TASCAM DP03SD 8 Track Portastudio

Product Information: 8-track digital Portastudio Recording/playback at 44.1 kHz, 16 bit using SD/SDHC memory card Simultaneous recording of two tracks Record in stereo or record two independent mono sources Simultaneous playback of eight tracks Use dedicated controls on each channel for volume, pan and effect to create a mix Dedicated stereo mixdown track Mix your song to a stereo file you can transfer to a computer for MP3 encoding Built-in stereo condenser microphone Create a two-track recording instantly and without cabling Two XLR mic inputs with phantom power Plug in your favourite studio condenser microphones Two TRS line inputs, one switchable to guitar (hi-Z) Connect an electrical guitar or bass as well as synths, drum machines etc. directly RCA line output Connect your monitor amplifier/speakers here Headphones output with level control Two-band shelving EQ per track and on both inputs Set the frequencies the low and high EQ knobs cut or boost depending on your sound sources On-board Reverb processor to polish your mixes On-board mastering effects Get the most out of your mix with two-band EQ, single/multi-band compression and a normalizer to maximise the overall level and improve the sound density Auto punch in/out Record a marked section while playing or singing without pressing any button Track bounce feature Use more than eight tracks by creating a mixdown of several tracks to another track Workstation-style editing with copy, move, open, cut etc. Edit your tracks like a pro: tighten your timing, create loops, cut unwanted noise etc. Multi-level undo/redo history Undo/redo multiple steps in case you have made a mistake (including the editing functions) Location marks Set marks to easily locate the start of verses, soli, vocals etc. Built-in tuner and metronome USB 2.0 port Backup/restore projects or import/export wave files from/to a computer Nine 45-mm faders Selectable foot switch operation mode Foot switch with three switches and assignable functions available as an option (RC-3F) Specicifations: General Recording media SD card (512 MB – 2 GB) or SDHC card (4–32 GB) File system MTR partition: TASCAM original FAT partition: FAT32 Microphones 2 x Omni-directional condenser microphone Analogue inputs and outputs Inputs A and B, balanced XLR Nominal input impedance 2.4 kOhm Nominal input level –16 dBu Maximum input level 0 dBu Input A, balanced 6.3-mm TRS jack When INPUT A switch is set to MIC/LINE Nominal input impedance ?10 kOhm Nominal input level +4 dBu Maximum input level +24 dBu When INPUT A switch is set to GUITAR Nominal input impedance ?1 MOhm Nominal input level –2 dBV Maximum input level +14 dBV Input B, balanced 6.3-mm TRS jack Nominal input impedance ?10 kOhm Nominal input level +4 dBu Maximum input level +24 dBu Line Output RCA (unbalanced) Nominal output impedance 1 kOhm Nominal output level –10 dBV Maximum output level +6 dBV Phones Output 6.3-mm stereo jack Maximum output power 40 mW + 40 mW (THD+N: ?0.1 %, into 32 Ohm) Other inputs and outputs USB port Mini-B type USB connector Format USB 2.0 HIGH SPEED, mass storage class REMOTE port 2.5-mm jack (for RC-3F footswitch) Audio performance Frequency response 20 Hz – 20 kHz, +1 dB/–3 dB Signal-to-noise ratio ?90 dB Total harmonic distortion ?0.01 % Computer requirements Windows Pentium 300 MHz or faster 128 MB or more memory USB port (USB 2.0 recommended) Macintosh Power PC, iMac, G3, G4 266 MHz or faster 64 MB or more memory USB port (USB 2.0 recommended) Recommended USB host controller Intel chipset Supported operating systems Windows XP, Windows Vista, Windows 7, Windows 8 (including 8.1) Macintosh Mac OS X 10.2 or later Power supply and other specifications External power adapter TASCAM PS-1225L (included) AC input 100–240 V AC, 50/60 Hz, 1 A DC output 12 V, 2.5 A Power consumption 5 W Dimensions (W x H x D) 290 mm x 54 mm x 207 mm Weight 1.4 kg Operating temperature range 5–35 °C