So you've got yourself a multitrack recorder. Uh. . . now what? Like a black-ops rescue mission commander, you need to get audio in and out of your new recorder quickly, quietly, and with minimal hassle. Getting yourself "mission ready" is as easy as adding the TASCAM LaunchPad starter pack.

The home recording experts at TASCAM know how to get the most out of any multitrack recorder, whether it's digital or analog, TASCAM or another brand, four, eight, sixteen, or twenty-four tracks. The equation is simple. Start with a great recorder, then add:

A) A High-Quality, Versatile Microphone
Like the TASCAM Fox microphone. The Fox was designed by hobbyist microphone specialists MXL, and as a dynamic mic, is great for recording a wide variety of sources, including vocals, guitar and bass amps, horns, and even drums. Plus, since it's a dynamic microphone, the Fox doesn't require any external power for operation. You can use it just about anywhere and still make great-sounding recordings! Of course, you'll also need:

B) Accurate, Comfortable Monitor Headphones
And the LaunchPad Starter Pack includes a pair of TASCAM HP-VT1 -- studio-grade cans made especially for the home recording enthusiast. A pair of neodymium drivers with a frequency range of 20 Hz - 20 kHz provide accurate recording and playback monitoring with low listening fatigue. The HP-VT1s are also comfortable and stylish, which never hurts. And don't forget:

C) Accessories
It wouldn't be much of a LaunchPad if TASCAM didn't… read more also include all necessary cabling, so you get a 13+ foot XLR to 1/4" microphone cable.

Get your recordings off the ground fast with the simple addition of the TASCAM LaunchPad pack to any recorder. It pairs great with USB audio interfaces, too! read less