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Tascam DP-006 Digital Pocketstudio 6-Track Portable Multi-Track Recorder
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Compatible Devices | Personal Computer |
Brand | Tascam |
Hardware Interface | USB |
Microphone Form Factor | Built-In |
Format | WAV |
Headphones Jack | 2.5 millimeters |
Number of Batteries | 4 AA batteries required. (included) |
Product Dimensions | 3"D x 6"W x 9"H |
Memory Storage Capacity | 4 GB |
Item Weight | 360 Grams |
About this item
- 6-track Portable Multi-track Recorder
- CD-Quality Recording (44.1kHz/16-bit)
- Built-in High-quality Stereo Condenser Microphone
- Two Mic/Line inputs
- 2G SD Card and AA Batteries Included
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Sound quality | 4.3 | 4.5 | 4.8 | 4.5 |
Easy to use | — | 4.6 | 4.4 | 4.2 |
Portability | 4.8 | — | — | 4.7 |
Value for money | — | 4.7 | 4.0 | — |
Sold By | Sds audio | Amazon.com | Amazon.com | Amazon.com |
hardware interface | usb | usb | usb2.0 | sdhc, secure digital |
memory capacity | 4 GB | — | 32 GB | 64 MB |
format | wav | — | ali | wav |
battery quantity | 4 aa | 2 aa | — | 4 aa |
weight | 360 grams | 1.22 pounds | 13.67 pounds | 1.12 pounds |
mic form factor | Built-In | Built-In | Built-In | Built-In |
mic operation mode | Stereo | — | — | Stereo |
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Product information
Item Weight | 12.7 ounces |
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Product Dimensions | 9 x 6 x 3 inches |
ASIN | B00BEGS5NI |
Item model number | DP-006 |
Batteries | 4 AA batteries required. (included) |
Customer Reviews |
4.4 out of 5 stars |
Best Sellers Rank | #22,100 in Musical Instruments (See Top 100 in Musical Instruments) #14 in Digital Multitrack Recorders |
Is Discontinued By Manufacturer | No |
Date First Available | February 15, 2013 |
Color Name | MultiColored |
Compatible Devices | Personal Computer |
Connector Type | 2 x 1/4" TS unbalanced |
Digital Audio Protocol | WAV File |
Hardware Interface | USB |
Signal Format | Digital |
Tracks | 4 |
Mixer Channel Quantity | 6 |
Speaker Size | 6 |
Size | DP-006 |
Battery type | Alkaline |
Media Format | WAV |
Power Source | Battery Powered |
Standing screen display size | 2 |
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Tascam DP-006 Digital Recorder Review
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Product Description
TASCAM has been revolutionizing Portastudio since they invented them. For decades, TASCAM's Portastudio have remained the ideal scratch pads and easy-to-use home recording devices. Utilized by seminal artists and home for legendary albums throughout the years, TASCAM has stayed true to manufacturing rugged, compact, feature-rich song-writing and demo tools. The DP-006 is the most compact solid-state multi-track recorder on the market. TASCAM equipped it with 6-channels (2 Mono and 2 Stereo/Mono), selectable track modes, built-in high-quality stereo condenser mics and 2 mic/line inputs. This recorder will easily fit into any gig bag, pocket or suitcase.
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Features at a glance
- Up to six tracks recording (2mono tracks+ 2mono/stereo switchable tracks)
- CD quality recording (16bit/44.1kHz)
- 2 Built-in omni-directional condenser microphones
DP-006
Digital Portastudio Multi-Track Recorder
Jot down ideas for your songs using these professional sounding multi-track recorders. For extra battery life, you can add the BP-6AA external battery pack. Two condenser microphones built into the front of the units record vocals or acoustic guitar anytime without the need for extra equipment or set-up time. Modeled after the top-selling DR series microphones, you can be assured high-quality sound. The DP-006 even includes a tripod mount for versatile set-up and placement.
Main Features
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Simple, Easy-to-Use InterfaceOptimally designed for on-the-spot recording. No unnecessary features were included that might complicate the recording to ensure easy functionality, and dedicated knobs make recording faster than digging through menus. Designed with Portastudio functionality, these POCKETSTUDIOs are the easiest songwriting scratchpads you can buy. |
Ultra Light Weight Design – Carry It With You EverywhereThe DP-006 and the DP-008EX both feature ultra light-weight designs to ensure portability. The DP-006 is 13 oz, and the DP-008EX is 21.5 oz. (without AA batteries) |
Inputs for External Microphones and Electric/Acoustic GuitarBoth models have two inputs with 1/4" jacks, these terminals provide to connect an external microphone, an electric-acoustic guitar and a line-level device like a synthesizer. Cables sold seperately allow you to connect an iPad or other sound device. |
Quickly Fix/Re-record Tracks with the UNDO/REDO FunctionFix performance errors using the Undo and Redo functions. Instant Undo frees you to try new ideas without worrying about erasing your last take. |
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Customers like the quality, sound quality and value of the voice recorder. For example, they mention it's a great little unit for recording guitar and other instruments, and the internal mics make recording with an acoustic simple. That said, opinions are mixed on ease of use and performance.
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Customers like the quality of the recorder. They say it's a great little unit for recording guitar and other instruments, and it records beautifully. Some say it has a fantastic mix of quality and options. Overall, customers are satisfied with the quality and functionality of the product.
"...It's a great little machine. The manual is very good and thorough (don't lose it!). It had me up and running in no time...." Read more
"...The 006 is better for remote recording but if you're planning on multi-tracking, the 008EX will suit you better...." Read more
"...It has fantastic mix of quality and options, but it's multitrack ability amounts to basically a two-track recorder, with one track record and one..." Read more
"This device does it's job exceptionally well. It allows you to record record a single or multiple tracks, bounce any track(s) or master down to a..." Read more
Customers like the sound quality of the voice recorder. They say that it is fairly easy to operate, and well worth the effort. They also appreciate the internal mics, which make recording with an acoustic simple. They mention that the internal microphones deliver very accurate recordings, with no noise. Overall, customers are satisfied with the sound performance of the product.
"...on the portable Dr recorder line of microphones, who's sound quality is actually very good...." Read more
"...mics and high quality components to deliver very accurate - no noise recordings...." Read more
"So I bought a multitrack recorder a few years back. It sounded great but was pretty complicated and the manual might as well have been written in..." Read more
"Excellent, easy to use, sounds great and affordable! What more could you ask for?" Read more
Customers appreciate the value of the voice recorder. They say it's a great deal for a basic 4-track, and a steal for the price. Some customers also mention that it'll work great for the money spent.
"...I think it's a great piece of equipment. Well worth it." Read more
"...All in all, I think Tascam digital recording equipment is a GREAT value...." Read more
"Excellent, easy to use, sounds great and affordable! What more could you ask for?" Read more
"...have used, a bit more expensive than the plug-in tiny amps but well worth the cost...." Read more
Customers find the voice recorder super portable, easy to use, and small enough to take everywhere. They say it's an excellent portable multi-track digital audio recorder, perfect for the traveling musician, and has stereo sound. Customers also mention that the product has a small size and is easy to charge.
"...The great feature of this Tascam is its extreme portability...." Read more
"...has two distinct advantages, at least in certain situations: (1) It's SMALLER and even more important (2) It has a TRIPOD MOUNT..." Read more
"...It has a much more portable footprint. This means I am more likely to keep it with me and to actually use it to its fullest potential!..." Read more
"This is a clever, highly portable, four track with two mono and two stereo tracks...." Read more
Customers like the built-in mics in the voice recorder. They say the internal mics are pretty good, the built in microphone is very good, and the condenser mics work great.
"...I don't know.The internal condenser mic's are AWESOME...." Read more
"...This is a great unit with excellent internal mics and high quality components to deliver very accurate - no noise recordings...." Read more
"...The inbuilt stereo microphones are amazing." Read more
"...that for some, this device may be perfect, and the internal mics do make a decent recording. I hope you have good eyes, though." Read more
Customers are satisfied with the appearance of the voice recorder. They mention that it is very cool, brilliant, and slick. They also appreciate the simple design and the fact that it has a lot of features.
"This is a clever, highly portable, four track with two mono and two stereo tracks...." Read more
"Brilliant! Sounds great. I highly recommend buying the power lead as I purchased an after market one that causes feedback...." Read more
"...I really wanted to like this unit. It looks great, ostensibly has a lot of features and is small enough to take everywhere...." Read more
"...Nice, solid feel." Read more
Customers are mixed about the ease of use of the voice recorder. Some mention that the menus are easy to navigate, convenient, and simplistic. However, others say that the user interface is not very intuitive, the product is too complicated to be practical, and the manual is difficult to follow.
"...Still, once I got the hang of the unit, it's quite easy (though Importing/Exporting are quite time-consuming; they happen in real-time)...." Read more
"...Disappointingly the manual does not list the power requirements, but rooting around on the Internet I found the specs of Tascam's adapter...." Read more
"...Much more intuitive. I went right to the quick start in the manual and had a decent track within around 30 minutes of unboxing...." Read more
"...recording, in studying their user manuals, I have found them incredibly tedious and confusing to operate due to a lack of dedicated controls...." Read more
Customers are mixed about the performance of the voice recorder. Some mention that it works great, functions as expected, and should work great for live show. However, others say that it was non-functional, difficult to work with, and unusable for their purpose.
"This device does it's job exceptionally well...." Read more
"I wanted to like this recording device, but it did not work out so well. There is a lot to like but not to my needs...." Read more
"...there aren't really settings to mess with, it does one job and does it very well. The mics are great, and it's nice that it can mount on a stand...." Read more
"The unit works great. Just hard to configure the first few times of use...." Read more
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I have an old Tascam Porta 05 4-track tape recorder that I bought new in 1987. Yes, it still works fine after all these years. Hopefully the Tascams these days are as well made, we'll see! I bought this DP-006 to replace it, along with a 2x2 USB audio interface for use separately with at DAW. I got both of these together for a small fraction of what that old Porta 05 cost me back in the day.
It's a great little machine. The manual is very good and thorough (don't lose it!). It had me up and running in no time. I started downloading and installing the DAW software for my USB audio interface, and this always takes forever -- these are multi-gigabyte downloads. Add to that the time it takes to install and update the drivers for the USB interface (which gave me trouble), and it easily can (and did) take pretty much the whole day. And then you have to learn the DAW. Meanwhile, while the downloads were going, I had plenty of time to go through the Tascam manual more than once, learn its features, and even put down a six track recording (vocals, electric guitar, acoustic guitar, bass, drum machine, and ukulele). It even happened that one of the ground wires inside my electric bass had come lose, and I resoldered it -- got it all in before the DAW (mine was a 30-gigabyte monster).
So, it does take a little time to learn the features of the Tascam, but when you put in perspective, it hardly seems too much to ask.
The great feature of this Tascam is its extreme portability. Also, it's great to lay down basic blues, rock or jazz rhythm tracks to practice soloing and improvisation, for example. Or also to record yourself conveniently so you can listen back from the observer perspective and notice things you might not pick up on when you're concentrating on performance. It's very handy.
Others have remarked about the power cord, well this is one thing that SHOULD have changed over the years. It was a bad deal back when the Porta studios cost hundreds and hundreds, but even worse when you have a $79 unit. They still price them at $40 a piece. You can get cheaper non-Tascam ones, I paid $9.99 for mine (hasn't arrived yet tho). Disappointingly the manual does not list the power requirements, but rooting around on the Internet I found the specs of Tascam's adapter.They are: 5V 2000mA 10W Max Tip Size: 2.5mm x 5.5mm (Inner diameter x Outer diameter). The pin on the connector is positive. So the adapter is capable of putting out a lot of current. I doubt the DP-006 uses the full 2 amps at any time, but as a rule you don't want to run anything under-amped. You do need a 5 Volt adapter. Having more amps available than necessary is fine, but you don't want less.That's asking for trouble, so unless anybody can say what the actual engineered current draw for the DP-006 truly is, I wouldn't recommend running any adapter on it that's not 5 Volt, 2 Amp. That's a change for the worse, my old Porta 05 4-track did list out these kinds of specifications in the manual. [UPDATE: The manual DOES list power consumption after all. It's listed as 1 Watt maximum. That means you need to have 5 volt adapter that can handle at least 200 milliamps.]
This thing does put down its own filesystem on the SD cards, one that Windows or OS X can't read. So, there is a conversion step that has to happen when you export your songs or tracks to the computer. People have complained that it takes too long. I tried it with my one recorded song, and I didn't think it was too bad. But I did mix and master it on the DP-006, as we do on the old Portas from before the age of the DAW. So I only had the finished song to export, no biggie, not six separate tracks.
I saw some comments where people said the onboard mikes weren't sensitive enough. You can set their level, though. They have three sensitivity levels: low, mid and high. Default is low. I had them on low, and I found them to be more than adequate. Quite nice actually. In fact, the air conditioner unit kicked on outside when I was doing my vocal track. It doesn't make a lot of noise, just a new low hum. I didn't think the DP-006's mikes were going to pick it up, but dang it they did, had to re-take it.
I tried out a few additional features, the metronome and the chromatic tuner. The metronome is useful, helping you synchronize things. It will appear in your headphones, but not in the recording (unless you tell it to show up in the recordings). I couldn't get the tuner to work, but I didn't give it too much time, this is undoubtedly user-error. I don't really need it. Still operating off the trusty old 440 A tuning fork here.
I think it's a great piece of equipment. Well worth it.
The internal condenser mic's are AWESOME. You might not expect a cheap lil' unit like this to give such an great ambient recording, but it will; just set your levels so it's not gonna clip and you're good to go. And wherever you place the unit, whatever your ears are hearing is EXACTLY what you're gonna hear when you play back, and that's even BEFORE you do any mixing down or Mastering. This includes the LOW registers; The specs don't say what the internal mic's frequency response is, but the output's rated at 20Hz, and I wouldn't be a bit surprised if they'll capture down to that level.
If you happen to have both units like I do and want more tracks, you can just pop the SD card out of the 006, stick it in the 008, and keep going.
However, there are a few negatives, imho:
(1) Maybe it's just me, but I don't consider operation of either unit to be as "intuitive" as it could be. Even with the Owner's Manual, I found myself jumping around all over the place, rather than being able to go through the Manual straight from page 1 to the end. Still, once I got the hang of the unit, it's quite easy (though Importing/Exporting are quite time-consuming; they happen in real-time).
(2) I realize this is a smaller unit, overall, than my Tascam DP-008EX, and there's simply not enough room for 1/4" phone AND XLR inputs. But since you can ASSIGN inputs, if you had one of each, you could record a simple instrumental/vocal song without need of an XLR adapter.
(3) And a glaring omission, LINE OUT RCA PLUGS. They call the headphone mini-plug a "line out" and sure, you can still patch into a Stereo receiver using the headphone jack, without having to export the tracks. But gimme a break! A couple of RCA line outs would make more sense; there's enough room on the exterior housing to accommodate this. Since I already own a 008, I didn't even think about this; I kinda assumed this unit would have 'em too, but no dice. I have the luxury of getting home from using the DP-006 and popping the SD card into my 008 (which I happen to be doing right now). Still, you shouldn't have to spend a coupla hundred more dollars to do that; I just happen to have needs for both units, depending on the situation. The 006 is better for remote recording but if you're planning on multi-tracking, the 008EX will suit you better.
All in all, I think Tascam digital recording equipment is a GREAT value. And remember, Tascam is part of the TEAC family of products; there is not a more trusted name in the recording business. They've been around since the beginning, and you can't argue with that!
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I started using my phone to record spontaneous music with limited success.
I decided to give this little (and I do mean LITTLE) multitrack a try. It's perfect for this role. The built in mics are worth using, running off batteries is handy too.
The interface takes some getting used to, but other than that it's a great 'bedroom' recorder.