TASCAM DP-32SD Portastudio 32-Track Digital Recorder

Build your home studio around the TASCAM DP-32. This digital Portastudio records 8 simultaneous tracks and plays back 32 -- all on rock-solid SD card media.

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TASCAM DP-32 32-Track Digital Portastudio

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Record your masterpiece on SD card media, then master a CD! Perfect for home studios, TASCAM's DP-32 records up to 8 simultaneous tracks and layers up to 32.

When you want a reliable piece of home-recording hardware, turn to the TASCAM DP-32 Portastudio -- an all-in-one portable recorder packed with hands-on controls, effects processing, and eight individual input channels for tracking the entire band. A one-stop solution for multichannel recording, the digital DP-32 offers 8 combination XLR-1/4" inputs with +48V phantom power, 32 tracks (8 mono, 12 stereo) for flexible playback, the ability to select between stereo and mono, and much more in a compact, rugged design.

All You Need In One Box

Think of the TASCAM DP-32 as the hardware version of your digital audio workstation (DAW). Do all your recording, mixing, editing, mastering, and more on the DP-32, without having to check in with a computer. The DP-32 conveniently records to SD cards, providing the stability, reliability, and portability you need to capture audio on the go. Meanwhile, its USB port allows you to load up backing tracks or other sounds from your computer if you need them, as well as bounce tracks to your computer for storage or for extra tweaking in a DAW.

Powerful Signal Processors and Handy Built-Ins

The DP-32 supplies all of the necessary tools for processing your tracks across 32 channels. Built-in amp models, EQ, delays, compressors, and dozens of other effects are available, allowing you to get just the sound you want. What's more, this Portastudio also gives you the option to record up to 12 stereo tracks for keyboards, MIDI instruments, or read more bouncing down drum tracks or other large files. Take advantage of the unit's master effects before finalizing your recording and burning it to CD with the built-in CD-RW drive.

What's on the Back

The rear panel sports the eight combination XLR-1/4" mic inputs, as well as MIDI I/O for use with your controller and drum machines, monitor out, effect sends, RCA stereo out, an SD slot for reliable file storage, and a USB port for connection to a computer. SD Cards keep the device much more portable, offer a quieter working environment and are much more stable than hard drives. The USB is available for bouncing tracks to your computer for storage or further mixing if desired. Employ the USB port for loading up other sounds like backing tracks or drum loops as well.

Intuitive Layout for Near-Instant Recording

The DP-32's no-nonsense layout, high-res color LCD screen, easy-to-use built-in software, and dedicated controls will have you making music in no time -- perhaps without even reading the manual! The DP-32's master channel-strip section is intuitive to use, providing hands-on controls for your channel EQ, pan, and send settings. With TASCAM's DP-32 recording system, you have all the recording features you could want in a portable, budget-friendly unit.

Features:

- Portable digital recorder capable of recording 8 simultaneous tracks and playing back 32
- 8 Mono tracks and 12 stereo tracks
- Stereo tracks can be used as mono tracks for even more recording options
- Integrated 40-input mixer to mixdown
- 44.1 or 48 kHz/16- or 24-bit resolution recording
- 8 Combination XLR-1/4" inputs with high-quality mic preamps with +48V phantom power
- Hi-Z input selectable on input H for recording guitars
- Unbalanced stereo outputs (2x RCA jack)
- Balanced stereo monitor outputs (2x 1/4" TRS jack)
- 2 Unbalanced effect sends (2x 1/4" TS jack)
- Stereo headphone outputs (1/4" TRS jack)
- MIDI I/O for use with controllers and drum machines
- Remote input (2.5 mm minijack TRS) to connect a RC-3F
- CD-RW drive to burn stereo master file or recorded tracks to CD
- Versatile input effects, guitar effects, mixdown effects, and mastering effects
- Bounce functionality to mix input signals and playback tracks, and record the mixed signal(s) to track(s)
- Virtual tracks capability
- Mark function, chromatic tuner, and metronome keep your audio sounding its best
- Records to reliable SD card media
- Includes AC adapter
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- Simultaneous 32 track playback
- 8x monaural tracks + 12x stereo tracks
- Stereo tracks can be used as monaural tracks. (selectable)
- Integrated 40-input mixer to mixdown the 32 playback tracks with the eight inputs and for bouncing.
- Simultaneous eight track recording
- Sample rate : 44.1kHz, 48kHz
- Bit depth : 16bit, 24bit
- Eight x combo jacks for mic(XLR jack) and line(1/4" TRS jack) inputs for input A-H
- High quality mic pres with phantom power (switchable every four inputs)
- Guitar (Hi-Z) input selectable on input H
- Unbalanced stereo outputs (2x RCA jack)
- Balanced stereo monitor outputs (2x 1/4" TRS jack)
- Two unbalanced effect sends (2x 1/4" TS jack)
- Stereo headphone outputs (1/4" TRS jack)
- MIDI input and output for MMC, Control change and MTC output
- Remote input (2.5mm mini TRS jack) to connect a RC-3F.
- CD-RW drive to burn stereo master file/recorded tracks and also to import CD-DA
- Input effects (Limiter, Compressor, Noise suppressor, Exciter)
- Guitar effects (Amplifier simulator, Reverb, Compressor, Chorus, Flanger, Phase shifter..)
- Mixdown effects (Reverb, Delay, Stereo chorus)
- Mastering effect (Single/Multi-band stereo compressor, EQ, Noise shaping)
- Bounce functionality to mix input signals and playback tracks, and record the mixed signal(s) to track(s)
- Virtual tracks capability
- Mark function
- File transfer capability as USB mass storage device of a computer
- Chromatic Tuner
- Metronome
- AC adaptor included (TASCAM PS-1225L)

For support or warranty questions, please contact the manufacturer:
Phone: 323-726-0303
Web: https://tascam.com/us/support/contact

TASCAM DP-32 32-Track Portastudio

The TASCAM DP-32 Portastudio is the best and most affordable way to remove the mind-numbing glow of the computer screen from personal recording. It's safe to say, that after decades of manufacturing and transforming Portastudios, TASCAM has revolutionized the series once again. Employing 8 combo 1/4"- XLR inputs with +48V Phantom Power, 32 tracks (8 mono, 12 stereo) the ability to select between stereo and mono and an affluence of other key features, TASCAM's DP-32 is the obvious choice for multi-channel home recording.

Versatility

One common theme you will always find in TASCAM products is versatility, and what better way to prove that than with the wide array of features in the TASCAM DP-32. They have included dozens of effects you can mix, blend and combine to reach your desired sound between 32 channels. There is a true art to how you mix different effects on individual tracks and then orchestrate them together to achieve your final product. The DP-32 supplies all of the necessary tools. Built-in Amp Models, Equalizer, Delays, Compressors and various other effects give you all of the options you could imagine. You can also utilize a series of master effects before you burn your recording to CD with the built-in CD-RW Drive. The DP-32 also gives you the option to record up to 12 stereo tracks for keyboards, MIDI instruments or bouncing down larger instrumentations such as your drum tracks.

On the back of the unit you will find not only the eight Combo Inputs, but MIDI in and out for use with your controller and drum machines, Monitor Out for confident recording, Effect Sends and RCA Stereo out. You will also find the SD slot and USB port on the back of the unit. SD Cards keep the device much more portable, offer a quieter working environment and are much more stable than hard drives. The USB is available for bouncing tracks to your computer for storage or further mixing if desired. Employ the USB for loading up other sounds like backing tracks or drum loops as well.

Quality Design

TASCAM took great consideration into the design of everything from the layout of the device, software and structure to the gorgeous color LCD screen. The high-resolution screen is easy to read, the software is easy to maneuver and the dedicated controls on the outside of the unit take all of the stressors out of recording. TASCAM's design ensures that you can focus all of your attention on sound creation and your songs. The unit itself is incredibly rugged and compact to truly keep it a portable unit. With TASCAM's DP-32 you can record virtually anything you want, anywhere you want.

Reviewers gave this product an overall rating of 5 out of 5 stars. (10 ratings)
Submitted June 18, 2014 by James F in Seattle, WA

"Out Of The Box - Inuitive and Turn Key"

Overall: 5 out of 5 stars
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I chose the Tascam DP-32 over a PC based recording suit for several reasons:1. Noise.2. Reliability (I can't tell you how many projects I've lost on PC).3. Ease of configuration.4. Number of inputs.5. Quality of hardware.6. I work with computers for a living, and I don't equate creativity with them.7. I've always preferred hardware over software recording.I have to say, this was totally worth the wait. These Tascam DP models are built like a tank. Upon plugging it in, I was at first a bit confused as to how the effects and EQs worked but after looking it up in the manual, it became instantly clear just how nearly every aspect of the DP-32 works. The design and functionality is seamless and intuitive once you get passed the initial newbie jitters.There are only two things that I can see room for improvement:1. It only comes with a 2 gig SD card (seriously, seems a bit cheap of them).2. A VGA output would be nice, so you could use an external display. I gave five stars for everything except Manufacturer Support... because I haven't needed any :)

Musical Background:

Piano/Keyboards for 45 years. No longer play professionally, but continue to work on projects.

Musical Style:

Rock, Electronic, Dance, Adult Contemporary
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