Tascam Announces DR-680 8-Track Portable Recorder

Anaheim, CA (January 22, 2010) -- The TASCAM DR-680 brings multi-channel portable recording within reach of any musician for polished live, location and surround recordings. Up to eight tracks can be recorded to solid-state SD card media at 96kHz/24-bit Broadcast WAV quality. Six mic inputs provide phantom power and 60dB of gain for great-sounding recordings with condenser microphones. Record the six microphones along with a digital S/PDIF source for 8 track recording. Inputs can be monitored using a built-in mixer with level and pan controls for each input. The stereo mixdown can even be recorded along with the six mics for quick stereo playback of the event. There's even a built-in speaker to check recordings without headphones.

In addition to WAV recording up to 96kHz, the DR-680 captures stereo audio at 192kHz/24-bit for audiophile-quality masters. The DR-680 records multi-channel MP3 audio for web-ready recordings. Two of the recorders can be connected with a cascade cable for up to 16-track recording on battery power. Multi-channel portable recording has never been as simple or affordable as the DR-680 from TASCAM.

Features:
• 8-track portable recording
• Record eight individual inputs or six inputs plus a stereo mixdown
• Up to 96kHz/24-bit Broadcast WAV file resolution for 8 channels
• Stereo 192kHz/24-bit recording mode
• Multi-channel MP3 recording (3 stereo or 3 mono files)
• Digital monitor mixing (level and pan) with recordable stereo mixdown
• Ideal for surround music and effects recording
• Cascade function for running two units together
• Pre-recording feature
• Auto-recording mode begins recording when the input reaches a certain level
• Mark function during recording/playback
• Edit functions such as divide and delete
• 128x64 backlit LCD display
• Powered through (8x) AA batteries or (included) PS-1225L adapter
• Records to SD/SDHC card media (not included)
• (6) mic pres with 60dB of gain and phantom power
• (4) XLR/1/4" (combi) mic/line inputs and (2) TRS 1/4" mic/line inputs
• Low cut filter and limiter on each input
• (6) RCA unbalanced line outputs
• S/PDIF digital in and out
• USB 2.0 (mini B) connection for computer
• Built-in speaker
• 1/4" stereo headphone output
• Included accessories: PS-1225L power supply, shoulder strap
• Dimensions: 7.95" W x 2.12" H x 6.93" D (202mm x 54mm x 176mm)
• Weight 2.65 lbs (1.2kg) without batteries

For more information:
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