DP-03SD
The simplest, and the best-sounding way to share your music with the world
TThe DP-03SD is an affordable way to get into TASCAM's famed PORTASTUDIO system of making recording simple and affordable for musicians. The 8-track digital recorder captures your music at CD quality to affordable SD/SDHC cards, and a 4GB card is included with the recorder. With built-in microphones, effects, and mastering, the DP-03SD provides everything musicians need to record and share their music.
A user interface that allows simple operation like a cassette MTR
The DP-03SD has a simple body that enjoys intuitive operation similar to a cassette MTR but being able to perform 8-track recording with 2-channel simultaneous input.
The XLR terminal supports condenser microphones while the TRS phone terminals enable guitar and keyboard connections.
As such, various instruments that are typically used during a band recording session are supported.
In addition, the device is equipped with two high-sound quality condenser microphones that were developed using the technologies that TASCAM has fostered through their work with handy recorders. Users can easily engage in music production without having to prepare external microphones, anytime, anywhere, with the DP-03SD
Create professionally-mastered audio with the DP-03SD alone through mastering effects
Each track is equipped with level faders, pan knobs, and a controller for sending in-built reverb effects.
Independent EQ-specific knobs enable users perform a mix down intuitively.
Utilizing mastering effects will result in the creation a professional quality master track, all with the DP-03SD alone.
The DIGITAL PORTASTUDIO DP-03SD is a professional multi-track recorder that boasts advanced functions despite its compact body, all while being easy to use.
Recording media | SD card (512MB to 2GB), SDHC card (4GB to 32GB) |
File system | TASCAM original (MTR partition) / FAT32 (FAT partition) |
INPUT A | |
XLR | |
Connector | XLR-3-31(1: GND, 2: HOT, 3: COLD), BALANCED |
Input impedance | 2.4k |
Nominal input level | 16dBu |
Maximum input level | 0dBu |
1/4" TS-jack | |
Connector | 1/4" (6.3mm) TRS-jack (Tip: HOT, Ring: COLD, Sleeve: GND), BALANCED |
Input impedance | 10k or more (INPUT A: MIC/LINE), 1M (INPUT A: GUITAR) |
Nominal input level | +4dBu (INPUT A: MIC/LINE), 2dBV (INPUT A: GUITAR) |
Maximum input level | +24dBu (INPUT A: MIC/LINE),+14dBV (INPUT A: GUITAR) |
Headroom | 20dB (INPUT A: MIC/LINE), 16dB (INPUT A: GUITAR) |
INPUT B | |
XLR | |
Connector | XLR-3-31(1: GND, 2: HOT, 3: COLD), BALANCED |
Input impedance | 2.4k |
Nominal input level | 16dBu |
Maximum input level | 0dBu |
1/4" TS-jack | |
Connector | 1/4" (6.3mm) TRS-jack (Tip: HOT, Ring: COLD, Sleeve: GND), BALANCED |
Input impedance | 10k or more |
Nominal input level | +4dBu |
Maximum input level | +24dBu |
Headroom | 20dB |
Bulit-in microphones | Omni-directional microphones 2 |
LINE OUT | |
Connectors | RCA pin-jack |
Nominal output level | 10dBV |
Maximum output level | +6dBV |
PHONES | |
Connector | 1/8" (3.5mm) stereo mini jack |
Maximum output level | 40mW + 40mW or more (THD+N less than 0.1%, 32 loaded) |
USB | |
Connector | USB Mini-B type 4-pin |
Format | USB2.0 HIGH SPEED mass storage class |
Remote Control | |
Connector | 2.5mm TS-jack |
Power | AC 100-240V, 50/60Hz (AC adapter PS-1220E or GPE248-120200-Z) |
Power consumption | 5W |
Dimensions (WHD) | 11.4" 2.1" 8.2" / 290 54.1 207.2 mm |
Weight | 3.1 lbs. / 1.4 g (excluding AC Adapter) |
Operating temperature | 41F to 95F / 5C to 35C |
Backup memory | In the PREFERENCES, contents of "Repeat Int", "Contrast", and "FootSW Polarity". |
Accessories | AC Adapter (PS-1220E or GPE248-120200-Z), Power Cord for AC Adapter, SD Card (installed in the main unit), Warranty card, Owner's manual |
Operating system requirements | |
Windows | |
CPU | Pentium 300MHz or faster |
Memory | 128MB or more |
Interface | USB port (USB2.0 and Intel chipset recommended) |
OS | Windows XP, Windows Vista, Windows 7, Windows 8 (including 8.1) |
Macintosh | |
CPU | PowerPC, iMac, G3, G4 266MHz or faster |
Memory | 64MB or more |
Interface | USB port (USB2.0 and Intel chipset recommended) |
OS | Mac OS X Jaguar (V10.2), Mac OS X Panther (V10.3), Mac OS X Tiger (V10.4), Mac OS X Leopard (V10.5), Mac OS X Snow Leopard (V10.6.8), OS X Lion (V10.7), OS X Mountain Lion (V10.8) |