DP-03SD
8-track Digital Portastudio
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.
Features at a glance
- 8-track digital Portastudio
- Recording/playback at 44.1 kHz, 16 bit using SD/SDHC memory card
- Simultaneous recording of two tracks
- Record in stereo or record two independent mono sources
- Simultaneous playback of eight tracks
- Use dedicated controls on each channel for volume, pan and effect to create a mix
- Dedicated stereo mixdown track
- Mix your song to a stereo file you can transfer to a computer for MP3 encoding
- Built-in stereo condenser microphone
- Create a two-track recording instantly and without cabling
- Two XLR mic inputs with phantom power
- Plug in your favourite studio condenser microphones
- Two TRS line inputs, one switchable to guitar (hi-Z)
- Connect an electrical guitar or bass as well as synths, drum machines etc. directly
- RCA line output
- Connect your monitor amplifier/speakers here
- Headphones output with level control
- Two-band shelving EQ per track and on both inputs
- Set the frequencies the low and high EQ knobs cut or boost depending on your sound sources
- On-board Reverb processor to polish your mixes
- On-board mastering effects
- Get the most out of your mix with two-band EQ, single/multi-band compression and a normalizer to maximise the overall level and improve the sound density
- Auto punch in/out
- Record a marked section while playing or singing without pressing any button
- Track bounce feature
- Use more than eight tracks by creating a mixdown of several tracks to another track
- Workstation-style editing with copy, move, open, cut etc.
- Edit your tracks like a pro: tighten your timing, create loops, cut unwanted noise etc.
- Multi-level undo/redo history
- Undo/redo multiple steps in case you have made a mistake (including the editing functions)
- Location marks
- Set marks to easily locate the start of verses, soli, vocals etc.
- Built-in tuner and metronome
- USB 2.0 port
- Backup/restore projects or import/export wave files from/to a computer
- Nine 45-mm faders
- Selectable foot switch operation mode
- Foot switch with three switches and assignable functions available as an option (RC-3F)
Supported Operating Systems
Windows
- Windows 10 (November 2019, version 1909)
- Windows 8.1
- Windows 8
- Windows 7
- Windows Vista
- Windows XP
Mac
- OS X Mountain Lion (10.8)
- OS X Lion (10.7)
- OS X Snow Leopard (10.6)
Specifications
| General | |
|---|---|
| Recording media | SD card (512 MB – 2 GB) or SDHC card (4–32 GB) |
| File system | MTR partition: TASCAM original FAT partition: FAT32 |
| 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 % |
| 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 |
Design and specifications subject to change without notice.
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