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The DR-680 brings multi-track portable recording within reach of any musician for polished live, location and surround recordings. Up to eight tracks can be recorded to solid-state SD card media at 96 kHz / 24-bit Broadcast WAV quality. Six mic inputs provide 60 dB of gain and phantom power for clear recordings with condenser microphones. Record the six analogue input signals along with a digital SPDIF source for 8-track recording.
Inputs can be monitored using a built-in mixer with level and pan controls for each input. The stereo mixdown can even be recorded along with the six analogue input signals for quick stereo playback of the event. There’s even a built-in speaker to check recordings without headphones.
The DR-680 is also able to capture stereo audio at 192 kHz / 24-bit for audiophile-quality masters or record up to four channels simultaneuously in space-saving MP3 format (firmware v1.10 or higher) – ideal for minutes recording. And for up to 16-track recording on battery power two units can be connected with a cascade cable. An AC adapter, a USB cable and a shoulder strap are included as standard.
Main Features
Recording/Playback
- High-quality field recording
- Compact size and easy operation
- Up to 8 recording tracks
- 6 tracks + stereo mix track at up to 24-bit/96 kHz
- 6 tracks via the analogue inputs + 2 tracks via the digital input at up to 24-bit/96 kHz
- 2 tracks at 24-bit/192 kHz
- Secure and easily available SD/SDHC recording media
- Recording/playback in uncompressed BWF or WAV format or space-saving MP3 format (MP3 format available with firmware v1.10 or higher)
- MP3 multi-track recording (2 stereo or 4 mono files)
- WAV/BWF sampling frequencies: 44.1 kHz, 48 kHz, 96 kHz, 192 kHz
- MP3 sampling frequencies: 44.1 kHz, 48 kHz
- MP3 bit rates: 96 kbit/s, 128 kbit/s, 192 kbit/s, 320 kbit/s
- 16-bit/24-bit resolution
- Pre-recording buffer allows a recording to start before the record key is pressed (max. 2 seconds)
- Automatic recording allows the unit to start and stop recording automatically by input level
- Locate markers
- Repeat playback feature
Inputs/Outputs
- 6 balanced mic/line inputs (4 XLR/TRS combo connectors, 2 TRS connectors)
- +48 V phantom power (hardware-switchable in pairs)
- Selectable input gain on each analogue input (hardware-switchable high/low)
- Switchable low-cut filter and limiter on each analogue input
- 6 unbalanced line outputs (RCA)
- Stereo digital input and output (selectable between SPDIF and AES/EBU)
- Headphones output with level control
- USB 2.0 high-speed data transfer to PC
- Cascade feature to combine up to four DR-680
Other features
- Hold feature locks buttons to prevent misoperation
- Built-in loudspeaker for monitor purposes
- Powered by 8 AA-size batteries or AC adapter PS-1225L (included)
Specifications
| Recording media and formats | ||
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| Recording media | SD card (2 GB) Class 4 or faster SDHC card (4 GB – 32 GB) Class 4 or faster |
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| File system | FAT16 (2 GB Cards) FAT32 (Cards larger than 4 GB) |
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| Supported recording and playback formats | BWF: 16/24-bit, 44.1/48/96/192 kHz WAV: 16/24-bit, 44.1/48/96/192 kHz |
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| Number of tracks | ||
| 6 tracks and a stereo mix track | BWF: 44.1/48/96 kHz WAV: 44.1/48/96 kHz |
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| 2 tracks | BWF: 192 kHz WAV: 192 kHz |
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| File recording modes | BWF: monaural, stereo, 6-channel WAV: monaural, stereo, 6-channel |
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| Analogue audio inputs and outputs | ||
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| MIC/LINE inputs | XLR-3-31/ 6.3-mm TRS combo connectors | |
| INPUT switch set to MIC: | ||
| Input impedance | 2.4 kOhm | |
| Nominal input level | GAIN LOW: –20 dBu (0.11 V) GAIN HIGH: –44 dBu (6.91 mV) |
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| Maximum input level | GAIN LOW: +3 dBu (1.55 V) GAIN HIGH: –21 dBu (0.098 V) |
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| Minimum input level | GAIN LOW: –51.5 dBu (2.0 mV) GAIN HIGH: –75.5 dBu (0.1 mV) |
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| INPUT switch set to LINE: | ||
| Input impedance | 10 kOhm | |
| Nominal input level | +4 dBu (1.23 V) | |
| Maximum input level | +24 Bu (12.3 V) | |
| Minimum input level | –27.5 dBu (0.05 V) | |
| LINE outputs | RCA pin jack | |
| Output impedance | 200 Ohm | |
| Nominal output level | –10 dBV (0.3 V) | |
| Maximum output level | +6 dBV (2.0 V) | |
| PHONES jack | 6.3-mm stereo jack | |
| Maximum output power | 50 mW + 50 mW (into 32 Ohm load) | |
| Built-in speaker | 500 mW (monaural) | |
| Digital audio input and output | ||
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| DIGITAL/SYNC IN jack | RCA pin jack | |
| Format | IEC60958-3 (S/PDIF) or AES3-2003/IEC60958-4 (AES/EBU) automatically determined | |
| DIGITAL/SYNC OUT jack | RCA pin jack | |
| Format | IEC60958-3 (S/PDIF) or AES3-2003/IEC60958-4 (AES/EBU) set by user | |
| Control input and output | ||
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| USB connection | Mini-B type | |
| Format | USB2.0 HIGH SPEED (480 Mbit/s) | |
| Audio performance | ||
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| (From LINE IN to LINE OUT, Input level = FS –1 dB) | ||
| Frequency response | 20 Hz-20 kHz +0.5/–1.5 dB (44.1 kHz) 20 Hz-20 kHz +0.5/–0.5 dB (48 kHz) 20 Hz-40 kHz +0.5/–1.0 dB (96 kHz) 20 Hz-80 kHz +0.5/–5.0 dB (192 kHz) |
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| Distortion | 0.007% (1 kHz) | |
| S/N ratio | 98 dB(A) | |
| Host computer requirements | ||
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| Windows | Pentium 300 MHz or faster 128 MB or more memory USB port (USB2.0 recommended) |
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| Macintosh | 266 MHz Power PC, iMac, G3, G4 or faster 64 MB or more memory USB port (USB2.0 recommended) |
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| Recommended USB host controller | Intel chipset | |
| Supported Operating Systems | Windows XP, Windows Vista, Windows 7 Mac OS X 10.2 or newer |
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| Power supply and other specifications | ||
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| Power supply | 8 AA batteries (alkaline or NiMH) AC adaptor (TASCAM PS-1225L, included) |
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| Power consumption | ||
| 100–120V | 9 W (Phantom on, AC Adaptor PS-1225L) | |
| 220–240V | 9.5 W (Phantom on, AC Adaptor PS-1225L) | |
| Battery operation time (when used continuously) | ||
| Alkaline batteries | About 4 hours recording (JEITA) About 4 hours playback (JEITA) |
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| NiMH batteries | About 4.5 hours recording (JEITA) About 4.5 hours playback (JEITA) |
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| Dimensions (width x height x depth) | 217 mm x 56 mm x 189 mm | |
| Weight | 1.2 kg (without batteries) | |
| Operating temperature range | 0–40 °C | |
Design and specifications subject to change without notice.
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