TASCAM HD-P2 High Resolution Portable Stereo Recorder

TASCAM HD-P2 High Resolution Portable Stereo Recorder Review

TASCAM HD-P2 High Resolution Portable Stereo Recorder Feature

• Professional recorder with built-in timecode that captures high-res audio on compact flash media
• XLR mic inputs with phantom power and analog peak limiter
• Angled screen for table-top or shoulder strap use
• Large, uncluttered LCD display
• Approximately 5.5 hours of operating time on battery power

The Tascam HDP2 is a professional recorder with built-in timecode that captures high-res audio on compact flash media. Answering the call of remote recording engineers, the TASCAM HD-P2 Portable High-Definition Stereo Audio Recorder is the professional solution for challenging live and on-location applications. Co-developed with Frontier Design Group, it records at up to 192kHz/24-bit resolution to Compact Flash media, and its audio files are instantly available to DAWs through the built-in high-speed FireWire computer connection. Unlike consumer MP3 sketchpads, the professional HD-P2 incorporates high-end features like a SMPTE timecode input for synchronization to external devices while in record or playback. The user interface is designed for fast and intuitive use under stressful one-take-only situations, and its large, angled LCD is perfect for any application from over-the-shoulder location recording to concert recording and commercial use. Tascam HD-P2 Recording Features Stereo recording to Compact Flash media 44.1kHz to 192kHz recording resolution at 16- or 24-bit Time-stamped Broadcast WAVE file format is easily imported into DAW software and spotted into projects with sample accuracy Retake button allows user to re-do last recording with a single button press Audio files continually re-saved to safeguard against data loss Comprehensive system and transport control from the front panel or a PS/2 keyboard HD-P2 I/O Features XLR mic inputs with phantom power and analog peak limiter Unbalanced stereo RCA I/O S/PDIF digital I/O Headphone output Built-in mono microphone and speaker for desktop interview applications Analog level controls allow easy operation without the need to look at the unit FireWire interface for fast data transfer to a computer HD-P2 Synchronization Features SMPTE/LTC timecode input on locking XLR balanced jack Timestamps Broadcast WAVE recordings from SMPTE input Chase locks to incoming SMPTE timecode Video clock input resolves to house clo