Tascam DR-1 Portable Solid State Recorder

Tascam DR-1 Portable Solid State Recorder Review

Tascam DR-1 Portable Solid State Recorder Feature

• Portable, Handheld Recording
• Built-in High-quality Stereo Condenser Microphone
• Variable Angle Microphone Mechanism with A/B Configuration
• 48 or 44.1kHz 24-bit Recording Resolution
• MP3 and WAV file Recording and Playback

A great choice for journalists, podcasters and on-the-go musicians, the Tascam DR-1 portable recorder features a pair of microphones that are mounted on a variable angle mechanism, which allows the recorder to record from almost any angle. The built-in stereo condenser microphones are arranged for a wide stereo image, and an external mic can also be used. The unit includes a 1 GB SD card for hours of recording at MP3 or WAV file formats.

The built-in stereo microphones include a unique variable angle mechanism, so you can set it to record from any angle.

With the version 2.0 firmware update, the DR-1 offers additional features during recording, including a manual track increment for breaking a long session into individual tracks. The new pre-record buffer feature can store audio in a buffer to begin a recording two seconds before the record button is pressed. Recording can also be delayed by 300ms to eliminate handling noise when the record button is pressed.

Editing features have also been added, including automatic new file creation if the current file becomes too large and an All Delete function that enables you to quickly delete all files within a selected folder.

Key Features

• Portable, Handheld Recording
• Built-in High-quality Stereo Condenser Microphone
• Variable Angle Microphone Mechanism with A/B Configuration
• 48 or 44.1kHz 24-bit Recording Resolution
• MP3 and WAVE file Recording and Playback
• Switchable Low Cut Filter
• Analog Auto Gain Control
• Analog Limiter
• Rechargeable/Replaceable Lithium-Ion Battery
• USB 2.0 Connection to Computer
• Built-in Tuner and Vocal Cancel Features

  Includes 1 GB SD card for hours of CD or MP3-quality recording time of long rehearsals and concerts (see larger image).

• Overdub Feature to record narration, singing or instruments over an existing recording
• 1/8-inch stereo microphone input with 2.3V power
• 1/8-inch stereo line input
• 1/4-inch stereo microphone input
• 1/8-inch stereo headphone output
• WAV recording resolution: 44.1kHz/48kHz, 16-bit or 24-bit
• MP3 recording rate: 32-320 kbps
• Battery life: About 7 hours when recording MP3 format with the built- in mic (varies with operating conditions)
• Dimensions (not including protrusions): 2.8 x 1.1 x 5.3 inches (WxHxD)
• Weight: 7.34 ounces, including battery

Specifications

• MIC 2 IN input
  • Jack: 1/4-inch, mono, unbalanced
  • Input impedance: 10 kΩ or more
  • Nominal input level: -50 dBV
  • Maximum input level: -34 dBV
• MIC 1 IN input
  • Jack: 3.5-mm stereo phone (with plug-in power)
  • Input impedance: 30 kΩ
  • Nominal input level: -64 dBV (GAIN set to HIGH); -48 dBV (GAIN set to LOW)
  • Maximum input level: -48 dBV (GAIN set to HIGH); -32 dBV (GAIN set to LOW)
• LINE IN input
  • Jack: 3.5-mm phone (stereo)
  • Input impedance: 23 kΩ
  • Nominal input level: -10 dBV
  • Maximum input level: +6 dBV
• Audio file compatibility
  • MP3 files: 32–320 kbps; 44.1/48 kHz sampling frequency; VBR (playback only); ID3 tag support up to Ver. 2.4
  • WAV files: 44.1/48 kHz sampling frequency; 16/24-bit rate
  • Recording medium: SD card (64 MB–2 GB) or SDHC card (4–32 GB)
  • File system: FAT16/32

The TASCAM DR-1 puts world-dominating power into your pocket. Its built-in stereo microphones include a unique variable angle mechanism, so you can set it to record from any angle. The DR-1 is the first portable recorder to include a 1GB card, so you'll have plenty of CD or MP3-quality recording time for long rehearsals and concerts. And with a street price of just 9, everyone's gonna want one.

A pair of microphones is mounted on a variable angle mechanism, which allows the recorder to record from almost any angle. The built-in stereo condenser microphones are arranged for a wide stereo image, and an external mic can also be used. The unit includes a generous 1GB SD card for hours of recording at MP3 or WAV file formats. The DR-1 also includes auto gain control and analog limiting for easy setup and a low-frequency cutoff to eliminate handling or wind noise.

Specifications

• Portable, Handheld Recording
• Built-in High-quality Stereo Condenser Microphone
• Variable Angle Microphone Mechanism with A/B Configuration
• 48 or 44.1kHz 24-bit Recording Resolution
• MP3 and WAVE file Recording and Playback
• Switchable Low Cut Filter
• Analog Auto Gain Control
• Analog Limiter
• Rechargeable/Replaceable Lithium-Ion Battery
• USB 2.0 Connection to Computer
• Built-in Tuner and Vocal Cancel Features
• Overdub Feature to record narration, singing or instruments over an existing recording
• 1/8" stereo microphone input with 2.3V power
• 1/8" stereo line input
• 1/4" stereo microphone input
• 1/8" stereo headphone output
• WAV recording resolution: 44.1kHz/48kHz, 16-bit or 24-bit
• MP3 recording rate: 32-320 kbps
• Battery life: About 7 hours when recording MP3 format with the built- in mic (varies with operating conditions)
• Dimensions (not including protrusions):
  • 70 (W) x 27 (H) x 135.3 (D) (mm)
  • 2.8 (W) x 1.1 (H) x 5.3 (D) (inches)
• Weight: 208 g (7.34 ounces) including battery