Tascam DP-004 recorder - nice 'n simple

AlanRatcliffe · 2008-11-05T19:12:48+00:00

A question I've long hated answering is "if I just want to record simply, what recorder do I get?". The thing is, while there are many small recorders like the Boss models, they often have too many features for a lot of technophobes and the singer songwriter who just wants to plug in and push record and play or sing. To these folk, it's not the features that something has that is important - it's the simplicity. I don't know when we'll see them here, but I just saw the new Tascam recorder and it looks like someone finally got it right. http://www.tascam.com/products/dp-004;9,16,3707,14.html. Retails at $279 in the US, so should be under R3K here. What I like about it is, instead of trying to cram as many "value added" features into a small recorder as they can, like effects and multiple tracks, the focus seems to be more on usability. As such it looks ideal for the guys who want simplicity and the ability to lay down a few tracks (up to four) quickly without needing to have any arcane recording knowledge. Hell, I've only seen a pic and I could probably operate it already. Nice. * (2) 1/4" mic inputs * Switchable guitar input * Headphone/Line output * USB 2.0 connector * Records to SD Card media * 1GB SD Card included * Powered through AA Batteries or optional power adapter * CD-quality 44.1kHz/16-bit WAV recording

guitarboy2828

I had someone bring it from the states, so I ended up paying about R1500. ? Definitely worth it hey..

clinton

I just picked up a Boss br-600 for R1500, basically new. Received it about 2 mins ago (now to just get this day over with so I can play)
Gotta love Gumtree!

This unit will fill the gap I need for a take anywhere small multitrack recorder that can also double as a field recorder.

DonovanB

clinton wrote This unit will fill the gap I need for a take anywhere small multitrack recorder that can also double as a field recorder.

Battery life and card pending...

My card is a little small for my liking. But I don't really want to try recording a whole band practice with it again. :?

Challenge entries here you come...

Wizard

Battery life and card pending...

Power supply while you're at home ... rechargeable batteries for the field ...

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