15 -Options, Specifications And Reference; Options For The Da-98; Rack Mount Adaptor; Remote Control (Rc-848) - Tascam DA-98 Owner's Manual

15 – Options, specifications
and reference

15.1 Options for the DA-98

You can purchase a number of options through
your TASCAM dealer.
15.1.1 RM-98 Rack Mount Adaptor
The RM-98 Rack Mount Adaptor consists of a
pair of rack handles which can be fitted to the DA-
98 to help with removing it from the rack for
transportation, etc.
To fit these handles, you must first remove the
rack mounting ears fitted to the DA-98 as shipped,
and attach the handles as shown in the illustration
below.
The DA-98 is also fitted with screw holes in the
case which allow you to fit Accuride
guide rails (18" or 20") which also help with
removing and replacing the DA-98 from and to
rack installations.
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Accuride is a registered trademark of Accuride
International Inc.
Section 15 – Options, specifications and reference
Accuride strips are fitted as shown below:
Make sure that all screws and bolts are securely
tightened before replacing the DA-98 in the rack.

15.1.2 Remote control (RC-848)

The RC-848 Multi-unit Remote Controller can be
used with the DA-98 as well as the DA-88 and
DA-38 DTRS recorders. However, note that not
all functions of the DA-98 can be used with the
RC-848.
The RC-848 can be rack-mounted using the RM-
8824, or placed on a roll-around stand (CS-848).
If a longer cable is required, the 10 meter (30 ft.)
PW-848L can be used.
The RC-848 can also be connected to units with
an ACCESSORY-2 connector. For these purposes,
the PW88-AC2 cable is required.
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15.1.3 Meter unit (MU-8824)

The optional MU-8824 external meter bridge unit
can be connected using a PW-88M cable from the
METER UNIT
If an RC-848 controller is used, it should be
connected to the DA-98's
connector [43].
Up to 6 DTRS units can be controlled using
one RC-848 controller.
The first DA-98 or DA-38 unit in the chain
should be given Machine ID 1 (ID 0 for DA-88
units), even if an RC-848 is used.
The last DTRS unit in the chain (even if it is the
only one) must be terminated at the
connector [44] using a TASCAM terminator.
connector [46].
REMOTE IN/SYNC IN
SYNC OUT
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