TASCAM DP-004 Digital 4-track Recorder

TASCAM DP-004 Digital 4-track Recorder Review

TASCAM DP-004 Digital 4-track Recorder Feature

• Two 1/4 mic/line inputs
• Switchable guitar input
• Headphone/Line output
• USB 2 connector for connecting to your home computer
• Records to SD Card media

Smaller than a paperback book, the 4-track Tascam DP-004 Pocketstudio digital recorder is simple enough for students, songwriters and musicians who want to keep their recording process simple and creative.

The portable Tascam DP-004 Pocketstudio 4-track recorder (see larger image).

Offering four tracks of CD-quality digital recording, the DP-004 can record two sources at once to the included 1 GB Secure Digital (SD) memory card. A built-in stereo condenser microphone makes it simple to record anywhere you go, perfect for concerts, rehearsals and songwriting inspirations. A pair of 1/4-inch jacks on the rear panel allow you to connect your own microphones or sources--you can even switch the inputs to guitar level for recording.

You can build up your arrangement until you've filled up all four tracks, and the Bounce feature allows you to consolidate tracks and make room for more overdub layers. Once you set levels and pan, record your mix onto a dedicated stereo master track. You're able to transfer your tracks and mixes to a computer over USB for CD burning and sharing online.

Key Features
Connections:

• Two 1/4-inch unbalanced mic/line inputs
• Switchable guitar input
• Headphone/Line output
• USB 2.0 connector

Recording:

• Four-track digital multi-track recording
• CD-quality 44.1kHz/16-bit WAV recording
• Records to SD Card media (1 GB card included)
• Repeat, Record undo
• Dedicated stereo mixdown track

Physical:

• Powered through AA Batteries or optional PS-P520 power adapter
• Battery life: About 8 hours recording, about 8.5 hours playback (alkaline batteries)
• Dimensions: 6.1 x 1.3 x 4.2 inches (WxHxD)
• Weight: 2.8 ounces

Tascam DP004 Digital Pocketstudio Recorder based on 30 years of cassette Portastudios! Though based on Tascam's long line of cassette. Pocketstudio brings users into the new-age of digital recording with four CD-quality tracks and features like Undo and Repeat that wouldn't be possible on your past generation, cassette portastudios. Much like those easy-to-use Portastudios, the Pocketstudio sports a similar row of knobs to set levels and pan instead of confusing you with menu screens.The Tascam DP004 is able to record two sources at the same time onto it's removable SD memory. A stereo condenser microphone has been designed into the unit to make it simple and ready to record in any situation. Record concerts, rehearsals and sudden songwriting inspirations when they occur. Dual rear panel 1/4 inch jacks provide connection to dynamic mics or other stereo or mono sources. Inputs are switchable to a guitar level signal for easy recording. Tascam DP004 Features Two 1/4 mic/line inputs Switchable guitar input Headphone/Line output USB 2 connector for connecting to your home computer Records to SD Card media Autopunch, repeat and record undo Dedicated stereo mixdown track Powered through AA Batteries or optional PS P520 power adapter The DP004 allows you to build up your arrangement until you've filled up all four tracks. The Bounce feature allows you to consolidate tracks and make room for more overdub layers. Also available is an autopunch feature for fixing problems, track editing and an undo function. Mixing is also built into the Digital Pocketstudio. Once you set levels and pan, record your mix onto a dedicated stereo master track. You're able to transfer your tracks and mixes to a computer over USB 2 for CD burning and sharing online. Despite its go-anywhere