TASCAM DR680 8-Track High-Resolution Portable Recorder
Record high-quality sound with this portable 8-Track TASCAM device.
Overall User Ratings (based on 6 ratings)
Submitted November 19, 2012 by Anthony M in Rochester, NY
"Great Recorder/Mixer - Great Price and Service From zZounds"
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I've been in this business for over 30 years and have been around quite a bit of film, video, and audio production equipment in my time.I did a lot of research before purchasing the DR-680 from zZounds and in my opinion it represents the best of performance and best value in its' class!My main requirement for the type of work that I do is to have clean preamps. I spent a lot of time running tets against all kinds of equipment in the under $2000 price range and I couldn't find a unit that actually sounded better than the DR-680.With 4 balanced XLRs, 2 balanced TRS inputs, that's more than I need for short films and corporate projects that we do.I don't use the outputs much, but there are plenty of them too.And you get an internal mixer, which is quite useful!I have recorded nature FX with this unit, and the only way that I could get cleaner audio would be to spend WAY more $$.People have complained about it's ergonomics, but all manufacturers have some quirks with placement of controls and features. The biggest short-cumming would have to be that there is only one control knob for the levels. Audio engineers use to riding the levels will have some gymnastics to do, but there is a limiter on each channel so you can avoid clipping in harsh environments. On my productions, the lighting and audio are well planned in advance and I don't have any issues with having to ride the levels myself, not that it isn't a legitimate concern, just not for my type of work.So I am ecstatic with my purchase, and I got the best price, delivery and service from zZounds, which is why I purchased it from them.And No, I don't work for zZounds or have any financial affiliation with them in any way... just a happy customer.Thanks!
Musical Background:
I am a producer
Musical Style:
Film work
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Submitted October 8, 2011 by a customer from sonicvideo.com
"Don't hesitate to buy this. Its a great piece of equipment."
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Features
All the menu items are easy and fast to use. Much easier than I have been reading in reviews.
Ease of Use
Having to set each channel level through the menu with button presses turned out to be very easy and fast, even in the field, recording live bands. I was worried about that but it turns out to be a non-issue.
Quality
Not as bad/plastic-ity as I have been reading.
Value
BEST recorder of this type in the sub-multi thousand dollae range.
Musical Background:
videographer
Musical Style:
rock
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Submitted October 5, 2010 by a customer from aol.com
"Glad I bought it. Works well for my needs as a professional recorder."
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I would get another one to replace (if stolen)
Sound
Great recorder. Quiet preamps, well made. Love it!
Features
Any application from film production to professional audio recording, especially on the fields.
Ease of Use
Very intuitive, easy to use.
Quality
Well made.
Value
Exellent!
Manufacturer Support
No needed.
The Wow Factor
Very good looking guy!
Musical Background:
professional 30 years
Musical Style:
jazz, classical music
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