Introducing the Tascam DP-24SD digital portastudio
The DP-24SD is a 24-track Digital Portastudio with solid-state recording, a colour LCD and channel strip controls to make recording simple so you stay creative. Up to eight tracks can be recorded at a time through its combination XLR and 6.3-mm combo jacks. Input processing like compression and limiting are available during recording, as well as guitar amp simulation and multi-effects for use with the instrument-level input.
Once recorded, tracks can be viewed on the large display and mixed with dedicated mixing controls like nineteen linear faders and a dozen channel strip encoders. Two mixdown effects including reverb and chorus are also available, as well as a mastering effect. Once finished, songs can be transferred to computer over USB for further processing or sharing with other people.
Plenty of recording options
The DP-24SD has eight XLR-TRS combo inputs. You can record up to eight sources at one time and use up to 24 tracks for playback and mixing. Electrical guitars and basses can be connected directly to input H when set to GUITAR.
The semi-parametric equalizers for each track and each input are independent from other effects so you can control the sound of each track like any professional sound engineer. There’s even a Q control to manipulate the bandwidth of a certain frequency range.
Easy to operate
An 8.9-cm (3.5") LCD screen and self-illuminated buttons make it easy to view your entire creative process. Whether you press SOURCE and SELECT buttons to assign an input to a track, or use the REC and MUTE buttons to enable recording or mute a track – you are always aware of the situation, even with little ambient light.
12 rotary knobs are linked to the LCD through their colour-coding to quickly control settings such as EQ, PAN, effect send and other related parameters.
Create your own sound
You can use up to eight dynamics effects at once, one for each input source. Choose from Compressor, Noise Suppressor, De-Esser and Exciter. For example, utilize the built-in compressor for your bass, guitar and drums tracks. There are also guitar multi-effects including Noise Suppression, Amp Simulation, Compression, Chorus, Flanger, Phaser, Tremolo, Auto Wah, and Delay. And you can use effects like Reverb, Delay and Chrous for any track by using its SEND knob.
You can create a master track without using a computer with the DP-24SD’s mastering tools. You will find a 3-band equalizer, a 3-band compressor and a normalize function for adjusting peak amplitude.
Solid-state media
The DP-24SD utilizes SD/SDHC cards as recording media which are maintanance-free and provide secure shock resistance due to the absence of any moving parts. If you need more recording space, simply put in a new SD card.
File format is FAT 16 or FAT 32, so you can access your recorded files on your computer when connected via USB. You can also import audio files recorded elsewhere to mix them with your Portastudio files.
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Media and file systems |
Recording media |
SD card (512 MB to 2 GB) |
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SDHC card (4–32 GB) |
Analogue audio inputs and outputs |
MIC/LINE INPUTS A to H |
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XLR connector (balanced) |
XLR-3-31 (1: GND, 2: HOT, 3:COLD) |
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Input impedance |
2.4 kΩ |
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Nominal input level |
–14 dBu |
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Maximum input level |
+2 dBu |
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Phone connector (balanced) |
6.3-mm TRS phone jack |
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Input impedance |
>22 kΩ |
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INPUT H, when LINE-GUITAR switch is set to GUITAR: 1 MΩ |
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Nominal input level |
+4 dBu |
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Maximum input level |
+20 dBu |
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Stereo output (L/R) |
RCA pin jack |
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Nominal output level |
–10 dBV |
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Maximum output level |
+6 dBV |
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Output impedance |
200 Ω |
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Effect sends 1/2 |
6.3-mm TS phone jack |
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Nominal output level |
–10 dBV |
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Maximum output level |
+6 dBV |
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Output impedance |
200 Ω |
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Monitor output L/R |
6.3-mm TRS phone jack |
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Nominal output level |
–2 dBu |
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Maximum output level |
+14 dBu |
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Output impedance |
200 Ω |
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Headphones output |
6.3-mm TRS phone jack |
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Maximum output power |
70 mW + 70 mW or more (THD + N 0.1% or less, 32 Ω load) |
Control inputs and outputs |
USB port |
USB 4-pin mini-B type |
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Format |
Mass Storage Class USB 2.0 High Speed |
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Remote connector |
2.5-mm TRS jack |
Audio performance |
Frequency response |
20 Hz to 20 kHz, +1 dB/–1 dB INPUT (MIC/LINE) to STEREO OUT/EFFECT SENDS/MONITOR OUT |
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Distortion |
≤0.01% INPUT (MIC/LINE) to STEREO OUT/EFFECT SENDS/MONITOR OUT |
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S/N ratio |
>90 dB INPUT (MIC/LINE) to STEREO OUT/EFFECT SENDS/MONITOR OUT |
Operating requirements |
Windows |
Pentium 300 MHz or faster |
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128 MB or more memory |
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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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Recommended USB port |
USB 2.0 |
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Recommended USB host controller |
Intel chipset |
Power requirements and other specifications |
Power requirements |
AC adapter (GPE248-120200-Z) |
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Power consumption |
12 W (Phantom power on) |
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Dimensions (W × H × D) |
514 × 101 mm × 337 mm |
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Weight |
6.2 kg |
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Operating temperature range |
5–35 °C |
Media and file systems
Recording media
SD card (512 MB to 2 GB)
Analogue audio inputs and outputs
XLR connector (balanced)
XLR-3-31 (1: GND, 2: HOT, 3:COLD)
Nominal input level
–14 dBu
Maximum input level
+2 dBu
Phone connector (balanced)
6.3-mm TRS phone jack
INPUT H, when LINE-GUITAR switch is set to GUITAR: 1 MΩ
Nominal input level
+4 dBu
Maximum input level
+20 dBu
Stereo output (L/R)
RCA pin jack
Nominal output level
–10 dBV
Maximum output level
+6 dBV
Effect sends 1/2
6.3-mm TS phone jack
Nominal output level
–10 dBV
Maximum output level
+6 dBV
Monitor output L/R
6.3-mm TRS phone jack
Nominal output level
–2 dBu
Maximum output level
+14 dBu
Headphones output
6.3-mm TRS phone jack
Maximum output power
70 mW + 70 mW or more (THD + N 0.1% or less, 32 Ω load)
Control inputs and outputs
USB port
USB 4-pin mini-B type
Format
Mass Storage Class USB 2.0 High Speed
Remote connector
2.5-mm TRS jack
Audio performance
Frequency response
20 Hz to 20 kHz, +1 dB/–1 dB INPUT (MIC/LINE) to STEREO OUT/EFFECT SENDS/MONITOR OUT
Distortion
≤0.01% INPUT (MIC/LINE) to STEREO OUT/EFFECT SENDS/MONITOR OUT
S/N ratio
>90 dB INPUT (MIC/LINE) to STEREO OUT/EFFECT SENDS/MONITOR OUT
Operating requirements
Windows
Pentium 300 MHz or faster
Mac
Power PC, iMac, G3, G4 266 MHz or faster
Recommended USB port
USB 2.0
Recommended USB host controller
Intel chipset
Power requirements and other specifications
Power requirements
AC adapter (GPE248-120200-Z)
Power consumption
12 W (Phantom power on)
Dimensions (W × H × D)
514 × 101 mm × 337 mm
Operating temperature range
5–35 °C