Tascam DR-680 MkII Portable Multi-Track Recorder

Tascam DR-680 MkII

The DR-680MKII brings multi-track portable recording within reach of any musician for polished live, location and surround recordings. Up to eight tracks can be recorded to solid-state SD card media at 96 kHz / 24-bit Broadcast WAV quality. Six mic inputs provide 60 dB of gain and phantom power for clear recordings with condenser microphones. Record the six analogue input signals along with a digital SPDIF source for 8-track recording.
Inputs can be monitored using a built-in mixer with level and pan controls for each input. The stereo mixdown can even be recorded along with the six analogue input signals for quick stereo playback of the event. There’s also a built-in speaker to check recordings without headphones.
The DR-680MKII is also able to capture stereo audio at 192 kHz / 24-bit for audiophile-quality masters or record up to four channels simultaneuously in space-saving MP3 format – ideal for minutes recording. And for up to 16-track recording on battery power two units can be connected with a cascade cable. An AC adapter, a USB cable and a shoulder strap are included as standard.

Features:

• High-quality field recording
• Compact size and easy operation
• Up to 8 recording tracks
• 6 tracks + stereo mix track at up to 24-bit/96 kHz
• 6 tracks via the analogue inputs + 2 tracks via the digital input at up to 24-bit/96 kHz
• 2 tracks at 24-bit/192 kHz
• Secure and easily available SD/SDHC/SDXC recording media
• Recording/playback in uncompressed BWF or WAV format or space-saving MP3 format
• MP3 multi-track recording (2 stereo or 4 mono files)
• WAV/BWF sampling frequencies: 44.1 kHz, 48 kHz, 96 kHz, 192 kHz
• MP3 sampling frequencies: 44.1 kHz, 48 kHz
• MP3 bit rates: 96 kbit/s, 128 kbit/s, 192 kbit/s, 320 kbit/s
• 16-bit/24-bit resolution
• Improved mic preamps
• Pre-recording buffer allows a recording to start before the record key is pressed (max. 2 seconds)
• Automatic recording allows the unit to start and stop recording automatically by input level
• Dual recording function allows two files to be recorded simultaneously at different levels
• Repeat playback feature
• Mark function convenient for moving to specific locations
• 6 balanced mic/line inputs (4 XLR/TRS combo connectors, 2 TRS connectors)
• +48 V phantom power (hardware-switchable in pairs)
• Selectable input gain on each analogue input (hardware-switchable high/low)
• Switchable low-cut filter and limiter on each analogue input
• 6 unbalanced line outputs (RCA)
• Stereo digital input and output (selectable between SPDIF and AES/EBU)
• Headphones output with level control
• USB 2.0 high-speed data transfer to PC
• Cascade feature
• Hold feature locks buttons to prevent misoperation
• Built-in loudspeaker for monitor purposes
• Powered by 8 AA-size batteries (alkaline, NiMH, lithium) or AC adapter GPE248­120200­Z (included)
• Extended operation time on batteries
• Dimensions: 202 x 54 x 176 mm
• Weight: 1.2kg.