4-Channel Portable Audio Recorder for Videographers, 4 Combo XLR/TRS Inputs, 2 Internal Mics, Limiter, HP Filter (DR-70D)

I come at audio for video with a pretty strong audio background. Tascam has a reliable reputation in the audio industry so when I needed an audio recorder I favored the DR100 mk2 over other brands like say Zoom that have tended to be sort of cheapo equipment in that other industry. The 100mk2 had several major flaws: 1. It's form factor and construction - though great for a handheld audio recorder, it was super awkward to mount with camera hardware, wireless mic receivers, etc... on top of this it had sort of cheap feeling construction 2. It's gain attenuator switch applied to both recording channels instead of having individual controls which created all sorts of havoc working with microphones with radically different gain expectations 3. The inability to partial use of onboard mics along with external was annoying too. The reason I list these issues is because the DR-70D handles all of these problems and more. It's form factor could not be more perfect for working with other video gear. Even if you don't use the feature of screwing it into your camera's tripod attachment (which is genius btw), you can use that feature bolt the d70 into a camera strap or use the screen guards as a convenient attachment for other shoulder straps. Plus it's built tough! The 70D has very discreet controls for each recording channel. You can freely assign inputs and input gain. On top of all that, they've added combo connectors so quarter inch feeds off of a sound board don't need to be converted to xlr, there are 2 more connectors and corresponding tracks, and there are a bunch of other bells and whistles like safety track recording and stereo mapping. The onboard controls are very intuitive too. Finally, the fact that the device outputs 4 discreet audio files when you transfer files to your editor is a nice touch. The simplicity of being able to just drag and drop the files into an editor without splitting them or having to worry about pan settings and whatnot was a great piece of forethought on the engineers part. All this and it's a really inexpensive device! All this is to say that I am very impressed and Tascam is fully redeemed in my eyes.

This is the second unit I purchased for my Film and Television production class. The first one worked flawlessly until a student dropped it and broke the SDI input, which was a major reason for purchasing this model. We need timecode jam sync so students can learn tradition sync sound film production technique. This Tascam recorder is the least expensive option I've found with a professional timecode in port and high quality audio preamps. If you don't need timecode sync then get the cheaper version without the SDI in port. It's functionally identical. If you need timecode sync then this is a fantastic and reasonably priced option that will not disappoint. Quickly, for those who aren't sure why they might need timecode sync, here are a couple of examples: 1) You want to record high quality audio with professional mics but your camera doesn't have the necessary inputs or function. You will need a separate audio recorder. While it's possible to sync the audio in post through matching waveforms, the best way to accomplish this is with matching timecode. 2) You want to sync multiple cameras and audio. This might be necessary for recording a live event or concert. Practically speaking, the only way to do this reliably is with timecode. You can't rely on picture and audio staying in sync because some cameras may be far enough away from the audio source to create a delay between the visual and the audio. It must also be said that you could use a timecode generator that outputs timecode to an unused audio track. That would eliminate the need for the timecode input. That's an acceptable option but a proper timecode input is the better, more professional, and more flexible option and doesn't require special software to use.

I purchased this to capture individual tracks from the mixer when my guitar/vocal duo performs. 4 tracks is perfect. I own a DR-05 that I've used to capture audio of practices and performances and it has worked VERY well for me for the 5 years that I've owned it. With the success of the DR-05, I figured I'd stick with Tascam for a multitrack digital recorder. The form factor is great. It's sturdily build with a metal chassis. The buttons feel solid. The level controls for each channel are a little tight, but not a big deal. It is easily set up and pretty intuitive. I was able to remove the mount on top since I won't be using this with a DSLR. They even give you little rubber plugs to plug the holes if you choose to do this. Sound quality of the recordings is fantastic. I am recording 4 individual mono tracks at 16bit/44.1kHz. Beware that it is very picky about memory cards. I had purchased a 128GB PNY card to use with it. It is the same card that has worked wonderfully for me in my Canon HD camcorder. With this card, the DR-70D would record for an hour or so and stop with a "file write error". This happened numerous times and with multiple cards. I decided to try a SanDisk card from Tascam's recommended list. This works perfectly fine.

Well made and of sturdy construction, being surprisingly heavier than anticipated but that is so much better than being light and flimsy. The case is made from a mixture of metal and plastic and has a sturdy camera mounting plate on the top. The Tascam DR-70D is designed to sit under a DSLR. However, I have purchased it to work with my Canon Legria HFG25 Camcorder which is a semi-pro device with poor audio facilities, hence my purchase of this unit. The menu hierarchy appears quite easy to follow having a rotary control to maneuver around the options that you can also press to confirm selection. However, this is let down by the failure in the manual to point out that the user also has to press the forwards and reverse keys to move around sub menus, which took a few minutes to work out by trial and error. The unit is quite easy to set up giving the user several options on how they may wish to employ the device. The tracks each have their own level control which is nice and the recording can be setup in several ways employing the tracks separately, in stereo or a mixture of the two. Many of the settings are set up through the menu system which could prove tedious but one must remember this device has intentionally been designed small to sit under a DSLR set up on a video rig. There is therefore not space for numerous occasional controls. You can download the manual before purchase which gives you a lot of information about the DR-70D capability so I won't reiterate it here but save it to say, this little baby does offer a formidable recording facility that far, far out ways the audio capability on pretty well any camera or camcorder. The user who employs this device regularly, will soon become conversant with the control regime and will not be dissatisfied with the quality of the recorded sound file especially if one takes the time to set up the various filters if needed. Some have compared this unit with the ZOOM 6 Handy Digital Recorder, wrongly saying that the DR-70D is a better value out of the two. This is not the case as the Zoom 6 has 6 tracks not 4 like the DR-70D and despite its similar physical size, Zoom have managed to fit a lot of the controls on the front panel and there are more control facilities overall on the Zoom 6. They are both good value but are different animals in terms of capability. They both need a sizable SD card if your going to record large files. The SD card is extra i.e. not included in the original purchase price. The connections are varied and quite well thought out. As on the Zoom 6, the DR-70D sports dual-purpose sockets each capable of accepting XLR and TRS plugs in the same socket. If using XLR, then you can set a phantom voltage of 0, 24 or 48 volts for your mic if required. Another useful facility is the ability to route from and to your camera from the DR-70D and also monitor with headphones. You can also mix down your 4 tracks to a stereo out put if so desired. I recommend down loading the manual before purchase to fully acquaint yourself with the DR-70D capability. If 4 tracks suits your needs go for the DR-70D you'll not be disappointed.

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...y eres un productor de video que trabaje solo y sin un gran presupuesto, este dispositivo es imprescindible. Por experiencia, algunos sabemos que cuando usamos grabadoras de audio aparte, algunas veces y generalmente por nerviosismo se nos olvida pulsar luego del video la de la grabadora de audio con las desagradables sorpresas que esto conlleva. En estos casos es impagable la capacidad que tiene esta DR 701D de ser disparada su grabación por la misma cámara de video vía HDMI grabando, además, señal de código de tiempo. Esto permite una sincronía mediante el código de tiempo, como por ejemplo con Premiere. Debes confirmar que tu cámara puede usar esta función y en la web de Tascam hay un listado. Al día de hoy no está, pero en mi caso confirmo que con la Lumix FZ2000 funciona. Edito para añadir fotos con la grabadora intalada en una situación real de trabajo.

Uno de los grandes pros, es que puedes alimentar esta grabadora con baterías USB. Un tabique ADATA de 20,000mAh te da poder por más de 72 horas de grabación con 2 phantom, desde hace unos 2 años que llevo con esta grabadora nunca se me ha descargado una batería, y aunque así fuera, siempre cargo con al menos 2 de repuesto, ya que son sumamente económicas (salen en menos de $500) y tienen si compras ADATA o alguna marca de renombre, te salen sumamente confiables. El gran problema de las grabadoras de campo de Tascam son sus menús poco intuitivos y nada amigables al usuario sin experiencia. Recomiendo ampliamente que antes de llevarla a trabajos en set, donde cualquier error puede costar que no te contraten de nuevo, debes practicar y sobre todo conocer perfectamente los menús, para que por memoria muscular sepas como solucionar cualquier inconveniente que pueda surgir.

TASCAM DR701D ( € 588,00) Il registratore TASCAM DR-701D è un ottimo prodotto, e senza eguali, E' evidente il livello audio del registratore. I preamplificatori microfonici sono di alto livello e la registrazione è molto pulita. La caratteristica che rende unico questo modello è di scegliete (in cuffia) quale audio seguire nei take di ripresa e, quindi, valutare subito la sessione di ripresa dal vivo ed in tempo reale - cosa che gli altri modelli inferiori non possono fare. Internamente ha, infatti, un mixer incorporato vero e proprio (cosa che gli altri non hanno) per avere dare all'operatore il feedback audio necessario. Inserisco le mie pile eneloop, il mio microfono a condensatore Beyer ed un mio sennehiser md 45 e lo accendo: uscita cuffia di ottimolivello e di segnale molto elevato con qualsiasi cuffia io abbia. ho provato la Beyer dt770 e DT511 e le "tira" senza alcun problema indipendentemente dall'impedenza! Il prodotto è assolutamente da cinque stelle. Non esiste sul mercato un prodotto eguale nella sua fascia di prezzo e nemmeno superiore. Ho aggiornato anche col nuovo firmware, che permette di avere una visualizzazione precisa dei livelli batteria di TUTTI i tipi con livelli affidabili. Inoltre, il nuovo firmware ha implementato una gestione del time code eccellente con diversi timer che vengono finalmente visualizzati sul display. I preamplificatori sono una bomba! Registra a 192khz!!!! UNICO ED ECCELLENTE. La migliore scelta che potessi fare! Consigliatissimo!