Tascam Dp-008Ex Digital Portastudio 8-Track Portable Multi-Track Recorder

Product Details

• Item Weight: 2.9 pounds
• Product Dimensions: 11.8 x 6.8 x 4 inches
• Shipping Weight: 2.4 pounds
• Origin: Imported (China)
• Item model number: DP-008EX
• Batteries: 4 AA batteries required. (included)

• 8-track Portable Multi-track Recorder
• CD-Quality Recording (44.1kHz/16-bit)
• Built-in High-quality Stereo Condenser Microphone
• Two XLR mic/line with +48V Phantom Power
• 2G SD Card and AA Batteries Included

TASCAM has been revolutionizing Portastudio since they invented them. Fordecades, TASCAM’s Portastudio have remained the ideal scratch pads and easy-to-use home recording devices. Utilized by seminal artists and home forlegendary albums throughout the years, TASCAM has stayed true to manufacturingrugged, compact, feature-rich song-writing and demo tools. TASCAM isintroducing the DP-008EX 8-channel Pocketstudio with built-in input and mastereffects. Each channel is conveniently loaded with volume, pan, reverb-sendknobs, auto-punch in/out, 2 XLR Mic inputs with +48V phantom power and built-in high-quality stereo condenser mics making the DP-008EX an ideal take-anywhere solid-state recorder. From the Manufacturer TASCAM’s DP-008EX Pocket Studio > TASCAM has been revolutionizing PORTASTUDIOs since they invented themdecades ago. TASCAM’s PORTASTUDIOs have remained the ideal scratch pads andeasy-to-use home recording devices. Utilized by seminal artists and home forlegendary albums throughout the years, TASCAM has stayed true to manufacturingrugged, compact, feature-rich song-writing and demo tools. One of TASCAM’slatest, the DP-008EX 8-Channel Effects Fueled Pocket Studio, an ideal scratch-pad for all songwriters and bands alike. > > Take it with you anywhere to record and demo CD-quality audio up to 2-tracksat a time on the fly. TASCAM built in convenient front-loaded condenser micsfor quick on-the-spot recording when inspiration surprises you. The mics havebeen modeled after TASCAM’s top-selling DR series used by professional fieldrecordists across the globe. So, you can be assured you’re receiving top-of-the-line quality sound. On the rear of the unit you will find 2 TRS inputs toplug in instruments and/or dynamic mics directly, 2 XLR inputs with +48VPhantom Power and RCA output for monitoring. Design, Portability and Ease > TASCAM has maintained status as the preferred line of multi-track recordersand a lot of that success is due to the usability. For years TASCAM has beentweaking and perfecting the user-interface on their portastudios and recordersto ensure that it’s the easiest to use in the market. These devices are notmenu-intensive and designed to function like analog multi-track recorders withthe main controls (level, pan, reverb send, trim, punch-in/out, etc) all kepton the outside of the unit for direct access. For those of you that arealready familiar with other TASCAM recorders, you’ll know how to use theproduct right out of the box. For you brand new users, it’s easy to learn andyou’ll be recording confidently within minutes. > >> > > The DP-008EX is highly portable, operate off of 4 AA batteries(included) or an external power supply. To increase reliability, productlongevity and portability TASCAM chose SD cards (2 GB SD card included) as themedia of choice. For stress-free transfer of songs and tracks, USB connectionis built-in. Built-in Mastering and Input Effects > The DP-008EX is equipped with built-in effects to tailor your sound evenfurther. Perfect your tone on each channel with 2-band EQ, Compression, a De-esser, an Exciter and 6-different types of Reverb. The DP-008EX also allowsyou to take your recording one step further with on-board mastering, auto-analysis and effects. The mastering effects include 2-band EQ, Multi-bandcompressor and Normalize effect. Anyone using the DP-008EX can easily mastertracks in a single step with the Auto Analysis Mastering tool. Simply selectthe mastering style (Natural/Maximum) then the DP-008EX will make thecalculation based on analysis of the song data. > > The DP-008EX is an ideal scratch-pad for the traveling musician, songwriteror beginner musician. With a plethora of effects, inputs and easy-to-usecontrols, the DP-008EX will tailor itself to your styles, songs and locations. Full Feature List Eight mono tracks CD-quality recording (16bit/44.1kHz) Two tracks simultaneous recording/eight tracks simultaneous playback Dedicated stereo master track available Record to SD/SDHC card (Up to 32GB) 2 Built-in omni-directional condenser microphones Microphone sensitivity can be selected from 2-positions (Low/High) Two TRS 1/4″ or XLR mic/line inputs INPUT A – Direct high-impedance instrument connectivity (e.g. Electric Guitar/Bass) +48V Phantom power supply Independent LEVEL/PAN/Reverb SEND knobs for each track Two RCA unbalanced line outputs 20mW/ch headphone output Footswitch ready with polarity switching (Notice: can’t use RC-3F) 128×64 dot-matrix LCD with backlight Four AA batteries operation up to 6.5 hours (When recording, using the eneloop battery) Insert effects for input channels (2-band shelving EQ, compressor, exciter, de-esser) Mastering effects (2-band shelving EQ, multi-band compressor, normalize) Auto analysis mastering function 2-band shelving EQ for each track Reverb effects (Hall 1/2,Room,Studio,Plate 1/2) Optional AC adapter ready (TASCAM PS-P520) Can connect to external battery pack (TASCAM BP-6AA) Direct locate function by jog-wheel Repeat playback between IN/OUT Track edit functionsCOPY PASTE, COPY INSERT, MOVE PASTE, MOVE INSERT, OPEN, CUT, SILENCE, CLONE TRACK, CLEAN OUT) Bounce function allows recording of more six tracks UNDO/REDO(UNDO HISTORY) function Chromatic tuner and metronome included High-speed data transfer by USB2.0 connection Backup and restore songs File import/export by Wav format (mono/stereo) Export stereo master file as stereo wav format 2GB SD card included