The D-30 is a professional DAT recorder with various functions including Variable crossfade, independent channel record & spot erase functions.

Extended information

Flagship of the Fostex Professional Timecode DAT range, the D-30 is the fully fledged post-production tool. With all the features expected such as RS422, full chase lock, four-head confidence monitoring, jog/shuttle control & 8Mbit x 2 of RAM it's ideally suited to the edit suite.

Further to this, it's designed around a large, easy to read LCD display, similar in style to a VTR, giving instant access to the many functions as well as offering clear & full data display.
Includes 37-pin for RMC-2 support.


The D-30's two RS422 allow it to seamlessly integrate into a video post environment. Port A allows the D-30 to be controlled from external 9-pin devices whilst port B is configurable for send or receive RS422.

Technical specifications

4-motor design
2 x RS422 ports allowing control by & control of other 9-pin devices
Wide-band LTC & VITC reader
Independent channel recording
Word, Video Sync & DAT frame standard references & re-generated video sync.
48, 44.1kHz sampling rates
Variable crossfade, independent channel record & spot erase functions
Transparent transport window gives the confidence of viewing tape & head
18bit A/D & D/A convertors
16Mbit RAM buffer (10 seconds) - for instant start & scrubbing audio & timecode together wherever the tape stops
˜12.5% pitch control
Software upgradable