Tascam DR100 Portable Digital Recorder

Tascam DR100 Portable Digital Recorder Review

Tascam DR100 Portable Digital Recorder Feature

• Four microphones - Stereo Cardioid and Omni Condenser Mics
• MP3 and WAVE file Recording and Playback
• XLR Mic Inputs with Phantom Power
• 3.5mm Line Inputs and Outputs
• Low Cut Filter, Analog Limiter and Auto Gain Control

Tascam DR100 Portable Digital Recorder Overview

The Tascam DR100 Portable Digital Recorder offers high-end recording features to musicians and engineers who demand more from their portable recorder. It features four built-in microphones, two cardioid and two omnidirectional, with analog limiting and filtering for great-sounding recordings. A pair of XLR microphone inputs with phantom power welcomes pro-grade condenser microphones, and line in and out connectors are also provided. The DR100 includes a rechargeable Lithium-ion battery, but can also be powered by AA batteries or an optional AC adapter. A built-in speaker allows for instant playback, and the metal enclosure includes a tripod mounting hole for recording flexibility. A wireless remote control is also included for remotely starting the recording. Tascam DR100 Portable Digital Recorder Features Four microphones - Stereo Cardioid and Omni Condenser Mics MP3 and WAVE file Recording and Playback XLR Mic Inputs with Phantom Power 3.5mm Line Inputs and Outputs Low Cut Filter, Analog Limiter and Auto Gain Control Built-in Speaker Integrated microphone stand mount.

Tascam DR100 Portable Digital Recorder Specifications

A great choice for recordists--from musicians to podcasters--who need a reliable handheld recorder with advanced recording features, the rugged Tascam DR100 portable recorder offers four built-in electret condenser mics (two cardioid and two omni) as well as a pair of XLR mic ins with phantom power for adding pro condenser microphones.

The rugged Tascam DR100 digital recorder.

The DR-100 includes a rechargeable Lithium-ion battery, but can also be powered by AA batteries or an optional AC adapter. A built-in speaker allows for instant playback, and the metal enclosure includes a tripod mounting hole for recording flexibility. A wireless remote control is also included for remotely starting the recording.

Playback can be looped or slowed down without changing the pitch, and locate points can be added while recording. The DR-100 records to SD or SDHC cards, and a 2 GB card is included with the unit.

Key Features

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• Four microphones -- stereo cardioid and omni condenser mics
• 44.1k to 96k sampling rates for WAV file recording
• MP3 and WAV file recording and playback
• XLR Mic Inputs with Phantom Power
• High-performance microphone preamp with 60dB of gain
• Premium AKM Audio4Pro A/D converters with over 100dB signal to noise ratio
• 3.5mm line inputs and outputs
• Low cut filter, analog limiter and auto gain control
• Built-in speaker
• Integrated microphone stand mount
• Runs on rechargeable Li-Ion battery or AA batteries
• Optional PS-P520 AC power adapter
• Dimensions: 3.2 x 1.4 x 6 inches (WxHxD)

Specifications

XLR MIC IN (L,R) inputs

• Input impedance: 1.2 kΩ
• GAIN HIGH setting
  • Standard input level: -58 dBu
  • Maximum input level: -42 dBu
• GAIN MID setting
  • Standard input level: -36 dBu
  • Maximum input level: -30 dBu
• GAIN LOW setting
  • Standard input level: -14 dBu
  • Maximum input level: +2 dBu

LINE IN input

• Connector: 3.5mm stereo minijack
• Input impedance: 1.2 kΩ
• Standard input level: -10 dBu
• Maximum input level: +6 dBu

LINE OUT input

• Connector: 3.5mm stereo minijack
• Standard input level: -10 dBu
• Maximum input level: +6 dBu

Recording media

• SD cards (64 MB - 2 GB) and SDHC cards (4 GB - 32 GB)

File system

• FAT partition: FAT 16/32

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