Tascam DP-03

Tascam introduced its new DP-03 8-track Digital Portastudio.

The DP-03 records two tracks at a time to SD/SDHC cards, using XLR microphone preamps or a pair of built-in condenser microphones. Mixing features like reverb and EQ can be accessed using dedicated knobs. When a production is finished, it can be transferred to computer over USB 2.0 or burned to CD using an internal drive.

A pair of inputs can be routed to tracks, providing condenser microphones with phantom power when required. The DP-03 inputs also include 1/4" line and instrument level switches for recording sources like drum machines, guitar and bass. A tuner and metronome are built in. Once recorded, tracks can be bounced and edited.

Like the DP-02 before it, the DP-03 uses dedicated controls for mixing, combined with a menu interface for editing and other features. New mastering effects like EQ and multiband compression have been added, Tascam indicates.

Features:

8-track Digital Portastudio with CD Burner
Records to SD/SDHC Card media
Import audio tracks from CD
Built-in stereo condenser microphone
Two XLR microphone inputs with phantom power
1/4" stereo line inputs
Switchable instrument-level input for guitar/bass direct recording
Multi-band mastering effects
2-band EQ per track
Internal reverb processor with dedicated send per track
Chromatic Tuner and Metronome
Track editing, autopunch and bounce features
Optional RC-3F footswitch offers three switches for punch-in and transport operation
Dimensions: 11.4" W x 2.1" H x 8.2" D
Weight: 4lbs