TASCAM Portable Recorder Comparison, June 2012
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..., Slate mic only - PS2 kbd input - Portable Recorder Comparison, April 2012 DR-07mkII $149 2 2 - 2 - Reverb Guitar amp models, - - - - Yes Yes Yes - - - Stereo S/PDIF Stereo S/PDIF Stereo S/PDIF (8) AES/EBU In/Out (3x) AA, included BP-L2 Li-... 192kHz - Yes Reverb XY or AB, adjustable 1/8" mini Yes Yes - (2x) AA, included - Wired/wireless, incl. DR-05 Estim. Tracks @ MP3 2 SMPTE timecode - Adj Playback Speed Yes Effects - DR-40 GT-R1 DR-100mkII HD-P2 DR-680 HS-P82 $199 $229 $329 $999 $999 $3599 4 2 2 2 8 10 4 - 2 2 8 8...
..., Slate mic only - PS2 kbd input - Portable Recorder Comparison, April 2012 DR-07mkII $149 2 2 - 2 - Reverb Guitar amp models, - - - - Yes Yes Yes - - - Stereo S/PDIF Stereo S/PDIF Stereo S/PDIF (8) AES/EBU In/Out (3x) AA, included BP-L2 Li-... 192kHz - Yes Reverb XY or AB, adjustable 1/8" mini Yes Yes - (2x) AA, included - Wired/wireless, incl. DR-05 Estim. Tracks @ MP3 2 SMPTE timecode - Adj Playback Speed Yes Effects - DR-40 GT-R1 DR-100mkII HD-P2 DR-680 HS-P82 $199 $229 $329 $999 $999 $3599 4 2 2 2 8 10 4 - 2 2 8 8...
TASCAM portable recorder comparison chart
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...Guitar amp mod- - - Tracks @ MP3 2 SMPTE timecode - Adjustable Playback Yes Speed/Trainer Effects - Yes DR-100 $329 2 2 - 2 - Yes Yes - - - - Stereo Microphone Pattern Mic Inputs AB, Omni 1/8" mini Limiter Speaker Digital I/O Batteries Yes Yes - (2x) AA, included...Yes Yes Stereo S/PDIF (8x) AA Keyboard input Compact Flash Carrying Strap PS-1225L (included) - Yes GT-R1 $229 2 - - 2 - Portable Recorder Comparison, March 2011 DR-05 Estimated Street Price $99 Tracks @ 48kHz 2 Tracks @ 96kHz 2 Tracks @ 192kHz - DR-08 $179 2 2 - 2 - DR-07mkII $149...
...Guitar amp mod- - - Tracks @ MP3 2 SMPTE timecode - Adjustable Playback Yes Speed/Trainer Effects - Yes DR-100 $329 2 2 - 2 - Yes Yes - - - - Stereo Microphone Pattern Mic Inputs AB, Omni 1/8" mini Limiter Speaker Digital I/O Batteries Yes Yes - (2x) AA, included...Yes Yes Stereo S/PDIF (8x) AA Keyboard input Compact Flash Carrying Strap PS-1225L (included) - Yes GT-R1 $229 2 - - 2 - Portable Recorder Comparison, March 2011 DR-05 Estimated Street Price $99 Tracks @ 48kHz 2 Tracks @ 96kHz 2 Tracks @ 192kHz - DR-08 $179 2 2 - 2 - DR-07mkII $149...
Recording Guide for Filmmakers and DSLR Cameras
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... microphones Recording resolution Recording media Batteries Microphone input Remote Control Adjustable speed/pitch playback Stereo limiter on -set to connect external mics, dual batteries $329 Our DR-05, DR-07mkII and DR-100 are missing great audio. Handheld Recorder Comparison Feature Built-in audio recording for filmmakers for over 30... years. 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 SD Card AA or Li-ion rechargeable (2x) XLR with DSLR...
... microphones Recording resolution Recording media Batteries Microphone input Remote Control Adjustable speed/pitch playback Stereo limiter on -set to connect external mics, dual batteries $329 Our DR-05, DR-07mkII and DR-100 are missing great audio. Handheld Recorder Comparison Feature Built-in audio recording for filmmakers for over 30... years. 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 SD Card AA or Li-ion rechargeable (2x) XLR with DSLR...
DR-07mkII Owner's Manual
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... use 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
... use 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
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...maximize your use of all the unit's features. Please read this manual, please keep it in a safe place for purchasing the TASCAM DR-07MKII Linear PCM Recorder. Features • Compact audio recorder that you very much 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 of the microphones Close: Clear Stereo Sound with less phase difference Open: Wide Stereo Sound • 44.1/48/96 kHz, 16/24...
...maximize your use of all the unit's features. Please read this manual, please keep it in a safe place for purchasing the TASCAM DR-07MKII Linear PCM Recorder. Features • Compact audio recorder that you very much 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 of the microphones Close: Clear Stereo Sound with less phase difference Open: Wide Stereo Sound • 44.1/48/96 kHz, 16/24...
DR-07mkII Owner's Manual
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...turned off. • 3.5mm (1/8") jack for external stereo microphone input (provides plug-in power) or external stereo line input • 3.5mm (1/8") line/headphones output jack • 128 x 64 pixel LCD with the product The DR-07MKII package contains the following items. Take care when opening ...; AA alkaline batteries 2 • USB cable (80 cm 1 • Warranty card 1 • Owner's Manual (this document 1 16 TASCAM DR-07MKII P515U), or USB bus power • Tripod attachment screw-hole built into unit • USB cable included Items included with backlight • Mini-B type...
...turned off. • 3.5mm (1/8") jack for external stereo microphone input (provides plug-in power) or external stereo line input • 3.5mm (1/8") line/headphones output jack • 128 x 64 pixel LCD with the product The DR-07MKII package contains the following items. Take care when opening ...; AA alkaline batteries 2 • USB cable (80 cm 1 • Warranty card 1 • Owner's Manual (this document 1 16 TASCAM DR-07MKII P515U), or USB bus power • Tripod attachment screw-hole built into unit • USB cable included Items included with backlight • Mini-B type...
DR-07mkII Owner's Manual
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..., the built-in stereo microphone Cardioid stereo electret condenser microphone. When any other screen is too high. 3 Display Shows a variety of information. 4 (HOME) [ª] button Press this button during playback to cause the playback to pause at the current position. Use 2-Names and Functions of Parts Top panel 22 TASCAM DR-07MKII 1 Built-in...
..., the built-in stereo microphone Cardioid stereo electret condenser microphone. When any other screen is too high. 3 Display Shows a variety of information. 4 (HOME) [ª] button Press this button during playback to cause the playback to pause at the current position. Use 2-Names and Functions of Parts Top panel 22 TASCAM DR-07MKII 1 Built-in...
DR-07mkII Owner's Manual
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... button to return to the Home Screen and play the file or the first file in the BROWSEscreen, press this input jack to connect a stereo mini-jack microphone or an external input device. When a setting screen is selected in the folder from the beginning. When the Playback Control screen... Input Setting Screen. The built-in power when 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 to attach a strap. t MARK button When recording, use this to confirm selections. Press the  or ¯ ...
... button to return to the Home Screen and play the file or the first file in the BROWSEscreen, press this input jack to connect a stereo mini-jack microphone or an external input device. When a setting screen is selected in the folder from the beginning. When the Playback Control screen... Input Setting Screen. The built-in power when 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 to attach a strap. t MARK button When recording, use this to confirm selections. Press the  or ¯ ...
DR-07mkII Owner's Manual
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... automatically be changed using these buttons. Press the button (Â or ¯) to recorded files is shown. 8 Recording mode Recording file format, sampling frequency, and stereo/mono (ST/MONO) status are shown digitally. q Peak value in hours: minutes: seconds. If the remaining recording time on the card is less than the... The file name that the input level can be given to display the pull-up window that shows the input level at this position. TASCAM DR-07MKII 33
... automatically be changed using these buttons. Press the button (Â or ¯) to recorded files is shown. 8 Recording mode Recording file format, sampling frequency, and stereo/mono (ST/MONO) status are shown digitally. q Peak value in hours: minutes: seconds. If the remaining recording time on the card is less than the... The file name that the input level can be given to display the pull-up window that shows the input level at this position. TASCAM DR-07MKII 33
DR-07mkII Owner's Manual
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... according to the /LINE OUT jack. by opening or closing the microphone pair. Setting the mics to record a wide stereo sound (A-B position) Spread the stereo microphone to the left and right. (A-B position) Set this way, the two microphones are spread widely left and right, and ...connect them to the recording source, situation, etc. 3-Preparation Connecting monitors and headphones To listen with a strong stereo field that is good for music, for example. 46 TASCAM DR-07MKII You can be adjusted, allowing the angles of the microphones to the /LINE OUT jack. To listen with an...
... according to the /LINE OUT jack. by opening or closing the microphone pair. Setting the mics to record a wide stereo sound (A-B position) Spread the stereo microphone to the left and right. (A-B position) Set this way, the two microphones are spread widely left and right, and ...connect them to the recording source, situation, etc. 3-Preparation Connecting monitors and headphones To listen with a strong stereo field that is good for music, for example. 46 TASCAM DR-07MKII You can be adjusted, allowing the angles of the microphones to the /LINE OUT jack. To listen with an...
DR-07mkII Owner's Manual
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... the left-right 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 built-in... built-in microphone and the setting is possible with a clear stereo field with less phase difference. If you open or close , and recording is not L-R, appears on the Home Screen. (See "Swapping the left -right channels of the built-in microphone pair" on page 48.) TASCAM DR-07MKII 47
... the left-right 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 built-in... built-in microphone and the setting is possible with a clear stereo field with less phase difference. If you open or close , and recording is not L-R, appears on the Home Screen. (See "Swapping the left -right channels of the built-in microphone pair" on page 48.) TASCAM DR-07MKII 47
DR-07mkII Owner's Manual
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... the + or - The procedure to select the creation of the following options. 44.1k(default), 48k, 96k NOTE 96kcannot be half that recorded in STEREO, allowing long time recording. 6 Press the  button to select TYPE, and press the ¯ or Á button. 4-Recording If sound...MP3 formats allow for longer recordings. 4 Press the  button to select STEREO (default) or MONO. button to both L and R level meters and output channels. button to show settings. 9 Use the + or - TASCAM DR-07MKII 51 NOTE • Higher values provide better recording quality. • WAV files...
... the + or - The procedure to select the creation of the following options. 44.1k(default), 48k, 96k NOTE 96kcannot be half that recorded in STEREO, allowing long time recording. 6 Press the  button to select TYPE, and press the ¯ or Á button. 4-Recording If sound...MP3 formats allow for longer recordings. 4 Press the  button to select STEREO (default) or MONO. button to both L and R level meters and output channels. button to show settings. 9 Use the + or - TASCAM DR-07MKII 51 NOTE • Higher values provide better recording quality. • WAV files...
DR-07mkII Owner's Manual
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...; The setting of left-right channels is disabled if an external microphone 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 unit. 4-Recording Placing the unit and making connections Recording with the built-in mics Point...
...; The setting of left-right channels is disabled if an external microphone 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 unit. 4-Recording Placing the unit and making connections Recording with the built-in mics Point...
DR-07mkII Owner's Manual
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... card capacity (hours:minutes) 1 GB 1:41 2 GB 3:22 4 GB 6:44 8 GB 13:28 16 bit 48 kHz 1:33 3:06 6:12 12:24 WAV (stereo) 96 kHz 44.1 kHz 0:46 1:33 3:06 6:12 1:07 2:15 4:30 9:00 24 bit 48 kHz 1:02 2:04 4:08 8:16 96 kHz 0:31 1:02...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... recording time on the microSD/microSDHC card in WAV files, the maximum recording time will be double the figures above. 74 TASCAM DR-07MKII
... card capacity (hours:minutes) 1 GB 1:41 2 GB 3:22 4 GB 6:44 8 GB 13:28 16 bit 48 kHz 1:33 3:06 6:12 12:24 WAV (stereo) 96 kHz 44.1 kHz 0:46 1:33 3:06 6:12 1:07 2:15 4:30 9:00 24 bit 48 kHz 1:02 2:04 4:08 8:16 96 kHz 0:31 1:02...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... recording time on the microSD/microSDHC card in WAV files, the maximum recording time will be double the figures above. 74 TASCAM DR-07MKII
DR-07mkII Owner's Manual
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...division, and level alignment (enhancing the perceived overall sound pressure) of level control or the left-right channels for the built-in stereo microphones. • While the Home Screen is open during recording, track increment occurs to work with selected file (or folder) Switches...selected file or folder appears if the BROWSEscreen or the PLAYLISTscreen is open. • Switches CALIBand INPUTLEVELon 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...
...division, and level alignment (enhancing the perceived overall sound pressure) of level control or the left-right channels for the built-in stereo microphones. • While the Home Screen is open during recording, track increment occurs to work with selected file (or folder) Switches...selected file or folder appears if the BROWSEscreen or the PLAYLISTscreen is open. • Switches CALIBand INPUTLEVELon 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...
DR-07mkII Owner's Manual
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... pressed. • When stopped with the Home Screen open Deletion, division, and level alignment of level control or left-right channels for the built-in stereo microphones. TASCAM DR-07MKII 95
... pressed. • When stopped with the Home Screen open Deletion, division, and level alignment of level control or left-right channels for the built-in stereo microphones. TASCAM DR-07MKII 95
DR-07mkII Owner's Manual
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... the currently loaded file. For WAV files, bit length, stereo/mono, and sampling frequency (Hz) also appear. Use the + or - Card information page (CARD) Shows the use status of file creation SIZE File size TASCAM DR-07MKII 107 TITLE Shows the file name. If an MP3 file ...MP3 Shows the audio file type. 11-Settings and Information Viewing File Information Use the Information Screen to view various types of information about your DR-07MKII. 1 Press the MENU button to open the OTHERS submenu. 3. The INFORMATIONscreen contains the following three pages. Use the + or − ...
... the currently loaded file. For WAV files, bit length, stereo/mono, and sampling frequency (Hz) also appear. Use the + or - Card information page (CARD) Shows the use status of file creation SIZE File size TASCAM DR-07MKII 107 TITLE Shows the file name. If an MP3 file ...MP3 Shows the audio file type. 11-Settings and Information Viewing File Information Use the Information Screen to view various types of information about your DR-07MKII. 1 Press the MENU button to open the OTHERS submenu. 3. The INFORMATIONscreen contains the following three pages. Use the + or − ...
DR-07mkII Owner's Manual
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... jacks (supporting plug-in power) Connector: 1/8" (3.5 mm) stereo mini Input impedance: 25 kΩ Nominal input level: -20 dBV Maximum input level: -4 dBV /LINE OUT Connector: 1/8" (3.5 mm) 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...
... jacks (supporting plug-in power) Connector: 1/8" (3.5 mm) stereo mini Input impedance: 25 kΩ Nominal input level: -20 dBV Maximum input level: -4 dBV /LINE OUT Connector: 1/8" (3.5 mm) 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...