TASCAM DR08 Portable Digital Recorder
Capture great-sounding audio on the go with this pocket-sized digital recorder from TASCAM.
Overall User Ratings (based on 4 ratings)
Submitted June 18, 2012 by Bob K in Summerville, SC
"Tascam DR-08 Portable Digital Recorder "
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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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Submitted March 31, 2011 by a customer from comcast.net
"On a budget, you can't go wrong with the DR-08"
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I tend to hold onto things I like & I like this a lot. Don't plan on getting another type of product for a while.
Sound
This recorder has amazed me. I have recorded both my acoustic & electric groups with it and I have no complaints. It does well with low volume recordings, catching the suttleties of acoustic guitar & vocal mix wihtout honing in on one or the other. It dosen't overload with loud electric recording 95-105DB, and does a great of job picking up bass & drums. I was amazed at how well it recorded the kick drum of my group. For the money it is a 10 in my opinion and I would highly recommend it to anyone.
Features
It includes a cable that connecte to a USB port on my computer & links well with it. I wish it had a stand up bracket to set it up on a table. Like to see a mike stand attatchment.
Ease of Use
Good link with my computer. Wish the view screen was bigger and the print was larger. Manuel is easy to understand. Not much of a learning curve. I like the choices for Wave-MP3 recordings. I played it back thru a mixer & it sounded fine. The onboard speaker is weak in volume & tone.
Quality
So far it seems durable & well made. Wait till I drop it a few times & I'll know for sure....Ha!!
Value
Great price on zzounds, great value!
Manufacturer Support
no
The Wow Factor
good
Musical Background:
Active muscian with 40 years of experience
Musical Style:
alternative/ folk
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