Fostex D5 is a 1995-era rackmountable (3U) 2-channel stereo DAT master recorder featuring 16-bit linear/12-bit non-linear quantization, XLR balanced I/O, and AES/EBU or optical S/PDIF digital interfacing. It supports 32, 44.1, and 48 kHz sampling frequencies with a
20Hz - 20hHz frequency response, featuring 300x high-speed search and no SCMS copy protection.
Key Specifications and Features:
Audio Inputs/Outputs: Balanced XLR (switchable +4/-10 dBu input), AES/EBU (XLR), and Optical S/PDIF
Sampling Frequencies: 32kHz, 44.1kHz, 48kHz.
Quantization: 16-bit linear (SP mode), 12-bit non-linear (LP mode).
Frequency Response: : 20Hz - 20KHz
Signal to Noise Ratio: > 90dB
Total Harmonic Distortion: (1kHz, +4dBu).
Recording Times: Max 120 mins (SP), 240 mins (LP).
Dimensions: 482mm x 134mm x 379mm (19-inch rack mountable).
Weight: 6.8kg.
Features: Sub-code editing (Start ID), General Purpose Interface (GPI) for remote/fader start, 300x wind speed, and, notably, no SCMS (Serial Copy Management System)