Tascam DP-008 - 8-Track Digital Portastudio (SD)

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DP-008 - 8-Track Digital Portastudio (SD)
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The DP-008 from Tascam is a portable 8-track audio recorder, ideal for the musician on-the-go. The DP-008 captures CD-quality audio, 2 tracks at a time, to widely-available SD/SDHC flash media for convenient and reliable storage. The unit has built-in stereo electret condenser microphones for capturing new ideas without the need for additional equipment. It also has 2 XLR mic inputs with phantom power for connecting external mics. A pair of 1/4" line inputs are provided, one of which is switchable to guitar level for direct recording. A 1/4" footswitch input and Autopunch features make punch-in recording a breeze. RCA line outputs let you connect to speakers, a mixer, or an additional recorder. A 3.5mm headphone jack is provided for private monitoring and review of your tracks.

Each channel has level, pan, and 2-band EQ controls for creating the exact mix you want. The DP-008 has actual knobs for adjusting settings so you can set the parameters you need without having to dig through a series of menus. A stereo reverb effect is available on the send/return path of each channel for added depth. Chromatic tuner and metronome features let you tune up and keep in time when practicing or having a jam session. The onboard backlit LCD display shows vital track info so you know exactly what's going on. The DP-008 has a USB 2.0 port for convenient connection and file transfer to a Mac or PC. The unit can operate on 4 AA batteries or an optional power supply for terrific versatility. A 2GB SD card, USB cable, and batteries are included so you can start using the DP-008 right out of the box.

Compact and portable design

Captures up to 8 tracks (2 tracks at a time) of CD-quality 16-bit/44.1kHz audio

Records to widely-available SD/SDHC flash media for convenient and reliable storage

Built-in stereo electret condenser microphones for capturing new ideas without the need for additional equipment

2 XLR mic inputs with phantom power for connecting external mics

A pair of 1/4" line inputs are provided, one of which is switchable to guitar level for direct recording

1/4" footswitch input and Autopunch features make punch-in recording a breeze

RCA line outputs let you connect to speakers, a mixer, or an additional recorder

A 3.5mm headphone jack is provided for private monitoring and review of your tracks

Each channel has level, pan, and 2-band EQ controls for creating the exact mix you want

Actual knobs let you adjust settings without having to dig through a series of menus

Stereo reverb effect is available on the send/return path of each channel for added depth

Chromatic tuner and metronome features let you tune up and keep in time when practicing or having a jam session

Backlit LCD display shows vital track info so you know exactly what's going on

USB 2.0 port for convenient connection and file transfer to a Mac or PC

Operates on 4 AA batteries or an optional power supply for terrific versatility

A 2GB SD card, USB cable, and batteries are included so you can start using the DP-008 right out of the box

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