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Tascam BB-800 Portable Digital Audio Recorder

  • Price: $249.00
  • GBP 158.98
  • 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)

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TascamBB-800 Portable Digital Audio Recorder
 
3.0

(based on 3 reviews)

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67%

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Pros

  • Easy to use (3)

Cons

    Best Uses

      Reviewed by 3 customers

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      1.0

      HORRIBLE

      By Matt

      from St. Louis, MO

      About Me Experienced

      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.

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        4.0

        Seems to have hit on what I needed

        By rotnes

        from Rohnert Park, Ca

        About Me Experienced

        Verified Buyer

        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.

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        4.0

        Super Simple to Use

        By Alisha

        from San Francisco

        About Me Novice

        Verified Buyer

        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.

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        Batteries & Power

        Required item:

        Varta -  High-Energy 1.5 V AA E91 Alkaline Battery - 4 Pk
        • Price: $1.23
        • GBP 0.79
         
        Pearstone -  NM-4H23 4 AA NiMH Batteries (2300mAh) with 4 Hour Charger (110-240V)
          • Original: $13.99
          • Save: $1.40
        • Price: $12.59
        • GBP 8.04
         

        Cables

        Pearstone -  3-Pin XLR Male to 3-Pin XLR Female Audio Cable (3')
          • Original: $14.99
          • Save: $1.50
        • Price: $13.49
        • GBP 8.61
         

        Media

        Lexar -  4GB Secure Digital High Capacity (SDHC) Card
          • Original: $6.95
          • Save: $0.69
        • Price: $6.26
        • GBP 4.00
         

        Headphones

        Shure -  SRH240A Professional Around-Ear Stereo Headphones
        • Price: $59.99
        • GBP 38.30
         

        Cases & Protection

        Gator Cases -  G-MIX-B 1815 Padded Nylon Mixer or Equipment Bag
        • Price: $44.99
        • GBP 28.72
         
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        What's in the Box

        Tascam BB-800 Portable Digital Audio Recorder
        • AC Adapter
        • Wireless Remote
        • 1-Year Limited Warranty
         
         
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