TASCAM DP-008EX 8-track Digital Pocketstudio

Song ideas can happen anywhere. With the TASCAM DP-008EX, you'll be ready. Jot down ideas for your songs using this professional sounding multi-track recorders. Easy to operate, just like a cassette MRT, with recording preparation achievable in just two steps after turning the device on. A high-quality microphone is already built-in, so there is no need for an external mic. Each track has a designated knob so that users can intuitively operate each track without having to rely on the screen. SD/SDHC cards are used for recording media, allowing data to be transferred to the computer via USB. If you wish to obtain a higher-quality music sketchpad, the DP-008EX comes recommended. In addition to the XLR inputs that enable condenser microphones to be plugged in, the DP-008EX comes equipped with an input equalizer and reverb, enabling simple sound production. The mastering function can increase sound bass. With these functions in place, you can wow your band members with high-quality demo files from the DP-008EX. Adding the DP-008EX into your production system will increase the scope of your music production infinitely. The music sketchpad that can easily accumulate ideas will capture that melody as it pops into your head, with a high audio quality, further enhancing your music production.

Features:

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