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Battery-Powered Compact Multi-Track Recorder
Song ideas can happen anywhere. With the DP-006 and the DP-008EX, you'll be ready. Jot down ideas for your songs using these professional sounding multi-track recorders. For extra battery life, you can add TASCAM's BP-6AA external battery pack.
Built-In High-Quality Stereo Condenser Microphones - For Easy On-the-Spot Recording
The DP-006 and the DP-008EX have two condenser microphones built into the front of the units. Record vocals or acoustic guitar anytime without the need for extra equipment or set-up time. TASCAM carefully chose the best sounding microphones for our recorders. Modeled after the top-selling DR series microphones, you can be assured high-quality sound. The DP-006 even includes a tripod mount for versatile set-up and placement.
Simple, Easy-to-Use Interface - Designed Like an Analog Cassette MTR
Both models are optimally designed for on-the-spot recording. No unnecessary features were included that might complicate the recording to ensure easy functionality, and dedicated knobs make recording faster than digging through menus. Designed with Portastudio functionality, these POCKETSTUDIOs are the easiest songwriting scratchpads you can buy.
Ultra Light Weight Design - Carry It With You Everywhere
The DP-006 and the DP-008EX both feature ultra light-weight designs to ensure portability. The DP-006 is 13 oz, and the DP-008EX is 21.5 oz. (without AA batteries)
Tuner and Metronome Included
Both models include a fully functioning chromatic tuner and a metronome.
Two Analog Inputs for External Microphones and Electric/Acoustic Guitar
Both models have two inputs with 1/4" jacks, these terminals provide to connect an external microphone, an electric-acoustic guitar and a line-level device like a synthesizer. Cables sold seperately allow you to connect an iPad or other sound device.
Record to SD/SDHC Card (up to 32GB) With High-Speed Data Transfer via USB2.0
Both models record to widely available SD/SDHC card media (4GB card included). In addition, both models can connect to PCs via USB2.0 for high-speed data transferring. All song ideas can be transferred via USB or SD card readers to and from the units at any point in the recording process. Files can be used in DAW software for further editing and production.
Quickly Fix/Re-record Tracks with the UNDO/REDO Function
Fix performance errors using the Undo and Redo functions. Instant Undo frees you to try new ideas without worrying about erasing your last take.
File Import and Export by Wav Format
Both models supported file import/export by Wav format. Also, mono file and stereo file are available. This feature offers various advantages. For example, at first, you import an instrumental song which created by a DAW. Then, your ideas capture by the DP-006 or the DP-008EX. After recording, these ideas can export from a DP, you can be editing and mixing raw song data and recorded data on your DAW.
Track Edit Function (CUT, CLEAN TRACK, etc)
Both models provide editing features.
DP-006: Clone track, Clean out, Silence, Cut, Open
Product Details
- Up to six tracks recording (2mono tracks+ 2mono/stereo switchable tracks)
- CD quality recording (16bit/44.1kHz)
- Two tracks simultaneous recording/ six 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 3-positions (Low/Mid/High)
- Two TS 1/4" mic/line inputs
- INPUT A can connect high-impedance instrument directly (Like an electric-guitar)
- Independent LEVEL/PAN(BALANCE) knobs for each track
- 15mW/ch headphone output
- 128x64 dot-matrix LCD
- Four AA batteries operation up to 9 hours (When recording, using the eneloop battery)
- Optional AC adapter ready (TASCAM PS-P520)
- Can connect to an external battery pack (TASCAM BP-6AA)
- Tripod screw hole
- Direct locate function by jog-wheel
- Repeat playback between IN/OUT point
- Track edit functions(CLONE TRACK, CLEAN OUT, SILENCE, CUT, OPEN)
- 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
Technical Specifications
Recording media - SD card(512MB-2GB), SDHC card(4GB-32GB)
File system - TASCAM original (MTR partition)/FAT32 (FAT partition)
Connectors - 6.3mm(1/4") TS-jack, UNBALANCED
Input impedance - 10kohms or more(INPUT A:MIC/LINE), 1 ohm(INPUT A:GUITAR)
Nominal input level - -10dBV
Maximum input level - +6dBV
Headroom - 16dB
Built-in microphones - Omni-directional condenser microphone x 2
LINE OUT Connectors - 3.5mm (1/8") stereo mini jack
Nominal output level - -16dBV
Maximum output level - 0dBV
Headphone Connectors - 3.5mm (1/8") stereo mini jack
Maximum output level - 15mW+15mW (THD+N less than 0.1%, 32ohms loaded)
USB Connectors - USB Mini-B type 4-pin
Format - USB2.0 HIGH SPEED mass storage class
Continuous battery operation time - Alkaline battery (EVOLTA) About 8H (Using line input/recording)/About 8.5H (Using headphone/playback); Nickel-metal battery (eneloop) About 6.5H (Using line input/recording)/About 7H (Using headphone/playback)
Power - Four AA batteries (Alkaline or nickel-metal battery)
AC adapter - (TASCAM PS-P520, sold separately)
Power consumption - 1W(Maximum)
Dimensions - 155(W)x41.5(H)x107(D)mm
Weight - 360g(Without batteries)
Operating temperature - 5-35 degrees C
Backup memory - In the PREFERENCE, contents of "Repeat Int", "Auto Pwr Save" and "Contrast"
Operating system requirements
Windows
OS Windows XP,Windows Vista,Windows 7,Windows 8
Macintosh
OS Mac OS X Jaguar (V10.2),Mac OS X Panther (V10.3),Mac OS X Tiger (V10.4),Mac OS X Leopard (V10.5),Mac OS X Snow Leopard(V10.6.8),OS X Lion(V10.7),OS X Mountain Lion(V10.8)
Audio performance
Frequency response - 20Hz to 20kHz (+1/-3dB, INPUT (MIC/LINE) to LINE OUT)
Distortion - Less than 0.05% (INPUT (LINE) to LINE OUT)
S/N ratio - More than 81dB (INPUT (MIC/LINE) to LINE OUT)
