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TASCAM's BB-800 makes recording as simple as hitting record on a boombox. Because that's what it is - a simple recorder with built-in mics and speakers. The BB-800 records to SD Cards, the same inexpensive media used in digital cameras and cellphones. Capture to either high-res WAV files or MP3 and transfer it to your computer using high-speed USB 2.0. The BB-800 blends two microphones on the front of the unit and two mics on the rear to record your band or event. You can also plug your own microphones into pair of XLR mic inputs with phantom power for studio-quality recording. There's even a limiter to keep your recording from accidentally getting distorted. Play back your tracks with the built-in speaker system, and songs can be looped and slowed down without changing the pitch to learn new music. The built-in tuner and metronome provide audio-visual feedback for practicing students. A set of AA batteries powers the unit, or it can be plugged in with the included power supply. The BB-800 also includes a wireless remote for starting the recording from anywhere on stage.
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Tascam CD-RW900SL Professional CD Recorder

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The Tascam CDRW900SL has quickly become one of the most popular CD recorders on the market. The CDRW900SL features a robust slot-loading transport, 24 bit A/D & D/A converters, MP3 playback, key control, sample rate conversion, and selectable CD disc reading speed. The CDRW900SL provides dedicated analog front panel input control, rear panel unbalanced (RCA) I/O, and S/PDIF digital I/O (optical and coaxial). Recently added features include Auto Cue and Auto Ready from the menu, selectable I/R remote Enable/Disable, and MP3 Action Setting (prevents accidental termination of continuous MP3 playback). The features users have come to expect from Tascam are also included; Pitch Control on playback (0.1 to 1.0% in 0.1 steps), Auto or Manual track division, Sync Record Start, Power on Play, Elapsed, Remain, Total and Total remain Time display, and CD-Text read and write.
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- Slot Loading Transport^24 bit A/D and D/A converters^Sample Rate Conversion^MP3 file Playback^MP3 Action setting\
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 "A great choice" 2010-02-08
By Mr. Timothy Nyhuis (Hartford, MI USA)
The Tascam CD-RW900SL is just what the doctor ordered for us. We are small church that was still using cassette recording for our services and weren't sure how we would like making the change to CD recording, but the Tascam recorder made the transition easy and painless. It was easy to set up and the instructions that came with it were clear and user friendly. The recordings are crystal clear. I would recommend this model to anyone desiring to use CD recording.

 "Good Recorder" 2009-10-19
By A. Dunkin
I really like this recorder. It has done a really good job for us. We record on it weekly.

 "Really Nice Rock Solid " 2009-04-07
By JC (MD USA)
Just got it and love it. This is an extremely sturdy unit, built to last. Buttons, panels, inputs, slot loading: everything about it is durable.



Function seems to be great as well. The keyboard input and remote are great features and (as professional gear) it is free from SCMS (and of course the "Music CD"). The gain controls (record level setting) are essential for proper transfers from analog material and seem to be very sturdy as well. Separate knobs for each channel is a thoughtful approach and they have a nice feel. Input controls are typically the achilles heel of any recording equipment (eventually the rheostats get dirty and start making noise on the source when you move them, though we may be beyond that nowadays), so we'll see about that in a few years. I do hope they are as well made as the rest of it.



This is pro quality equipment and would be equally at home in a studio rack or in a high end system. It has 24 bit converters and the quality and ease of recording is great. While it will even play MP3's (though not sure why one would need it to), it has pitch control and will also do direct digital dubs.



Of course we can also put it in the rack in the home studio, but the bottom line for a lot of what I expect to be doing with it: If you want a CD recorder to make lossless transfers from legacy analog sources (cassettes, LP's, etc.) this is the equipment to get. It's worth paying a bit more than the pro-sumer products (and it's really not that much more here). I have Sony pro-sumer stuff in my stereo system and this machine is WAY more solid than any of that. Even the patch panel for inputs (in the back) is rock solid (far better than any home or pro-sumer equipment and even than most of the "pro" gear I've seen). Some other brand may some esoteric specs that are a little better or a reputation, but if it breaks down all the time it's not functional and if it costs twice as much (at this price point) you'd really have to find some feature you absolutely had to have that this one doesn't to make that worthwhile. They do make a model a step up from this that adds a few features, but I didn't really think it was anything I couldn't live without. This machine does cost twice as much as the bottom of the line consumer recorders but what they packed into it is more than worth that (much smaller) difference.

 "Great Recorder....Great Seller!!!!" 2008-11-12
By Gerard Masters (Soggy Seattle, Wa)
What a difference 1/2 price makes!! I bought the HHB Dual Disc Burner for over a Grand ($) and although it looks tight, the cd trays immediately turned me off, very very flimsy. Not a good first impression on a 'Professional' CD Recorder that lists for over $1000.

So I took a chance and popped for this Tascam and quite the opposite reaction, out of the box I was impressed with the look and feel of this unit. The buttons have a 'positive' feel to them unlike the HHB whose buttons felt loose and sloppy. And the Digital 'Syncro' start worked perfectly unlike the HHB DualBurn which for the life of me, could NOT get it to start recording when I started the Digital 'Source' master. So there you go, great features, not lacking any at all, heck even more than the hhb (Pitch control for one) and at less then half the price I paid....I love Amazon.com and the retailer I got this from......

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 "studio quality affordable price" 2007-12-11
By L. Dolan
The Tascam 900SL is a great professional CD recorder for your studio. I was forced to buy this unit after my Alesis Master Link Hi resolution mastering CD recorder broke down... again .... altho the Tascam doesn't have all the features of a mastering CD recorder it does a great job of capturing my recording effortlessly. two major qualities I like in the 900SL are the ability to use a pc keyboard to access all the functions of the 900SL. you never really have to touch the unit itself. the other is the Slot Loading of the disc. its about time someone implemented this great idea into a unit. you never have to worry about breaking the CD tray again. its a great looking unit. I just don't care for the illumination color or clarity of the face. the bright gold color matches nothing in my studio and its kind of blurry because they use a cheap plastic cover instead of glass. which would make this unit look way more professional instead of looking like a home stereo unit. for the price you would think Tascam would use all aluminum and glass to enhance the new 900SL. above all that its a great recorder and does its job with ease.I give the 900SL a 7 out of 10 for looks and a 8 for functionality. ill be moving the 900SL to the home stereo rack after the Masterlink is repaired. there really isn't a unit out than can stand up to the Masterlink recorders features and flexibility. get it together Tascam!


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Tascam GTR1 Portable Digital Recorder

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Portable Bass & Guitar Recorder
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- Includes rechargeable, removable battery
- 128 x 64 graphic LCD with backlight
- User-friendly easy operation
- USB 2.0 mass storage class
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 "Good recorder" 2009-12-11
By J. Nguyen
This is a great recorder if you're learning to play electric guitar and are taking lessons. I can record a lesson and then go back to loop certain sections that I want to practice. You can slow down fast sections that you need to work on, and it doesn't mess up the pitch. If you play along with songs, this also allows that easily.



It's also nice if you live in an apartment, because you can just plug into this, use headphones, and it's pretty quiet. The guitar effects are also a fun feature to mess around with, and can make practice a little more entertaining if you're working on boring stuff like scales.



The one bad thing is that for some reason I thought it came with a metal casing, which would be amazing, so was a little disappointed that it was mostly plastic. I also wish you could charge from USB while using it for practice, but it doesn't allow that. You have to get the AC adapter if you want to charge while still using it.

 "Tascam Digital Recorder sent incomplete" 2009-09-15
By Richard Chamberlain (Concord, CA USA)
The Tascam GTR1 Portable Digital Recorder was supposed to come with a USB connection cable. It did not have one! According to the manual, you need to charge the battery using the USB cable. I am very disappointed because I did not take my old mini-disc recorder as a back-up. I thought I could charge the GTR1 with the AC adapter unit, but the charge light would only flicker intermittently and the unit never charged enough or held a charge so that I could use it. I was planning on using the recorder for jam sessions at our music camp at the Strawberry Music Festival. It was an extra special Festival because we happened to have one of the Kingston Trio in our camp and the jams were especially good. Unfortunately, the failure to include the USB cable with the unit resulted in no recorded music for me for the entire Festival. I may just send the whole thing back for a refund. Very, very disappointed with this product.

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 "Amazingly powerful for such a small device..." 2009-05-11
By R. Pearson (Concord, CA USA)
This really is a very useful device for a guitarist, and is a great value. The ability to record and overdub is very useful for the home/hobby musician - you can quickly layer drums, bass, guitar and vocals - I did notice that background hiss increased after each overdub, but not to the point of irritation.

Being able to slow down a song and change the key is incredibly useful when you don't necessarily have the sheet music, or you're looking at fast sections. For example a couple of songs: "It's A Long Way To The Top..." (AC/DC) and "Boulevard of Broken Dreams" (Green Day) can be tuned down a half or whole step to allow open chords to be played.

I help kids rock bands practice and this device is invaluable in teaching them songs and recording them too.

 "Good Investment" 2009-03-26
By G. Johnson
Bought mine from Streamline Audio Video via Amazon. Great price, free shipping and came quickly.



Hard to believe it's so hard to find a review for such a great product. It's very intuitive. File management is drag and drop. Hooks up to USB and charges from computer or optional power supply. Lasts a long time on a charge. Holds lots of songs. (read the specs for data) The looping and slow down features are great for practicing. Just push a button right on the front for start and stop points and another to loop. Slowing down without changing the pitch is one button push. Push it again to return to normal speed. I use it mostly for practicing drums since I don't have tabs for that. I have used it with guitar too. I think looping and slow down are the best features. The drum machine effects sound good and have a nice variety of beats but I haven't spent much time with that. Used it to record some ideas with the band live and was amazed at how good the levels were with no mixing or fiddling around. Emailed the song to the rest of the guys and they were impressed with it too - one take - live.

I have also used it to move some cassette tapes to MP3 format and it works fantastic for that too. A nice bonus. I bought the optional power supply too for around $20 - it is high quality.

I love this thing. My playing has improved quite a bit since it's arrival.

Hope this helps you as I could find very little info when I was looking.


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TheTascam DR100 Portable Digital Recorderoffers 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 FeaturesFour microphones - Stereo Cardioid and Omni Condenser MicsMP3 and WAVE file Recording and PlaybackXLR Mic Inputs with Phantom Power3.5mm Line Inputs and OutputsLow Cut Filter, Analog Limiter and Auto Gain ControlBuilt-in SpeakerIntegrated microphone stand mount
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- Four microphones - Stereo Cardioid and Omni Condenser Mics
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 "Good but could be better" 2010-01-06
By Lotus-Seven
I purchased the DR100 to record classical musicians on-location as a smaller and lighter replacement for a much larger hard disk recorder and a pair of external mic preamps. I was hoping that the built-in XLR inputs and +48 V phantom power would be all I'd need for quality 2-channel recordings. After some live recordings of professional musicians as well as a bit of bench testing, I have mixed feelings about the unit.



The good: Using the stereo line input, the DR100 is capable of creating very clean, low noise, low distortion recordings. The DR100 uses Asahi Kasei delta-sigma "Audio4Pro" digital converters which are excellent sounding and have a very low inherent noise spectrum and a S/N ratio of better than 100 dB. The Tascam v1.10 firmware upgrade allows for 96kHz-24bit recording using those converters and the resulting .wav files are superb. The recorder can use SDHC cards up to 32GB, with single files of up to 2GB, so long recordings are no problem. The line input matches any nominal -10 dBv preamp or mixer output. The menus are easy to navigate and the file structure is straightforward. The fast USB2 interface makes it easy to transfer WAV files to any DAW. When backlit, the LCD display is quite readable and the peak signal LED is fast and bright. The peak LED lights at -2dB and the bargraph meters cover a range of -49dB to -1dB where the device clips. The display never reads "0dB".



The "not-so-good": Having built-in, phantom powered preamps was one of the reasons I choose the DR100 over the many other available flash-memory recorders. I own a 24-channel, 96k-24 bit "portable" rack HD system as well as a laptop-based 8-channel recorder and wanted a high quality, but small and light system for 2-track recordings that could be used with high-end external mics. The DR-100's built-in unidirectional mics are probably OK for "snapshot" recordings, but are not acceptable for any serious professional use. During my initial testing using both an external small mixer and external mic preamps, (going in through the 3.5 mm line input) the DR100 worked very well. However, the internal mic preamps are not all that great. Although the V1.10 firmware update does provide for 24 bit, 96kHz sampling as well as 44.1kHz and 48kHz, it does not allow for 88.2 kHz recording, which generally is a better choice for final conversion to 44.1/16 bit for publication on CDs. Tascam should seriously consider adding 88.2kHz sampling, even if it means dropping 48kHz.



The preamp gain is adequate for most any modern condenser microphone and many, but not all dynamic mics. At higher gain settings the preamps do have a fairly high internal noise, which becomes audible when the preamp is switched to the "H" (high) setting and the recording level control is advanced into a usable range. This is when the unit is used for classical music recording with a fairly wide dynamic range of 40-50 dB. For compressed pop, and rock recording this is a non-issue. However, I've encountered a much more serious problem (for my use). So far, I've had problems when using the DR100's internal +48V phantom power with several sets of widely available phantom powered mics. I connected a pair medium-output (-70dBV/Pa) ribbon mics and was not surprised that the DR100 did not have enough gain. I then tried a set of "active ribbons" (with phantom powered internal amplifiers and found that everything worked fine if only one mic was connected, but connecting both mics caused a very audible (-30dB) high-pitched buzzing noise in both inputs. This only occurred when running on the fully charged internal Li-ion battery. When running on the PS-520 external power supply/charger, the noise disappeared, even with both mics connected. To me this indicates a weak +48V phantom supply. I tried another set of mics, a pair of very popular small diaphragm omni condensers and even running on the external power supply I had serious noise generated when both mics were drawing current from the DR100's phantom power source.



Please note that all of the mics I tried all work fine using any of my Mackie, SECK, Yamaha, True and Presonus mixers and preamps with absolutely no problems.



Bottom line: I'm keeping the Tascam, but will be carrying a couple of external mic pres or a small mixer with it.



For reference, I did document the recording levels at various gain settings using the internal mic pres.

The signal source was a balanced mic simulator signal generator. Output -41.5dB, one channel driven, phantom power OFF, limiter OFF. Signal = 700 Hz sine wave.

Levels listed are the indicated recording levels on the LCD display:

1. Coarse Gain Switch set to "L"

Gain dial setting vs (LCD displayed recording level)

dial 10 (-42 dB)

dial 9 (-42 dB)

dial 8 (-44 dB)

dial 7 (-47 dB)



2. Coarse Gain Switch set to "M"

dial 10 (-20 dB)

dial 9 (-20 dB)

dial 8 (-21 dB)

dial 7 (-24 dB)

dial 6 (-30 dB)

dial 5 (-34 dB)

dial 4 (-40 dB)

dial 3 (-45 dB)



3. Coarse Gain Switch set to "H"

dial 7.5 (-1 dB) clipping

dial 7 (-3 dB)

dial 6.5 (-6 dB)

dial 6 (-8 dB)

dial 5 (-12 dB)

dial 4 (-17 dB)

dial 3 (-22 dB)

dial 2 (-27 dB)

dial 1 (-29 dB)

dial 0 (-29 dB)



As noted above, the actual usable range of the attenuator dials is from "1" to "9" representing a maximum range of 29 dB. Changing the dial settings between "0" and "1" , and between "9" and "10" has no effect at all.



For actual acoustic recordings using a pair of sensitive, high output external cardioid mics, recording classical music with a peak acoustic level hitting around 85 dB SPL, I needed to set the coarse switch to "H" and the attenuator to "7.5" to get good recordings that peaked at around -4 dB or -3 dB on the DR 100 meters.



Other than the "wimpy" phantom power supply, I do like this recorder. It's capable of making fine, professional level recordings as long as you are aware of its limitations.

 "Awesome bit of Tech" 2009-11-02
By Nathan West (TX, USA)
Used for voice overs for News PKGs. Great little MP3 recorder when paired with a Shure SM7 mic. Recorder mounts on desktop and just drag and drop files to the bin you are editing out of, easy peasy.

 "Nice design" 2009-10-18
By MiMi (Ohio, USA)
It's too soon to give a full review (as I've used it less than a dozen times), but so far, so good! I haven't had any problems with it, and it seems fairly easy to use. I need to become a bit more familiar with some of the controls and build my savvy on the usage of the mics, settings, etc. However, to me it was a a great purchase. I did a lot of research and I have no complaints! Purchase a power adaptor and a larger SD card (I bought at 16gb), which you'll eventually need if you plan to use this device while traveling and time will pass in-between file downloads. Another thing - it's well-built! I dropped it (wihle in it's soft, protective case that comes along wtih the purchase), and not a single ding. Not flimsy at all, so it'll take me a long way. I only wish it had some sort of carrying case/pouch with a shoulder/body strap. While "on location", I need it to be recording and not forced to carry it as it is a bit bulky in-hand. I'll come back with more info as my experiences grow.

 "Tascam rewrites the digital recorder" 2009-07-01
By HMMWV (santa clara, CA USA)
Tascam has always been at the forefront of technology with their first compact flash rackmount digital recorder. Although its style was more along the lines of a touring case, it made a clear leap that said digital recording is the way of the future and audio journalists should take note. Complete with adjustable gain, xlr jacks, and VU meters its only real setback was the oversize formfactor and the power consumption.



Later came Tascam's redesigned user interface with the ipod like wheel. The DR-1 and DR-07 were certainly optimized for specific uses such as acoustical guitar, and both included built in exceptional quality stereo microphones. The DR1 included a lithium ion rechargable battery while the DR-07 ran on AA cells.



With the introduction of the DR-100 Tascam answers almost everyone's needs. 96 kbps recording is now standard, as are xlr inputs (mic level only - I'm bothered by not having line level XLR) and two battery types, both lithium ion and AA. You get to specify which battery is "primary" and which is "backup" to get through long recordings. That feature alone can save you on an overtime job where you need 8 hours of battery power without interruption. The XLR mics have a switchable filter for environmental noise and also a switchable 48 VDC phantom power. The reason I am bummed about no line level XLR is you pick up another 20dB s/n at line level when you connect it to a recording board output, and while it does have a line level in, it is only an unbalanced TRS 3.5 mm jack, same for the line out. Most recording boards are not going to have unbalanced 3.5 mm stereo plugs.



Sad note here on such a great machine - if you have a mixture of microphones, both TRS 3.5mm mono or stereo and XLR mics you will only be able to use the XLR mics with this recorder. While you can buy transformers to convert unbalanced TRS mics to XLR format, that increases the size and decreases the quality somewhat. I would have rather had a 3.5mm mic level input for existing mics I own and used the XLR jacks for switchable mic/line in/out. If all your mics are XLR this will not be a problem, but the first time you need to run an old 3.5mm mic with this recorder you will be sorely dissapointed.



Memory comes with a 2GB SD card and can be used with up to a 32GB SDHC c4 card if you want to record for a week. Tascam has been reasonably generous with cases and microphone options, but seems to omit the DC power supply to run the unit off battery or to charge the li-ion cell. Figure another $25 for the charger and you are set to go. I see what they are doing - keeping the street price under $400 for this model by omitting the power supply, but hey guys, realistically everyone needs a power suppy.



The last bit on the -100 model - because it does support many asked for features the package has grown just a bit. It's still exceptionally smaller than their rackmount recorder! Feature wise, it has grown considerably and is half the price now.



The only real competition for the Tascam dr100 is the Marantz PMD661 which was recently announced. I've compared the PMD's internal mics and they do not stand up to the tascam - you'll be using remote mics all the time on the PMD661. On the other hand the PMD661 DOES have line level XLR jacks which means you can pop it on the end of the mixing board and run with it. The PMD661 also has half the runtime of the dual battery tascam. If tascam hadn't used the 3.5mm TRS jack for line in (they are really noisy compared to XLR) I'd say beyond a doubt stick with this unit, but if you work the mixing board, or have axcess to the outputs, the PMD661 will make better 4 hour recordings with 20dB better signal to noise.



If you sit in the audience the Tascam will be best, if you sit in the booth the Marantz will be best.


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 "In some ways better than my old pocket recorder" 2010-02-06
By Mr. Amazed (Mexicali, Baja California Mexico)
I ordered and received this unit through the mail to replace a BOSS MICRO Unit that I had. My needs for recording are simple, so This little unit does the trick. In terms of having more recording options it its better than my previous pocket studio. The only thing That I missed was the lack of effects and that it doesn't include pre-programmed rythms and effects. Instead, it has a built-in metronome and a tuner. I find myself most of the time thinking of new musical ideas and always carry a guitar with me, so a portable unit is a must. In many respects I found it better than my last portable studio-recorder, like ease of use, recording source options, recording levels, etc.. One last thing: I always check and compare to similar items before buying, but for some reason I later found an 8-track pocket unit from the same brand, which was being offered for a few dollars more at an online site nevertheless I'm still happy with my pocket studio.

When it came to recording with it It performed reasonably well considering that it is an on-the-go portable studio. Nice size, it uses SD cards, but if they are more that 2 gigs you have to use the format options to partition the SD card as if it were 2 or three hard disks(partitions) which is fine with me.A last difference I found is that it can record two separate tracks at once instead of 2 sound sources into a mono track which happens with the Boss Micro BR.

As with other pocket recorders, you can always back up your tracks to a computer via usb, though there is no specific software to interact with the unit, as if it were a recording interface (that would be nice!).

 "Just what it says it is." 2010-01-28
By Woody68
I thought this would be complex to use because it does so much. However, after thoroughly reading the manual I found it fairly easy to use. Though I haven't done any track edits or mastering, the record and play back process is pretty simple. Tracks and inputs are fairly easy to manage with dedicated controls and menus. When the time comes, I feel I can easily record and master a complete song with this thing. It's very portable and doesn't need a computer to work.

 "Very happy so far." 2010-01-14
By 4 a.m. Reader (Texas)
Got this for Christmas...having a blast with it. I agree with the reviewer Gabriel Heiser that it can be a little cumbersome at first, but the more you play with it the more automatic those steps become (kind of like learning Windows for the first time). You need to follow the manual very closely. Also, print a copy of Gabriels' steps to get you started. The free short videos on YouTube by ProAudioDVDs were really helpful too. If you really get stumped, buy their DP-004 instructional DVD.



I will tell you it's all worth it. I like this MUCH better than the cassette version. The sound is clean, and you aren't limited to just 4 tracks since you can bounce them to one track (mono) or two tracks (stereo) over & over. The built-in mics are very high quality IMO.



I also like plugging my guitars and drum machine directly in to the 1/4" inputs and recording each instrument track with my headphones on. Or, if your guitar amp has a headphone jack, you can use your amp for direct recording from it. Be sure to use a headphone cable and not a guitar cable. You can get those cords and adapters from Radio Shack.



Some reviewers have complained about hiss in the background. I've found that only happens when you play guitar through your amp recording from the amps' headphone output. If you plug/record directly into the DP-004, that goes away. Also, be sure to unplug the guitar from the DP-004 when you bounce the tracks to eliminate hiss. If you want effects, play through an effects pedal that has a headphone or mixer output and record from that (IE the DigiTech RP70 or RP90) DigiTech RP70 Guitar Multi-Effects Processor. I have the RP80.



It's also fun to hook it up to a home stereo (again, Radio Shack) and blast the results out loud. Also if you do that, the quality is better for mixing if your headphones are plugged in to your stereo. The quality through the DP-004 headphone jack is so-so. I also recommend getting the power adapter and just using the batteries only if needed. I bought a like-new Sony PSP-100 Power adapter fairly cheap from someone here on Amazon for under $10. I'd also recommend buying a larger SD card...at least 4GB or bigger.



In my opinion, if you can program a universal remote, you can handle this.

 "Great product for the price" 2009-12-30
By aaron
I bought this to transfer music from my drum machine to my pc,and it works great! The other custmer reviews are relly helpful, like getting a psp power cord($3 here on Amazon compared to $30 for the tascam one) and one on quick steps to get recording fast, since the directions are kinda hard to follow. (At least they were for me) For the price it's hard to beat.

 "Buyers Beware" 2009-12-10
By B Lee Handy (Madison Heights, MI)
Buyers Beware,

I have been the proud owner of the cassette

version of the Tascam 4 track, for years.

I decided to up grade to digital.

Well I have to admit I have only spent about

4 hours working with my new Tascam DP004.

However you would think after 4 hours, I would

be able to do more than just play and listen

to the demo song. I went through the MULTI-page

quick start section about 6 times, and still I

was not able to record my first track.

It is NOT user friendly.

I have to be honest, I'm not an IT guy or an engineer.

Maybe that is the problem. I happen to be a musician.

This piece of merchandise may be more attractive

if Teac/Tascam offered LIVE online support.

I think it is necessary.

Helpful Hint to other buyers:

All of the volume controls must be turned up extremely high

to operate the DP004, unlike the suggested average volume

settings in the instruction book.






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TheTascam DR07 Portable Digital Recorderis an even smaller, more affordable package for portable digital recording. A pair of highly-sensitive built in mics captures a wide stereo image, recording in either MP3 or 16/24-bit WAV format. The DR07 is powered by AA batteries and it transfers files to a computer using a high-speed USB 2.0 connection. The versatile recorder even includes a windscreen, tripod stand mount and 1GB SD card to start recording right away.Musicians will appreciate the playback functions of the DR07, including the ability to loop MP3s and slow them down without changing the pitch. External microphones and sources can be recorded through the mic/line input, and the recorder offers analog limiting, low cut and auto gain setting for great-sounding audio. But for great-sounding recordings, the compact DR07 is all you need.Tascam DR07 Portable Digital Recorder FeaturesBuilt-in Stereo Electret Condenser MicrophoneRecords to SD or SD-HC Card Media1GB SD Card IncludedUSB 2.0 Jack for Transferring Files3.5mm Stereo Mic Input3.5mm Stereo Line Input and OutputSwitchable Low Cut Filter, Analog Limiter and Auto Gain Setting on InputWrites WAV files at 44.1 or 48kHz, 16 or 24-bitMP3 File Recording from 32kbps to 320 kbpsVariable-Speed Audition Function Slows Down Music Without Changing the Pitch
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 "Does What It Says It Does" 2010-01-30
By Stephen (Baltimore, USA)
A handy device for impromptu recording. The recordings are very good and one can pick either WAV or MP3. I have other Tascam products and find that they are rugged, reliable and have a reasonable price. Out of all the other portable recorders I looked at this one was the best.

 "The Best" 2010-01-30
By Tiger
For the price, I think that it is the best deal on the market. Free super savers shipping is a great incentive.

 "DR07 is a keeper" 2010-01-27
By Steven K. Hovland (San Francisco, CA United States)
Purchased today. Guitar Center matched the B&H price of $140, but would not match the Amazon price, which was actually a few dollars higher. Take a printout of the B&H page with you. Guitar Center is good about returns.



I plugged in a Rode M3 using the appropriate adapters.



I've tested all mike sensitivity levels and have not heard any clicking that was mentioned on Amazon.



The peak levels on the DR07 display match the peak levels I see in Audacity, so I can be confident about what I see in the field.



I did not find it hard to set the record level, as someone mentioned. You may see the peak jump around a little- -9, -11, -10, but that probably reflects the signal you are putting in.



The amps for the headphones can be noisy at high levels but are OK at mid levels.



The recording itself is quiet- even at the high mike input level I can't really say I heard any hiss.



I looked at my recordings using the spectrum display in Audacity and even at high mike input with a setting of 6 on the record level it was clean above about 3500 hz. The least amount of noise removal in Audacity took care of most of that.



I asked Tascam about the clicking sounds others reported and they said: "The clicking they are complaining about probably is from overloading while recording, you can actually avoid that by turning on the limiter or just turn down the input signal."

 "Great for the money...." 2010-01-23
By Daniel A. Robinson (Rockville, MD United States)
As a professional broadcaster (news) as well as a

confirmed gadget addict I have used just about every

one of the small solid state recorders available on

the market -- including the SONY PCM-D50, Olympus LS-10/11,

Zoom H2 and H4n.



I obtained a DR-07 with the recent price drops (am curious

as to what the DR-08 will have as the upgrade to the 07)

and have been testing it in recent weeks in daily news

coverage, which involves press conferences, with often

crowded podiums.



My observations are that the sound from the DR-07 is about

as good as anything I have obtained using the Olympus -- I

don't use the SONY D50 for situations where it could be

damaged, and have found the H4n often too large for podium

situations.



The two drawbacks with the Tascam so far observed are that

it is a bit wider than the LS-10, which fits easily even on

thin metal podiums often used in my business (I usually use

a rubber band to secure recorders in these situations). But

not a major drawback.



However, I have found that the TASCAM does pick up a lot

of noise from speakers brushing it or objects on the podium

with papers, etc The Olympus is metal construction, very

solid, and therefore more resistant to this kind of issue,

whereas the DR-07 is more sensitive to picking up this noise.



TASCAM has had some quality control issues with the DR-7 --

I returned the original one I got from Sound Professionals

because the little HOLD switch on the left side looked like

it had been put on by someone who had too much to drink (it

was misaligned). The replacement unit from SP did not have

this problem, but it does raise questions about how closely

TASCAM pays attention to cosmetics.



The foam windscreen included with the DR-07 is, in my view,

pretty much useless. It pops off too easily -- I often find

myself using the larger windscreen from the H4n which fits

entirely over the top of the DR-07 and looks a bit better at

that. One wonders why TASCAM -- or ZOOM for that matter, didn't

follow Olympus's lead and produce some sort of specifically-designed

close fitting foam covers for the MICS on those units.



One other point -- it is nice to have an internal speaker on

these recorders, as the Olympus LS series and the H4n do. One

hopes TASCAM will take this into consideration in the future.



Tascam does appear to be addressing bugs, with the latest

1.02 firmware upgrade. All in all, and with the recent sharp price

drops in advance of the DR-08, I am quite satisifed with the DR-07 and

can't agree with the more negative reviews here.

 "Faulty" 2010-01-19
By C. Plane
I have used the TASCAM DR-07 successfully for three months and now it has failed to power on. Amazon don't want to know as it is past the 90 day limit. The manufacturers are not honouring the guarantee. I am left with £140 worth of electronic junk. My only recourse now seems to be legal action.


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