The Sony DTC-A8 DAT Recorder , which brings features previously only found in top, professional machines within the reach of almost everyone. What's more, it incorporates Sony's new patented Bit Mapping System, making superb recordings that are cleaner and smoother than ever. The DTC-A8 features all three standard sample frequencies, has a signal-to-noise ratio and dynamic range of better than 90dB, and a frequency response of 20 22,000 Hz (plus/minus just 0.5dB). All at a suggested list price of just $1395.

Features

• Professional 44.1 kHz sampling frequency means no conversion of sample rate when transferring masters to CD. 48 kHz and 32 kHz are also supported.

• Long play mode for up to 4 hours recording ( with R-120 tape).

• High accuracy Super Bit Mapping. 4 D.D. motor transport.