Overview
The Model Series Studio Bridge is quite literally the bridge between analog mixers and digital recording devices whether you use a DAW or prefer a DAWless setup. Preserve the lush analog tone from your mixing console while tracking and mixing to your DAW of choice or to the Studio Bridge's on-board multitrack recorder. Tracks recorded to the on-board recorder or your DAW can be returned to your analog console for mix summing, turning digital recordings into warm analog productions. Whether tracking at a personal recording studio or a live environment, the Studio Bridge handles all your needs with ease.
Features at a Glance
Key Features
- On-board 24-track multitrack recorder using SDXC SD card (punch-in/out supported)
- 24-IN/24-OUT USB audio interface
- 24 DB25 analog line level input and output
- DAW transport control and REC READY control via HUI/MCU
- Dedicated Settings Panel application with Meter Bridge MIDI IN/OUT allows USB MIDI interface and MIDI sync, 1/4" audio click output with tempo control
Additional Features
- Headphone and Local Monitor Output
- Dual Footswitch control
- 44.1k/48kHz 16/24bit WAV(BWF) format
- Recording media SD card up to 512GB
- MTC output and MIDI clock with Song Position Pointer
- Built in Metronome and Click Out
- 19-inch Rack-mountable with optional AK-RMSTBG
Specifications
| Recorder specifications | |
| Supported media | SD (512 MB to 2 GB), SDHC (4 GB to 32 GB), SDXC (64 GB to 512 GB) *(Class 10 or higher) |
| Recording format | WAV (BWF) |
| Playback format | WAV (BWF) |
| Sampling rate | 44.1/48 kHz |
| Quantization bit depth | 16-bit / 24-bit |
| Maximum number of recording tracks | 24 |
| Maximum number of input and output channels | Inputs: 24 / Outputs: 24 |
| Analog audio input/output ratings | |
| Line input connectors (1–8, 9–16, 17–24) | Pin assignments (same for 1–8, 9–16 and 17–24) TASCAM DB-25 Pinout Standard (AES59-2012 compliant) |
| Connector | 25-pin balanced D-sub |
| Fixed screws | No. 4-40 UNC (inch type) |
| Maximum input level | +24 dBu |
| Nominal input level | +4 dBu |
| Input impedance | 10 kΩ or more |
| Line output connectors (1–8, 9–16, 17–24) | Pin assignments (same for 1–8, 9–16 and 17–24) TASCAM DB-25 Pinout Standard (AES59-2012 compliant) |
| Connector | 25-pin balanced D-sub |
| Fixed screws | No. 4-40 UNC (inch type) |
| Maximum output level | +24 dBu |
| Nominal output level | +4 dBu |
| Output impedance | 200 Ω |
| PHONES/LOCAL MONITOR jack | |
| Connector | 6.3mm (1/4") standard stereo jack |
| Maximum output | 80 mW + 80 mW (into 32Ω load) |
| Working impedance | 16 to 600 Ω |
| Control input/output ratings | |
| USB | |
| Connector | USB Type-B |
| Transfer format | USB 2.0 High-Speed |
| Device classes | Mass storage, USB audio class 2.0 (USB class compliant) |
| USB audio | |
| Sampling rate | 44.1 kHz / 48 kHz |
| Quantization bit depth | 24-bit |
| Number of inputs | 24 channels (Output from this unit) |
| Number of outputs | 24 channels (Input to this unit) |
| CLICK OUT jack | |
| Connector | 6.3mm (1/4") standard TRS jack (Tip: HOT, Ring: COLD, Sleeve: GND) |
| FOOTSWITCH jack | |
| Connector | 6.3mm (1/4”) standard TRS jack (Tip: FOOTSW1, Ring: FOOTSW2, Sleeve: GND, supports momentary (unlatch) types) |
| MIDI OUT connector | |
| Connector | 5-pin DIN |
| Format | MIDI 1.0 |
| MIDI IN connector | |
| Connector | 5-pin DIN |
| Format | MIDI 1.0 |
| Power | AC 100-240 V, 50/60 Hz |
| Power consumption | 20W |
| Dimensions | |
| With side panels | 446.5 × 114.6 × 269.5 mm (W × H × D, including protrusions) |
| Without side panels | 414.6 × 114.6 × 269.5 mm (W × H × D, including protrusions) |
| Weight | 4.5kg |
| Operating temperature range | 0–40°C (32–104°F) |
| Operating humidity range | 5–85% (without condensation) |
| Included | |
| Studio Bridge × 1 | |
| Power cord (for Japan/USA, 3-pronged with protective grounding) × 1 | |
| Power cord (for other, 3-pronged with protective grounding) × 1 | |
| 3-prong to 2-prong adapter (for Japan) × 1 | |
| Safety Guide (with warranty) × 1 | |
| TASCAM ID registration guide × 1 |
Note: 0dBV = 1Vrms, 0dBu = 0.775Vrms
Audio performance
(Line in ➝ line out for both 44.1kHz and 48kHz sampling rates)
| Frequency response | 20 Hz – 20 kHz (+0.3/−0.7 dB, 1 kHz) |
| Dynamic range | 100 dB or more (22kHz LPF + A-weight) |
| Total harmonic distortion ratio (THD+N) | 0.003% or less (1 kHz, at maximum input level) |
| Crosstalk | −100 dB or less (1kHz BPF) |
Recording times
| Recording format | Recording time (hours: minutes) for 32GB card |
| 16-bit/44.1kHz WAV, 24 tracks | 4:10 |
| 16-bit/48kHz WAV, 24 tracks | 3:50 |
| 24-bit/44.1kHz WAV, 24 tracks | 2:47 |
| 24-bit/48kHz WAV, 24 tracks | 2:33 |
