Tascam DR-680mkII Portable 8-Track Digital Field Recorder

The DR-680mkII is a 8-track field recorder with up to 192kHz resolution.

Features:

• SD/SDHC/SDXC cards used as recording/playback media
• 6 balanced mic/line inputs (1-4: XLR/TRS combo jacks, 5-6: TRS jacks)
• 6 unbalanced outputs (RCA pin jacks)
• COAXIAL digital input and output (S/PDIF, AES/EBU)
• Recording/playback formats: BWF, WAV, MP3
• With BWF format, recording starting times can be stored in files
• 8-track recording at 96kHz/24-bit (BWF, WAV)
6 mic/line inputs and stereo mix recording or 6 mic/line input and digital stereo recording
• Record MP3 files at 96, 128, 192 and 320 kbps
• Record 4-channel MP3 files
From 4 mic/line inputs (XLR/TRS combo jacks) or 2 mic/line inputs and digital stereo inputs
• 2-track recording at 24-bit/192kHz (BWF, WAV)
From 2 mic/line inputs or digital stereo inputs
• Digital inputs and outputs support double speed 96 kHz and quad speed 192 kHz
• Sampling frequencies
44.1, 48, 96, 192 kHz (BWF, WAV) 44.1, 48 kHz (MP3)
• Quantization bit depth: 16/24-bit (BWF, WAV)
• 6 channels of TASCAM HDDA mic preamps for high audio quality with 48V phantom power
• Limiter and low-cut filter available on each mic/line input
• Built-in stereo monitoring mixer for headphone mix and/or recording
• Dual-recording function allows two files to be recorded simultaneously at different levels
• GANG function allows the input gain of multiple channels to be operated simultaneously
• Pre-recording function allows the capture of audio two seconds before recording is started
• Automatic-recording function can start and stop recording automatically in response to the input signal level (?48, ?24, ?12 or ?6 dB)
• Even when multiple tracks are used, all recordings made at the same time can be managed as a single take/file
• Track incrementation allows a recording to be split by creating a new file at the desired point without interrupting recording
• Up to 1000 takes and 5000 files can be recorded on a single card
• Mark function can be used to move to specific points (up to 99 marks per take)
• Wheel can be used to change the playback position
• Repeat playback function
• Panel lock function to prevent misoperation
• Cascade function allows transport control of multiple DR-680MKII units using a master unit
• File name format can be set to use a user-defined word or the date
• High-speed transfer of files to a computer using USB 2.0
• 128×64-dot matrix display with backlight
• Built-in mono speaker with 500mW output
• Headphone output and level control (50mW+50mW/ 32ohm)
• Powered by 8 AA batteries or the included AC adapter
• USB cable and shoulder strap included
• Folding stand convenient for tabletop use
• CS-DR680 carrying case (sold separately)