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TASCAM DR-100 Professional Portable Digital Audio Recorder

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TASCAM DR-100 Professional Portable Digital Audio Recorder
Key Features
  • 4 Built-In Microphones
  • MP3 and WAV Recording
  • Records to SD Cards
  • Dual XLR Inputs
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.
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TASCAM DR-100 Overview

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.

Compact Design
The compact and robust design of the DR-100 makes it easy to take virtually anywhere
High-Quality Audio
You can record and play high-quality WAV or MP3 files
Stable Recording Media
Inexpensive and widely available SD flash memory cards provide a stable recording platform
Built-in Microphones
The 4 built-in mics, 2 cardioid and 2 omnidirectional, with analog limiting and filtering, provide crisp, clear audio
Dual XLR Jacks
The dual XLR jacks provide +48V phantom power, allowing you to connect your favorite external condenser mics
Line I/O
Line-level 3.5mm input and output jacks let you connect additional equipment
Listening Options
You can listen to your recordings via the built-in speaker or the 3.5mm stereo headphone jack
USB Connection
The USB port makes it easy to upload your recordings to a Mac or PC for editing or sharing on the web
Power Options
The recorder includes a rechargeable Li-ion battery, but can also operate on standard AA batteries or an AC adapter
Note:
AA batteries and AC adapter sold separately
Wireless Remote
The included wireless remote lets you start recordings from a distance
Mountable
The integrated mount allows you to attach the recorder to a standard microphone stand

TASCAM DR-100 Specs

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
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)
Packaging Info
Package Weight
1.95 lb
Box Dimensions (LxWxH)
10.8 x 8 x 4.1"

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