8-track Portable Multi-track Recorder CD-Quality Recording (44.1kHz/16-bit) Built-in High-quality Stereo Condenser Microphone Two XLR mic/line with 48V Phantom Power 2G SD Card and AA Batteries Included TASCAM has been revolutionizing Portastudio since they invented them. For decades, TASCAM's Portastudio have remained the ideal scratch pads and easy-to-use home recording devices. Utilized by seminal artists and home for legendary albums throughout the years, TASCAM has stayed true to manufacturing rugged, compact, feature-rich song-writing and demo tools. TASCAM is introducing the DP-008EX 8-channel Pocketstudio with built-in input and master effects. Each channel is conveniently loaded with volume, pan, reverb-send knobs, auto-punch in/out, 2 XLR Mic inputs with 48V phantom power and built-in high-quality stereo condenser mics making the DP-008EX an ideal take-anywhere solid-state recorder.
The DP008EX ( predecessor DP008) and Zoom R8 are basically the only two *sensibly priced* games in town for compact / mobile 8-track SD-based recorders. I've now owned both (the R8 was great but was stolen; almost bought another, but decided to try the 008 for a few reasons). They're pretty different machines although they are both solid choices - which one you ought to choose depends on your priorities from such a device. Here's a quick rundown of various contrasting pros an..
