PRODUCT OVERVIEW

The DP-03SD is an affordable way to get into Tascam?s famed Portastudio system of making recording simple and affordable for musicians. This 8-track digital recorder captures your music at CD quality to affordable SD cards, and a 4GB card is already included with the recorder. With built-in microphones, effects and mastering, the DP-03SD provides everything musicians need to record and share their music.
A pair of stereo condenser microphones is built into the front panel of the DP-03SD, helpful for capturing a rehearsal, live performance or songwriting ideas. Also included are a pair of high-quality XLR microphone preamps with phantom power for condenser microphones. 6.3-mm line input jacks are also available, and an instrument-level switch allows you to record a guitar or bass without a direct box. A three-button footswitch, the?RC-3F, is available for control and punch in.

Routing the inputs to one of the eight tracks is simple, and you can record two at a time until you fill up all eight. A tuner and metronome are built-in for tight-sounding tracks, each with its own dedicated button for quick access. Tracks can be edited with commands like copy/paste, silence, clone and undo. Bouncing is also available, even bouncing all eight tracks down to one or two. There?s even the option to import a WAV file through USB.

Each track has its own send to a stereo reverb processor as well as two-band shelving EQ. Once you?ve perfected your mix with the 45-mm faders, pan knobs, reverb and EQ, record it to the dedicated stereo master track. Your mix can be processed with mastering effects like EQ and limiting for a tight, modern sound. When you?re satisfied, transfer your mix to a computer over USB.
The Tascam DP-03SD is one of the simplest, best-sounding ways to share your music with the world.

Features at a glance

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)