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DR-100 MKII Portable Digital Recorder

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Overview

Extremely handy, high-end digital recorder that will always be within reach in the field.

The rugged TASCAM DR-100 offers high-end recording features to musicians and engineers who demand more from their portable recorder. It features four built-in microphones, two cardioid and two omnidirectional, with analog limiting and filtering that will have you producing great-sounding recordings no matter where you are. A pair of XLR microphone inputs with phantom power welcomes pro-grade condenser microphones, and line in and out connectors are also provided.

The DR-100 includes a rechargeable Lithium-ion battery, but can also be powered by AA batteries or an optional AC adapter. A built-in speaker allows for instant playback, and the metal enclosure includes a tripod-mounting hole for recording flexibility. A wireless remote control is also included for remotely starting the recording, as well as a windscreen and carrying case.

Features

  • Four built-in microphones - 2 stereo cardioid and 2 omni condenser Mics
  • 44.1k to 96k sampling rates for WAV file recording
  • XLR Mic Inputs with phantom power and high-performance microphone preamp with 60dB of gain, so you can add your own mic for recording
  • Premium AKM Audio4Pro A/D converters with over 100dB signal to noise ratio
  • 3.5mm Line Inputs and Outputs
  • Low Cut Filter, Analog Limiter and Auto Gain Control
  • Built-in Speaker to monitor recordings in the field
  • Integrated microphone stand mount that allows you to operate the unit hands free
  • Runs on Rechargeable Li-Ion Battery or AA Batteries

You can have precision digital recording in the palm of your hand, with the DR-100 MKII from Tascam.

Specs

DR-100 MKII Portable Digital Recorder Specifications:

XLR MIC IN (L, R) inputs
  • Connectors: XLR-3-32equivalent (balanced)
  • Input impedance: 1.2k-ohms
  • GAIN HIGH setting
  • Standard input level: -58 dBu
  • Maximum input level: -42 dBu
  • GAIN MID setting
  • Standard input level: -36 dBu
  • Maximum input level: -20 dBu
  • GAIN LOW setting
  • Standard input level: -14 dBu
  • Maximum input level: +2 dBu
LINE IN input
  • Connector: 3.5 mm stereo minijack
  • Input impedance: 23k-ohms
  • Standard input level: -10dBV
  • Maximum input level: +6dBV
LINE OUT output
  • Connector: 3.5 mm stereo minijack
  • Standard output level: -10dBV
  • Maximum output level: +6dBV
Output
  • Connector: 3.5 mm stereo minijack
  • Maximum output: 25mW + 25mW (with 32 ? headphone connection)
  • Built-in speaker output: 0.4 W
AUDIO PERFORMANCE
  • Frequency response (LINE IN > LINE OUT): 20Hz-20kHz, +1/-3dB (44.1kHz) 20Hz-22kHz, +1/-3dB (48kHz)
  • Distortion (LINE IN > LINE OUT): Less than 0.01%
  • S/N ratio (LINE IN > LINE OUT): 90dB or more
Compatible audio files:
  • MP3 files: 32-320 kbps, sampling frequency 44.1/48kHz, VBR playback, ID3 tag support up to Ver 2.4
  • WAV files: sampling frequency 44.1/48kHz, bit length: 16/24-bit
  • Recording media: SD cards (64 MB-2 GB) and SDHC cards (4 GB-32 GB)
  • File system: FAT partition: FAT16/32
Battery life (continuous operation):
  • Lithium ion battery (BP-L2): About 5 hours (recording time) / About 5 hours (playback time)
  • Ni-MH batteries (HR15/51): About 4 hours (recording time) / About 4 hours (playback time)
  • Alkaline batteries (LR6): About 2 hours (recording time) / About 2 hours (playback time)
  • (Backlight off, set to 128-kbps mp3. Varies according to use conditions.)
  • Operation temperature range: 0-40 deg. C
  • Power consumption:
  • 1.7W (MP3 playback)
  • 5.5W (maximum)
  • External dimensions (WxHxD): 3-1/8" x 6" x 1-3/8"
  • Weight: 290 g (not including batteries)
COMPUTER REQUIREMENTSWindows:
  • Pentium 300 MHz or better
  • 128 MB or more memory
  • USB port (USB 2.0 recommended)
Macintosh:
  • 266 MHz Power PC, iMac, G3, G4 or better
  • 64MB or more memory USB port (USB 2.0 recommended)
  • Recommended USB host controller: Intel chipset
Supported OS:
  • Windows: Windows 2000 Professional SP4 or newer, Windows XP, Windows Vista
  • Macintosh: Mac OS X 10.2 or newer
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