Tascam DP-008EX – 8-Track Digital Portastudio

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The power supply is sold separately but is worth getting because although the 4 AA batteries make it portable and convenient to use anywhere, they only last about 5 hours of continuous use. I also bought a 32 GB SD card for it which enhances its capacity to hold lots of songs by a long way. Two Mic/Line inputs (XLR/TS combo connectors): Plug in and record from microphones, synths, guitars, drum machines etc. directly; switchable phantom power for condenser microphones 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. If an item can not be repaired, a similar alternative product or cash discount (as defined in this policy) will be offered Locate features: Move to a certain time position, or return to zero or to the last recording position with one key press

Auto and manual mastering tools: Use one of two simple settings to master your stereo mixes automatically; use a single-band or multi-band mastering compressor and a normalizer to master your mixes manually The sound created by the DP-008EX is excellent for the price. It’s not perfect by any means, but it comes fairly close. Simple, intuitive user interface: Use real knobs and buttons for frequently-used functions or easily navigate through the menu With that out of the way, the DP-008EX offers a ton of value for the price. You get what you pay for plus so much more. Effects routing is less obvious than I expected, and the settings are sometimes not obvious at first glance because they are displayed on such a small screen. There are significant compromises on the display side of things that can sometimes be frustrating although the effects, when you get them, are limited but not bad quality. This is however a notepad, and reviewing it as a studio is somewhat missing the point.

Cons: None really, but I personally would like it to be a bit larger in size. Only really because the controls and buttons are quite small. Then again its very transportable. 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. The DP-008EX's built-in mastering effects will provide high-quality master-like file creation. The mastering effects include 2-band EQ, Multi-band compressor and Normalize effect. Finalize dynamic and powerful sounding songs by utilizing the DP-008EX's mastering effects. The DP-008EX has two XLR/TS inputs with phantom power for condenser microphones to connect external microphones, an electric-acoustic guitar or a line-level device like a synthesizer. With an optional conversion cable a tablet device like an iPad will be able to connect. Recordings are written to widely available SD/SDHC card media (2GB card included). All song ideas can be transferred via USB 2.0 or SD card readers to and from the unit at any point in the recording process. Numerous eiting functions are also available.

The DP-008EX comes with two high quality condenser microphones built directly in the front of the unit so you can record vocals or acoustic guitar anytime without the need for extra equipment or setup 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-008EX was designed with a tripod mount for versatile set-up and placement. 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. That means that one you've recorded those 4 trax, decided on reverb, panning, level, etc, and do the bounce...IT'S DONE and can't be changed. So when you end up adding new trax, they often don't play nice together. Move to a certain time position, or return to zero or to the last recording position with one key pressThe inclusion of a built-in professional stereo condenser makes recording almost effortlessly. The in-built microphone eliminates the need for an endless sea of tangled XLRs and guitar leads. A clean space ensures a clean mind, allowing you to focus on what's most important. Making excellent music.

Which I've considered...I have a few songs I wrote that I consider decent material, even if I was too young, stupid/inexperienced,, and ill-equipped to bring to fruition. 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). I bought a set of headphones to begin with for monitoring, but it is advisable to get monitor speakers as soon as you can. It makes the whole process so much more relaxed.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) Most users are happy with the DP-008EX’s user-friendly interface and great-sounding reverb. The built-in mics are another well-loved feature as they produce high-quality sound that closely resembles external mics.