Product Description
Tascam STUDIO BRIDGE 24-Track Recorder and USB-B Audio/MIDI Interface
Overview
Perfect for both studio and live environments, the TASCAM Studio Bridge seamlessly bridges the gap between your beloved analog mixer and modern digital workflows, so you can experience the best of both worlds—the warmth of analog and the precision of digital. Whether you're tracking to a DAW using the Studio Bridge as a 24x24 USB audio interface or directly to the built-in 24-track recorder for a DAWless setup, you can preserve the rich analog sound of your console and outboard gear. Tracks recorded to your DAW or the onboard recorder can be returned to your analog console for mix summing, and then recorded back to the DAW or to the Studio Bridge's internal 512GB SDXC card.
To streamline interfacing between analog and digital domains, the Studio Bridge includes a dedicated DAW transport control feature, enabling direct access to Record, Play, Stop, Fast Forward, and Rewind functions. Equally important, it offers tactile track-arm buttons, allowing you to arm/disarm individual tracks and perform punch ins/outs on your DAW. Additionally, you will appreciate the Control app, which allows you to visually monitor multiple signals and other key functions for enhanced control and customization.
24-Channel Modular Multitrack Recorder DAWless Solution
- Connect analog consoles and even full racks of outboard gear to capture the analog signal chain that you have painstakingly created and wish to preserve.
- Studio Bridge has its own internal 24-in / 24-out multitrack recorder that uses an SDXC card as its media format. The recorder supports 24-bit digital audio at 44.1 and 48 kHz.
24-In / 24-Out Audio/MIDI Interface for DAWs
- Easily connect your analog mixer to your DAW using the Studio Bridge as a 24-in / 24-out audio interface.
- You can record directly into any DAW and even create a summed mix using your console and outboard gear with audio returns.
DAW Transport Controller and Dedicated Meter Bridge Software
- Studio Bridge also works as a DAW transport controller. Rec/Play/Stop, and Rec Ready buttons link directly to your DAW for ease of use.
- The control software includes a digital meter bridge, which is available for Windows/Mac to monitor audio levels on each channel including the stereo master bus.
MIDI Synchronization for Your Sequencers
- With 5-pin DIN MIDI I/O ports, your favorite drum machines, sequencers, synths, and controllers can easily be integrated into any production.
Inputs/Outputs
- With 24-in / 24-out analog line-level I/O over DB25 connectors, the Studio Bridge has more than enough channels for tracking and mixing larger productions.
- Plus, no mic preamps mean you can preserve the audio quality of your analog signal chain.
Phones/Local Monitoring
- Monitor inputs and track sources through the dedicated headphone/local monitor section on the front panel of the Studio Bridge.
Solo function
- Quickly solo any of the 24 inputs by pushing shift and REC on the corresponding track.
- To check if any channel is in solo mode, a quick glance at the master section will reveal if the solo indicator is live.
Click Out
- Keep your performers on time and locked in with the internal metronome and dedicated 1/4" TRS click output with tempo control.
Features
- Analog/Digital Studio and Live Recording
- Onboard 24-Track Multitrack Recorder
- 24x24 USB-B Audio Interface, Mac/Windows
- 24 Analog Line-Level I/O on DB-25 Ports
- 24-Bit / 48 kHz AD/DA Conversion
- DAW Transport Controls
- Headphone/Local Monitor Output
- 1/4" Audio Click Out with Tempo Control
- 5-Pin DIN MIDI I/O
- 512GB SDXC Recording
Includes
- TASCAM Studio Bridge 24-Track Recorder and USB-B Audio/MIDI Interface
- Power Cord
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 |
