TASCAM's award winning DR-60D is the new audio recording solution for on-set filmmakers and videographers using DSLR's. For years, filmmakersProSound Network Best of Show have been trying different methods for recording audio - includng the use of  bulky recorders designed for music and trying to transform the inferior audio technology built-into DSLR's. Now TASCAM has designed an answer that pros and amateurs alike have been waiting for. 

The DR-60D is a brand new 4-track solid-state recorder utilizing TASCAM's decades of experience. The recorder utilizes high-grade HDDA pre-amps, legendary AD converters, and a durable but lightweight structure and shape. This device will fit snuggly under any camera or into any rig, and record up to 96kHz/24-bit high quality audio straight to SD/SDHC media. Filmmakers have at their disposal two 1/4"-XLR Locking Combo MIC/LINE Inputs, 3.5mm Stereo MIC Input, Camera In, Camera Out, Line Out and Headphone Out. Both 1/4"-XLR Combo Inputs supply +48V Phantom Power and the 3.5mm Input supplies Plug-In Power for microphones requiring a bias voltage. 

The DR-60D is incredibly easy to use, employing TASCAM's very popular user interface and external controls for every major operation. The body structure, soft-touch keys and dials are designed specifically to help eliminate handling noise. The multiple record modes include, 4-Channel Record, Auto Record and TASCAM's Dual Record "Safety Track" Mode make the DR-60D one of the most versatile recorders on the market.

Record to SD/SDHC card (Up to 32GB)

Simultaneously record up to 4 tracks

Record Mode?MONO, STEREO, DUAL MONO, DUAL STEREO, 4-CHANNEL

Recording format?44.1/48/96kHz 16/24bit (WAV/BWF)

TASCAM original HDDA microphone preamps

Recording levels can be adjusted independently for the 1/L, 2/R and 3-4 inputs

Two XLR/TRS inputs support +4dBu line level input and phantom power (24 or 48VDC on XLRF)

Plug-in power and high-output mic input supported on inputs 3-4

CAMERA OUT connector for output from the DR-60D's mixer (adjustable gain)

CAMERA IN connector for sound monitoring from the camera

Independent adjustable LINE OUT and HEADPHONE jacks for high-quality sound output

50mW/ch headphone output

Tripod mounting socket (bottom) and DSLR mounting screw attachment (top)

Handles protect the screen and can be used to attach a shoulder strap

Soft-Touch Rubber Keys for silent operation

HOLD switch to prevent accidental operation

QUICK button feature for easy access to various functions

128x64 pixel LCD with backlight

USB 2.0 connection for high-speed transferring of files

Mini USB cable included

Operates on 4-AA batteries, an AC adapter (sold separately) or USB bus power

Can extend battery life with BP-6AA battery pack (sold separately)

Dedicated remote control jack for the wired RC-10 remote control or RC-3F footswitch (both sold separately)

Internal mixer: PAN and LEVEL controls

Low cut filter(40/80/120Hz)

Limiter (1/L and 2/R can be selected for link-operation)

Delay function for microphone distance adjustment (up to 150ms)

M-S decode function

Slate tone generator (AUTO/MANUAL)

Selectable duration of slate tone from four positions (0.5/1/2/3 sec, when auto-generated)

Selectable slate tone generation. 3 positions: OFF/HEAD/HEAD+TAIL, when auto-generated

File name format can be set to use a user-defined word or date

Dual-recording function allows two files to be recorded simultaneously at different levels

Auto-record function can automatically start and stop recording at set level

Pre-recording function allows the unit to record a 2 second sound buffer before recording is activated

Self-timer function for solo recording

New file starts recording automatically without interruption when maximum file size is reached

Track incrementing function allows a recording to be split by creating a new file when desired

Jump back and play function

Equalizer function for playback, and level alignment function to enhance the perceived overall sound pressure

Resume function to memorize the playback position before the unit is turned off

MARK function up to 99 points per audio track

DIVIDE function