TASCAM DP-006 | 6-track Digital Pocket Recorder

 DP006 66-Track Digital Pocket Recorder

Song ideas can happen anywhere and with the DP-006 you're ready. Jot down all of the key components to your songs using these professional sounding multi-track recorders. Be ready wherever creativity strikes. For elongated battery life these models can connect directly to TASCAM's external battery pack (BP-6AA) via USB.

The DP-006 is 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.

The DP-006 is optimally designed for on-the-spot recording. No unnecessary features were included that might complicate the recording to ensure easy functionality. Designed with Analog functionality and dedicated control knobs these POCKETSTUDIOs are the simplest to use songwriting scratchpads on the market.

The DP-006 is equipt with two input terminals by phone-jack, these terminals allow you to connect an external microphone, an electric-acoustic guitar and a line-level device like a synthesizer. If you prepare any conversion cable, a tablet device like a iPad will be able to connect (conversion cable is not included). In addition, both models can connect to PCs via USB2.0 for high-speed data transferring and record to SD/SDHC card media (2GB card included). All song ideas can be transferred via USB or SD card readers to and from the units at any point in the recording process. Files can be used in correspondence with DAWs.

Features:

• Up to six tracks recording (2mono tracks+ 2mono/stereo switchable tracks)
• Up to six tracks recording (2mono tracks+ 2mono/stereo switchable tracks)
• CD quality recording (16bit/44.1kHz)
• Two tracks simultaneous recording/ six tracks simultaneous playback
• Dedicated stereo master track available
• Record to SD/SDHC card (Up to 32GB)
• 2 Built-in omni-directional condenser microphones
• Microphone sensitivity can be selected from 3-positions (Low/Mid/High)
• Two TS 1/4" mic/line inputs INPUT A can connect high-impedance instrument directly (Like an electric-guitar)
• Independent LEVEL/PAN(BALANCE) knobs for each track
• 15mW/ch headphone output
• 128x64 dot-matrix LCD
• Four AA batteries operation up to 9 hours (When recording, using the eneloop battery)
• Optional AC adapter ready (TASCAM PS-P520)
• Can connect to an external battery pack (TASCAM BP-6AA)
• Tripod screw hole
• Direct locate function by jog-wheel
• Repeat playback between IN/OUT point
• Track edit functions（CLONE TRACK, CLEAN OUT, SILENCE, CUT, OPEN)
• Bounce function allows recording of more six tracks
• UNDO/REDO(UNDO HISTORY) function
• Chromatic tuner and metronome included
• High-speed data transfer by USB2.0 connection
• Backup and restore songs
• File import/export by Wav format (mono/stereo)
• Export stereo master file as stereo wav format
• 2GB SD card included

Specifications:

Recording media: SD card(512MB-2GB), SDHC card(4GB-32GB)

File system

• TASCAM original (MTR partition)
• FAT32 (FAT partition)

Input A/B 1/4" TS-jack

• Connectors: 6.3mm(1/4") TS-jack, UNBALANCED
• Input impedance: 10kohms or more(INPUT A:MIC/LINE), 1MΩ(INPUT A:GUITAR)
• Nominal input level: -10dBV
• Maximum input level: +6dBV
• Headroom: 16dB

Built-in microphones: Omni-directional condenser microphone x 2

LINE OUT

• Connectors: 3.5mm (1/8") stereo mini jack
• Nominal output level: -16dBV
• Maximum output level: 0dBV

PHONES

• Connectors: 3.5mm (1/8") stereo mini jack
• Maximum output level: 15mW+15mW (THD+N less than 0.1%, 32ohms loaded)

USB

• Connectors: USB Mini-B type 4-pin
• Format: USB2.0 HIGH SPEED mass storage class

Continuous battery operation time

• Alkaline battery (EVOLTA) - About 8H (Using line input/recording) - About 8.5H (Using headphone/playback)
• Nickel-metal battery (eneloop) - About 9H (Using line input/recording) - About 9.5H (Using headphone/playback)

Power

• Four AA batteries (Alkaline or nickel-metal battery)
• AC adapter (TASCAM PS-P520, sold separately)

Power consumption: 1W(Maximum)

Dimensions: 155(W)×41.5(H)×107(D)mm

Weight: 360g(Without batteries)

Operating temperature: 5-35˚C

Backup memory: In the PREFERENCE, contents of "Repeat Int", "Auto Pwr Save" and "Contrast"

Accessories: 2GB SD card, AA battery x4, USB cable (80cm), Warranty card, Owner's manual

Operating system requirements

• Windows OS: Windows XP,Windows Vista,Windows 7,Windows 8
• Macintosh OS: Mac OS X Jaguar (V10.2),Mac OS X Panther (V10.3),Mac OS X Tiger (V10.4),Mac OS X Leopard (V10.5),Mac OS X Snow Leopard(V10.6.8),OS X Lion(V10.7),OS X Mountain Lion(V10.8)

Audio performance

• Frequency response: 20Hz to 20kHz (+1/-3dB, INPUT (MIC/LINE) to LINE OUT)
• Distortion: Less than 0.05% (INPUT (LINE) to LINE OUT)
• S/N ratio: More than 81dB (INPUT (MIC/LINE) to LINE OUT)