Product Description
The Tascam DP-03SD is a cost - effective entry point into TASCAM's well - known Portastudio system. It makes music recording easy and affordable for musicians. This 8 - track digital recorder can capture your music at CD quality and stores it on affordable SD/SDHC cards, and a 4GB card comes with the recorder. With built - in microphones, effects, and mastering capabilities, the DP - 03SD has all you need to record and share your music. Key features include an 8 - track digital Portastudio, recording to SD/SDHC Card media, the ability to import WAV files from USB, a built - in stereo condenser microphone, two XLR microphone inputs with phantom power, 1/4' stereo line inputs, a switchable instrument - level input for direct guitar/bass recording, multi - band mastering effects, 2 - band EQ per track, an internal reverb processor with dedicated send per track, a chromatic tuner and metronome, and track editing, autopunch and bounce features. It also has an optional RC - 3F footswitch for punch - in and transport operation. It's compact, lightweight, with dimensions of 11.4' W x 2.1' H x 8.2' D and weighs 4lbs.
Using the Tascam DP - 03SD is quite straightforward. First, insert the included 4GB SD card into the recorder. If you want to record with a microphone, you can use the built - in stereo condenser microphone or connect external microphones to the XLR inputs with phantom power. For guitars or bass, use the switchable instrument - level input. To start recording, just press the appropriate buttons on the device. You can import WAV files from a USB drive to add to your tracks. When it comes to effects, use the multi - band mastering effects and 2 - band EQ per track to make your music sound great. You can also use the internal reverb processor to add a sense of space to each track. The chromatic tuner helps you tune your instruments, and the metronome can keep a steady beat. As for track editing, use the autopunch and bounce features to refine your recording. Remember, when using the optional RC - 3F footswitch, make sure it's properly connected for smooth punch - in and transport operation. To maintain your recorder, keep it in a dry and clean place. Avoid exposing it to extreme temperatures or humidity. If the SD card gets full, transfer your recordings to a computer and format the card to reuse it.
