WNAMM11: Tascam Announces Latest Portastudio

US DP-03 tabletop multitrack is like the DP-02 but smaller 14/01/11

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Tascam has announced the new DP-03 8-track Digital Portastudio. Here's what they have to say about it...
The DP-03 records two tracks at a time at CD quality to affordable SD/SDHC cards, using XLR microphone preamps or a pair of built-in condenser microphones. Mixing features like reverb and EQ are accessed using dedicated knobs for simple operation. When a production is finished, it can be transferred to computer over USB 2.0 or burned to CD using an internal drive.
A pair of inputs can be routed to any tracks, providing condenser microphones with phantom power when required. The DP-03 inputs also include 1/4" line and instrument level switches for recording sources like drum machines, guitar and bass. A tuner and metronome are built in for assembling polished performances. Once recorded, tracks can be bounced and edited.
Like the DP-02 before it, the DP-03 uses an array of dedicated controls for mixing, combined with a simple menu interface for editing and other features. New mastering effects like EQ and multiband compression have been added for radio-ready masters. With so much power in a compact package, the DP-03 makes recording affordable, portable and fun.
Features:

8-track Digital Portastudio with CD Burner
Records to SD/SDHC Card media
Import audio tracks from CD
Built-in stereo condenser microphone
Two XLR microphone inputs with phantom power
1/4" stereo line inputs
Switchable instrument-level input for guitar/bass direct recording
Multi-band mastering effects
2-band EQ per track
Internal reverb processor with dedicated send per track
Chromatic Tuner and Metronome
Track editing, autopunch and bounce features
Optional RC-3F footswitch offers three switches for punch-in and transport operation
Compact and lightweight