The DR-100 from Tascam is a professional-quality portable digital field recorder designed for musicians, journalists, and more. The unit has 4 built-in microphones, 2 cardioid and 2 omnidirectional, with analog limiting and filtering features to provide excellent audio quality. Dual XLR inputs with +48V phantom power allow you to connect your favorite external condenser mics. Line in and out 3.5mm connectors allow you to connect additional sound sources, mixers, or speakers.
The DR-100 can record MP3 or WAV files to SD card flash media for stable and secure storage that's also easy to share. The USB port makes it easy to transfer files to your Mac or PC for editing and sharing on the web. A built-in speaker allows you to play back recordings for a small group, and a 3.5mm stereo headphone jack lets you listen privately.
The DR-100 includes a rechargeable Li-ion battery to provide a long operating life. It can also run on standard AA batteries or an AC adapter (sold separately). An integrated mount allows you to attach the recorder to a standard mic stand: while the included wireless remote lets you start recordings from a distance.
| Type | Hand-Held Stereo Digital Audio Recorder |
| Recording/Reading Methods | SD or SDHC Card (64MB to 32GB) |
| Recording Bit Rate |
WAV: 16 and 24-bit MP3: 32-320 kbps, VBR |
| Sampling Frequency |
WAV: 44.1 to 96kHz MP3: 44.1 and 48kHz |
| Number of Channels | 2 |
| Recording Time |
All times are for a 1GB memory card Stereo Mode: MP3: 17 hours 21 mins (128kbps), 6 hours 56 mins (320kbps) WAV: 1 hour 34 mins (16-bit/44.1kHz), 1 hour 26 mins (16-bit/48kHz), 28 mins (24-bit/96kHz) |
| Frequency Response | 20Hz - 20kHz |
| A/D Conversion | 24-bit |
| D/A Conversion | 24-bit |
| Connectors |
1 x Power Input 1 x 3.5mm Line Input 1 x 3.5mm Line Output 2 x XLR Mic Inputs 1 x 3.5mm Headphone Jack 1 x 3.5mm Remote Jack 1 x Mini USB Port |
| Battery Life | Up to 5 Hours (With Li-ion Battery) |
| Dimensions (WxHxD) | 3.1 x 6 x 1.4" (80 x 153 x 35mm) |
| Weight | 10.2 oz (290g) (Without Batteries) |
| System Requirements | Mac or Windows Computer with Available USB Port (Optional) |