8-Track Digital PortaStudio

The TASCAM DP-008 is an eight-track recorder that captures CD-quality audio at up to two tracks at a time. The built-in microphones are ideal for grabbing ideas, or alternatively plug condenser mics into the two XLR inputs. Tascam DP-008 also features a high-Z guitar input, so you can plug a guitar directly in to lay tracks. There's even a metronome and chromatic tuner built-in for tight-sounding tracks. Tracks can be digitally bounced on DP008 to make room for more, and touches like editing and undo make recording stress-free.

Each track on the DP008 has its own row of knobs for level, pan and effects, just like our classic cassette Portastudios of the past. The effects knob sends to a built-in stereo reverb processor with hall, room, stage and other effects. Each track also has EQ to tailor the sound for your mix. When your song is complete, mix it to a dedicated stereo track while riding levels and flipping pan as much as you want. You can export your mix, or even individual tracks, as a WAV or MP3 file.

TASCAM invented the home recording studio with the original cassette Portastudio around 30 years ago. The DP008 takes the ease-of-use of those classic songwriting tools and adds portability, digital sound quality, effects and mixdown to bring home recording into the 21st century. Simplify your recording workflow with TASCAM's DP-008.

Tascam DP-008 Specifications:

• 8-track Digital Portastudio
• 2-track simultaneous recording
• 2x XLR microphone inputs with phantom power
• 2x 1/4" line inputs, one switchable to guitar level for direct recording
• 1/4" footswitch input and Autopunch features for punch-in recording
• RCA line outputs
• 1/8" stereo headphone output
• Powered by four AA batteries (included) or PS-P520 power supply (optional)
• Chromatic tuner and metronome features
• Stereo reverb effect on send/return path
• Level, Pan and 2-band EQ controls per channel
• 44.1kHz/16-bit recording resolution
• Records to SD or SDHC Card media, up to 32GB supported
• USB 2.0 connection to computer for backup and track/mixdown export
• 2GB SD Card, USB cable, AA batteries included
• Built-in stereo electret condenser microphones
• Backlit LCD display