The DP-03SD is an affordable way to get into Tascam’s famed Portastudio system of making recording simple and affordable for musicians.
This 8-track digital recorder captures your music at CD quality to affordable SD cards, and a 4GB card is already 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 pair of stereo condenser microphones is built into the front panel of the DP-03SD, helpful for capturing a rehearsal, live performance or songwriting ideas. Also included are a pair of high-quality XLR microphone preamps with phantom power for condenser microphones. 6.3-mm line input jacks are also available, and an instrument-level switch allows you to record a guitar or bass without a direct box. A three-button footswitch, the RC-3F, is available for control and punch in.
Routing the inputs to one of the eight tracks is simple, and you can record two at a time until you fill up all eight. A tuner and metronome are built-in for tight-sounding tracks, each with its own dedicated button for quick access. Tracks can be edited with commands like copy/paste, silence, clone and undo. Bouncing is also available, even bouncing all eight tracks down to one or two. There’s even the option to import a WAV file through USB.
Each track has its own send to a stereo reverb processor as well as two-band shelving EQ. Once you’ve perfected your mix with the 45-mm faders, pan knobs, reverb and EQ, record it to the dedicated stereo master track. Your mix can be processed with mastering effects like EQ and limiting for a tight, modern sound. When you’re satisfied, transfer your mix to a computer over USB.
The Tascam DP-03SD is one of the simplest, best-sounding ways to share your music with the world.
General | |
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Recording media | SD card (512 MB – 2 GB) or |
File system | MTR partition: TASCAM original |
Microphones | 2 x Omni-directional condenser microphone |
Analogue inputs and outputs | |
Inputs A and B, balanced | XLR |
Nominal input impedance | 2.4 kΩ |
Nominal input level | –16 dBu |
Maximum input level | 0 dBu |
Input A, balanced | 6.3-mm TRS jack |
When INPUT A switch is set to MIC/LINE | |
Nominal input impedance | ≥10 kΩ |
Nominal input level | +4 dBu |
Maximum input level | +24 dBu |
When INPUT A switch is set to GUITAR | |
Nominal input impedance | ≥1 MΩ |
Nominal input level | –2 dBV |
Maximum input level | +14 dBV |
Input B, balanced | 6.3-mm TRS jack |
Nominal input impedance | ≥10 kΩ |
Nominal input level | +4 dBu |
Maximum input level | +24 dBu |
Line Output | RCA (unbalanced) |
Nominal output impedance | 1 kΩ |
Nominal output level | –10 dBV |
Maximum output level | +6 dBV |
Phones Output | 6.3-mm stereo jack |
Maximum output power | 40 mW + 40 mW (THD+N: ≤0.1 %, into 32 Ω) |
Other inputs and outputs | |
USB port | Mini-B type USB connector |
Format | USB 2.0 HIGH SPEED, mass storage class |
REMOTE port | 2.5-mm jack (for RC-3F footswitch) |
Audio performance | |
Frequency response | 20 Hz – 20 kHz, +1 dB/–3 dB |
Signal-to-noise ratio | ≥90 dB |
Total harmonic distortion | ≤0.01 % |
Computer requirements | |
Windows | Pentium 300 MHz or faster 128 MB or more memory USB port (USB 2.0 recommended) |
Mac | Power PC, iMac, G3, G4 266 MHz or faster 64 MB or more memory USB port (USB 2.0 recommended) |
Recommended USB host controller | Intel chipset |
Supported operating systems | Windows XP, Windows Vista, Windows 7, Windows 8 (including 8.1) |
Power supply and other specifications | |
External power adapter | TASCAM PS-1225L (included) |
AC input | 100–240 V AC, 50/60 Hz, 1 A |
DC output | 12 V, 2.5 A |
Power consumption | 5 W |
Dimensions (W x H x D) | 290 mm x 54 mm x 207 mm |
Weight | 1.4 kg |
Operating temperature range | 5–35 °C |