Tascam DP-008EX – 8-Track Digital Portastudio
Tascam DP-008EX
8-Track Digital Pocketstudio
The DP-008EX offers professional recording with plentiful features in a compact package. With two condenser microphones directly in the front, this compact battery-powered multitrack recorder is optimally designed for on-the-spot recording. Record vocals or acoustic guitar anytime without the need for extra equipment or set-up time. With the analogue feel of dedicated control knobs, built-in chromatic tuner and metronome and an ultra lightweight design, this Pocketstudio is one of the simplest to use songwriting scratchpad on the market.
The DP-008EX has two XLR/TS inputs with phantom power for condenser microphones to connect external microphones, an electric-acoustic guitar or a line-level device like a synthesizer. Recordings are written to widely available SD/SDHC card media (2GB card included). All song ideas can be transferred via USB 2.0 or SD card readers.
The DP-008EX is designed with insert effects for all input channels including EQ, compressor, de-esser and exciter. Also, six different types of reverb are available. Easily set the reverb level with dedicated control knobs for each track. And there are also mastering effects like 2-band EQ, multi-band compressor and normalization to provide high-quality master-like file creation.
- Portable, ultra-compact and easy-to-use multitrack recorder
- Simple, intuitive user interface
- Recording media: SD/SDHC card
- 8 recording tracks: 2 mono tracks, 2 stereo tracks
- Record a stereo source or two independent mono sources at once.
- Built-in stereo condenser mic
- Two Mic/Line inputs (XLR/TS combo connectors)
- Three-band parametric EQ per track, two-band parametric EQ on both inputs
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Simple, Easy-to-Use InterfaceOptimally designed for on-the-spot recording. No unnecessary features were included that might complicate the recording to ensure easy functionality, and dedicated knobs make recording faster than digging through menus. Designed with Portastudio functionality, these POCKETSTUDIOs are the easiest songwriting scratchpads you can buy. | Ultra Light Weight Design – Carry It With You EverywhereThe DP-006 and the DP-008EX both feature ultra light-weight designs to ensure portability. The DP-006 is 13 oz, and the DP-008EX is 21.5 oz. (without AA batteries) | High-Speed Data Transfer via USB2.0Both models have two inputs with 1/4″ jacks, these terminals provide to connect an external microphone, an electric-acoustic guitar and a line-level device like a synthesizer. Cables sold seperately allow you to connect an iPad or other sound device. | Two XLR Inputs with +48V Phantom PowerThe DP-008EX can supply phantom power for condenser microphones, even when operated with AA batteries. (Notice: Operating time becomes shorter when used with phantom power supply. We recommend connecting TASCAM’s BP-6AA or a power supply when using phantom power.) |
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| Recording tracks | 2 mono + 2 stereo | 8 | 8 | 12 mono + 6 stereo | 8 mono + 12 stereo |
| Records simultaneously to | 2 tracks | 2 tracks | 2 tracks | 8 tracks | 8 tracks |
| Microphone inputs | 2 × TS | 2 × XLR/TS | 2 × XLR/TS | 8 × XLR/TS | 8 × XLR/TS |
| Equalizer | 2-band parametric | 2-band parametric | 3-band parametric | 3-band parametric | |
| Dynamics processing | ✓ | ✓ | |||
| Multi-effect | ✓ | ✓ | |||
| Send effect | internal | internal (reverb) | internal/external | internal/external | |
| Mastering effects | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | |
| Built-in mic | 2 × Electret | 2 × Electret | 2 × Electret | ||
| Additional features | Editing functions | Auto punch | Auto punch | 99 location marks | 99 location marks |
| Weight: | 610 g |
| Dimensions: | 12.7 x 22.1 x 4.4 cm; 610 Grams |
| Model: | DP-008EX |
| Colour: | Black |
| Batteries Included: | 3 AA batteries required. |
| Colour: | Black |
Great item. Easy to understand instructions if you are a careful reader.
This is not a bundle as advertised with a monitor, and the manual was in straight Japanese, no English, but with the help of YouTube I figured it out. It sounds great!
Ah, j’ai connu le multipistes bandes….Quel progrs technologique, quelle souplesse..
Very excellent track recorder for home recording. I use it for sampling sounds and live recording with my Korg arranger and Yamaha piano. Very easy to use and very convenient for mastering records and final output.
Bought for me as a gift and gratefully received too. This is a really lovely bit of kit and produces a great sound for something so small. I haven’t delved into all of the features yet but I’m sure I will over time. My only criticism at this point but I think it’s quite a significant one is that it only comes with batteries – no mains provision. The 9v mains adaptor has to be bought separately and that, for the product specific one, is an extra 16.99. Once I’m used to it, I may update this review but for now I am very pleased with it. Just that mains thing that bothers me.
Great piece of kit for the money. What more can I say and the instruction manual is very comprehensive even for a novice like myself.
unbelievable little machine, easy to use & sounds great.. compact, well made, no complaints..
maybe a bit more reverb & echos , but hey for the price , it’s fine.
Easy to use and good quality. You’d expect nothing less from TASCAM!
En fin, me gustara ponerle una pega pero me resulta difcil, de veras. Por decir algo, la letra del manual es demasiado pequea para mis cansados ojos je je.
The technology is brilliant.. Granted most modern based systems are software based, but it is nice to have a tactile interface. 8 tracks are plenty for sketches and even quality recordings to release.
Great product. I was disappointed that the bundled speakers weren’t included. I put that down to a language failure rather than deception.
Super Hammer Teil. Macht alles was es soll tadellos. Bin sehr zufrieden. Beste aufnahme.n. Klasse Sound. Mit externem Micro bessere Aufnahme
I microfoni a condensatore sono veramente buoni; io l’ho usate per registrare tre ore di sala prove (non propriamente il suo mestiere) e la registrazione davvero buona; perfetta per riascoltarsi e a valle delle prove.
Piccolo, leggero, portabilissimo, con le pile fa oltre 5 ore di funzionamento. Vale tutti i soldi spesi.
Das zweite benutzte ich zwar etwas lnger, aber auch das war etwas zu aufwendig zu bedienen und nach zwei solche Pleiten hat man einen etwas besseren berblick, wie solch ein Gert zu sein hat.
Ich wollte bei guter Sound-Qualitt eine einfache Bedienung haben.
Tascams groer Vorteil ist, dass es Kinderreichtum zu handhaben ist und man sich vornehmlich um das musikalische Gedanken machen kann, anstatt die Technik zu studieren.
Keine doppelt belegten Knpfe und ein Kapitel Schnellster in der Bedienungsanleitung machten es mglich.
Die erste Aufnahme mit drei Stereospuren Keyboards und zwei Mono-Gesangsspuren klang bereits sehr klar und bersichtlich.
Das Mastern erbrachte im Automodus recht gute Ergebnisse und ohne viel Arbeit habe ich in nullkommanichts einen Song eingespielt, der klangtechnisch ordentlich ist. Ein gutes Demo sollte sich damit immer machen lassen.
So sollen Gerte sein.