Tascam DR680 MKII field recorder

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Tascam DR680 MKII field recorder
Product no: 9000-0016-2246 Bax Music Warranty: This product comes with a 3-year warranty.

General

If you want to record on location, you'll need a special field recorder. Take the Tascam DR-680MKII, for instance! It's equipped with four XLR/jack combo inputs and two 6.3mm jack inputs, as well as an S/PDIF input and output, adding up to a total of eight input channels. The recorder also has six analogue outputs, so you have eight output channels at your disposal too. A recording quality of 192 Khz/24 bits is no problem whatsoever for the DR-680MKII.

Tascam DR-680 MKII: preamplifiers

A good start gets you halfway there, they must have thought at Tascam. No wonder the DR680MKII is equipped with high-grade HDDA preamplifiers - the first passage way for your audio signals - which have a fully discrete design and operate individually. Additionally, the field recorder is equipped with a built-in MS decoder, a unique feature that enables you to easily convert an MS microphone setup into a stereo signal. Great for classic recordings!

Overview

Although the DR-680 MKII has no fewer than eight inputs, you might find yourself in a situation that requires more. If you're shooting an elaborate film scene, for instance, chances are you'll need to use ten microphones. Luckily, the Tascam DR680MKII has a cascade function that enables you to link several recorders to each other and to control them all with a single one. The field recorder's housing has been designed for mobile applications and can effortlessly handle vibrations and bad weather conditions.

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Specifications

Weight and dimensions including packaging

Weight (incl. packaging) 2,0 kg
Dimensions (incl. packaging) 20,0 x 15,0 x 8,0 cm

Product specifications

  • portable recorder
  • ideal for reporters, etc.
  • storage media: SD/SDHC/SDXC
  • inputs: 4x XLR/jack, 2x jack, 2x digital
  • outputs: 6x RCA
  • coaxial digital input and output (S/PDIF, AES/EBU)
  • file formats: BWF, WAV, MP3
  • BWF supports the storage of the starting time of your recordings
  • signal quality: 8-track 24-bit/96kHz (BWF, WAV)
  • stereo mix recording and digital stereo recording
  • recording quality MP3: 4-track 96, 128, 192, 320 kbps
  • 2-track recording: 24 bits, 192 kHz (BWF, WAV)
  • digital inputs support 96 and 192 kHz
  • sample frequencies: 44.1, 48, 96, 192 kHz (BWF, WAV), 44.1, 48 (MP3)
  • 6x Tascam HDDA microphone preamplifiers with 4x phantom power (for XLR)
  • limiter and low-cut filter for each mic/line input
  • built-in stereo monitoring mixer for headphone mix and/or recording
  • dual recording: two separate, simultaneous recordings with different recording levels
  • GANG function: controls the gain of several channels simultaneously
  • pre-recording: starts recordings two seconds in advance
  • automatic recording start/stop, based on the loudness of an incoming signal
  • multi-track recordings can be managed as a single file
  • track incrementation: splits a recording into several files during recording
  • takes per SD card: up to 1,000 takes and 5,000 files
  • 99 markings per take
  • wheel can be used a jog wheel
  • repeat playback function
  • panel lock prevent accidents
  • cascade function allows you to operate several DR-680 MK2 units with a single master
  • adjustable file names
  • USB 2.0: quick connection to your computer
  • display: 128 x 64 pixels, backlit
  • built-in mono speaker (500 mW)
  • headphone jack
  • power supply: 8x AA batteries or included adapter
  • USB cable and shoulder strap included
  • foldable stand included
  • dimensions: 217 x 56 x 189 mm
  • weight: 1.4 kg

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