Tascam DR-70D Professional Recorder for DSLR - Nearly New

Full Description

The Tascam DR-70D features two built in omnidirectional microphones for standard recording situations with just the recording unit, but also provides four XLR/TRS combo jacks for recording four channels of audio with excellent sound quality using professional microphones. For example channels 1 and 2 can be set to stereo input and channels 3 and 4 can be set to the built in microphone, allowing for a wide range of mic setups.

The DR-70D features a built in mixer that can take a total of 4 channels from the stereo mini-jack input, in-built stereo mic. or from the four XLR inputs that support phantom power. In addition to enable pan and level adjustments, this unit also offers a limiter, a five-setting low-cut filter and a delay that can compensate for distances between mics. Moreover, a mid-side decoding function allows the use of two microphones in mid-side configuration.

An included camera output allows the recorder's stereo signal to also be recorded on to the camera to ease editing of the material. The camera input can also be used to monitor the audio of the camera using the recorder.

Mic preamps, which receive and amplify microphone input signals, have a large impact on the quality of the recorded audio material. The DR-70D uses Tascam original HDDA (High Definition Discrete Architecture) microphone preamps, created through a careful selection of parts.

The DR-70D includes overload-resistant, great-sounding preamps with switchable low-cut filter and limiter, handling of microphone signals in mid/side format, 24- or 48-volts phantom power for condenser mics, as well as many common and not so common functions that facilitate capturing, monitoring and subsequent processing of the audio tracks, making this a versatile and competent piece of recording equipment.

Features

• Compact, professional-grade audio recorder designed to be used in combination with a DSLR camera
• Uses an SD/SDHC/SDXC card as recording medium (up to 128 GB)
• High-quality recording inputs through Tascam original High Definition Discrete Architecture (HDDA) microphone preamps
• NE5532 operational amplifiers for even higher audio performance (also used on DA-3000)
• In addition to ordinary stereo recording, simultaneous recording of up to four channels is possible
• Four channels can be mixed down to a stereo signal
• Recording levels can be adjusted independently for inputs 1-4
• Dual recording function allows two files to be recorded simultaneously at different levels
• Recording at 44.1/48/96 kHz, 16/24-bit, linear PCM (WAV format)
• Broadcast Wave Format (BWF) supported as WAV recording format
• Two built-in omnidirectional microphones
• Four XLR/TRS combo inputs can provide phantom power (+24V/+48V)
• +24 dBu maximum input level (20 dB headroom)
• Additional unbalanced input for channels 1 and 2 (stereo mini jack) supports mics that require plug-in power, allowing the input of video mics and other high-output mics
• Switchable low-cut filter conveniently reduces low-frequency noise (40 Hz, 80 Hz, 120 Hz)
• Switchable limiter to prevent clipping
• High-quality audio can be output to a DSLR camera for recording
• Camera input enables convenient monitoring of audio from a DSLR camera
• Selectable mid-side decoding for use with MS microphone setups
• Slate tone functions (automatic/manual) to simplify synchronization of video files when editing
• Pre-recording function allows the unit to record the two seconds of sound before recording is activated
• Auto recording function to start start and stop recording by input level
• A new file can be created during recording (manually or by file size)
• Self-timer function to start recording after a set period of time
• Jump-back function allows the last several seconds of the currently played file to be replayed again by simply pressing a button
• Selectable delay to eliminate time lags caused by differences in the distances of two input sources
• QUICK button allows easy access to various functions
• Mark function convenient for moving to specific locations
• Equalizers for playback, and level alignment function to enhance the perceived overall sound pressure
• File name format can be set to use a user-defined word or the date
• Resume function to memorize the playback position before the unit is turned off
• Line output and headphones output with individual level controls (3.5-mm jack)
• Dedicated remote control jack for use with RC-10 and RC-3F (sold separately)
• Hold switch to prevent accidental operation
• Low-noise buttons
• 128 x 64 pixel LC display with backlight
• USB 2.0 port
• Stand adapter (1/4 inch) on bottom side to attach the unit to a tripod
• DSLR bracket for easy camera attachment and removal
• Hot shoe mount (accessible when not using the DSLR bracket)
• Handles on the front left and right sides protect the screen and can be used to attach a shoulder belt
• Operates on four AA batteries, an AC adapter (sold separately: TASCAM PS-P515U), external battery pack (sold separately: TASCAM BP-6AA) or USB bus power