Introducing the Tascam DP-03SD 8-track digital portastudio
The DP-03SD is an affordable way to get into Tascam’s famed Portastudio system of making recording simple and affordable for musicians. This 8-track digital recorder captures your music at CD quality to affordable SD cards, and a 4GB card is already included with the recorder. With built-in microphones, effects and mastering, the DP-03SD provides everything musicians need to record and share their music.
The Tascam DP-03SD is one of the simplest, best-sounding ways to share your music with the world.
Easily record in any setting
A pair of stereo condenser microphones is built into the front panel of the DP-03SD, helpful for capturing a rehearsal, live performance or songwriting ideas. Also included are a pair of high-quality XLR microphone preamps with phantom power for condenser microphones. 6.3-mm line input jacks are also available, and an instrument-level switch allows you to record a guitar or bass without a direct box.
Plenty of options for a speedy workflow
Routing the inputs to one of the eight tracks is simple, and you can record two at a time until you fill up all eight. A tuner and metronome are built-in for tight-sounding tracks, each with its own dedicated button for quick access. Tracks can be edited with commands like copy/paste, silence, clone and undo. Bouncing is also available, even bouncing all eight tracks down to one or two. There’s even the option to import a WAV file through USB.
Create your own sound
Each track has its own send to a stereo reverb processor as well as two-band shelving EQ. Once you’ve perfected your mix with the 45-mm faders, pan knobs, reverb and EQ, record it to the dedicated stereo master track. Your mix can be processed with mastering effects like EQ and limiting for a tight, modern sound. When you’re satisfied, transfer your mix to a computer over USB.
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General |
Recording media |
SD card (512 MB – 2 GB) or |
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SDHC card (4–32 GB) |
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File system |
MTR partition: TASCAM original |
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FAT partition: FAT32 |
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Microphones |
2 x Omni-directional condenser microphone |
Analogue inputs and outputs |
Inputs A and B, balanced |
XLR |
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Nominal input impedance |
2.4 kΩ |
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Nominal input level |
–16 dBu |
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Maximum input level |
0 dBu |
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Input A, balanced |
6.3-mm TRS jack |
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When INPUT A switch is set to MIC/LINE |
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Nominal input impedance |
≥10 kΩ |
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Nominal input level |
+4 dBu |
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Maximum input level |
+24 dBu |
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When INPUT A switch is set to GUITAR |
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Nominal input impedance |
≥1 MΩ |
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Nominal input level |
–2 dBV |
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Maximum input level |
+14 dBV |
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Input B, balanced |
6.3-mm TRS jack |
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Nominal input impedance |
≥10 kΩ |
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Nominal input level |
+4 dBu |
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Maximum input level |
+24 dBu |
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Line Output |
RCA (unbalanced) |
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Nominal output impedance |
1 kΩ |
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Nominal output level |
–10 dBV |
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Maximum output level |
+6 dBV |
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Phones Output |
6.3-mm stereo jack |
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Maximum output power |
40 mW + 40 mW (THD+N: ≤0.1 %, into 32 Ω) |
Other inputs and outputs |
USB port |
Mini-B type USB connector |
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Format |
USB 2.0 HIGH SPEED, mass storage class |
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REMOTE port |
2.5-mm jack (for RC-3F footswitch) |
Audio performance |
Frequency response |
20 Hz – 20 kHz, +1 dB/–3 dB |
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Signal-to-noise ratio |
≥90 dB |
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Total harmonic distortion |
≤0.01 % |
Computer requirements |
Windows |
Pentium 300 MHz or faster |
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128 MB or more memory |
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USB port (USB 2.0 recommended) |
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Mac |
Power PC, iMac, G3, G4 266 MHz or faster |
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64 MB or more memory |
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USB port (USB 2.0 recommended) |
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Recommended USB host controller |
Intel chipset |
Power supply and other specifications |
External power adapter |
TASCAM PS-1225L (included) |
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AC input |
100–240 V AC, 50/60 Hz, 1 A |
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DC output |
12 V, 2.5 A |
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Power consumption |
5 W |
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Dimensions (W x H x D) |
290 mm x 54 mm x 207 mm |
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Weight |
1.4 kg |
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Operating temperature range |
5–35 °C |
General
Recording media
SD card (512 MB – 2 GB) or
File system
MTR partition: TASCAM original
Microphones
2 x Omni-directional condenser microphone
Analogue inputs and outputs
Inputs A and B, balanced
XLR
Nominal input impedance
2.4 kΩ
Nominal input level
–16 dBu
Maximum input level
0 dBu
Input A, balanced
6.3-mm TRS jack
When INPUT A switch is set to MIC/LINE
Nominal input impedance
≥10 kΩ
Nominal input level
+4 dBu
Maximum input level
+24 dBu
When INPUT A switch is set to GUITAR
Nominal input impedance
≥1 MΩ
Nominal input level
–2 dBV
Maximum input level
+14 dBV
Input B, balanced
6.3-mm TRS jack
Nominal input impedance
≥10 kΩ
Nominal input level
+4 dBu
Maximum input level
+24 dBu
Line Output
RCA (unbalanced)
Nominal output impedance
1 kΩ
Nominal output level
–10 dBV
Maximum output level
+6 dBV
Phones Output
6.3-mm stereo jack
Maximum output power
40 mW + 40 mW (THD+N: ≤0.1 %, into 32 Ω)
Other inputs and outputs
USB port
Mini-B type USB connector
Format
USB 2.0 HIGH SPEED, mass storage class
REMOTE port
2.5-mm jack (for RC-3F footswitch)
Audio performance
Frequency response
20 Hz – 20 kHz, +1 dB/–3 dB
Signal-to-noise ratio
≥90 dB
Total harmonic distortion
≤0.01 %
Computer requirements
Windows
Pentium 300 MHz or faster
USB port (USB 2.0 recommended)
Mac
Power PC, iMac, G3, G4 266 MHz or faster
USB port (USB 2.0 recommended)
Recommended USB host controller
Intel chipset
Power supply and other specifications
External power adapter
TASCAM PS-1225L (included)
AC input
100–240 V AC, 50/60 Hz, 1 A
Dimensions (W x H x D)
290 mm x 54 mm x 207 mm
Operating temperature range
5–35 °C