Tascam Tascam DP-008Ex 8 Track Portastudio DP-008EX

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About the Tascam Tascam DP-008Ex 8 Track Portastudio DP-008EX

DP-008EX

Eight mono tracks
CD-quality recording (16bit/44.1kHz)
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)
128x64 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)
Optional AC adapter ready (TASCAM PS-P520)
Can connect an external battery pack (TASCAM BP-6AA)
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
2GB SD card included

	DP-008EX	DP-006
Recording media	SD card(512MB-2GB), SDHC card(4GB-32GB)
File system	TASCAM original (MTR partition) FAT32 (FAT partition)
INPUT A/B
XLR
Connectors	XLR-3-31(1?GND, 2?HOT, 3?COLD), BALANCED	-
Input impedance	2.4kohms	-
Nominal input level	-8dBu	-
Maximum input level	+8dBu	-
1/4" TS-jack
Connectors	6.3mm(1/4") TS-jack, UNBALANCED
Input impedance	10kohms or more(INPUT A:MIC/LINE), 1MΩ(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	RCA pin-jack	3.5mm (1/8") stereo mini jack
Nominal output level	-10dBV	-16dBV
Maximum output level	+6dBV	0dBV
PHONES
Connectors	3.5mm (1/8") stereo mini jack
Maximum output level	20mW+20mW or more (THD+N less than 0.1%, 32ohms loaded)	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 5.5H (Using line input/recording) About 6H (Using headphone/playback)	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)	About 9H (Using line input/recording) About 9.5H (Using headphone/playback)
Power	Four AA batteries (Alkaline or nickel-metal battery) AC adapter (TASCAM PS-P520, sold separately)
Power consumption	2.4W(Maximum)	1W(Maximum)
Dimensions	221(W)×44.3(H)×126.5(D)mm	155(W)×41.5(H)×107(D)mm
Weight	610g(Without batteries)	360g(Without batteries)
Operating temperature	5-35?C
Backup memory	In the PREFERENCES, contents of "Repeat Int", "Auto Power Save", "Contrast", "Back Light" and "FootSW Polarity". Contents of INPUT SETTING?Without EQ?	In the PREFERENCES, contents of "Repeat Int", "Auto Pwr Save" and "Contrast"
Accessories	2GB SD card, AA battery x4, USB cable (80cm), Warranty card, Owner's manual

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)