Tascam Compact Portastudio 8 Track Digital Recorder w/ Built In Microphone

Overview

Song ideas can happen anywhere. With the TASCAM DP-008EX, you'll be ready. Jot down ideas for your songs using this professional sounding multi-track recorders. For extra battery life, you can add TASCAM's BP-6AA external battery pack. Easy to operate, just like a cassette MRT, with recording preparation achievable in just two steps after turning the device on. A high-quality microphone is already built-in, so there is no need for an external mic. Each track has a designated knob so that users can intuitively operate each track without having to rely on the screen. SD/SDHC cards are used for recording media, allowing data to be transferred to the computer via USB. If you wish to obtain a higher-quality music sketchpad, the DP-008EX comes recommended. In addition to the XLR inputs that enable condenser microphones to be plugged in, the DP-008EX comes equipped with an input equalizer and reverb, enabling simple sound production. The mastering function can increase sound bass. With these functions in place, you can wow your band members with high-quality demo files from the DP-008EX. Adding the DP-008EX into your production system will increase the scope of your music production infinitely. The music sketchpad that can easily accumulate ideas will capture that melody as it pops into your head, with a high audio quality, further enhancing your music production.

Features

• Eight mono tracks
• CD-quality recording 44.1kHz/16-bit
• 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 TS 1/4" or XLR mic/line inputs
• INPUT A can connect high-impedance instrument directly Like an electric-guitar
• Phantom power supply
• Independent LEVEL/PAN/Reverb SEND knobs for each track
• Two RCA unbalanced line inputs
• 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 Hall1/2, Room, Studio, Plate1/2
• Optional AC adapter ready TASCAM PS-P520
• Can connect an external battery pack TASCAM BP-6AA
• Direct locate function by jog-wheel
• Repeat playback between IN/OUT point
• 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
• 4GB SD card included