Tascam DP-008EX Digital Pocketstudio 8-Track Multi-Track Recorder

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Tascam DP-008EX Digital Pocketstudio 8-Track Multi-Track Recorder
Product no: 9000-0005-3010 Bax Music Warranty: This product comes with a 3-year warranty.

General

Use the Tascam DP-008EX Digital Pocketstudio 8-track to make multi-track recordings wherever you are. This remarkably compact recorder offers 8 fully-fledged mono tracks with rugged hardware controls for volume, stereo placement and reverb. With the DP-008EX you can record microphones and instruments via XLR and 6.3mm inputs on up to two tracks simultaneously. You don't always have to cable a mic up since the recorder is equipped with two built-in condenser microphones that deliver outstanding sound quality.

Recording and Mixing with the DP-008EX

The DP-008EX records each track separately in CD-grade quality to the included 2GB SD card, or to your own SD/SDHC card of up to 32 GB. Various editing functions are available per track, including cut, paste, move and duplicate. If you want to free up tracks on the Tascam DP-008 EX, then you can bounce multiple tracks to one. After the tracks have been mixed, you can send the stereo mix to your PC or Mac via the USB output of the recorder. The icing on the cake is the built-in metronome and tuner.

A Recorder with Extras.

Monitoring is possible via a 3.5mm headphone output or via RCA outputs, and the DP-008EX can be powered by means of four AA batteries or a separately available power adapter. Additionally, the recorder features a number of great extras, such as insert effects for each input, including a 2-band equalizer, compressor, exciter and de-esser. Effects such as multi-band compressor and normalize can be applied to the master mix.

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Specifications

Product features

Number of built-in microphones 2
Number of XLR mic inputs 2
Bit rate 16-bit
Sustainable product not specified
Built-in speakers no
Maximum sample rate 44.1 kHz
Max. playback tracks 8
Max. simultaneous recording tracks 2
Recorder mounting possibilities none
Analogue audio input type balanced line in (TRS jack), microphone input (XLR), Hi-Z instrument input (TS jack)
Recorder type music workstation
Recorder outputs headphones (TRS, jack or mini jack), line out unbalanced (RCA)
Power options batteries, power supply (not included)

Weight and dimensions including packaging

Weight (incl. packaging) 1,4 kg
Dimensions (incl. packaging) 30,0 x 18,0 x 9,5 cm

Product specifications

  • compact multi-track recorder
  • 8 mono tracks
  • CD-grade quality (16 bits, 44.1 kHz)
  • 2 tracks can be recorded simultaneously
  • stereo master track available
  • records to SD/SDHC card (up to 32 GB)
  • 2 built-in omnidirectional condenser microphones
  • microphone sensitivity: low/high
  • inputs: 2x XLR/6.3mm mono jack
  • input A, suitable for high impedance (such as electric guitar)
  • RCA (L/R) output (unbalanced)
  • switchable phantom power
  • volume, reverb and pan settings per track
  • headphone output (3.5 mm) with volume control
  • 128 x 64 pixel LCD display
  • power supply: 4x AA battery (battery life of up to 6.5 hours) or optional PS-P520 adapter
  • an external battery pack is also available separately (BP-6AA)
  • insert effect for inputs (2-band EQ, compressor, exciter, de-esser)
  • mastering effects (2-band EQ, multi-band compressor, normalize)
  • auto analysis mastering function
  • reverb effects: hall 1/2, room, studio, plate 1/2
  • jog wheel for quick navigation
  • repeat playback between in/out point
  • bounce function allows for more 8-racks recordings
  • undo/redo function
  • built-in chromatic tuner and metronome
  • USB 2.0 connector
  • backup / restore function
  • import/export of files in WAV format (mono/stereo)
  • input for optional foot switch
  • compatible with Windows XP, Vista, 7 and Mac OSX 10.2 or higher
  • 2GB SD card included

Track editing functions

  • copy, paste, copy insert
  • move paste, move insert
  • open
  • cut
  • silence
  • clone track
  • clean out

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Tascam DP-008EX Digital Pocketstudio 8-Track Multi-Track Recorder
Wrote the following about Tascam DP-008EX Digital Pocketstudio 8-Track Multi-Track Recorder
Excellent choice for an easy to use, great sounding 8 track which is nice and small as well.



Lots of how to videos on you tube.



I had the previous model but was tempted by the addition of the mastering section and it was totally worth the purchase. My demos now sound so much better.



Amazing value. The only thing is you’ll need to buy a power supply as it doesn’t come with one.
Tascam DP-008EX Digital Pocketstudio 8-Track Multi-Track Recorder
Wrote the following about Tascam DP-008EX Digital Pocketstudio 8-Track Multi-Track Recorder
Prima apparaatje om lekker thuis muziek mee te maken. Ik had vroeger een Yamaha viersporen tape recorder maar dit is wel een heel stuk handiger. Heel handig is dat er zoveel knoppen op zitten zodat je niet alles via het menu hoeft te doen. Natuurlijk zijn er altijd verbeterpuntjes: de metronoom heeft maar één geluidje en is niet erg hard. Ik heb dat opgelost door vantevoren op een spoor een beat (uit mijn BOSS looper) op te nemen - wat trouwens nog het voordeel heeft dat je de snelheid gedurende de song kan aanpasssen - maar wat natuurlijk wel één van de acht sporen in beslag neemt. Ander verbeterpuntje is dat er geen solo-knop is, dus een knop om alleen één spoor te horen, wat soms wel wenselijk is. En hoewel hij dus veel knoppen heeft moet je equalizer via het menu instellen, dat is vrij onhandig op een klein schermpje. Twee extra knoppen per kanaal (high en low) zou leuk zijn maar natuurlijk ook wel weer veel ruimte in beslag nemen. Ik los dit enigszins op door voor de twee ingangen een kleine (vierkanaals) mixer te zetten die een toonregeling per kanaal heeft. En zoals anderen ook zeggen, jammer dat er geen adapter bij zit maar gelukkig heb ik een hele kist vol adapters. Kortom, dit apparaat is beslist een aanrader!
Tascam DP-008EX Digital Pocketstudio 8-Track Multi-Track Recorder
Wrote the following about Tascam DP-008EX Digital Pocketstudio 8-Track Multi-Track Recorder
Al zoveel prima reviews te lezen over dit apparaat. En allemaal terecht. Uitgebreide manual en tientallen Youtube filmpjes helpen je in no-time om alle mogelijkheden van dit mengpaneeltje te benutten. En het resultaat is dan echt de moeite waard. Ook de interne mics geven een heldere opname met een goed frekwentiebereik, dus even snel live registreren is geen probleem. Al met al het geld meer dan waard.
Tascam DP-008EX Digital Pocketstudio 8-Track Multi-Track Recorder
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Je mets 3 étoiles car certes le rapport qualité prix est imbattable. Mais cet engin n'est absolument pas du tout intuitif. Il faut se plonger dans les 88 pages de notice pour apprendre par coeur comment il fonctionne. Rien dans son fonctionnement n'est simple et il est plutôt rudimentaire. Chaque action est très compliquée et nécessite de multiples clics et navigations dans les menus.
Tascam DP-008EX Digital Pocketstudio 8-Track Multi-Track Recorder
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Uit de verpakking halen en direct aan de slag. Echt zo makkelijk is deze 8-Track Geen ingewikkelde menu's waar je door moet worstelen. De mastering is ook super tof. Je kunt deze automatisch of handmatig laten uitvoeren. Super makkelijk met opnemen van je analoge instrumenten. Het werk als een tape, heb je een foutje? even stukje terugspoelen en opnieuw opnemen achter wat je al hebt opgenomen. Ik raad je wel een adapter erbij aan. De batterijen gaan best snel.
Tascam DP-008EX Digital Pocketstudio 8-Track Multi-Track Recorder
Wrote the following about Tascam DP-008EX Digital Pocketstudio 8-Track Multi-Track Recorder
Ik had zelf 0,0 ervaring met multi track recording, maar na het bekijken van een paar youtube video's kon ik direct aan de slag. Echt een aanrader als je snel wat eenvoudige demo's wil opnemen. Interne mics zijn van prima kwaliteit, en het apparaat zelf is lekker compact, en werkt op batterijen, wat aan de ene kant erg handig is, maar bij thuisgebruik zou ik aanraden, een adapter erbij te bestellen, omdat de batterijen vrij snel leeg raken. Als je later nog de audio, softwarematig, wil bewerken is dat ook mogelijk door de losse tracks te exporteren. Al met al een super handig apparaatje, die je makkelijk overal mee naar toe kan nemen, naar bijvoorbeeld de oefenruimte, of waar dan ook.
Tascam DP-008EX Digital Pocketstudio 8-Track Multi-Track Recorder
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Bon produit avec notice en français on peut s en servir de suite et commande et livraison rapide bon service
Tascam DP-008EX Digital Pocketstudio 8-Track Multi-Track Recorder
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Enregistreur de poche, très pratique. Facilité d'utilisation. Son de bonne qualité. Pour le prix, il fait un très bon boulot. Il y a mieux, mais pas au même prix..
Tascam DP-008EX Digital Pocketstudio 8-Track Multi-Track Recorder
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Betaalbaar product met uitstekende geluidskwaliteit!
Bediening vergt was leeswerk en gewoon proberen. Maar het kleine apparaat biedt meer opties dan je verwacht. En binnen een uurtje en wat nadenken kun je aan de slag :)
Tascam DP-008EX Digital Pocketstudio 8-Track Multi-Track Recorder
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Ik gebruik de tascam voornamelijk om mijn drums op te nemen, 2kanalen tegelijk is genoeg voor mij aangezien ik de LR uitgang van mijn drum mengpaneel gebruik En hierdoor krijg je een mooi stereo beeld als je uitpanned. Nadien de baslijn erover en je bent vertrokken... veel mogelijkheden, en ook niet duur.
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