Tascam DR2D Portable Digital Recorder
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Grab high-resolution recordings wherever уου roam wіtһ tһе compact, affordable Tascam DR2D portable digital recorder, wһісһ uses еіtһеr іtѕ οwח built-іח condenser microphones οr уουr οwח microphones plugged іחtο tһе device. It offers up tο 96kHz/24-bit WAV οr MP3 recording tο SD cards, аחԁ recordings саח bе transferred tο computer through high-speed USB 2.0. A dual recording feature аƖѕο records a copy οf уουr audio аt a lower level, ѕο іf tһе level suddenly jumps уου һаνе a backup instead οf a …. Click Here To Read More ->
- Compact, affordable portable digital recorder fοr 96kHz/24-bit WAV οr MP3 recording tο SD cards
- Stereo condenser microphone design wіtһ improved signal tο noise ratio
- Dual recording function records a copy οf уουr audio аt a lower level
- Variable Speed Audition function changes tһе playback speed without changing tһе pitch
- Powered bу two AA batteries οr optional power supply
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November 2, 2010
11:04 pm
Review by Reynalde for Tascam DR2D Portable Digital Recorder
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Solid build, no frills, good sound, and
user intuitive. Batteries? Buy brand-name.
Built-in speaker for quick editing.
Stereo sound slightly not as good as the
DR-07, but good separation and quality,
and much more solid and compact.
Buy a Vanguard case from Amazon for
protection.
November 2, 2010
11:40 pm
Review by Mark K Mulrooney for Tascam DR2D Portable Digital Recorder
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Update: V1.02 Firmware appears to have fixed the NiMH battery issue. No premature shutdown with full or partially discharged NiMH and unit shuts down gracefully on low battery condition. I’m very pleased.
Original Review:
I did my homework and narrowed the choice down to the Olympus LS-11, the Sony PCM-D50, PCM-M10, and the Zoom H4n.
My primary requirement was superb internal mics.
Secondary were a clean Line In (no preamp)if possible, 4-track capability, battery life, and construction quality.
The LS-11 has top end clarity but anemic bottom end (20 hrs.
The D50 is sonically neutral and a standard in this performance/feature category, but pricey.
The M10 has phenomenal battery life >40 hrs, but to my ear, the internal mics are in a class below the other candidates.
The Zoom H4n has much to recommend it and is a 4-track recorder (but not at 96kHZ sampling), but the build quality is not up to the other units and battery life is just passable.
And then this gem popped up when I visited the German Audiotranskription review site:
[...] (use Google translate to read their opinions/methods)
I suggest you listen carefully and compare the organ samples. I was blown away.
Audibly it is an extraordinary performer and exceeds my original narrowed field (even the D50 IMHO).
I have an SD-10 concert grand and the DR-2D reproduces it faithfully.
Plus its a 4 track recorder and at 96hHZ, 24-bit.
It has a clean Line In.
Is solidly constructed.
Menu access/navigation is easy too.
Cons:
Battery life is limited to ~4-5 hrs recording on an AA pair.
I also have had erratic battery low error messages on full eneloop NiMH batts. I just downloaded the latest firmware v1.02.
Hopefully that issue is now fixed. Will update this review if it is/isn’t.
I doubt the problem is specific to mine as others have reported battery issues.
It is my only complaint/concern – in all other respects the unit is the overall best of the pack IMHO.
There are numerous other review sites out there with lots of audio samples –
Good luck,
Mark
November 2, 2010
11:55 pm
Review by Dr. R. Lookatch for Tascam DR2D Portable Digital Recorder
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Good Recorder-Lots of Features and Versatility. Love the built-in speaker. Great mikes and quality; sounds better than live! Only two negatives. !. Short battery life. I find that Lithium batteries last longer. 2. Unable to easily add to an existing file.
November 3, 2010
12:46 am
Review by kwyjibo2112 for Tascam DR2D Portable Digital Recorder
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I got this to record my buddy’s band and it blew my mind how good and clean the recordings have come out! It is jam packed with options. 2 things to remember when you buy this: 1- get the power cord! It is ok on batteries, but you will definatly want to buy the power pack. 2- get a big HCSD card. I got a 16 gig card and love it.
The built in mics are very oggd, but I would recommend getting a remote mic esp. if the recordings are to be stealthy. Tascam did it again!
November 3, 2010
1:36 am
Review by Jonathan Ames for Tascam DR2D Portable Digital Recorder
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I looked at the unit’s manual, and followed the steps to recording. A few attempts didn’t record…the record light would revert to the stand-by blinking. I got one recording using the built-in mics which I liked; however, following that recording it would not record further. Also, the track was almost inaudible; had to raise level in Audacity. I called Tascam, learned to restore to default settings. However, having experienced more difficulty, including the mic VU meters off and on and more 5-second stops, I have given up, and will return product. I’m not quite convinced the unit is defective; there may be input-output variables which I don’t know. Firmware may be obtuse or require previous knowledge re settings. I spent an hour and a half or so and either couldn’t make the learning curve or had a defective unit. I will try another brand.