Tascam DR-60DmkII

The streamlined design fits perfectly under a DSLR camera rig, without relying on bulky recorders or the limited audio quality of the camera's microphone in. ProSound Network Best of Show

The DR-60DmkII is the next generation of 4-track solid-state recording, based on TASCAM's decades of recording innovation. The upgraded HDDA microphone preamps provide up to 64dB of gain, capturing every nuance of a performance. Up to four channels at a time can be recorded to the internal SD Card, at up to 96kHz/24-bit WAV file resolution. Two of the mic inputs utilize locking XLR connectors with 48V phantom power, the other two use an 1/8" stereo connector for wireless and lavaliere microphones.

A Camera Output sends the mic mix to the camera for later synchronization, and a Camera Input is provided for monitoring playback. An additional headphone out and line out assist the crew during filming. The DR-60DmkII is designed for low-noise operation, including soft touch buttons and dedicated gain controls.

Multiple recording modes are available on the DR-60DmkII. Four-Channel Mode records all four microphone inputs. Dual Recording is an alternate setting, capturing a copy of your audio at a lower level for a distortion-free safety track. Menus and operation are well laid out, owing to decades of innovative recording design.

Reach beyond the limited performance of your camera's audio to capture the other half of your film. At a cost less than competing preamps, the TASCAM DR-60DmkII is the ultimate 4-track recorder designed for filmmakers, television, live events and web broadcast.

• Record to SD/SDHC card (Up to 32GB)

• Simultaneously record up to 4 tracks

• Record Modes: MONO, STEREO, DUAL MONO, DUAL STEREO, 4-CHANNEL

• Recording format: 44.1/48/96kHz, 16 or 24-bit, WAV/BWF

• TASCAM HDDA microphone preamps wth 120dB EIN and 64dB of gain

• Recording levels can be adjusted independently for the 1/L, 2/R and 3-4 inputs

• Two combo XLR/TRS inputs support +4dBu mic/line level input

• Phantom power to channels 1/2 (24V or 48VDC on XLRF)

• Plug-in power and high-output mic input supported on inputs 3-4

• CAMERA OUT connector for output from the DR-60DmkII mixer (adjustable gain)

• CAMERA IN connector for sound monitoring from the camera

• Independent adjustable LINE OUT and HEADPHONE jacks for high-quality sound output

• 50mW/ch headphone amplifier

• Tripod mounting socket (bottom) and mounting screw attachment (top)

• Handles protect the screen and can be used to attach a shoulder strap

• Soft-Touch Rubber Keys for silent operation

• HOLD switch to prevent accidental operation

• QUICK button feature for easy access to various functions

• 128x64 pixel LCD with backlight

• USB 2.0 connection for high-speed transferring of files

• Mini USB cable included

• Operates on 4-AA batteries, an AC adapter (sold separately) or USB bus power

• Can extend battery life with BP-6AA battery pack (sold separately)

• Dedicated remote control jack for the wired RC-10 remote control or RC-3F footswitch (both sold separately)

• Internal mixer: PAN and LEVEL controls

• Low cut filter (40/80/120Hz)

• Limiter (1/L and 2/R can be selected for linked operation)

• Delay function for microphone distance adjustment (up to 150ms)

• M-S decode functionSlate tone generator (AUTO/MANUAL)

• Selectable duration of slate tone from four positions (0.5/1/2/3 sec, when auto-generated)

• Selectable slate tone generation. (3 positions: OFF/HEAD/HEAD+TAIL, when auto-generated)

• File naming format can be set to use a user-defined word or date

• Dual-recording function allows two files to be recorded simultaneously at different levels

• Auto-record function can automatically start and stop recording at set leve

• lPre-recording function allows the unit to record a 2 second sound buffer before recording is activated

• Self-timer function for solo recording

• New file starts recording automatically without interruption when maximum file size is reached

• Track incrementing function allows a recording to be split by creating a new file when desired

• Jump back and play function

• Equalizer function for playback, and level alignment function to enhance the perceived overall sound pressure

• Resume function to memorize the playback position before the unit is turned off

• MARK function up to 99 points per audio track

• DIVIDE function

RECORDING MEDIA:

SD card (64MB to 2GB), SDHC card (4GB to 32GB)

RECORDING FORMAT:

• WAV 44.1k/48k/96k Hz, 16/24-bit

• BWF 44.1k/48k/96k Hz, 16/24-bit

NUMBER OF CHANNELS:

4-channel (stereo x2)

ANALOG AUDIO INPUT:

1/L, 2/R CONNECTORS:

• Connector: XLR-3-31 (1:GND, 2:HOT, 3:COLD) / 1/4" (6.3mm) TRS standard jack

SET TO "MIC / MIC+PHANTOM":

• Input impedance: 2k

• Phantom power: 48V ±4V (10mA/CH) / 24V ±4V (10mA/CH)

• Maximum input level: 0dBu

• Minimum input level: -72dBu

• MIC input gain: TRIM MAX

LOW:

+11dB

MID:

+36dB

HIGH:

+52dB

HIGH+PLUS:

+64dB

SET TO "LINE":

• Input impedance: 10k or more

• Standard input level: +4dBu

• Maximum input level: +24dBu

3-4 CONNECTOR:

• Connector: 1/8" (3.5mm) stereo mini jack (this connector can be supplied plug-in power)

• Input impedance: 10k

• Maximum input level: +10dBV

• Minimum input level: -50dBV

• MIC input gain: TRIM MAX

LOW:

+3dB

HIGH:

+26dB

HI + PLUS:

+38dB

ANALOG AUDIO OUTPUT:

CAMERA OUT CONNECTOR:

• Connector: 1/8" (3.5mm) stereo mini jack

• Output impedance: 200

• Standard output level: -50dBV

• Maximum output level: -30dBV

LINE OUT CONNECTOR:

• Connector: 1/8" (3.5mm) stereo mini jack

• Output impedance: 200

• Standard output level: -10dBV

• Maximum output level: +10dBV

PHONES CONNECTOR:

• Connector: 1/8" (3.5mm) stereo mini jack

• Maximum output level: 50mW + 50mW

USB:

• Connector: Mini-B type

• Format: USB2.0 HIGH SPEED mass storage class

REMOTE:

• Connector: 2.5mm TRS jack

POWER:

• Four AA batteries (Alkaline or NI-MH)

• USB bus power

• Dedicated AC adapter (TASCAM PS-P515U, sold separately)

• Dedicated external battery pack (TASCAM BP-6AA, sold separately)

POWER CONSUMPTION:

5.4W

CONTINUOUS OPERATION TIME:

2ch WAV, 44.1kHz, 16-bit Rec, *All times are approximate.