Tascam DP-008EX – 8-Track Digital Portastudio

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It works well out of the box, although in my opinion it needs a power supply and doesn't come supplied with one. Instead you have 4 alkaline AA batteries to get you started although it also uses rechargeable (NiMH) batteries. You can do a long day's recording on one set of batteries, so if you're a guitarist your fingertips will hurt long before the unit runs out of power! Collection and delivery costs are included for the first 2 years in the event of an item becoming faulty There aren’t any moving parts inside the device, which further increases its reliability. The controls and buttons are decently weighty, but not to a point where they’re difficult to turn. Please note that this extended warranty is currently only available on products sold within the UK, EU or EEA, and is subject to the terms and conditions as detailed on the extended warranty certificate provided. The DP-006 and the DP-008EX both feature ultra light-weight designs to ensure portability. The DP-006 is 360g, and the DP-008EX is 610g. (Without AA batteries)

The DP-008EX can supply phantom power for condenser microphones, even when operated with AA batteries. (Notice: Operating time becomes shorter when used with phantom power supply. We recommend connecting TASCAM's BP-6AA when using phantom power.) Both models record to widely available SD/SDHC card media (2GB card included). In addition, both models can connect to PCs via USB2.0 for high-speed data transferring. All song ideas can be transferred via USB or SD card readers to and from the units at any point in the recording process. Files can be used in correspondence with DAWs. This cookie stores user-like settings for the chat system provider, which are required for our online chat service. Trusted Shops Simple, intuitive user interface: Use real knobs and buttons for frequently-used functions or easily navigate through the menu However, the Gear4music extended warranty scheme provides an enhanced service, and is designed to offer a higher level of protection than many 'free' warranties offered by some retailers and manufacturers.The DP-006 and the DP-008EX are built with two condenser microphones directly in the front of the units. Record vocals or acoustic guitar anytime without the need for extra equipment or set-up time. TASCAM held many evaluation tests to secure the best sounding microphones and structures. Modeled after the top-selling DR series microphones, you can be assured you're receiving top-quality, Moreover the DP-006 was designed with a tripod mount for versatile set-up and placement. The ultra light weight design allows you to carry It with you everywhere in your gig bag. The DP-008EX features ultra lightweight designs to ensure portability. It weighs in at only 360g (without AA batteries).

Reverb effects include: Hall1/2, Room, Studio, Plate1/2. Reverb time and master level can both be adjusted. The reverb processor also has its own button to the left of the screen, and makes use of the four 'F' keys in the same way as the EQ. The options are simply Hall 1, Hall 2, Room, Studio, Plate 1 and Plate 2, with a Time option ranging from 0.2 to 3.2 seconds and a 0-100 level range. Sound & Usability Use a single-band or multi-band mastering compressor and a normalizer to master your mixes manually Recording media: SD/SDHC card (2GB SD card included): No moving parts inside mean high reliability and no noise from internal drives etc. For customers in outlying areas of the country, the price of the Extended Warranty may be marginally higher, due to the potential for higher collection and redelivery transport costs.Another great thing about this device is its ease of use. Its interface is fairly straight-forward and user-friendly. Cons Pros: Just about everything about it. It's a great way to get ideas down and the sound quality is very good. Move to a certain time position, or return to zero or to the last recording position with one key press Get it right at source. Your recordings will be optimised thanks to the included chromatic tuner and metronome. These highly useful tools ensure you're in tune and in time so you don't have to waste precious time re-recording at a later date. Streamline your equipment and workflow