Tascam DR-07mkII

Tascam has released the DR-07mkII, a new handheld recorder with adjustable microphones.

The stereo recorder features a pair of adjustable condenser microphones. The built-in mics can be moved from an XY position to an AB position. A dedicated power supply for the codec is designed to “enable the full capabilities of the A/D and D/A converter, and separate analog & digital circuit boards and low impedance circuit design reduce noise in the design, ” according to the company. The DR-05 records to microSD or microSDHC media, recording in MP3 or WAV (BWF) file format at up to 96kHz/24-bit resolution.

DR-07mkII Features

Handheld Portable Recorder.
Adjustable Stereo Condenser Omnidirectional Microphones (XY or AB).
Up to 96kHz/24-bit WAV (BWF) linear PCM recording.
Stereo MP3 recording from 32–320 kbps bit rate.
Reverb effect.
Overdub recording mode.
Auto Record and Auto Mark functions.
Peak Reduction function designed to set the optimum recording level automatically even in recording.
Limiter and low-cut filter designed to help prevent distortion.
Automatic or manual level setting.
Self timer recording starts recording 5 or 10 sec. after pressing the record button for waiting until you are ready.
Auto and manual track increment.
Variable speed playback (50%-150%) without changing the pitch.
Loop and repeat playback.
Level Align feature prevents uneven volume levels during playback.
Playback EQ setting.
Editing function (Divide and delete).
Up to 99 mark points on each file.
Chromatic tuner.
1/8” stereo mic/line input.
USB 2.0 port for transfer to PC and external power.
Up to 2-second pre recording buffer.
Jump back function returns to previous point with one action (1–10, 20, 30 sec.).
1/8” headphone/line output.
Built-in speaker.
microSD (64MB – 2GB)/microSDHC (4GB – 32GB) card slot (2GB card included).
Powered by 2 AA batteries, AC adapter (optional: PS-P515U), or USB bus power.
Tripod socket hole.
Dimensions: 2.2” W x 5.5” H x 1” D (55mm x 141mm x 26mm).
Weight: 4.4 oz (125g).