Tascam DP02 8-Track Hard Disk Recorder with CDRW

New streamlined unit with a built-in CD-RW recorder, 40GB hard drive, and USB 2.0 connection.

Item: TASDP02

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28 People rated this product : * * * * * * * * * * 8 out of 10

2 People wrote reviews

* * * * * * * * * * 8 out of 10

"Great value for the money. Be realistic and you won't be disappointed."

Feature:
I love the thin profile and metal construction. The ability to burn CDs as data files, wave files, and regular CDs at this price is impressive. I wish it had more tracks, but acknowledge that this would drive the price up as well. It makes you think out your arrangement and record efficiently, which can be a good thing. I may get one because of this built-in limitation/paradigm. If the effects were better, it would get a higher number than 7 for features.

Quality:
The quality is a step up from the plastic units. Although many of the features are the same as the older ones, this model has a cool vibe and handsome, sleek appearance. With an "under $500" price you may imagine that it feels like a toy. It does not.

Value:
This is a great value. To think that many of us paid the same price, or more, for cassette recorders a few years back. This model has its limits, the effects are average, some even just poor, but for the money it is remarkable. Songwriters would be smart to look at this unit. Personally, I like dedicated recorders better than computers.

Desirability:
This is a great looking piece of hardware. The design is much better than the older models that Tascam makes. It would be very interesting to see the same design in a 16 (or even 24 track) unit.

Sound:
I give it an overall score of 8 in the sound department. The actual fidelity is quite good, perhaps even great. It's the effects that drag the number back down. Skipping the effects gave me the best overall final product, very clean and robust. I recommend using an outside effect unit if you are recording something more ambitious than a demo. Guitarists, don't throw away your pre-amps and effects just yet. These will do for daily practice and for demos, but that's about it.

Ease of Use:
This was the easiest recorder I have ever used. I recorded two songs on it right away with little fuss. The recorder midi-synched a Triton sequencer keyboard, track by track, after a quick look-through both manuals. It is intuitive, but you may have to check a few settings in the manual from time to time. Beginners should not be intimidated by this machine.

Support:
I have not used support.

Overall:
I'm still keeping my Roland 1680. It has better effects, virtual tracks, and it can mix sixteen tracks. Having said that, It was also much higher in price. I will purchase the DP02 for it's ease of use, portability, and 40 gig hard drive. Sometimes I just want a professional recording on a few tracks. The songs can get lost when there are too many choices and options, switching from right brain to left brain and back again. Convenience and ease of use are big factor.

Submitted: 2/25/2008

Style of Music: Rock, Jazz, electronic, experimental, commercial jingles.

* * * * * * * * * * 10 out of 10

"great machine"

Feature:
has everything you need built in and more

Quality:
built strong and very sturdy

Value:
compared to buying a computer, software and all the other little things its a great value

Sound:
digital quality, great sound

Ease of Use:
if you have done some recording it will be very easy but if you are new to all this it might take a little work

Support:
havent needed it

Overall:
everything you need!

Submitted: 1/6/2008

Style of Music: rock, acoustic, worship

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Tacam's DP02 makes recording simple by matching 8-track CD-quality recording with a Portastudio interface – so you can ditch the menus and concentrate on the music. A pair of record-quality Tascam mic pres feature XLR inputs with phantom power for condenser mics and a guitar in for direct recording. Each channel gives you dedicated controls for instant access to fader level, record arm/track mute, pan, effect send, high and low EQ. There's also an EQ frequency button for finer control over the mix.

Two effects processors are included in the DP02. A multieffects processor on the input provides great-sounding overdrive, flange, delay and more for your guitar, vocal, drum and bass tracks. In addition, there's a reverb processor on a send and return for adding hall, room, plate or chamber reverb to your mix. The DP02 is loaded with great Tascam extras like a chromatic tuner, metronome, and bar-and-beat display for getting around your song.

The DP02 records two channels at a time to a built-in 40GB hard drive. When you're satisfied with your production, arm the dedicated master track for your stereo mixdown. You can transfer your tracks and mixes or backup your song to a computer through a speedy USB 2.0 connection or burn it to a CD with the slot-loading drive. No other workstation makes recording so simple, affordable and fun as the Tascam DP02.

Features:

Two XLR mic/line inputs with phantom power for condenser microphones

Eight-track recording at uncompressed 44.1k/16-bit audio quality

Portastudio-based interface with volume fader, pan, effect send, high and low EQ controls per channel

EQ frequency button to access high and low EQ shelf frequencies

USB 2.0 interface for transferring tracks, mixes and backup files to a computer

Dedicated stereo master track for mixdown

Internal metronome and bar/beat display for song position

Headphone output

Stereo line outputs on RCA analog and S/PDIF optical digital connectors

40GB internal hard drive

Multieffects processor with guitar, bass, vocal and drum programs

Stereo reverb processor with send/return controls for multichannel mixing

Built-in chromatic tuner

Built-in CD-RW burner for CD mastering and song backup

Optional Tascam DP02 Studio Pack Contents:
1 x Hosa CPA203 Dual RCA To Dual RCA Cable (9.75 Foot)

1 x RaXXess Stoppit Microphone Pop Filter/Popper Stopper

1 x OnStage 7701B Tripod Boom Mic Stand

1 x Whirlwind MC20 XLR Microphone Cable (20 Foot)

2 x KRK RP5 Rokit Powered Two Way Active Monitor

1 x Audio-Technica AT2020 Side Address Studio Microphone

1 x Memorex CDR80 50-Pack Spindle (52x, 700MB)
Ready to record? Tascam's new DP-02 makes it easy! The latest digital Portastudio gives you two input preamps and a total of eight recordable tracks at 44.1k/16-bit CD-quality. Use the phantom-powered XLR inputs with your favorite condenser mics, or the switchable 1/4" jacks for direct guitars and line-level keyboards. Blend expressive flanger, delay, and overdrive into any track with the onboard insert effects, or add lush reverb to the whole mix with an additional effects loop! There are no complicated menus to navigate; just the intuitive Portastudio controls. Each track has individual fader, pan, EQ, effects, and track arm/mute controls for easy tweaking. The EQ even has a frequency button for pinpoint tone-shaping! An integrated metronome and tuner keep you on-time and on-pitch for tighter tracks, and a dedicated mastering section lets you bounce down to your final stereo mix without taking away from any input tracks. With the speedy USB 2.0 port, you can archive all your music to computer, or prepare finished tracks for distribution.

Includes 40GB internal hard drive, slot-load CD-RW.
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