Tascam DP-006 Digital Recorder

The Tascam DP-006 Digital Recorder is a professional 6-track Digital Pocketstudio featuring a perfect music sketch pad with built-In microphones for multi-track recording anytime, anywhere!

The Tascam DP-006 Digital Recorder lets you be ready. Song ideas can happen anywhere. Jot down ideas for your songs using this professional sounding multi-track recorder. For extra battery life, you can add TASCAM's BP-6AA external battery pack.

A User Interface that Enables Intuitive Operation Similar to Cassette MTR
Easy to operate, just like a cassette MRT, with recording preparation achievable in just two steps after turning the device on. A high-quality microphone is already built-in, so there is no need for an external mic. Each track has a designated knob so that users can intuitively operate each track without having to rely on the screen. SD/SDHC cards are used for recording media, allowing data to be transferred to the computer via USB.

A Multi-Recorder that Anyone Can Use to Easily Record their Song Ideas
Adding the Tascam DP-006 to your production setup will increase the scope of your music production infinitely. The music sketchpad can easily accumulate ideas and will capture that melody line as it pops into your head, all in high audio quality, further enhancing your music production.

"Music Sketch Pad" – A Songwriting Tool That Anyone Can Use
The Tascam DP-006 is a battery-powered compact multi-track recorder. Song ideas can happen anywhere. With the Tascam DP-006, you'll be ready. Jot down ideas for your songs using this professional sounding multi-track recorders. For extra battery life, you can add TASCAM's BP-6AA external battery pack.

Built-In High-Quality Stereo Condenser Microphones – For Easy On-the-Spot Recording
The Tascam DP-006 has 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. TASCAM carefully chose the best sounding microphones for our recorders. Modeled after the top-selling DR series microphones, you can be assured high-quality sound. The Tascam DP-006 even includes a tripod mount for versatile set-up and placement.

Simple, Easy-to-Use Interface – Designed Like an Analog Cassette MTR
The Tascam DP-006 is optimally 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, TASCAM's POCKETSTUDIOs are the easiest songwriting scratchpads you can buy.

Ultra Light Weight Design – Carry It With You Everywhere
The Tascam DP-006 features ultra light-weight designs to ensure portability, weights only 13 oz. (excluding AA batteries).

Tuner and Metronome
The Tascam DP-006 Digital Recorder includes a fully functioning chromatic tuner and a metronome.

Two Analog Inputs for External Microphones and Electric/Acoustic Guitar
The Tascam DP-006 Digital Recorder also equips 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.

Flexibility for Music Production
Record to SD/SDHC Card (up to 32GB) With High-Speed Data Transfer via USB2.0. The Tascam DP-006 records to widely available SD/SDHC card media (4GB card included). In addition, it can connect to PCs via USB2.0 for high-speed data transferring. All song ideas can be transferred via USB or SD card readers to and from the units at any point in the recording process. Files can be used in DAW software for further editing and production.

Quickly Fix/Re-record Tracks with the UNDO/REDO Function
Fix performance errors using the Undo and Redo functions. Instant Undo frees you to try new ideas without worrying about erasing your last take.

File Import and Export by Wav Format
The Tascam DP-006 Digital Recorder supports file import/export by WAV format. Also, mono file and stereo file are available offering various advantages for example, at first, you import an instrumental song which created by a DAW. Then, your ideas capture by the Tascam DP-006. After recording, these ideas can export from a DP, you can be editing and mixing raw song data and recorded data on your DAW.

Track Edit Function (CUT, CLEAN TRACK, etc)
The Tascam DP-006 Digital Recorder provides editing features such as Clone track, Clean out, Silence, Cut, and Open.

Tascam DP-006 Digital Recorder Features

• Up to six tracks recording (2mono tracks + 2mono/stereo switchable tracks)
• Up to six tracks recording (2mono tracks + 2mono/stereo switchable tracks)
• CD quality recording (44.1kHz/16-bit)
• Two tracks simultaneous recording/ six tracks simultaneous playback
• Dedicated stereo master track available
• Record to SD/SDHC card (Up to 32GB)
• 2 Built-in omni-directional condenser microphones
• Microphone sensitivity can be selected from 3-positions (Low/Mid/High)
• Two TS 1/4" mic/line inputs
• INPUT A can connect high-impedance instrument directly (Like an electric-guitar)
• Independent LEVEL/PAN(BALANCE) knobs for each track
• 15mW/ch headphone output
• 128 × 64 dot-matrix LCD
• Four AA batteries operation up to 9 hours (When recording, using the eneloop battery)
• Optional AC adapter ready (TASCAM PS-P520)
• Can connect to an external battery pack (TASCAM BP-6AA)
• Tripod screw hole
• Direct locate function by jog-wheel
• Repeat playback between IN/OUT point
• Track edit functions (CLONE TRACK, CLEAN OUT, SILENCE, CUT, OPEN)
• Bounce function allows recording of more six tracks
• UNDO/REDO (UNDO HISTORY) function
• Chromatic tuner and metronome
• High-speed data transfer by USB2.0 connection
• Backup and restore songs
• File import/export by WAV format (mono/stereo)
• Export stereo master file as stereo WAV format
• 4GB SD card

Tascam DP-006 Digital Recorder Specifications

• Recording Media: SD Card (512MB to 2GB), SDHC Card (4GB to 32GB)
• File System: TASCAM Original (MTR Partition), FAT32 (FAT Partition)
• INPUT A/B:
  • 1/4" TS-Jack:
    • Connectors: 1/4" (6.3mm) TS-Jack, UNBALANCED
    • Input Impedance: 10kO or More (INPUT A: MIC/LINE), 1MO(INPUT A: GUITAR)
    • Nominal Input Level: –10dBV
    • Maximum Input Level: +6dBV
    • Headroom: 16dB
• Built-in Microphones: Omni-Directional Condenser Microphone × 2
• LINE OUT:
  • Connectors: 1/8" (3.5mm) Stereo Mini Jack
  • Nominal Output Level: –16dBV
  • Maximum Output Level: 0dBV
• PHONES:
  • Connectors: 1/8" (3.5mm) Stereo Mini Jack
  • Maximum Output Level: 15mW + 15mW (THD+N Less Than 0.1%, 32O Loaded)
• USB:
  • Connectors: USB Mini-B Type 4-Pin
  • Format: USB2.0 HIGH SPEED Mass Storage Class
• Continuous Battery Operation Time (All Times are Approximate):
  • Alkaline Battery (EVOLTA): 8 Hours (Using Line Input/Recording), 8.5 Hours (Using Headphone/Playback)
  • Nickel-Metal Battery (Eneloop): 9 Hours (Using Line Input/Recording), 9.5 Hours (Using Headphone/Playback)
• Power: Four AA Batteries (Alkaline or Nickel-Metal Battery), AC Adapter (TASCAM PS-P520, Sold Separately)
• Power Consumption: 1W (Maximum)
• Dimensions (W × H × D): 6.1" × 1.6" × 4.2" / 155 × 41.5 × 107 mm
• Weight: 12.7 oz. / 360 g (Excluding Batteries)
• Operating Temperature: 41°F to 95°F / 5°C to 35°C
• Backup Memory: In The PREFERENCE, Contents of "Repeat Int", "Auto Pwr Save" and "Contrast"
• Audio Performance:
  • Frequency Response: 20Hz to 20kHz (+1/–3dB, INPUT (MIC/LINE) to LINE OUT)
  • Distortion: Less Than 0.05% (INPUT (LINE) to LINE OUT)
  • S/N Ratio: More Than 81dB (INPUT (MIC/LINE) to LINE OUT)

Tascam DP-006 Digital Recorder Includes

• 1 x Tascam DP-006 Digital Recorder
• 1 x 4GB SD Card
• 4 x AA Batteries
• 1 x USB Cable (31.5" / 80cm)
• 1 x Owners Manual
• 1 Year Warranty