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Tascam BB-800 Portable Digital Audio Recorder
- Price: $169.99
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- B&H # TABB800
- Mfr# BB-800
Product Highlights
- Lightweight and Compact Design
- Records to SD/SDHC Cards
- WAV and MP3 Recording
- 4 Built-In Microphones
- XLR Mic Inputs with Phantom Power
- 10W Stereo Speakers
- Battery or AC Power
- Wireless Remote Included
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The BB-800 from Tascam is a compact and lightweight digital audio recorder designed with ease-of-use in mind. The unit records high-quality WAV or MP3 files to SD/SDHC flash media, which is widely available and highly reliable. The recorder features 4 built-in condenser microphones, allowing you to capture sounds in all directions for clear recordings. A pair of XLR mic inputs with phantom power are also provided so that you can connect your favorite external microphones.
For playback, a 10W stereo speaker system is built right into the recorder, so there's no need to transfer or edit your recordings before playback. A USB 2.0 port is available that allows you to transfer your audio to a Mac or PC if desired. The recorder can operate on a set of 8 AA batteries or via AC power for terrific flexibility. A wireless remote control is included for convenience.
- Compact and lightweight design for terrific portability
- Records high-quality WAV or MP3 files to widely-available SD/SDHC flash media
- 4 built-in condenser microphones allow you to capture sounds in all directions
- Pair of XLR mic inputs with phantom power
- Stereo RCA line input and output jacks let you connect CD players, computers, mixers, speakers, and more
- Built-in 10W stereo speaker system
- USB 2.0 port for easy file transfer to a Mac or PC
- Operates on a set of 8 AA batteries or via AC power for terrific flexibility
- Dedicated knobs and keys for easy operation
- Variable speed and loop playback
- Built-in metronome and chromatic tuner
- Overdub recording feature
- Wireless remote control included
| Type | Portable Digital Audio Recorder |
| Recording/Reading Methods | SD/SDHC Cards |
| Recording Bit Rate | 16-bit |
| Sampling Frequency | 44.1kHz |
| Number of Channels | 2 |
| Connectors |
1 x Power Input 1 x Stereo RCA Input 1 x Stereo RCA Output 2 x XLR Mic Inputs 1 x 3.5mm Headphone Jack |
| Dimensions (WxHxD) | 15 x 8.1 x 4.2" (380 x 205 x 107mm) |
| Weight | 7.1 lbs (3.2kg) |
REVIEW SNAPSHOT®
by PowerReviews(based on 5 reviews)
Ratings Distribution
80%
of respondents would recommend this to a friend.
Pros
- Easy to use (5)
- Excellent sound (3)
- Low distortion (3)
Cons
Best Uses
- Amateur recording (3)
- Home studio (3)
- Outdoor events / games (3)
- Reviewer Profile:
- Experienced (3)
REVIEWS
Reviewed by 5 customers
Sort by
Displaying reviews 1-5
Pros
- Easy To Use
- Excellent Sound
- Low Distortion
- Versatile
Cons
Best Uses
- Amateur Recording
- Events
- Professional Recording
Comments about Tascam BB-800 Portable Digital Audio Recorder:
As a stand-alone unit I can record uniform audio for my video productions.
Together with a shotgun mic and boom pole I am able to record the same quality digital audio without any suprises.
I use a high-end digital video camera and needed to improve my production quality.I wanted to be able to have more control of the sound recording while maintaining digital integrity in my projects.
The BB-800 is not too heavy to carry on your shoulder in a field recorder bag.
There's not a lot of moving parts, so the simplicity of this unit is actually the best thing about it.. And of course being portable and battery powered is the complete portabilty that I needed.
The batteries lasted over 2 or three hours on continued basic recording and I can honestly say that they may last longer.
So far after working on my current project, I feel like this recorder will be my device of choice for the aforementioned kind of projects.
If you are a digital video producer like me with a third world budget, you will feel like there was a pricing mistake when you start using it.
Other similar field recorders on the market are costing 5x what the BB-800 costs but ultimately render the same results.
- Similar:
- Various Behringer Mixers
Pros
- Easy To Use
- Low Distortion
Cons
Best Uses
- Amateur Recording
- Events
- Home Studio
Comments about Tascam BB-800 Portable Digital Audio Recorder:
Does a good job !
Pros
- Easy To Use
Cons
- Poor Quality Construction
- Weak
Best Uses
Comments about Tascam BB-800 Portable Digital Audio Recorder:
The phantom power went out after a month of using it. The mic input cracked as well and listening to the sound with head phones is very soft to hear. Plus the plastic the casing is made out is very cheap. If you are going to use it on the field I suggest you find case for it.
Pros
- Easy To Use
- Excellent Sound
Cons
- Oversized for field stuff
Best Uses
- Home Studio
Comments about Tascam BB-800 Portable Digital Audio Recorder:
Shooting a documentary on very limited funds and needed decent-good quality sound for the interviews. The sound quality and ease of use on this one make it perfect for that end. It's a big fella though and would be a pretty unwieldy thing for anything but a controlled indoor sit-down.
Pros
- Easy To Use
- Excellent Sound
- Low Distortion
- Powerful
Cons
- Large
Best Uses
- Amateur Recording
- Events
- Home Studio
- Performances
- Professional Recording
Comments about Tascam BB-800 Portable Digital Audio Recorder:
The BB-800 is a recent purchase. I've been using it to do production sound on a short film. The best thing about it is that it's super simple to use. I hate the Zooms because the menu within a menu within a menu is a nightmare. The BB-800, though, has nice labeled buttons for everything. I think the quality of the recording surpasses the Zoom as well. The only drawback is its enormous size. I'm still going to have to find another recorder for exterior shoots and shoots where I'm on the move.
Displaying reviews 1-5
REVIEW SNAPSHOT®
by PowerReviews(based on 5 reviews)
Ratings Distribution
80%
of respondents would recommend this to a friend.
Pros
- Easy to use (5)
- Excellent sound (3)
- Low distortion (3)
Cons
Best Uses
- Amateur recording (3)
- Home studio (3)
- Outdoor events / games (3)
- Reviewer Profile:
- Experienced (3)
REVIEWS
Reviewed by 5 customers
Sort by
Displaying reviews 1-5
Pros
- Easy To Use
- Excellent Sound
- Low Distortion
- Versatile
Cons
Best Uses
- Amateur Recording
- Events
- Professional Recording
Comments about Tascam BB-800 Portable Digital Audio Recorder:
As a stand-alone unit I can record uniform audio for my video productions.
Together with a shotgun mic and boom pole I am able to record the same quality digital audio without any suprises.
I use a high-end digital video camera and needed to improve my production quality.I wanted to be able to have more control of the sound recording while maintaining digital integrity in my projects.
The BB-800 is not too heavy to carry on your shoulder in a field recorder bag.
There's not a lot of moving parts, so the simplicity of this unit is actually the best thing about it.. And of course being portable and battery powered is the complete portabilty that I needed.
The batteries lasted over 2 or three hours on continued basic recording and I can honestly say that they may last longer.
So far after working on my current project, I feel like this recorder will be my device of choice for the aforementioned kind of projects.
If you are a digital video producer like me with a third world budget, you will feel like there was a pricing mistake when you start using it.
Other similar field recorders on the market are costing 5x what the BB-800 costs but ultimately render the same results.
- Similar:
- Various Behringer Mixers
Pros
- Easy To Use
- Low Distortion
Cons
Best Uses
- Amateur Recording
- Events
- Home Studio
Comments about Tascam BB-800 Portable Digital Audio Recorder:
Does a good job !
Pros
- Easy To Use
Cons
- Poor Quality Construction
- Weak
Best Uses
Comments about Tascam BB-800 Portable Digital Audio Recorder:
The phantom power went out after a month of using it. The mic input cracked as well and listening to the sound with head phones is very soft to hear. Plus the plastic the casing is made out is very cheap. If you are going to use it on the field I suggest you find case for it.
Pros
- Easy To Use
- Excellent Sound
Cons
- Oversized for field stuff
Best Uses
- Home Studio
Comments about Tascam BB-800 Portable Digital Audio Recorder:
Shooting a documentary on very limited funds and needed decent-good quality sound for the interviews. The sound quality and ease of use on this one make it perfect for that end. It's a big fella though and would be a pretty unwieldy thing for anything but a controlled indoor sit-down.
Pros
- Easy To Use
- Excellent Sound
- Low Distortion
- Powerful
Cons
- Large
Best Uses
- Amateur Recording
- Events
- Home Studio
- Performances
- Professional Recording
Comments about Tascam BB-800 Portable Digital Audio Recorder:
The BB-800 is a recent purchase. I've been using it to do production sound on a short film. The best thing about it is that it's super simple to use. I hate the Zooms because the menu within a menu within a menu is a nightmare. The BB-800, though, has nice labeled buttons for everything. I think the quality of the recording surpasses the Zoom as well. The only drawback is its enormous size. I'm still going to have to find another recorder for exterior shoots and shoots where I'm on the move.
Displaying reviews 1-5
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