TASCAM DR-10SG Portable recorder with microphone

Features at a glance

• Supercardioid shotgun microphone
• Shoe adapter (ISO/JIS standard) attaches to a camera accessory shoe.
• Records to microSD or microSDHC cards.
• Records 44.1/ 48 kHz, 16/24-bit, mono or poly linear PCM (WAV/BWF)files.
• Built-in clock stamps BWF files with time-of-day information for additional convenience when editing or searching for files.
• Equalizer has four presets that can be selected to match the recording conditions.
• Limiter automatically reduces high input levels to suitable levels.
• Low cut filter reduces low-frequency noise (120Hz cutoff frequency).
• Dual recording for two files to be recorded simultaneously with different gain levels.
• Slate tone for conveniently synchronizing with video files.
• Camera out jack (combined with headphone jack)outputs audio to a camera.
• Automatic file closing prevents the loss of data before the battery runs out.
• Included noise isolation arm reduces lens operation noise.
• Included attenuation cable matches output audio signal level when connected to a camera.
• Included cable clip secures attenuation and headphone cables.
• Tripod threads (ISO/JIS standards for mounting directly to a camera tripod or rig.
• Playback to headphones to check recorded file contents immediately.
• Time track increment silently and seamlessly splits a recording by creating a new file at regular intervals (about 15 minutes)for easier editing.
• File naming based on a user-specified word or the current date.
• Operates on 1 AAA battery (alkaline, rechargeable NiMH or disposable lithium)or USB bus power.
• Secondary lithium-ion battery maintains date and time information.
• 3.5mm(1/8“)headphone jack built in.
• Easy to read 96×16 dot OEL display with wide viewing angle.
• Micro-B USB 2.0 port to easily transfer files to a computer.

Specifications
General
Recording media         CompactFlash card
  Tested media         SanDisk Extreme IV 4 GB, 8 GB, 16 GB
SanDisk Extreme 4 GB, 8 GB, 16 GB
File system         FAT32
File format         BWF (single-channel, multi-channel)
Number of audio channels         8 channels at 44.1 kHz, 48 kHz, 88.2 kHz, 96 kHz
8 channels + stereo mix at 44.1 kHZ, 48 kHz
4 channels at 176.4 kHz, 192 kHz
Quantization bit rates         16 bit/24 bit
Sampling frequencies         44.1/47.952/48/48.048/88.2/96/176.4/192 kHz
(47.952/48.048: 48 kHz ± 0.1% pull-up/pull-down)
Reference clock         Internal, Word in, Video in,
Digital in (CH 1-2, CH 3-4, CH 5-6, CH 7-8)
Timecode frame rates         23.976, 24, 25, 29.97 DF, 29.97 NDF, 30 DF, 30 NDF
Built-in mic         Omni directional, monaural
Low cut filter         Cut-off frequency: 40/80/120 Hz
Slope: –12/–18 dB/oct
Analogue audio inputs and outputs
MIC IN/LINE IN connectors (1–8)         XLR-3-31 (1: GND, 2: HOT, 3: COLD)
  Input impedance (LINE)         10 kOhm
  Nominal input level (LINE)         + 6 dBu (Ref. level: –9 dB)
+ 4 dBu (Ref. level: Other than –9 dB)
  Maximum input level (LINE)         Selectable: +15 dBu, +18 dBu, +20 dBu, + 22 dBu, +24 dBu
  Input impedance (MIC –25)         2.4 kOhm
  Minimum input level (MIC –25)         –45 dBu
  Maximum iput level (MIC –25)         +11 dBu
  Input impedance (MIC 0)         2.4 kOhm
  Minimum input level (MIC 0)         –70 dBu
  Maximum input level (MIC 0)         –14 dBu
LINE OUT connectors (L/R)         XLR-3-32 (1: GND, 2: HOT, 3: COLD)
  Output impedance         100 Ohm or less
  Nominal output level         +6 dBu (Ref. level: –9 dB)
  Nominal output level         +4 dBu (Ref. level: Other than –9 dB)
  Maximum output level         Selectable: +15 dBu, +18 dBu, +20 dBu, +22 dBu, +24 dBu
PHONES connector         6.3-mm stereo phone jack
  Maximum output power         100 mW + 100 mW or more (THD+N: 1 % or less, at 32 Ohm)
Digital audio inputs and outputs
DIGITAL I/O connector         D-Sub, 25-pin connector
  Format         AES3-2003/IEC60958-4 (AES/EBU)
  Minimum input voltage         200 mVpp
  Maximum input voltage         7 Vpp
  Output voltage         3.5 Vpp
DIGITAL OUT connectors         BNC
  Format         AES3-2003/AES-3id-2001 (AES/EBU)
  Output voltage         1 Vpp at 75 Ohm
Control inputs and outputs
EXT DC IN connector         XLR-4-32 (1: –, 2: NC, 3: NC, 4: +)
  Input voltage         11–16 V (2 A)
CASCADE/WORD/VIDEO IN connector         BNC
  Input voltage         5 V TTL equivalent
  Input impedance         75 Ohm ±10 %
  Allowable frequency deviation of external sync         ±100 ppm
CASCADE/WORD OUT connector         BNC
  Output voltage         5 V TTL equivalent
  Output impedance         75 Ohm ±10 %
  Sampling frequencies         44.1/47.952/48/48.048/88.2/96/176.4/192 kHz
(47.952/48.048: 48 kHz ± 0.1 % pull-up/pull-down)
TIME CODE IN connector         BNC
  Input voltage         0.5–5 Vpp
  Input impedance         10 kOhm
TIME CODE OUT connector         BNC
  Output voltage         2.0 Vpp
  Output impedance         600 Ohm
USB port         USB B-type, 4-pin
  Format         USB2.0 HIGH SPEED (480 MBit/s)
KEYBOARD connector         Mini-DIN connector (PS/2)
Audio performance
Frequency response (MIC/LINE IN to LINE OUT)          
  All sample rates         20 Hz – 20 kHz, 0 dB (±0.5 dB)
  88.2/96 kHz sample rates         at 40 kHz –1 dB (±1.0 dB)
  176.4/192 kHz sample rates         at 80 kHz –3 dB (+1/–2 dB)
Distortion          
  LINE IN to LINE OUT         0.003 % or less (–20 dB reference level, +23 dBu input, 1 kHz, AES-17 LPF)
  MIC IN (MIC –25) to LINE OUT         0.02 % or less (–20 dB reference level, –10 dBu input, Trim at +20 dB, 1 kHz, AES-17 LPF)
  MIC IN (MIC 0) to LINE OUT         0.02 % or less (–20 dB reference level, –35 dBu input, Trim at +20 dB, 1 kHz, AES-17 LPF)
S/N ratio          
  LINE IN to LINE OUT         110 dB(A) or more (22 kHz LPF)
  MIC IN (MIC –25 or MIC 0) to LINE OUT         100 dB(A) or more (22 kHz LPF)
Computer compatibility
Windows         Windows XP, Windows Vista, Windows 7
  CPU         Pentium 300 MHz or faster
  Memory         128 MB or more
  USB         USB 2.0 port
Macintosh         Macintosh Mac OS X 10.2 or later
  CPU         Power PC G3, G4, Intel Mac 266 MHz or faster
  Memory         64 MB or more
  USB         USB 2.0 port
Recommended USB host controller         Intel chipset
Power supply and other specifications
Power requirements         100–240 V AC, 50–60 Hz (AC adaptor PS-1225L)
10 AA batteries (Alkaline or NiMH)
External DC battery (DC 11–16 V, 2 A or more)
Battery operation time (continuous operation)         Measured according to JEITA standard at 48 kHz, 24-bit, 8 ch playback or recording, phantom power off. Varies with operating conditions.
  NP type battery (Li-Ion: 14.8 V/4.6 Ah)         About 5 hours
  AA type batteries (NiMH)         About 2 hours
Power consumption         18 W
Dimensions (W x H x D)         270 mm x 100 mm x 260 mm (excluding protrusions)
Weight         3.65 kg (excluding batteries)
Operating temperature range         0–40 ºC

The KORE 64™ ROM option represents a complete expansion and reimagining of the PC3 and PC3K's sonic potential (not for the PC3LE). Pushing the limits of V.A.S.T. synthesis for both realistic and experimental electronic sounds, KORE 64™ adds over 300 new programs, including stunning new Synths, Electric Guitars, Horns, Drums and Percussion. With KORE 64™ installed, the PC3/K built-in program library now totals over 1400 presets!

    New Setups:

        50 new setups featuring the KORE 64™ sounds.
        Over 200 new drum grooves in multiple styles.
        New Dance and Hip Hop setups for triggering and controlling beats in real time.

    New Synths:

        New samples modeled after the Oberheim SEM, ARP Chroma, TX802, CZ1, and dozens of legacy waveforms from the K series.
        Over 100 new synth programs.
        Sounds for popular electronic music styles like House, Trance, Dubstep, Drum&Bass, Glitch, Electro Hip Hop, and more.
        More real time controls, beat-synced modulations and envelope control transform sounds without hitting the edit button.
        Atmospheric and cycling pads voiced for performing, producing, and scoring.

    New Guitars:

        New samples modeled after the Gibson Les Paul and Fender Stratocaster.
        Palm muted and sustained articulations playable in a picked or legato style.
        Instant-shredder arpeggiator patterns, whammy bar effects, and realistic feedback emulations.
        Preset sounds from Rock, Country, Rock-a-Billy, Metal, Funk, and more.

    New Brass/Woodwinds:

        New alto sax, tenor sax, baritone sax, trumpet, and trombone samples.
        New programs include solo instruments and custom sections with many combinations of the different instruments.
        Articulate with pressure on several new programs.
        Sections cover styles from Big Band, Soul, Funk, Latin, R&B, Hip Hop, Rock and more.

    New Drums

        Drums from Yamaha, Ludwig, Pearl, DW, Rogers, and Gretsch recorded as full kits.
        Full cymbal arrays recorded with Zildjian, Paiste, and Sabian cymbals.
        72 new Drum Kits and 62 percussion instruments and templates.
        10 times the samples and 30 times the data of the existing PC3/PC3K Drums.
        All drum kits have mixer functioning on the sliders to change the level the kick, snare, toms, hats, and percussion independently.
        Unsurpassed realism and playability for sampled drums.
        Full complement of Electronic and Processed Drum samples.
        Scratches, hits and Industrial Sounds.
        Wide variety of traditional and processed Percussion sounds.

Download the full preset Objects List under the Downloads section

User Installable.

Requires:  PC3K OS v2.20 or better
                  PC3 OS v2.20 or better

All specifications subject to change without notice.

• Recording media: SD card(64MB to 2GB), SDHC card(4GB to 32GB), SDXC card(48GB to 128GB)
• Recording format

• Number of channels: 4-channel (stereo × 2, mono × 4)
• Analog audio input

• Set to "LINE“

• 1/2 connector

• CAMERA IN connector

• LINE OUT connector

• CAMERA OUT connector

• PHONES connector

• REMOTE Connector: 2.5mm TRS jack
• Power: 4 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: 5.0W
• Continuous operation time: 2ch WAV, 44.1kHz, 16bit rec, Phantom power not used
• Dimensions: 169(W)×55.2(H)×106.5(D)mm (with the top adapter attached)
• Weight: 625g ( including batteries) / 530g (without batteries )