Tascam DR-08 Portable Handheld Digital Audio Recorder

The DR-08 packs serious audio quality into a handheld dynamo that fits in your pocket. It captures audiophile-quality WAV files at up to 96 kHz / 24-bit - or web-friendly MP3 files - to robust MicroSD media. The built-in microphones have a unique mechanism to tailor the width and angle of the pattern for the perfect recording. There's even a built-in kickstand for placing the recorder right where you want it. A pair of AAA batteries allows you to record for hours to the included 2 GB card, then transfer the recording to your computer using high-speed USB 2.0.

Like the top-selling DR-07, the DR-08 has features like auto level control and a low-cut filter for clear recordings. Loop and variable speed on playback allows you to slow down speed without changing the pitch to learn new music while noise cancelling and EQ functions help improve playback timbre. Last not least, the sleek design makes the DR-08 Tascam's most portable recorder yet.

Main Features

• Portable, high-quality handheld recording
• Small size and easy operation
• Uses a micro SD/SDHC card as recording medium (2 GB included)
• Supported audio formats:
  Linear PCM (WAV format) at 16-bit/44.1 kHz (CD quality) or 24-bit/44.1 kHzLinear PCM (WAV format), 24-bit/48 kHz
  Linear PCM (WAV format), 24-bit/96 kHz
  Compressed (MP3 format): 32-320 kbit/s (VBR files can be played but not recorded)

Recording features

• Two built-in high-quality cardioid microphones with variable angle mechanism for different applications:
  Folded out: Standard setting for music or field recording
  Folded out and rotated: Put the unit on a desktop to record a meeting or conversation
  XY setting allows mono compatible recordings and high sound localization acuity (lively interviews or field recordings with ambience)
• Switchable filter to minimize unwanted low-frequency noise
• Manual recording level setting for music and field recording
• Automatic recording level setting (auto gain control) for minutes and interview recording
• Automatic recording allows the unit to start and stop recording automatically by input level
• Timer recording function (recording starts at a pre-set time)
• Pre-recording buffer (2 seconds) allows a recording to start before the record key is pressed
• Stereo mic/line input with plug-in power to connect an external source or microphone
• EQ allows tone control during recording

Playback features

• Variable speed audition to change the playback tempo without affecting the key (50-200 %)
• Repeat function (repeat one track ore all tracks)
• Loop function (repeat a marked section)
• Playlist feature to play files in a certain order
• Flash back function to instantly review playback
• Noise cancel function
• EQ allows tone control during playback
• Built-in loudspeaker
• Headphones/Line output

Other features

• File devide function to cut unwanted noise or to extract parts from long recordings (WAV format only)
• Folder management to organize your files
• Clear, backlit LC display
• USB 2.0 connection for quick and easy file transfer to/from computer
• Power supply by USB or two AAA size Alkaline or NiMH batteries
• Built-in folding stand for desktop recording