Across TASCAM’s Model series recording consoles, artists and engineers have been treated to an array of rich recording possibilities. However, the TASCAM Studio Bridge emerges as the literal bridge between multi-bus analog mixers and DAW-supported digital recording. As both a USB interface and 24-track recorder, this rackmountable, multitrack-capable console was engineered to marry the lauded analog character of the Model Series with the dynamism needed to support DAW and DAW-less performances. The Studio Bridge has studio mavens buoyed by its versatility, thanks to its comprehensive MIDI compatibility, built-in DAW transport controls, and onboard multitrack recorder, the last of which captures full-stereo, analog-colored character, up to 48kHz/24-bit, straight to an SD card. Plus, its preamp-free design expands the possibilities of its interoperative use, giving you greater control over your recording or mixing environment, ferociously formidable in the studio and on the stage. Whether it’s the central nervous system of your live performance, an all-in-one recording interface, or a multi-bus summing tool, this all-in-one portable powerhouse is a deliverance of modular, multitrack recording magic.
Analog character and rock-solid multitrack recording anywhere
Thanks to its six 8-channel DB25 connectors, the Studio Bridge’s 24-in, 24-out multitrack recording, summing, and multi-bus mixing suite is teeming with flexible musicality. Its design eschews preamps to give you complete control of your recording configuration without sacrificing the distinctive analog panache imparted onto each track from an external console, outboard gear, or the Studio Bridge’s onboard circuitry. With every channel operating at line level, a world of modular mixing emerges, making the Studio Bridge a powerful supplement to virtually any studio or live arrangement that doesn’t compromise capability for its hassle-free transportation. In fact, recording couldn’t be easier with the Studio Bridge, thanks to its convenient, surface-mounted SDXC card reader. Its punch-in, punch-out design allows you to swap cards quickly, each of which supports a maximum capacity of 512GB, giving you ample space for 24 tracks of true multitrack recording in full stereo, up to 48kHz/24-bit.
Powerful USB interfacing and dynamic, DAW-optional performance
By blending mixing, summing, and recording into a single console, the Studio Bridge utterly transforms DAW-fueled recording. Its 24-in, 24-out design streamlines multitudes of multi-source productions while expanding your palette of recording and processing pliability. Onboard DAW transport controls let you immediately integrate this 24-channel titan into your setup, with malleable multi-bus summing options allowing you to imbue any natively digital audio with the console's lush analog veneer. If DAWless designs are your jam, then TASCAM has you covered, as the Studio Bridge features a slew of built-in MIDI processing, including MIDI Sync, MIDI Time Code (MTC) support, and a dedicated 5-pin MIDI input and output. Moreover, the Studio Bridge includes internal tempo control, a metronome, tap tempo, and a 1/4-inch click out. Finally, DualFootswitch-control compatibility further augments your ability to seize your sound and keep every aspect of your arrangement in lock-step performance.
Step into sequence: malleable MIDI and more
From external drum machines, sequencers, and synthesizers to the limitless possibilities of virtual machines, instruments, and effects, TASCAM designed the Studio Bridge to accommodate nearly any environment. Not only do the 5-pin MIDI and 1/4-inch Clock Out provide two distinct lanes of multi-device synchronization, but the USB Type-B port expands the console’s interoperative integration to supply as much control over the digital domain of DAW dynamics. Onboard USB-MIDI opens the Studio Bridge’s slew of sonic potential to incorporate the near-infinite possibilities of DAW-powered production. At the same time, the console’s modularity extends to channel-specific toggling of USB and DB25 sources. In other words, every channel is an opportunity to choose how your sound enters the mix, further integrating options to customize your aural arsenal.
Set up your sound on your terms
The Studio Bridge’s namesake multifunctionality gave TASCAM a unique challenge: it needs to be as easy to integrate with various setups as it is to record without sacrificing power for portability. To this end, the Studio Bridge features a sleek, intuitive interface with dedicated monitoring capabilities via the surface-mounted headphone jack; every channel is given its own backlit recording indicator and control, in addition to per-channel audio-source and input-monitor toggles. Its ergonomically angled form factor and Model Series aesthetics make this eye-catching console a breeze to transport and set up, but desktop mixing magic isn’t all. With the use of rack ears (not included), the Studio Bridge transforms into a 19-inch rackmountable machine, occupying a scant 7U space — or a touch more when using the DB25 port — to bring the full suite of recording and mixing to any setup.
Meter Bridge: control and monitor from your Mac or PC
Despite what initial impressions could imply, the Studio Bridge is as capable of mix monitoring as its menagerie of recording possibilities. The included Meter Bridge software allows you to monitor and adjust levels for every channel, including the stereo master bus, straight from your Mac or PC. In addition to the plug-and-play DAW transport controls, the expanded Studio Bridge ecosystem and Meter Bridge software multiplies the menagerie of modular possibilities that this multifunctional machine supports.
Features
- 24-track recorder and MIDI-capable interface bridges digital recording and multi-bus mixing
- Analog engineering means characteristic warmth and high-fidelity signal processing and recording in any arrangement
- DB25 ports make for seamless integration into virtually any studio or live configuration
- Surface-mounted SDXC card reader features punch-in/punch-out interfacing for streamlined, multitrack recording in true stereo, straight to your SD card
- Flexible recording and summing functions ensure you master your mix, preserving every detail via 48kHz/24-bit recording
- USB support and 24-in, 24-out design mean dual-function use as both a multitrack recorder and USB audio interface for DAW-based and DAWless arrangements
- 5-pin MIDI I/O allows you to manage and control external, compatible devices, including sequencers, synthesizers, drum machines, and more, via MIDI Sync
- Dedicated Clock output and Footswitch input further expand your customizable control and capacity to keep every part in lock-step synchronization
- Onboard DAW transport controls make arming, recording, and playback management a plug-and-play breeze
- MIDI over USB extends interfacing and control options to form complex interoperative relationships between your virtual and physical gear, tailored to suit
- Included Meter Bridge software enables mix monitoring and customizable settings straight from your Mac or PC without cluttering up the console
- Modular construction and portability-minded form factor include rackmountable design, letting you slot the Studio Bridge into a 7U space (rack ears not included)
Specifications
- Computer Connectivity: USB 2.0
- Form Factor: Desktop
- Simultaneous I/O: 24 x 24
- Analog Inputs: 3 x DB-25
- Analog Outputs: 3 x DB-35
- Headphones: 1 x 1/4"
- MIDI I/O: In/Out
- USB: 1 x Type B
- Other I/O: 1 x 1/4" (footswitch), 1 x 1/4" (audio click in)
- OS Requirements - Mac: macOS 13 or later
- OS Requirements - PC: Windows 10 or later
- Power Supply: Standard IEC AC cable
- Height: 4.52"
- Width: 17.58"
- Depth: 10.62"
- Weight: 9.92 lbs.