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The DP-24SD is a 24-track Digital Portastudio with solid-state recording, a colour LCD and channel strip controls to make recording simple so you stay creative. Up to eight tracks can be recorded at a time through its combination XLR and 6.3-mm combo jacks. Input processing like compression and limiting are available during recording, as well as guitar amp simulation and multi-effects for use with the instrument-level input.

Once recorded, tracks can be viewed on the large display and mixed with dedicated mixing controls like nineteen linear faders and a dozen channel strip encoders. Two mixdown effects including reverb and chorus are also available, as well as a mastering effect. Once finished, songs can be transferred to computer over USB for further processing or sharing with other people.

Details

Eight XLR/TRS inputs, eight-track simultaneous recording, 24 tracks playback

Tascam DP-24SD
 

The DP-24SD has eight XLR-TRS combo inputs. You can record up to eight sources at one time and use up to 24 tracks for playback and mixing. Electrical guitars and basses can be connected directly to input H when set to GUITAR.

3-band EQ for each input and track

Tascam DP-24SDThe semi-parametric equalizers for each track and each input are independent from other effects so you can control the sound of each track like any professional sound engineer. There’s even a Q control to manipulate the bandwidth of a certain frequency range.

Tascam DP-24SD
 

An 8.9-cm (3.5") LCD screen and self-illuminated buttons make it easy to view your entire creative process. Whether you press SOURCE and SELECT buttons to assign an input to a track, or use the REC and MUTE buttons to enable recording or mute a track – you are always aware of the situation, even with little ambient light.

Tascam DP-24SD12 rotary knobs are linked to the LCD through their colour-coding to quickly control settings such as EQ, PAN, effect send and other related parameters.

Tascam DP-24SD
 

The DP-24SD has twelve mono tracks and six stereo tracks. Use a stereo track for recording synthesizer or other stereo sources and mono tracks when recording guitar or vocals.

Even with its high number of tracks and features, the DP-24SD is one of the easiest multi-track recorders in the market to use. Nineteen track faders and one master fader allow instant access to any track without selecting pages or fader layers.

Tascam DP-24SDYou can use up to eight dynamics effects at once, one for each input source. Choose from Compressor, Noise Suppressor, De-Esser and Exciter. For example, utilize the built-in compressor for your bass, guitar and drums tracks. There are also guitar multi-effects including Noise Suppression, Amp Simulation, Compression, Chorus, Flanger, Phaser, Tremolo, Auto Wah, and Delay. And you can use effects like Reverb, Delay and Chrous for any track by using its SEND knob.

Note: When the mutli-effects processor is used, only four dynamics effects are available. The stereo reverb on Send/Return 1 is always available.

 

Take your stereo master file to the next level of quality

Tascam DP-24SDYou can create a master track without using a computer with the DP-24SD’s mastering tools. You will find a 3-band equalizer, a 3-band compressor and a normalize function for adjusting peak amplitude.

Tascam DP-24SDThe DP-24SD utilizes SD/SDHC cards as recording media which are maintanance-free and provide secure shock resistance due to the absence of any moving parts. If you need more recording space, simply put in a new SD card.

File format is FAT 16 or FAT 32, so you can access your recorded files on your computer when connected via USB. You can also import audio files recorded elsewhere to mix them with your Portastudio files.

Features at a glance

  • 24-track digital Portastudio
  • 12 mono tracks + 6 stereo tracks, 19 faders
  • Simultaneous playback of 24 tracks
  • Simultaneous recording of 8 tracks
  • 44.1 kHz or 48 kHz sampling rate, 16 bit or 24 bit resolution
  • 8 XLR/TRS combo connectors for inputs
  • Phantom power supplied on all inputs (switchable A–D, E–H)
  • Instrument-level input for direct recording of guitar or bass
  • Inputs A–H and each track equipped with 3-band EQ
  • Colour LC display and 12-encoder channel strip for simple operation
  • Dedicated controls for EQ, pan and effect sends
  • Peak-hold function for level meters on display
  • Stereo RCA output
  • 2 effect send outputs (6.3-mm TS jack)
  • Headphones output with 70 mW per channel
  • Remote connector for optional RC-3F footswitch to enable hands-free control of several functions
  • Automatic punch in/out
  • Track bounce function
  • 8 virtual tracks per track for alternative takes
  • Up to 99 locate marks per song
  • Various edit functions (copy insert, copy paste, move insert, move paste, open, cut, silence, clone track, clean out)
  • Editing on sub-frame level
  • Undo and Redo function with undo history
  • Dynamics effects for input (Limiter, Compressor, Noise Suppressor, Exciter)
  • Guitar multi-effects (Noise Suppression, Amp Simulation, Compression, Chorus, Flanger, Phaser, Tremolo, Auto Wah, Delay)
  • Mix-down effects (Reverb, Delay, Stereo Chorus)
  • Mastering tools (Equalizer, Multi-band Compressor, Normalizer)
  • Chromatic tuner
  • Metronome
  • File transfer via USB 2.0
  • Dedicated AC adapter included (GPE248-120200-Z)
  • Solid-state recording to SD cards for better shock resistance than hard drive recording
  • SD card included

Supported Operating Systems

Windows

  • Windows 10 (November 2019, version 1909)
  • Windows 8
  • Windows 7
  • Windows Vista
  • Windows XP

Mac

  • OS X Mavericks (10.9)
  • OS X Mountain Lion (10.8)
  • OS X Lion (10.7)
  • OS X Snow Leopard (10.6)

Options

Tascam RC-3F | Footswitch
RC-3F: Footswitch

Specifications

Media and file systems
Recording media SD card (512 MB to 2 GB)
SDHC card (4–32 GB)
Analogue audio inputs and outputs
MIC/LINE INPUTS A to H
XLR connector (balanced) XLR-3-31 (1: GND, 2: HOT, 3:COLD)
Input impedance 2.4 kΩ
  Nominal input level –14 dBu
  Maximum input level +2 dBu
Phone connector (balanced) 6.3-mm TRS phone jack
Input impedance >22 kΩ
INPUT H, when LINE-GUITAR switch is set to GUITAR: 1 MΩ
  Nominal input level +4 dBu
  Maximum input level +20 dBu
Stereo output (L/R) RCA pin jack
  Nominal output level –10 dBV
  Maximum output level +6 dBV
  Output impedance 200 Ω
Effect sends 1/2 6.3-mm TS phone jack
  Nominal output level –10 dBV
  Maximum output level +6 dBV
  Output impedance 200 Ω
Monitor output L/R 6.3-mm TRS phone jack
  Nominal output level –2 dBu
  Maximum output level +14 dBu
  Output impedance 200 Ω
Headphones output 6.3-mm TRS phone jack
  Maximum output power 70 mW + 70 mW or more (THD + N 0.1% or less, 32 Ω load)
Control inputs and outputs
USB port USB 4-pin mini-B type
  Format Mass Storage Class USB 2.0 High Speed
Remote connector 2.5-mm TRS jack
Audio performance
Frequency response 20 Hz to 20 kHz, +1 dB/–1 dB
INPUT (MIC/LINE) to STEREO OUT/EFFECT SENDS/MONITOR OUT
Distortion ≤0.01%
INPUT (MIC/LINE) to STEREO OUT/EFFECT SENDS/MONITOR OUT
S/N ratio >90 dB
INPUT (MIC/LINE) to STEREO OUT/EFFECT SENDS/MONITOR OUT
Operating requirements
Windows Pentium 300 MHz or faster
128 MB or more memory
Mac Power PC, iMac, G3, G4 266 MHz or faster
64 MB or more memory
Recommended USB port USB 2.0
Recommended USB host controller Intel chipset
Power requirements and other specifications
Power requirements AC adapter (GPE248-120200-Z)
Power consumption 12 W (Phantom power on)
Dimensions (W × H × D) 514 × 101 mm × 337 mm
Weight 6.2 kg
Operating temperature range 5–35 °C

Design and specifications subject to change without notice.

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