PRODUCT OVERVIEW

The?DP-008EX 8-Track Digital Pocketstudio?from?Tascam?is a compact, battery-powered multitrack recorder, featuring two built-in omnidirectional condenser microphones and WAV file resolution up to 16-bit/44.1kHz. Additionally, two balanced XLR inputs and two unbalanced 1/4″ TS inputs can be used to record mic, line or Hi-Z instrument signals. The XLR inputs have switchable +48V Phantom power. Designed with analog functionality and dedicated control knobs, the DP-008EX is ideal for on-the-spot recording. A Mini USB 2.0 output facilitates high-speed file transfer to your Mac or PC.

The DP-008EX features onboard effects on all its input channels. Compressor, 2-band shelving EQ, de-esser and exciter are available on each track. Additionally, the DP-008EX has six different types of reverb built-in. Mastering effects for the stereo mix are also included, offering 2-band EQ, multi-band compression and normalizing. An Auto Analysis Mastering tool is also included, making the process easy, just choose between?Natural?or?Maximum.

The DP-008EX provides a line output on a stereo pair of RCA jacks, as well as an 1/8″ stereo headphone output. An integrated chromatic tuner and metronome help you perfect your performance. For elongated battery life, the DP-008EX is compatible with Tascam’s BP-6AA external battery pack. It can also be powered by the PS-P520 AC adapter. Both alternative powering solutions are sold separately.

Eight mono tracks
CD-quality recording (16bit/44.1kHz)
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 functions?COPY 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