TASCAM DP-008EX 8-Track Digital Pocketstudio Multitrack Recorder, Built-in Mics, Songwriting, Battery Operated
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- Item Package Dimension: 12.51L x 9.68W x 6.76H inches
- Item Package Weight - 2.44 Pounds
- Item Package Quantity - 1
- Product Type - CHARGING ADAPTER
Compatible Devices: Musical Instruments
Brand: Tascam
Hardware Interface: USB
Number of Batteries: 4 AA batteries required.
Item Weight: 610 Grams
Screen Size: 2
Global Trade Identification Number: 67, 05
Manufacturer: Tascam
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Item Weight: 1.34 pounds
Product Dimensions: 11.75 x 6.75 x 4 inches
Item model number: DP-008EX
Batteries: 4 AA batteries required.
Is Discontinued By Manufacturer: No
Date First Available: February 15, 2013
Color Name: Black
Compatible Devices: Musical Instruments
Hardware Interface: USB
Size: DP-008EX
Battery type: Alkaline
Power Source: Battery Powered
Standing screen display size: 2
Voltage: 48 Volts
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The DP-008EX is easily the best $200 I have ever spent. My background: -Intermediate acoustic guitar player + vocalist -Experienced in DAWs -Emphasis on writing songs, not "production value" I've only had this device for a few days and I can already say it is worth every penny. Here's why: -The amount of functionality and quality you get out of a device this small and affordable is simply unheard of. -The built-in mics really are as good as other reviewers say. One could almost say the $200 is worth the mics alone. Audiophile snobs will surely disagree, but 90% of people using this device I think will find the mics to be more than sufficient. -I was able to lay down a 5-track recording, mixdown, and master in about 30 minutes from opening the box. Exporting and copying the song to my iMac using the USB interface was very easy and straightforward. The final product sounds better than anything I've done in a DAW, although I am not an audio engineer by any means. -While you will have to drill down in menus on occasion, there are enough dedicated buttons to make most of the useful functions only one button press away (sort of: I'll get back to this). -You can monitor during playback and recording with absolutely no latency that I can tell. -The unit powers on in seconds. Once you're at the home screen (and assuming you had a song previously loaded) you can immediately start recording. All your work will be saved when you power off the unit. -The simplicity of this device and the dedicated knobs makes the recording process a lot simpler and more fun than using a DAW in my opinion. I set this thing on my ottoman and crank out tunes from the couch. I record percussion tracks by punching the ottoman for a "kick" sound and tapping the guitar for a "snare" sound. It sounds amazing. I would like to take a moment to debunk some of the complaints I've read in other reviews: -Many say the battery life is weak. This doesn't surprise me based on all the functions this unit provides. A little tip I picked up from reading the manual: you can set an auto shut-off time for the backlight. This might help the battery life a little bit. Just get the power supply if you're worried about it, and pack a bunch of batteries with you if you're going to go record in the woods. Get rechargeable so you can juice them up again when you're at home. -One reviewer complained that the phantom power takes two button presses to enable even though there is a dedicated button for it. I assure you Tascam did this on purpose, so that you do not inadvertently turn on phantom power and kill your battery life (or a connected mic that doesn't support it). -The most common complaint seems to be that it's hard to use. I assure you that anyone with even a tiny bit of multi-track recording experience (in a DAW or elsewhere) should find this unit very intuitive and easy to use. If you are new to multi-track recording, take your time and read the manual. It is one of the best-written manuals I've seen in a long time. They left nothing out, and the quick start guide should get you up and running right away. I don't know how they could have made anything any simpler on this device without sacrificing functionality or introducing problems/confusion. If you think this is too complicated, multi-track recording just isn't for you. -Some complain about the real-time mixdown and mastering. If you are using the DP-008EX for its intended purpose, your songs should not be longer than 5 minutes or so. That's 10 minutes of total wait time to export your master. Big deal. If you are trying to record 3-hour long band practices, look elsewhere. The DP-008EX is designed for recording individual songs. Don't leave a negative review because you used the product for something it wasn't intended for. -A couple people said the metronome is so quiet it is not usable. I agree that the metronome could be louder, but there is a very simple solution to this: turn down your master volume, increase your headphone/monitor volume. The metronome volume does not change with the master volume (it has its own dedicated volume setting). This should not have been hard to figure out. -Some complain about the 2-second count-in for auto punch in/out. I actually agree with this one. Tascam should just release a software update that increases this time (or make it configurable by the user). Not a deal breaker though. To summarize, this is the best piece of studio gear I have ever purchased. I can produce songs with this thing that sound as good as my $2k studio setup, and I can do it literally anywhere I want. Whether you are a professional or a beginner, this unit has something for everyone at a price for everyone.
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Reviewed in the United States on February 19, 2018 by BW
I'm coming to multi-track recording late in the game - doing it for the first time in my mid-30's and having actually learned to do it first on my iPad and iPhone (using a variety of interfaces for guitar and audio sources into a DAW). So it's a little hard to articulate why I was drawn to the TASCAM DP-008EX, when it arguably offers far less editing capability and flexibility than a DAW. But, for me, I found the affordability, variety of input options, and simplicity for capturing ideas quickly to be very appealing with the DP-008EX. It even motivated me to purchase a dynamic microphone (SM-57 copy) and mic stand to finally attempt to mic and record some of my amps at home! I will keep this review short, since I'm somewhat of a novice user and haven't put in the hours yet to fully explore this device. But I found relatively simple to get working "out of the box". There are a few design choices that feel archaic, such as the way inputs are assigned and pretty much anything having to do with the LCD interface. But keep in mind that those choices are part of what keeps this an affordable product for people who might not have used a multi-track recorder before, and for whom basic functionality (off a set of batteries, nonetheless) is more important than bells and whistles. I found that the purchase of the DP-008EX led to a few other inexpensive purchases, including a 1/8" to 1/4" mono cable and the XLR cable for the aforementioned dynamic mic purchase. (I've actually heard the on-board condenser mics aren't half bad, but positioning those in front of a guitar amp while trying to start a recording seemed like a non-starter to me). One early concern I've read about and experienced with the use of an external mic is that the recording levels seemed low. However, there are a number of settings that impact this, including a switch on the back of the device, and a series of recording levels you can designate in the LCD menus. So, come to think of it, I might not have explored all of those options, in addition to being a total novice when it comes to mic placement and recording levels. I did record some other audio sources (iOS instruments and Korg Volca synths and drum machine) and had little problem getting the levels where I wanted them. So, why buy a DP-008EX when you can purchase a $10 DAW and an interface and record directly on a mobile device? For me, it's much the same reason why I still enjoy playing real life guitar amps and effects pedals versus modeling software offering far more variety in sounds...it's just a much more satisfying experience working with physical gear. In my case, I already had the guitars, effects pedals, and even preamp "direct" pedals, so the DP-008EX was an affordable way to capture recordings without getting bogged down in a bunch of software. The lack of an included power supply is a bit disappointing at this price point, but I might try using Eneloop rechargeable batteries for awhile in lieu of being tied to a wall plug. Really liked the level control, pan, and reverb send knobs laid out physically on the display. Getting content off of the device sounds a little harder than it should be in 2016, but I'd rather have difficulty on that end than hassle on the front end when I'm trying to record ideas.
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Reviewed in the United States on June 10, 2016 by StormJH1