Product information
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 perfor-
mance
DSD Multitrack Recorder 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).
• 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, DA-
78HR, DA-98HR, DS-D98)
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