The Tascam TSSD-480A, 2.5" 480GB Serial ATA Solid State Drive features a speed of 6 Gbps and a form factor of 2.5". The TSSD-480A SSD drive is formatted for audio files, has proprietary firmware, and is compatible with the Tascam DA-6400 64-channel digital multitrack recorder.
The TSSD-480A can handle 64 channels of recording at 48kHz/24-bit for up to 14 hours and 26 minutes. The Tascam TSSD drives are useful when it comes to capturing long hours of recording such as for music festivals, concerts, and rehearsals.
Most SSD drives can see a big reduction in writing speed as files get fragmented due to repeated writing. If the drive slows down in the middle of a 64-track recording, you might see dropouts in your recording. Through research and development, Tascam has learned that this effect can be minimized when using the right control IC for reliable recording performance. The result is our TSSD series of custom hard drives, designed for the challenges of high-channel-count recording.
Tascam worked in cooperation with the media manufacturer to ensure only components (control IC, memory device, etc.) that were confirmed to work with the DA-6400/DA-6400dp are implemented to the TSSD drives. By specifying all components, there is less chance these are changed due to trivial production reasons, and we can assure high-stability through all units.
Tascam conduct a thorough format process before shipment so the SSD can be used immediately after purchase. This also serves to test the units beforehand to prevent individual unit failures in the field.
