TASCAM’s award winning DR-60D is the new audio recording solution for on-set filmmakers and videographers using DSLR’s. For years, filmmakersProSound Network Best of Show have been trying different methods for recording audio, using bulky recorders designed for music and trying to transform the inferior audio technology built-into DSLR’s. Now TASCAM has designed an answer that […]
TASCAM’s award winning DR-60D is the new audio recording solution for on-set filmmakers and videographers using DSLR’s. For years, filmmakersProSound Network Best of Show have been trying different methods for recording audio, using bulky recorders designed for music and trying to transform the inferior audio technology built-into DSLR’s. Now TASCAM has designed an answer that pros and amateurs alike have been waiting for.
The DR-60D is a brand new 4-track solid-state recorder utilizing TASCAM’s decades of experience. The recorder utilizes high-grade HDDA pre-amps, legendary AD converters, and a durable but lightweight structure and shape. This device will fit snuggly under any camera or into any rig, and record up to 96kHz/24-bit high quality audio straight to SD/SDHC media. Filmmakers have at their disposal two 1/4“-XLR Locking Combo MIC/LINE Inputs, 3.5mm Stereo MIC Input, Camera In, Camera Out, Line Out and Headphone Out. Both 1/4“-XLR Combo Inputs supply +48V Phantom Power and the 3.5mm Input supplies Plug-In Power for microphones requiring a bias voltage.
The DR-60D is incredibly easy to use, employing TASCAM’s very popular user interface and external controls for every major operation. The body structure, soft-touch keys and dials are designed specifically to help eliminate handling noise. The multiple record modes include, 4-Channel Record, Auto Record and TASCAM’s Dual Record “Safety Track” Mode make the DR-60D one of the most versatile recorders on the market.
- Record to SD/SDHC card (Up to 32GB)
- Simultaneously record up to 4 tracks
- Record Mode：MONO, STEREO, DUAL MONO, DUAL STEREO, 4-CHANNEL
- Recording format：44.1/48/96kHz 16/24bit (WAV/BWF)
- TASCAM original HDDA microphone preamps
- Recording levels can be adjusted independently for the 1/L, 2/R and 3-4 inputs
- Two XLR/TRS inputs support +4dBu line level input and phantom power (24 or 48VDC on XLRF)
- Plug-in power and high-output mic input supported on inputs 3-4
- CAMERA OUT connector for output from the DR-60D’s mixer (adjustable gain)
- CAMERA IN connector for sound monitoring from the camera
- Independent adjustable LINE OUT and HEADPHONE jacks for high-quality sound output
- 50mW/ch headphone output
- Tripod mounting socket (bottom) and DSLR mounting screw attachment (top)
- Handles protect the screen and can be used to attach a shoulder strap
- Soft-Touch Rubber Keys for silent operation
- HOLD switch to prevent accidental operation
- QUICK button feature for easy access to various functions
- 128×64 pixel LCD with backlight
- USB 2.0 connection for high-speed transferring of files
- Mini USB cable included
- Operates on 4-AA batteries, an AC adapter (sold separately) or USB bus power
- Can extend battery life with BP-6AA battery pack (sold separately)
- Dedicated remote control jack for the wired RC-10 remote control or RC-3F footswitch (both sold separately)
- Internal mixer: PAN and LEVEL controls
- Low cut filter(40/80/120Hz)
- Limiter (1/L and 2/R can be selected for link-operation)
- Delay function for microphone distance adjustment (up to 150ms)
- M-S decode function
- Slate tone generator (AUTO/MANUAL)
- Selectable duration of slate tone from four positions (0.5/1/2/3 sec, when auto-generated)
- Selectable slate tone generation. 3 positions: OFF/HEAD/HEAD+TAIL, when auto-generated
- File name format can be set to use a user-defined word or date
- Dual-recording function allows two files to be recorded simultaneously at different levels
- Auto-record function can automatically start and stop recording at set level
- Pre-recording function allows the unit to record a 2 second sound buffer before recording is activated
- Self-timer function for solo recording
- New file starts recording automatically without interruption when maximum file size is reached
- Track incrementing function allows a recording to be split by creating a new file when desired
- Jump back and play function
- Equalizer function for playback, and level alignment function to enhance the perceived overall sound pressure
- Resume function to memorize the playback position before the unit is turned off
- MARK function up to 99 points per audio track
- DIVIDE function
SPECIFICATIONS
| Recording media | SD card(64MB to 2GB), SDHC card(4GB to 32GB) |
| Recording format | |
| WAV | 44.1/48/96kHz, 16/24bit |
| BWF | 44.1/48/96kHz, 16/24bit |
| Number of channels | 4channel (stereo x2) |
| Analog audio input | |
| 1/L, 2/R connectors | |
| Connector | XLR-3-31 (1:GND, 2:HOT, 3:COLD)/6.3mm(1/4“)TRS standard jack |
| Set to “MIC / MIC+PHANTOM“ | |
| Input impedance | 2k ohms |
| Phantom power | 48V +/-4V(10mA/CH) / 24V +/-4V(10mA/CH) |
| Maximum input level | 0dBu |
| Minimum input level | -72dBu |
| MIC input gain | TRIM MAX |
| LOW | +11dB |
| MID | +36dB |
| HIGH | +52dB |
| Set to “LINE“ | |
| Input impedance | 10k ohms or more |
| Standard input level | +4dBu |
| Maximum input level | +24dBu |
| 3-4 connector | |
| Connector | 3.5mm (1/8“) stereo mini jack (this connector can be supplied plug-in power) |
| Input impedance | 10k ohms |
| Maximum input level | +10dBV |
| Minimum input level | -50dBV |
| MIC input gain | TRIM MAX |
| LOW | +3dB |
| HIGH | +26dB |
| CAMERA IN connector | |
| Connector | 3.5mm (1/8“) stereo mini jack |
| Input impedance | 10k ohms |
| Standard input level | -10dBV |
| Maximum input level | +6dBV |
| Analog audio output | |
| CAMERA OUT connector | |
| Connector | 3.5mm (1/8“) stereo mini jack |
| Output impedance | 200 ohms |
| Standard output level | -50dBV |
| Maximum output level | -30dBV |
| LINE OUT connector | |
| Connector | 3.5mm (1/8“) stereo mini jack |
| Output impedance | 200 ohms |
| Standard output level | -10dBV |
| Maximum output level | +10dBV |
| PHONES connector | |
| Connector | 3.5mm (1/8“) stereo mini jack |
| Maximum output level | 50mW + 50mW |
| USB | |
| Connector | Mini-B type |
| Format | USB2.0 HIGH SPEED mass storage class |
| REMOTE | |
| Connector | 2.5mm TRS jack |
| Power | Four 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 | 5.4W |
| Continuous operation time | 2ch WAV, 44.1kHz, 16bit rec |
| DR-60D | |
| Alkaline batteries (EVOLTA) | About 2:30 min (Phantom on) About 4:30 min (Phantom off) |
| NI-MH batteries (eneloop) | About 3:15 min (Phantom on) About 5:00 min (Phantom off) |
| NI-MH batteries (eneloop pro) | About 3:45 min (Phantom on) About 6:00 min (Phantom off) |
| DR-60D+BP-6AA | |
| Alkaline batteries (EVOLTA) | About 5:30 min (Phantom on) About 10:30 min (Phantom off) |
| NI-MH batteries (eneloop) | About 7:30 min (Phantom on) About 12:00 min (Phantom off) |
| NI-MH batteries (eneloop pro) | About 9:30 min (Phantom on) About 14:30 min (Phantom off) |
| Dimensions | 133(W)×93.2(H)×78(D)mm (with the top adapter attached) |
| Weight | 510g (not including batteries) |
| Operating temperature | 0˚C to 40˚C |
| Standard accessories | USB cable, warranty card, Owner’s manual |
| Computer compatibility | |
| Windows | |
| OS | Windows XP, Windows Vista, Windows 7, Windows 8 |
| CPU | Pentium 300MHz or more |
| RAM | 128MB or more |
| USB | recommended: USB2.0 |
| Macintosh | |
| OS | Mac OS X Jaguar (V10.2), Mac OS X Panther (V10.3), Mac OS X Tiger (V10.4), Mac OS X Leopard (V10.5), Mac OS X Snow Leopard(V10.6.8), OS X Lion(V10.7), OS X Mountain Lion(V10.8) |
| CPU | Power PC, iMac, G3, G4 266MHz or more |
| 64MB or more | |
| USB | recommended: USB2.0 |
| Audio performance | |
| Frequency response | 20-20kHz +0.5/-2dB(LINE IN or MIC IN to LINE OUT, Fs44.1k/48kHz, JEITA) 20-40kHz +0.5/-3dB(LINE IN or MIC IN to LINE OUT, Fs96kHz, JEITA) |
| Distortion | 0.02% or less(LINE IN or MIC IN to LINE OUT Fs44.1k/48k/96kHz, JEITA) |
| S/N ratio | 92dB or more(LINE IN or MIC IN to LINE OUT Fs44.1k/48k/96kHz, JEITA) |
| Equivalent input noise | -120dBu or more |
Recording duration
The table below shows the maximum recording time on SD/SDHC cards of different capacities for different file formats for recording.
| File format(recording setting) | SD/SDHC card capacity(hours:mintes) | ||||
| 1GB | 2GB | 4GB | 8GB | ||
| WAV/BWF 16bit(STEREO) | 44.1kHz | 1:41 | 3:22 | 6:44 | 13:28 |
| 48kHz | 1:33 | 3:06 | 6:12 | 12:24 | |
| 96kHz | 0:46 | 1:33 | 3:06 | 6:12 | |
| WAV/BWF 24bit(STEREO) | 44.1kHz | 1:07 | 2:15 | 4:30 | 9:00 |
| 48kHz | 1:02 | 2:04 | 4:08 | 8:16 | |
| 96kHz | 0:31 | 1:02 | 2:04 | 4:08 |
- The recording times shown above are estimates. They might differ depending on the SD/SDHC card in use.
- The recording times shown above are not continuous recording times, but rather they are the total possible recording times for the SD/SDHC card.
- If recorded in mono in WAV files, the maximum recording time will be double the figures above.
- For dual and 4-channel recording in WAV/BWF format, the recording times are about half those shown above.
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