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The DP-008 is an 8-track Digital Portastudio small enough to fit into a guitar case. Based on the popular DP-004, the DP-008 adds four more tracks for a total of eight tracks with built-in mixing. Users can record two tracks at the same time while dedicated knobs for volume, pan, and reverb make tracking and mixing simple. A 2GB SD card is included with the unit.
The DP-008 has two balanced XLR microphone inputs with switchable phantom power and two unbalanced line inputs (one switchable to guitar level). And there are even two built-in mics so users are ready to record anything just by sitting in front of it. Tracks are mixed down to a dedicated stereo track and EQ is available on both inputs as well as on each track. Whether recording a song demo, radio play or live concert, the DP-008 captures inspiration without technology getting in the way of your music.
Main Features
- Portable, highly compact multi-track recorder
- Simple, intuitive user interface
- Use real knobs and buttons for frequently-used functions or easily navigate through the menu
- High-quality recording (44.1kHz/16-bit)
- Create hits at CD audio quality
- Recording media: SD/SDHC card (2GB SD card included)
- No moving parts inside mean high reliability and no noise from internal drives etc.
- 2-track simultaneous recording
- Record in stereo or record two independent mono sources
- Two mic/line inputs (XLR and phone jack connectors)
- Plug in and record from microphones, synths, guitars, drum machines etc. directly
- Switchable phantom power for condenser microphones
- One input switchable to Guitar
- Built-in stereo condenser microphone
- Create stereo recordings from an acoustic instrument or from your environment without any cables
- 8-track simultaneous playback with mixing
- Dedicated Level and Pan controls
- Set playback level and pan position for each channel independently
- 2-band EQ for both input channels and each of the 8 tracks
- Adjust the sound of your tracks during recording and/or playback/mixdown
- Built-in reverb with dedicated knobs on each track
- Give your sound depth and atmosphere during recording and/or playback
- Bounce function
- Create a stereo or mono mix of up to 8 tracks to record additional sources
- Dedicated stereo master track
- Mix your final song to a stereo file you can transfer to a computer for CD burning or MP3 encoding
- Auto and manual punch in and punch out
- Use locator marks or a foot switch to start and stop a recording session hands-free
- Locate features
- Move to a certain time position, or return to zero or to the last recording position with one key press
- Repeat playback
- Set In and Out points for a playback loop (with adjustable interval between repetitions)
- Editing functions: duplicate or erase tracks, cut parts, insert silence
- Edit your tracks like a pro: tighten your timing, cut unwanted noise etc.
- Undo/Redo feature
- Up to 500 steps (depending on memory capacity)
- Built-in chromatic tuner and metronome
- Tune your instrument precisely and practice playing or singing perfectly in time
- USB 2.0 port for data exchange with your computer
- Export your mix recording or individual tracks (WAV files) or back up your song to a computer; import individual tracks (WAV files) or restore backed-up songs from a computer
- Can be powered by four AA batteries or optional AC adapter
Specifications
| Audio inputs and outputs | ||
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| Mic/Line input A/B (balanced) | XLR-3-31 | |
| Input impedance | 2.4 kOhm | |
| Nominal input level | –8 dBu | |
| Maximum input level | +8 dBu | |
| Mic/Line input A/B (unbalanced) | 6.3-mm phone jack | |
| Input impedance | 10 kOhm | |
| Nominal input level | –10 dBV | |
| Maximum input level | +6 dBV | |
| Guitar input A (switch set to GUITAR) | 6.3-mm phone jack | |
| Input impedance | 1 MOhm | |
| Nominal input level | –10 dBV | |
| Maximum input level | +6 dBV | |
| Line output (unbalanced) | RCA | |
| Nominal output level | –10 dBV | |
| Maximum output level | +6 dBV | |
| Headphones output | 3.5-mm stereo mini-jack | |
| Maximum output power | 20mW + 20mW (THD+N: 1 % or less, 32 Ohm load) | |
| Audio performance | ||
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| Frequency response (Mic/Line input –> Line output) | 20 Hz to 20 kHz | |
| Distortion (Mic/Line input –> Line output) | 0.05 % or less | |
| S/N ratio (Mic/Line input –> Line output) | 81 dB or more | |
| Computer requirements | ||
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| Windows | Pentium 300 MHz or faster 128 MB or more memory USB port (USB 2.0 recommended) |
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| Macintosh | Power PC, iMac, G3, G4 266 MHz or faster 64 MB or more memory USB port (USB 2.0 recommended) |
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| Recommended USB host controller | Intel chipset | |
| Supported operating systems | Windows XP, Windows Vista, Windows 7 Macintosh Mac OS X 10.2 or later |
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| Other specifications | ||
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| Microphones | 2 x Omni-directional condenser microphone | |
| Recording media | SD card (512 MB – 2 GB) or SDHC card (4 GB – 32 GB) |
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| File system | MTR partition: TASCAM original FAT partition: FAT32 |
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| USB port | Mini-B, USB 1.1, USB 2.0 (USB 2.0 recommended) | |
| DC IN | 5 V (for PS-P520 only, sold separately) | |
| Battery | 4 x AA size battery (Alkaline or Ni-MH) | |
| Battery life (measured with alkaline batteries) | Recording: Approx. 5.5 hours (phantom power off) Playback: Approx. 6 hours Battery life may vary depending on operating conditions |
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| Power consumption | 2.4 W | |
| Supplied accessories | 2 GB SD card USB cable 4 AA alkaline batteries |
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| Dimensions (W x D x H) | 221 mm x 36 mm x 127 mm | |
| Weight | 0.61 kg (without batteries) | |
Design and specifications subject to change without notice.