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TASCAM DR08 Portable Digital Recorder

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Capture great-sounding audio on the go with this pocket-sized digital recorder from TASCAM.

TASCAM's compact DR-08 portable digital recorder packs serious audio quality into a handheld dynamo that fits in your pocket. It captures audiophile-quality 96kHz/24-bit WAV files - or web-friendly MP3 files - to robust MicroSD media. The built-in microphones have a unique mechanism to change the width and angle of the elements, allowing you to tailor the pattern for the perfect recording. There's even a built-in kickstand for placing the recorder right where you want it. A pair of AAA batteries allows you to record for hours to the included 2GB card, then transfer the recording to your computer using high-speed USB 2.0.

Like TASCAM's other best-selling portable recorders, the DR-08 has features like auto level control and a low cut filter for clear recordings. Add your own microphone or line-level source using the 1/8" stereo input. The DR-08 has loop and variable speed on playback, allowing you to slow down speed without changing the pitch to learn new music. There's also noise canceling and EQ functions for improved playback timbre.

TASCAM's DR-08 is our most portable recorder yet. Whether you're a songwriter, live performer, business leader or sound designer, you won't want to step through your front door without the great-sounding TASCAM DR-08.

Features
- Portable digital recorder
- WAV recording from 44.1/16-bit up to 96kHz/24-bit
- MP3 recording from 32k - 320 kbps
- Records to MicroSD media (2GB card included)
- Two cardioid microphones with variable angle mechanism read more to adjust width and angle of microphone elements
- Variable Speed Playback - adjust the playback speed from 50% to 200% without changing the pitch to learn new music
- Auto recording mode starts recording when the input reaches a certain sound level
- Timer recording mode for beginning recording at a certain time of day
- Manual and automatic gain control modes
- Low cut filter and noise cancel functions for clearer recording and playback
- Built-in foldable stand for desktop recording
- Pre-recording buffer (up to 2 seconds)
- 1/8" stereo mic/line input with plug-in power
- 1/8" stereo headphone/line output
- Playlist and folder management
- Built-in speaker
- Transfer recordings to computer using fast USB 2.0 connection (Micro-USB, B-type connector)
- 96x96 backlit LCD display
- Powered by AAA batteries (included) or USB power

Optional Recording Pack

1 x World Tour Gig Bag EB631
1 x Sennheiser CX300II High Performance Earphone
1 x TASCAM DR08 Portable Digital Recorder
1 x A Data Micro SDHC Card 8GB Class 6 Adapter
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Specifications
Dimensions (W x D x H): 1.45 x 5.41 x 0.59 in. (37mm x 137.5mm x 15mm)

Weight: 2.72oz (77g) including batteries

Included accessories: 2x AAA battery, Micro-USB cable, 2GB MicroSD card

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 5 out of 5 stars. (4 ratings)
Submitted June 18, 2012 by Bob K in Summerville, SC

"Tascam DR-08 Portable Digital Recorder "

Overall: 5 out of 5 stars
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This is definitely NOT your Daddy's cassette recorder. The features on this little workhorse are tremendous. The built-in stereo microphones have a quality that are better than the average microphone most non-professional people might have in their home. The recording quality is dependent upon whatever you set it for - the higher the quality the less recording time. The included memory card set at the highest quality will give you about an hour of top notch CD quality while switching to the lowest MP3 quality will give you about 24 hours. This little beastie is quite flexible and can deliver a big bang for your bucks. The closest to this quality that I could get back in the 1970's, included a 20 pound tape machine and bag full of mic's and connectors. Next time you need a really portable hand size recorder for capturing those irreplaceable audio moments, check out the Tascam DR-08 Portable Digital Recorder and be prepared to be amazed.

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