TASCAM DR03 Portable Handheld Recorder

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The TASCAM DR-03 packs high-quality recording - up to 48kHz/24-bit - into a package smaller than an energy bar. Includes 2GB microSD card and AAA batteries.

The ultra-portable DR-03 is TASCAM's most affordable recorder yet! The built-in high-quality condenser microphones are recorded as either WAV or MP3 files to microSD card media, and a 2GB card is included to start recording right away. The DR-03 packs high-quality recording - up to 48kHz/24-bit - into a package smaller than an energy bar. At a price under $100, everyone needs a DR-03.

Like the rest of TASCAM's best-selling portable recorders, the DR-03 features playback functions like looping and Variable Speed Audition to slow down music without changing the pitch. It's designed for low handling noise when recording handheld during concerts or interviews. A low cut filter, analog limiter, manual and auto gain settings help to prevent distortion when recording. In addition to the built-in microphones, an 1/8" mic/line input allows recording from mixers, external microphones and other sources.

From beginning students to professional musicians, interviewers to videographers, everyone could use a DR-03 from TASCAM!

Features

- Stereo omni condenser microphone design
- Up to 48kHz/24-bit WAV recording or MP3 recording modes
- Records to microSD media
- Auto-recording function starts when input exceeds a reference level
- Limiter, low cut filter and auto gain control for input
- Variable Speed Audition changes the playback speed without changing the pitch
- Loop playback mode
- USB 2.0 connection for file transfer
- 1/8" stereo microphone/line input
- 1/8" stereo headphone read more output
- 96x96 backlit LCD display
- Powered by two AAA batteries or USB bus power
- Built-in speaker
- Built-in desktop stand
- Includes 2GB microSD card and AAA batteries
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For support or warranty questions, please contact the manufacturer:
Phone: 323-726-0303
Web: https://tascam.com/us/support/contact

Reviewers gave this product an overall rating of 4 out of 5 stars. (5 ratings)
Submitted January 26, 2011 by a customer from yahoo.com

"Pocket-sized recorder...good buy"

Overall: 4 out of 5 stars
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I would get another if i lost or broke this one, maybe the next best model just for a lil more sturdy-ness...
Sound
It does what you ask it to do, it records (music) at the set quality rate, either Mp3 or Wav format. Sounds better at the highest WAV quality obviously.
Features
Included the usb cable and memory card. Useful features are the input level adjustment, either "low", "high", or "custom level".
Ease of Use
Very Easy to use. The manual is clear. Records pretty decently for the money.
Quality
Looks cool, but feels kinda cheap, what can you expect for around 80 dollars though? No blemishes or anything like that, haven't had any problems with mine yet, but i've only had it about a month.
Value
I think it's a very good value, and a must have for any session or studio musician. Record the tracks, atke them home that night and learn them, very cool product.
Manufacturer Support
N/A
The Wow Factor
Looks pretty cool, small, fits in a pocket, good for recording jams/rehearsals/concerts/etc.

Musical Background:

active musician/ 16 years experience playing guitar.

Musical Style:

rock, reggae, some punk, blues, a lil prog
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