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DSD Multitrack Recorder DS-D98

The DS-D98 is a DTRS recorder which supports Sony’s Direct
Stream Digital™ format for production of the Super Audio
CD (SACD). Based on the popular DA-98HR high-resolution
DTRS recorder the DS-D98 is the only tape-based machine
capable of DSD recording and can be configured in both
DSD two-track and PCM multitrack formats. The DS-D98 is

Main features

• Selectable modes: DSD 2-track or
PCM multitrack (up to 8 tracks)

• The only tape-based machine capable
of high-resolution DSD recording

• Sony SDIF-3 digital I/O

• Direct conversion between DSD and
analogue signals and vice versa

• newly-developed VCXO PLL reduces
jitter rate and improves sonic perfor­mance

• OS-CON condensor improves sonic
performance by decoupling the
power supply circuitry from the audio
circuitry

• Sync Branch function allows chaining
and joint control of up to 256 DTRS
recorders (DA-38, DA-88, DA-98, DA­78HR, DA-98HR, DS-D98)

easy to integrate into any DTRS environment: It is fully
compatible with existing DTRS recordings and may be
branched together with other DTRS recorders (up to 256 in
total).

Options:

• IF-AN98HR Analog I/O board (PCM
Mode only)

• MU-8824 24ch meter bridge (PCM
Mode only)

• RC-898 Remote Controller

• RC-828 Remote Controller

• All other features see DA-98HR

DSD Multitrack Recorder DS-D98

Specifications

Audio characteristics

These figures are measured with the I/O Clock Range set to Narrow (see

Frequency response 10Hz to 20kHz ±0.5dB

Distortion A/D: 0.005% (1kHz, AES-17 filter)

S/N ratio A/D: >102dB (1kHz, AES-17 filter and A-weighting)

Dynamic range A/D: >102dB (1kHz, AES-17 filter and A-weighting)

Channel separation A/D: >95dB (1kHz)

Analogue input and output terminals

Input XLR-3-31 type (x 2)

Nominal level +4dBu
Reference level –16dBFS*, –18dBFS, –20dBFS
Maximum level +20dBu*, +22dBu, +24dBu (jumper-selectable)
Nominal impedance 15k ohm

Output XLR-3-32 type (x 2)

Nominal level +4dBu
Reference level –16dBFS*, –18dBFS, –20dBFS
Maximum level +20dBu*, +22dBu, +24dBu (jumper-selectable)
Nominal impedance 30 ohm

6.1.3, “Clock range with slot board” in the main manual:

10Hz to 50kHz –3dB (±1dB)

D/A: 0.0018% (1kHz, AES-17 filter)

D/A: >112dB (1kHz, AES-17 filter and A-weighting)

D/A: >111.7dB (1kHz, AES-17 filter and A-weighting)

D/A: >112dB (1kHz)

*Factory setting

Digital input and output terminals

Input BNC (x 2), SDIF-3 format
Output BNC (x 2), SDIF-3 format
Monitor output XLR-3-32 type, AES/EBU format (fs=44.1kHz)

Power supply and other specifications

Power requirements AC120V (60Hz) / AC230V (50Hz)
Power consumption 62W
Dimensions (W x H x D) 482 mm x 176 mm x 356 mm
Weight 11kg

TEAC CORPORATION Nakacho, Musashino-shi, Tokyo 180-8550, Japan, Phone: [phone]
TEAC AMERICA, INC. 7733 Telegraph Road, Montebello, California 90640, USA, Phone: [phone]
TEAC CANADA LTD. 5939 Wallace Street, Mississauga, Ontario L4Z 1Z8, Canada, Phone: [phone]
TEAC MEXICO, S.A. De C.V Privada De Corina, No.18, Colonia Del Carmen Coyoacon, Mexico DF 04100, Phone: [phone]
TEAC UK LIMITED 5 Marlin House, Marlins Meadow, The Croxley Centre, Watford, Herts. WD1 8YA, U.K., Phone: [phone]
TEAC DEUTSCHLAND GmbH Bahnstrasse 12, D-65205 Wiesbaden-Erbenheim, Germany, Phone: [phone]
TEAC FRANCE S. A. Rue Alexis-de-Tocqueville, CE 005 92182 Antony Cedex, France, Phone: [phone]
TEAC BELGIUM NV/SA P.A. TEAC Nederland BV, Oeverkruid 15, NL-4941 VV Ramsdonksveer, Netherlands, Phone: [phone]
TEAC NEDERLAND BV Oeverkruid 15, 4941 VV Ramsdonksveer, Netherlands, Phone: [phone]
TEAC AUSTRALIA PTY.,LTD. Bay Street, Port Melbourne, Victoria 3207, Australia, Phone: [phone]
TEAC ITALIANA S.p.A. Via C. Cantù 11, 20092 Cinisello Balsamo, Milano, Italy, Phone: [phone]

DSD Multitrack Recorder DS-D98 Design and specifications subject to change without notice.