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Hands-On Review: the Tascam DR-60D
Watch Rob Rives as he looks at Tascam’s DR-60D 4 Channel Linear PCM Recorder, with a form factor and feature set designed specifically to meet the needs of DSLR videographers. Combo ¼-inch XLR inputs and a stereo mini input give the user versatile options for plugging in external microphones or line level gear, and the unit records audio to SD or SDHC cards at rates of up to 24-bit/96 kHz.
In addition to high quality mic preamps, phantom power and plug-in power, the DR-60D offers several recording modes, including dual- and 4-channel options, and there’s even a mid-side decoding option. Additional features include a sophisticated auto-record mode, a self-timer and mini inputs / outputs to interface with DSLR cameras. DSLR shooters and sound professionals looking for a quality, inexpensive recording solution will definitely want to spend some time with this video.
| Recording Media | SD card (64 MB - 2 GB) SDHC card (4 GB - 32 GB) |
| File System | WAV: 44.1/48/96 kHz, 16/24-bit BWF (Broadcast Wave Format): 44.1/48/96 kHz, 16/24-bit |
| Number of Channels | 4 channels (stereo x 2) |
| Input Connectors | 2x XLR/TRS combo jacks (channels 1, 2) 1x stereo 3.5 mm mini jack (channels 3, 4) 1x stereo 3.5 mm mini jack (CAMERA IN) 1x 2.5 mm TRS jack (REMOTE) |
| Output Connectors | 1x stereo 3.5 mm mini jack (CAMERA OUT) 1x stereo 3.5 mm mini jack (PHONES) 1x stereo 3.5 mm mini jack (LINE OUT) |
| Phantom Power | 24V, 48V (channels 1, 2) Plug-in power (channels 3, 4) |
| Distortion | .02% or less |
| S/N Ratio | 92 db or more |
| Equivalent Input Noise | -120 dBu or more |
| Frequency Response | 20 Hz - 20 kHz (+0.5/-2 dB) |
| USB | USB Mini-B Type (USB 2.0) |
| Computer Compatibility | Windows: Windows XP, Vista, 7, 8 and Pentium 300 MHz or faster, 128 MB or more memory, USB port (USB 2.0 recommended) Macintosh: Mac OS X 10.2 or later and Power PC, iMac, G3, G4, 266 MHz or faster, 64 MB or more memory, USB port (USB 2.0 recommended) (Intel chipset recommended) |
| Power | Four AA batteries (Alkaline or Ni-MH) USB bus power supplied from a computer AC adaptor (TASCAM PS-P515U, sold separately) External battery pack (TASCAM BP-6AA, sold separately) |
| Power Consumption | 5.4 W (max) |
| Battery Operating Time | Recording 2-channel, 44.1 kHz. 16-bit WAV files: About 2 hrs, 30 min (Alkaline batteries (EVOLTA), MIC + 48V) About 4 hrs, 30 min (Alkaline batteries (EVOLTA), MIC, no phantom power) About 3 hrs, 15 min (Ni-MH batteries (eneloop), MIC + 48V) About 5 hrs (Ni-MH batteries (eneloop), MIC, no phantom power) About 3 hrs, 45 min (Ni-MH batteries (eneloop pro), MIC + 48V) About 6 hrs (Ni-MH batteries (eneloop pro), MIC, no phantom power) About 5 hrs, 30 min (optional BP-6AA battery pack, Alkaline batteries (EVOLTA), MIC + 48V) About 10 hrs, 30 min (optional BP-6AA battery pack, Alkaline batteries (EVOLTA), MIC, no phantom power) About 7 hrs, 30 min (optional BP-6AA battery pack, Ni-MH batteries (eneloop), MIC + 48V) About 12 hrs (optional BP-6AA battery pack, Ni-MH batteries (eneloop), MIC, no phantom power) About 9 hrs, 30 min (optional BP-6AA battery pack, Ni-MH batteries (eneloop pro), MIC + 48V) About 14 hrs, 30 min (optional BP-6AA battery pack, Ni-MH batteries (eneloop pro), MIC, no phantom power) |
| Dimensions | 5.24 x 3.67 x 3.07" (133 x 93.2 78 mm) |
| Weight | 18 oz (510 g) |
Comments
what mic set up was the tascam paired with for this video? Just curious.
Thanks!
The microphone shown in the video is the Rode NTG3B Signature series microphone which has been discontinued. It is the same microphone as the Rode NTG3 Just without the "Signature Series look" and B&H inscription.
These video overviews are tremendously interesting and useful. Really appreciate you offering these.