TASCAM announces DP-006 and DP-008EX POCKETSTUDIOs

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6th February 2013 - Watford - TASCAM - the leading professional and home recording manufacturer - announces the launch of two new POCKETSTUDIOS - the DP-006 and DP-008EX.  Staying true to its heritage of manufacturing rugged, compact, feature-rich song-writing and demo tools, the six-channel DP-006 (UK SRP - £169.99 inc. VAT) and eight-channel DP-008EX (UK SRP - £259.99 inc. VAT) will be available in the UK during March 2013.

The DP-006 is one of the most compact solid-state multi-track recorders on the market. It offers six recording tracks (two mono and two stereo/mono), selectable track modes, built-in high-quality stereo condenser microphones and two mic/line inputs. Two audio tracks can be recorded at the same time. You can bounce and edit your tracks and there are also features like a dedicated stereo mixdown track, repeat playback, auto punch, chromatic tuner and metronome. This recorder will easily fit into any gig bag, pocket or suitcase.

The DP-008EX is an eight-track POCKETSTUDIO with built-in input and master effects. It is equipped with two XLR mic inputs with +48V phantom power and built-in high-quality stereo condenser microphones. Each channel is conveniently loaded with real volume, pan and reverb send knobs and there are parametric EQ per track, dynamic effects on both inputs, a built-in reverb processor as well as automatic and manual mastering tools to polish your stereo mixes. With auto punch, bounce and editing features, the DP-008EX is the ideal take-anywhere solid-state recorder.

Both units come with a 2-GB SD card for reliable recording and USB port for easy file transfer. To keep operation simple, these POCKETSTUDIOS are equipped with the same user interface Tascam have been perfecting for years. These recorders allow any artist to record high-quality audio with ease so no focus is lost on what’s most important: the song.

DP-006 Features

• 6-track Portable Multi-track Recorder
• CD-Quality Recording (44.1kHz/16-bit)
• Easy, Intuitive User interface
• Built-in High-quality Stereo Condenser Microphone
• Two Mic/Line inputs
• Compact size and ultra light weight (360g/0.79lb without batteries)
• Dedicated Level and Pan/Balance controls per track
• Recording media: SD/SDHC card up to 32GB (2GB SD card included)
• Recording: 2 tracks simultaneous
• Playback: 6 tracks simultaneously
• Power: Four AA batteries or optional AC adapter (PS-P520), optional external battery pack(BP-6AA)
• Graphic LCD (128 x 64 dots)
• Chromatic Tuner/Metronome
• USB 2.0 Connection for Wav File import/export (Stereo and Mono)
• Undo/Redo (includes Undo history)
• Tripod socket hole
• Auto punch in/out
• Footswitch input
• Dedicated stereo mix-down track

DP-008EX Features

• 8-track Portable Multi-track Recorder
• CD-Quality Recording (44.1kHz/16-bit)
• Easy, Intuitive User interface
• Built-in High-quality Stereo Condenser Microphone
• Two XLR mic/line with +48V Phantom Power
• Compact size and ultra light weight (610g/1.34lb without batteries)
• Dedicated Level, Pan and Reverb-send knobs per track
• Recording media: SD/SDHC card up to 32GB (2GB SD card included)
• Recoding: 2 tracks simultaneously
• Playback: 8 tracks simultaneously
• Power: Four AA batteries or optional AC adapter(PS-P520), optional external battery pack(BP-6AA)
• Graphic LCD (128 x 64 dots) with backlight
• Chromatic Tuner/Metronome
• USB 2.0 Connection for Wav File import/export (Stereo and Mono)
• Undo/Redo (include Undo history)
• On-board mastering effects (Compressor/EQ/Normalize)
• Simple mastering wizard (Auto Analysis Mastering) – for easy mastering
• Input effects (compressor, exciter, de-esser)
• 2 band EQ per track and 2 band input EQ for recording
• Auto punch in/out
• Footswitch input
• Dedicated stereo mix-down track

The TASCAM DP-006 (UK SRP - £169.99 inc. VAT) and eight-channel DP-008EX (UK SRP - £259.99 inc. VAT) will be available in the UK during March 2013.

For further information and full specification list, please visit www.tascam.co.uk

TEAC UK Ltd

Suites 19 & 20, Building 6
Hatters Lane
Croxley Green Business Park
Watford
Hertfordshire
WD18 8TE

Tel: 0845 1302511
Email: info@tascam.co.uk
www.tascam.co.uk

Notes for Editors

TASCAM is the professional audio division of TEAC Corporation and has been developing and manufacturing professional recording products since the early 1970’s.  Today, TASCAM’s model line up includes recording devices (both portable and static), mixers and interfaces for the professional recording and broadcasting world.  In addition, TASCAM continue to develop its range of semi-pro and home-recording products dubbed Portastudio – the iconic portable recording device that has been synonymous with musicians the world over since the mid 1970’s.

For further information, interview requests, images or review products for both TEAC and TASCAM, please contact Andy Napthine of Napthine Porter on 07920 425166 / andy@napthineporter.com or Alan Porter on 07922 073208 / alan@napthineporter.com

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