TASCAM Portable Recorder Comparison, June 2012
Page 1
...DR-05 Estim. Portable Recorder Comparison, April 2012 DR-07mkII $149 2 2 - 2 - Yes Reverb XY or AB, adjustable 1/8" mini Yes Yes - (2x) AA, included - effects, reverb XY or AB, AB, adjustable AB cardioid & omni, Slate mic only - Time of day BWAV Yes, stamp, no sync in RC-10, optional - Stereo S/PDIF Stereo S/PDIF Stereo...AR- Tracks @ MP3 2 SMPTE timecode - Stereo Microphone Pattern Mic Inputs AB, Omni 1/8" mini Limiter Speaker Digital I/O Batteries Yes Yes - (2x) AA, included Remote Control Recording Media Included Accessories - MicroSD/SDHC 2GB card ...
...DR-05 Estim. Portable Recorder Comparison, April 2012 DR-07mkII $149 2 2 - 2 - Yes Reverb XY or AB, adjustable 1/8" mini Yes Yes - (2x) AA, included - effects, reverb XY or AB, AB, adjustable AB cardioid & omni, Slate mic only - Time of day BWAV Yes, stamp, no sync in RC-10, optional - Stereo S/PDIF Stereo S/PDIF Stereo...AR- Tracks @ MP3 2 SMPTE timecode - Stereo Microphone Pattern Mic Inputs AB, Omni 1/8" mini Limiter Speaker Digital I/O Batteries Yes Yes - (2x) AA, included Remote Control Recording Media Included Accessories - MicroSD/SDHC 2GB card ...
TASCAM portable recorder comparison chart
Page 1
...XLR with phantom (4) XLR + (2) TRS with phantom Yes Yes Stereo S/PDIF (8x) AA Keyboard input Compact Flash Carrying Strap PS-1225L (included) - Yes Yes - - - - Mono interview mic (2) XLR with phantom Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes - DR-07mkII $149 2 2 - 2 - CS-P2 Yes Reverb XY or... AB, adjustable 1/8" mini Yes Yes - (2x) AA, included - MicroSD/SDHC 2GB card Power Supply Optional Windscreen Optional Case USB only WS-DR2 - Portable Recorder Comparison, March 2011 DR-05 Estimated Street Price...
...XLR with phantom (4) XLR + (2) TRS with phantom Yes Yes Stereo S/PDIF (8x) AA Keyboard input Compact Flash Carrying Strap PS-1225L (included) - Yes Yes - - - - Mono interview mic (2) XLR with phantom Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes - DR-07mkII $149 2 2 - 2 - CS-P2 Yes Reverb XY or... AB, adjustable 1/8" mini Yes Yes - (2x) AA, included - MicroSD/SDHC 2GB card Power Supply Optional Windscreen Optional Case USB only WS-DR2 - Portable Recorder Comparison, March 2011 DR-05 Estimated Street Price...
Recording Guide for Filmmakers and DSLR Cameras
Page 1
Yes Yes Yes Combo Phones/Line Out 17 hours WS-DR2 2GB card Full-featured stereo recorder $99 DR-07mkII Cardioid, adjustable MP3 or WAV, up to 96k/24-bit MicroSD card AA Stereo 1/8" mini - Yes Yes Yes Combo Phones/Line Out 17 hours WS-DR2 2GB card Directional microphones avoid back- Capture every moment on...
Yes Yes Yes Combo Phones/Line Out 17 hours WS-DR2 2GB card Full-featured stereo recorder $99 DR-07mkII Cardioid, adjustable MP3 or WAV, up to 96k/24-bit MicroSD card AA Stereo 1/8" mini - Yes Yes Yes Combo Phones/Line Out 17 hours WS-DR2 2GB card Directional microphones avoid back- Capture every moment on...
DR-07mkII Owner's Manual
Page 7
... Top panel 22 Front panel 26 Rear panel 26 Left side panel 27 Right side panel 27 Bottom Panel 28 Home Screen 29 Recording Screen 32 Playback Control screen 34 Menu item list 35 Using menus 36 Basic operation 37 3-Preparation 38 Powering the unit 38 Using...44 Using the built-in speaker 45 Connecting monitors and headphones......46 Using the built-in microphone 46 Setting the mics to record a wide stereo sound (A-B position 46 Setting the mics to record a clear stereo sound (X-Y position 47 Swapping the left-right channels of the built-in microphone pair 48 TASCAM DR-07MKII 7
... Top panel 22 Front panel 26 Rear panel 26 Left side panel 27 Right side panel 27 Bottom Panel 28 Home Screen 29 Recording Screen 32 Playback Control screen 34 Menu item list 35 Using menus 36 Basic operation 37 3-Preparation 38 Powering the unit 38 Using...44 Using the built-in speaker 45 Connecting monitors and headphones......46 Using the built-in microphone 46 Setting the mics to record a wide stereo sound (A-B position 46 Setting the mics to record a clear stereo sound (X-Y position 47 Swapping the left-right channels of the built-in microphone pair 48 TASCAM DR-07MKII 7
DR-07mkII Owner's Manual
Page 14
... input level is reached without interrupting recording 14 TASCAM DR-07MKII 1-Introduction Thank you will enjoy using this manual, please keep it in a safe place for future reference. We hope that uses microSD/ microSDHC cards as recording media • Cardioid stereo microphones allow highquality stereo recording • Can record with different types of stereo sound depending on the angle...
... input level is reached without interrupting recording 14 TASCAM DR-07MKII 1-Introduction Thank you will enjoy using this manual, please keep it in a safe place for future reference. We hope that uses microSD/ microSDHC cards as recording media • Cardioid stereo microphones allow highquality stereo recording • Can record with different types of stereo sound depending on the angle...
DR-07mkII Owner's Manual
Page 22
... panel 22 TASCAM DR-07MKII 1 Built-in microphone becomes inactive. 2 PEAK indicator Lights when the input volume is open (A-B), or close (X-Y). You can set the microphone angles to open , press this button during pause time to return to the beginning of information. 4 (HOME) [ª] button Press this button during recording or recording standby to...
... panel 22 TASCAM DR-07MKII 1 Built-in microphone becomes inactive. 2 PEAK indicator Lights when the input volume is open (A-B), or close (X-Y). You can set the microphone angles to open , press this button during pause time to return to the beginning of information. 4 (HOME) [ª] button Press this button during recording or recording standby to...
DR-07mkII Owner's Manual
Page 26
... attach a strap. t MARK button When recording, use this to confirm selections. When the IN and OUT points are already set, press this button to cancel loop playback and clear the IN and OUT points. 26 TASCAM DR-07MKII Front panel y Strap attachment Use this input jack to connect a stereo mini-jack microphone or an...
... attach a strap. t MARK button When recording, use this to confirm selections. When the IN and OUT points are already set, press this button to cancel loop playback and clear the IN and OUT points. 26 TASCAM DR-07MKII Front panel y Strap attachment Use this input jack to connect a stereo mini-jack microphone or an...
DR-07mkII Owner's Manual
Page 33
Press the button ( or ¯) to recorded files is shown. 8 Recording mode Recording file format, sampling frequency, and stereo/mono (ST/MONO) status are shown. 9 Elapsed recording time The elapsed recording time of Parts The file name that will automatically be given to display the pull-up window...the selected max file size is reached appears in hours: minutes: seconds. TASCAM DR-07MKII 33 w Input level display button The  and ¯ buttons are shown digitally. If the remaining recording time on the display to indicate that shows the input level at this position.
Press the button ( or ¯) to recorded files is shown. 8 Recording mode Recording file format, sampling frequency, and stereo/mono (ST/MONO) status are shown. 9 Elapsed recording time The elapsed recording time of Parts The file name that will automatically be given to display the pull-up window...the selected max file size is reached appears in hours: minutes: seconds. TASCAM DR-07MKII 33 w Input level display button The  and ¯ buttons are shown digitally. If the remaining recording time on the display to indicate that shows the input level at this position.
DR-07mkII Owner's Manual
Page 46
...way, the two microphones are spread widely left and right, and recording is possible with headphones, connect them to the recording source, situation, etc. Setting the mics to record a wide stereo sound (A-B position) Spread the stereo microphone to the /LINE OUT jack. You can be adjusted, allowing... built-in microphone This unit's built-in microphones can choose Clear Stereo Sound or Wide Stereo Sound according to the /LINE OUT jack. 3-Preparation Connecting monitors and headphones To listen with a strong stereo field that is good for music, for example. 46 TASCAM DR-07MKII
...way, the two microphones are spread widely left and right, and recording is possible with headphones, connect them to the recording source, situation, etc. Setting the mics to record a wide stereo sound (A-B position) Spread the stereo microphone to the /LINE OUT jack. You can be adjusted, allowing... built-in microphone This unit's built-in microphones can choose Clear Stereo Sound or Wide Stereo Sound according to the /LINE OUT jack. 3-Preparation Connecting monitors and headphones To listen with a strong stereo field that is good for music, for example. 46 TASCAM DR-07MKII
DR-07mkII Owner's Manual
Page 47
...recording is not L-R, appears on the Home Screen. (See "Swapping the left -right channels of the built-in microphone to swap the left-right channels of the microphone. (See "Microphone position detection" on page 48.) TASCAM DR-07MKII 47 If you open or close the microphone pair while using the built-in stereo...channels of the microphone. (See "Microphone position detection" on page 49.) 3-Preparation Setting the mics to record a clear stereo sound (X-Y position) Close the stereo microphone. (X-Y position) Set this way, the microphone pair is close the microphone pair while using the ...
...recording is not L-R, appears on the Home Screen. (See "Swapping the left -right channels of the built-in microphone to swap the left-right channels of the microphone. (See "Microphone position detection" on page 48.) TASCAM DR-07MKII 47 If you open or close the microphone pair while using the built-in stereo...channels of the microphone. (See "Microphone position detection" on page 49.) 3-Preparation Setting the mics to record a clear stereo sound (X-Y position) Close the stereo microphone. (X-Y position) Set this way, the microphone pair is close the microphone pair while using the ...
DR-07mkII Owner's Manual
Page 51
The procedure to select STEREO (default) or MONO. TASCAM DR-07MKII 51 button to select the creation of the following options. 44.1k(default), 48k, 96k NOTE 96kcannot be half that recorded in MONOin WAV format, the file size will be selected if FORMATis set to MP3. 8 Press ...+ or - Use the + or - If MONOis selected, a mono file is recorded in STEREO, allowing long time recording. 6 Press the  button to both L and R level meters and output channels. NOTE • Higher values provide better recording quality. • WAV files are sent to show settings. 7 Use the + or...
The procedure to select STEREO (default) or MONO. TASCAM DR-07MKII 51 button to select the creation of the following options. 44.1k(default), 48k, 96k NOTE 96kcannot be half that recorded in MONOin WAV format, the file size will be selected if FORMATis set to MP3. 8 Press ...+ or - Use the + or - If MONOis selected, a mono file is recorded in STEREO, allowing long time recording. 6 Press the  button to both L and R level meters and output channels. NOTE • Higher values provide better recording quality. • WAV files are sent to show settings. 7 Use the + or...
DR-07mkII Owner's Manual
Page 54
... for connection to control the gain level appropriately because of an external audio device. 4-Recording Placing the unit and making connections Recording with external mics (MIC IN) Connect an external mic to the MIC/EXT IN connector. Recording with the built-in mics Point the mics at the sound source and place the... the mics at the sound source and place the unit in a stable location where there is connected to the MIC/EXT IN jack. 54 TASCAM DR-07MKII Recording an external device (EXT IN) Use a stereo miniplug cable to connect to the output of excessively large input signals.
... for connection to control the gain level appropriately because of an external audio device. 4-Recording Placing the unit and making connections Recording with external mics (MIC IN) Connect an external mic to the MIC/EXT IN connector. Recording with the built-in mics Point the mics at the sound source and place the... the mics at the sound source and place the unit in a stable location where there is connected to the MIC/EXT IN jack. 54 TASCAM DR-07MKII Recording an external device (EXT IN) Use a stereo miniplug cable to connect to the output of excessively large input signals.
DR-07mkII Owner's Manual
Page 74
.../48 kHz 74:32 149:04 298:08 596:16 64 kbps 44.1 kHz/48 kHz 37:16 72:32 149:04 298:08 MP3 (stereo/ mono) 96 kbps 128 kbps 192 kbps 44.1 kHz/48 kHz 44.1 kHz/48 kHz 44.1 kHz/48 kHz 24:50 18:38 12:25... 37:16 74:32 320 kbps 44.1 kHz/48 kHz 7:27 14:54 29:48 59:36 • The recording times shown above are the total possible recording times for recording. 4-Recording Recording duration The table below shows the maximum recording time on the microSD/microSDHC card in use. • The recording times shown above . 74 TASCAM DR-07MKII
.../48 kHz 74:32 149:04 298:08 596:16 64 kbps 44.1 kHz/48 kHz 37:16 72:32 149:04 298:08 MP3 (stereo/ mono) 96 kbps 128 kbps 192 kbps 44.1 kHz/48 kHz 44.1 kHz/48 kHz 44.1 kHz/48 kHz 24:50 18:38 12:25... 37:16 74:32 320 kbps 44.1 kHz/48 kHz 7:27 14:54 29:48 59:36 • The recording times shown above are the total possible recording times for recording. 4-Recording Recording duration The table below shows the maximum recording time on the microSD/microSDHC card in use. • The recording times shown above . 74 TASCAM DR-07MKII
DR-07mkII Owner's Manual
Page 94
... the TUNER screen. 94 TASCAM DR-07MKII NOTE The QUICK button is disabled if the MENUscreen, OTHERSsubmenu, RECSETUPscreen, or a settings screen is open for different screens and states are as follows. Screen State Stop Pause Playback Home Recording Standby Recording Playback Control BROWSE, PLAYLIST TUNER ...right channels for the built-in stereo microphones. • While the Home Screen is open during recording, track increment occurs to stop recording on the current file and continue recording on a new file. (See "Manual track incrementation during recording" on page 68.) The Quick...
... the TUNER screen. 94 TASCAM DR-07MKII NOTE The QUICK button is disabled if the MENUscreen, OTHERSsubmenu, RECSETUPscreen, or a settings screen is open for different screens and states are as follows. Screen State Stop Pause Playback Home Recording Standby Recording Playback Control BROWSE, PLAYLIST TUNER ...right channels for the built-in stereo microphones. • While the Home Screen is open during recording, track increment occurs to stop recording on the current file and continue recording on a new file. (See "Manual track incrementation during recording" on page 68.) The Quick...
DR-07mkII Owner's Manual
Page 95
...the Home Screen open Only level alignment can be increased to enhance listenability. • During recording standby with the Home Screen open, or while the Playback Control screen is open. TASCAM DR-07MKII 95 7-Quick Operations Quick menu screen To show the Quick menu screen, press the QUICK ...button while the Home Screen is open You can select the settings of level control or left-right channels for the built-in stereo microphones.
...the Home Screen open Only level alignment can be increased to enhance listenability. • During recording standby with the Home Screen open, or while the Playback Control screen is open. TASCAM DR-07MKII 95 7-Quick Operations Quick menu screen To show the Quick menu screen, press the QUICK ...button while the Home Screen is open You can select the settings of level control or left-right channels for the built-in stereo microphones.
DR-07mkII Owner's Manual
Page 119
... MB - 2 GB) microSDHC card (4 GB - 32 GB) Recording/playback format WAV: 44.1/48/96 kHz, 16/24-bit MP3: 44.1/48 kHz, 32/64/96/128/192/256/320 kbps Number of channels 2 channels (stereo) Input/output ratings Analog audio input/output ratings MIC/EXT IN jacks...stereo mini Output impedance: 12Ω Nominal output level: -14 dBV (10 kΩ load) Maximum output level: +2 dBV (10 kΩ load) Maximum output: 20 mW + 20 mW (32Ω load) Built-in speaker 0.3 W (monaural) Control input/output ratings USB jack Connector: Mini-B type Format: USB 2.0 HIGH SPEED mass storage class TASCAM DR-07MKII...
... MB - 2 GB) microSDHC card (4 GB - 32 GB) Recording/playback format WAV: 44.1/48/96 kHz, 16/24-bit MP3: 44.1/48 kHz, 32/64/96/128/192/256/320 kbps Number of channels 2 channels (stereo) Input/output ratings Analog audio input/output ratings MIC/EXT IN jacks...stereo mini Output impedance: 12Ω Nominal output level: -14 dBV (10 kΩ load) Maximum output level: +2 dBV (10 kΩ load) Maximum output: 20 mW + 20 mW (32Ω load) Built-in speaker 0.3 W (monaural) Control input/output ratings USB jack Connector: Mini-B type Format: USB 2.0 HIGH SPEED mass storage class TASCAM DR-07MKII...