Montebello, Calif., October 2, 2000 -- TASCAM recently announced its plan for software updates for the MX-2424 24-track, 24-bit hard-disk recorder. With more than 2,500 units shipped since April 2000, the MX-2424 has already carved a niche as an audio recording tool, and these software updates add a slew of new features.

TASCAM MX2424

Released in September, MX-OS version 1.1 for the MX-2424 incorporates FAT-32 compatibility which allows for larger PC formatted hard drives, enabling users to take advantage of greatly extended recording times. Hard drives may now be formatted by the MX-2424 for direct compatibility with PC/Windows-based systems. Additionally, MX-OS Version 1.1 offers compatibility with the Broadcast Wave file format for easy file transfer between the MX-2424 and PC-based DAWs.

MX-OS Version 2.0, scheduled for release in late fall 2000, allows for recording and playback at the 96kHz sampling rate. 12 tracks of 24-bit, 96kHz audio will be available on the MX-2424, or 24 tracks at 24-bit, 48kHz rates. Another MX-OS 2.0 feature allows for audio file transfer via the MX-2424's Ethernet port. Finally, MX-OS 2.0 also provides compatibility with the HFS+ Macintosh drive format. Like the FAT-32 update, the HFS+ update offers capabilities for larger drive sizes.

TASCAM also previewed MX-OS version 3.0 at the 109th AES Convention earlier this month in Los Angeles. Slated for delivery in spring 2001, MX-OS 3.0 provides a new graphic editing interface for Macintosh and Windows computers that offers detailed waveform editing capabilities. Like previous versions of the MX-2424 operating system, MX-OS 3.0 will be available at no cost to all registered MX-2424 owners, and can be accessed as a download from the TASCAM Web site (www.tascam.com).

"A technology-based product like the MX-2424 is designed to be able to grow as the needs of the industry change," says Mike McRoberts, TASCAM product development manager. "As an open-ended system, the MX-2424 can remain free from obsolescence by continually offering updates that reflect what our customers are telling us they need. Although the MX-2424 has been regarded as a revolutionary advancement in price versus performance since its introduction, we're certain that our customers appreciate the continued support of TASCAM through the development and release of the new software updates."

A 24-track, 24-bit random access recorder/player/editor with a list price of $3,999, the MX-2424 has quickly found its way into an array of end-user settings, with target customers ranging from home and project studios to commercial music recording facilities to post-production soundstages. One of the product's recent high-profile applications was scoring for the recent motion picture release, Nutty Professor II: The Klumps.

The TASCAM MX-2424 base model comes with a built-in, nine-gigabyte SCSI hard drive and two channels of AES/EBU and S/PDIF digital I/O, routable to any disk channel. The user has the choice of 24 channels of optional TASCAM TDIF, ADAT optical or AES/EBU digital I/O. Professional-quality analog I/O is available as an option with 24 channels of 24-bit 48/44.1kHz audio and 12 channels of 24-bit, 96kHz audio. The MX-2424 provides video and time code lock capabilities as standard features, making it easy to integrate with external workstations. It also resolves to AES/EBU, S/PDIF, word clock, TDIF-1, ADAT optical, SMPTE Time Code (LTC) and video and chases MIDI Time Code.

An internal drive bay and external SCSI port provide for easy connection of SCSI hard drives, removable SCSI media and DVD-RAM drives, which can be used both for extending recording time or back up.

For additional information on the MX-2424 digital hard-disk audio recorder, visit the TASCAM Web site at www.tascam.com.

TASCAM is the professional division of TEAC Corporation and produces the most comprehensive line of audio recorders, mixers and related equipment in the pro audio industry. TASCAM has offices in the U.S, U.K., Canada, Germany, The Netherlands, France, Italy, Australia, Japan, Mexico and Latin America. For additional information, contact:

TASCAM, 7733 Telegraph Road, Montebello, CA 90640; (323) 726-0303; www.tascam.com

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