The DA-20 had a suggested retail price of 1099 US Dollars.
| Tape Speed | SP - 8.15mm/s; LP - 4.075mm/s |
| Recording Time (120 DAT) | SP - 120 minutes; LP - 240 minutes |
| Recording Resolution | SP - 16 bit linear; LP - 12 bit non-linear |
| Recording Sample Rate | SP - 44.1kHz, 48kHz; LP - 32kHz |
| Frequency Response | 20Hz-20kHz ±0.5dB, SP; 20Hz-14.5kHz LP |
| Signal to Noise Ratio | >91dB |
| Total Harmonic Distortion | <0.0045% |
| Wow and Flutter | Unmeasurable (<0.001%) |
| Analog In | Unbalanced RCA, Nominal -6dBV (500mV), 27kOhm |
| Analog Out | Unbalanced RCA, Nominal -6dBV (500mV), 1kOhm |
| Digital Coaxial I/O (x2) | RCA pin, IEC60958 Type I or Type II 75 Ohm, 0.5Vp-p |
| Remote Control | IR Port, front mounted |
| Power Requirements | 120V AC, 60Hz (USA/Canada Model), 230V AC, 50Hz (UK/Europe Model) |
| Power Consumption | 21W |
| Dimensions | 482 x 133 x 379 mm |
| Weight | 7.8Kg, 17.2 lbs. |
| Standard Accessories | Wireless Remote (RC-D20) |
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