TASCAM DR-100 MK3 Digital portable recorder

The DR-100mkIII from Tascam is a linear PCM recorder which supports 24-bit/192 kHz recording resolution and is able to record MP3 and WAV files—even at the same time, in dual-recording mode. A different dual-recording mode allows you to record a lower-level safety track in case the initial recording clips, and XRI mode will write the settings used to record the track within the file itself; recorder, mics, level, low-cut filter implementation, limiter, and pad will be represented therein, making your editor's or post-production engineer's life a lot easier.

The recorder utilizes AKM AK4558 converters, offers a 109 dB signal-to-noise ratio, sports a temperature-compensated clock, and includes a built-in limiter, variable low-cut filter, and pad. The built-in mic operates in an A/B pattern, and two combination jacks with low-noise HDDA mic preamps can accept XLR and 1/4" terminations. This unit records to SDXC cards up to 128GB in size, and runs on a combination of a rechargeable lithium-ion battery and AA batteries, allowing you to swap the disposable power supply while recording without disrupting the process of capturing audio.

Bit Depth / Sample Rate

Why are 4-channels of audio better than 2-channels?

• Capture more ambient sound at any shoot for an overall more convincing soundscape.
• Place mics on each participant in conferences, panels, reporters, etc.
• Redundancy or backup in case of camera mic noise or drop out.
• Simplify wedding shoots with a mic on the bride, groom, officiator and a mic for ambient sound.
• Video editing environments now support multi-channel audio as standard.

• Main Features

  The R-4 brings you a new generation of portable recording. Enjoy superb sound quality. Use the 40GB hard disk drive for extended recording. Record up to four channels at once. Edit waveforms on the recorder itself. All this plus a compact size and light weight that assure outstanding mobility in the field. The Edirol R-4. Gear up for the new generation of portable recording.

  Extended Recording with 40GB Hard Disk Drive
  Equipped with a 40GB hard disk drive, the R-4 can record up to 17 hours at maximum sound quality or up to 58 hours at CD quality.

  Superior 24-bit/96-kHz Linear Recording
  Totally uncompressed recording assures outstanding sound quality. Choose 16-bit or 24-bit quantization and a sampling rate of 44.1 kHz, 48 kHz, or 96 kHz. Save data as WAV files.

  Simultaneous 4-Channel Recording
  The 4 XLR/Phone combo jacks come with switchable phantom power and give you a choice of MONO, STEREO, STEREO X2, or 4CH recording. Digital input/output is also provided.
  Four-channel recording gives you exceptional flexibility. For example, you can use mics to capture the ambience of a performance hall while using line input to record the performance itself. Or you can record at several different level settings simultaneously.

• Five High-Quality Effects
  The R-4 lets you tailor the sound during both recording and playback.

• L Terminal for Linking a Digital Video Camera
  The R-4's L terminal lets you connect a similarly equipped digital video camera to synchronize the camera start/stop while R-4 is recording. Counting the camera's two channels, this configuration gives you a total of six audio channels — a wealth of audio data to get creative with.

  Waveform Editing Using Only the R-4
  The R-4 is all you need to edit waveforms. Just watch the waveform on the LCD as you edit. Scrubbing playback with the shuttle dial lets you set the edit points precisely by sound.

  Index Any Point Instantly
  Press the mark button anytime during recording or playback to mark that point for easy, instant indexing later. With the A-B repeat function you can set two points and repeatedly play back the material between them.

  Easy Playback with the Jog Dial
  Use the jog dial to fast-forward or rewind at any of seven speed levels.

  Built-In Stereo Speakers
  The R-4's built-in speakers make it easy to monitor recorded sound without headphones.

• L Terminal for Linking a Digital Video Camera
  The R-4's L terminal lets you connect a similarly equipped digital video camera to synchronize the camera start/stop while R-4 is recording. Counting the camera's two channels, this configuration gives you a total of six audio channels — a wealth of audio data to get creative with.

  Waveform Editing Using Only the R-4
  The R-4 is all you need to edit waveforms. Just watch the waveform on the LCD as you edit. Scrubbing playback with the shuttle dial lets you set the edit points precisely by sound.

  Index Any Point Instantly
  Press the mark button anytime during recording or playback to mark that point for easy, instant indexing later. With the A-B repeat function you can set two points and repeatedly play back the material between them.

  Easy Playback with the Jog Dial
  Use the jog dial to fast-forward or rewind at any of seven speed levels.

  Built-In Stereo Speakers
  The R-4's built-in speakers make it easy to monitor recorded sound without headphones.

The Denon Professional DN-700R Network SD and USB Recorder is a 1U rack mountable recorder and audio playback device designed for installed sound applications such as houses of worship, education, and more. The unit can record to both SD/SDHC cards and USB media either one at a time for longer recording times or simultaneously to both mediums for backup. The unit features extensive DLNA/UPnp networking capabilities such as automatic or timed FTP file archiving of recorded audio with scheduled Network Timer Protocol, as well as full Web setup and control using IP. The built-in Web remote enables full control of the recorder using a mobile browser.

The front panel of the recorder features an OLED display for showing information such as time, sample rate, and file name. A set of rubberized buttons control basic functions such as record, stop, pause, play, forward, back, as well as menu control and file management functions such as move, copy, combine, divide, and undo. A shift button changes these buttons to functions such as dimming the display, marking files, record monitoring, switching to frame mode, and adjusting pitch. A rotary knob button controls recording level, recording balance, and navigates the menu settings. The front of the unit has two SD/SDHC card slots for inserting recording media with ejection buttons, as well as a USB female type A port for plugging in USB media such as thumb drives and external USB hard drives. A second USB female type A port allows you to plug in a USB QWERTY keyboard for entering file information while recording. The unit also includes a 1/4" headphone out and headphone level control knob for monitoring while recording or listening to recorded tracks.

For I/O, the back of the unit features left and right balanced analog 3-pin XLR female inputs, left and right unbalanced analog RCA inputs, a balanced digital 3-pin XLR AES/EBU input, an unbalanced digital coaxial SPDIF input, left and right balanced analog 3-pin XLR male outputs, left and right unbalanced analog RCA outputs, a balanced digital 3-pin XLR AES/EBU output, and an unbalanced coaxial SPDIF output. For remote control, the unit features both an RS-232C and a 25-pin parallel port. The included rack ears can be removed for tabletop operation.

• 2-channel field recorder in Stereo or Mono on Compact Flash or Micro drive cards
• Light weight with rigid chassis
• FAT32 file system & BWF Stereo file format + MP3 recording/playback
• Built-in Stereo microphone for quick memo recording
• 2 x XLR mic inputs with phantom power to accept professional microphones
• High resolution recording at 24bit 96kHz
• Mic Trim for accurate recording level adjustment
• Automatic Level Control (ALC - OFF/ALC/LIMITER)
• Hi-Pass Filter
• Backlit 132 x 64 dot matrix LCD display
• Two-hour capacity on 4GB CF card with Stereo 24 Bit/96 kHz resolution  
• Pre-record buffer (2 secs) ensures full-take recording with no inadvertent loss
• Auto File Closing (the recording file auto-closes every minute to secure recorded data)
• Auto Shut-off function when the input power becomes abnormally low to save data
• Convenient file naming mode: DATE or TAKE
• 4 hours operation on 4 x AA Alkaline / Ni-MH batteries
• 8 hours operation possible with optional rechargeable NiMH battery pack
• Wired remote controller with microphone attachment belt
• USB 2.0 data transfer to Mac or PC computers for further editing and post-production
• Comes with 128MB CF card, AC adapter, dedicated shoulder belt and carrying pouch

The FR-2LE is a compact field memory recorder for professional use offering 24bit 96kHz recording in the industry standard BWF file format. It has a good pedigree given Fostex's previous success with their DAT portables (PD2 & PD4) and latterly with their solid state FR-2 and its optional full timecode facility.

Now with their latest FR-2LE, they have an even more compact offering for high quality field recording, interview recording (MP3 mode also available), or simple film/broadcast audio recording.

The FR-2LE is equipped with two professional phantom powered XLR microphone inputs (XLR-Jack combo) complete with precise control over the recording level. It features a 1 take = 1 file recording system which eliminates overwrites and its 2 second ʽpre-recordʼ buffer means there should never be a missed take or lost soundbite. Thereʼs also an MP3 mode and built-in stereo microphone.

Feature rich, elegant in operation, good pedigree - the new FR-2LE looks assured of success.

MAIN FEATURES

• Long Battery Life

The FR-2LE can run for up to 4 hours on 4 x AA Alkaline batteries and up to 8 hours with the optional NiMH BATPACK battery pack. A choice of two BATPACK chargers are also available - one for the mains and one that also charges your pack from a 12V car outlet.

• Extended recording times

Over 6 hours @ 16bit 44.1kHz recording on an 4Gb CompactFlash card.

• Professional inputs

Dual XLR inputs (XLR-Jack combo) with top quality microphone pre-amps, trim control and phantom power. Analogue out is provided on phono (RCA) connectors.

• BWF or MP3 recording

Record up to 24bit 96kHz audio.

• Tough construction

Manufactured from high-grade materials and specifically designed for professional location recording.

• Fail Safe Recording

In addition to a 1 take = 1 file system to eliminate overwrites, the FR-2LE also features Auto File Closing which closes files at one minute intervals, thus preserving the data in the event of a power failure.

• USB 2.0

The USB 2.0 port allows direct connection to PC and MAC for easy file transfer.

• Eight mono tracks
• CD-quality recording (16bit/44.1kHz)
• Two tracks simultaneous recording/ eight 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 2-positions (Low/High)
• Two TS 1/4" or XLR mic/line inputs
• INPUT A can connect high-impedance instrument directly (Like an electric-guitar)
• Phantom power supply
• Independent LEVEL/PAN/Reverb SEND knobs for each track
• Two RCA unbalanced line inputs
• 20mW/ch headphone output
• Footswitch ready with polarity switching (Notice: can't use RC-3F)
• 128x64 dot-matrix LCD with backlight
• Four AA batteries operation up to 6.5 hours (When recording, using the eneloop battery)
• Insert effects for input channels (2-band shelving EQ, compressor, exciter, de-esser)
• Mastering effects (2-band shelving EQ, multi-band compressor, normalize)
• Auto analysis mastering function
• 2-band shelving EQ for each track
• Reverb effects (Hall1/2,Room,Studio,Plate1/2)
• Optional AC adapter ready (TASCAM PS-P520)
• Can connect an external battery pack (TASCAM BP-6AA)
• Direct locate function by jog-wheel
• Repeat playback between IN/OUT point
• Track edit functions（COPY PASTE, COPY INSERT, MOVE PASTE, MOVE INSERT, OPEN, CUT, SILENCE, CLONE TRACK, CLEAN OUT)
• Bounce function allows recording of more six tracks
• UNDO/REDO(UNDO HISTORY) function
• Chromatic tuner and metronome included
• 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
• 2GB SD card included