Tascam DR-60DmkII 4-Track Recorder/Mixer for DSLR Filmmakers Production Audio

An update on the award-winning DR-60D from TASCAM, the DR-60DmkII is a portable recorder that represents the next generation of 4-track solid-state recording, built upon TASCAM’s decades of recording innovation. It's specially engineered as the audio recording solution for on-set filmmakers and videographers, its streamlined design features a tripod mounting screw on top and socket hole on the bottom, allowing integration with cameras from Canon, Nikon, Sony, and others. To prevent distortion, the camera output of this unit is attenuated down to mic level before sending it on to the camera. This latest version includes an advanced microphone preamp for up to 64 dB of gain and a smoother sound.

A pair of XLR microphone inputs feed TASCAM’s inventive HDDA microphone preamps, and provides phantom power for condenser microphones. The preamp's gain as well as other controls are easily accessed from the front panel with physical controls instead of software menus for quick adjustment. These preamps are recorded at audiophile resolution using premium A-to-D converters, for audio quality that far outshines the camera audio. Individual headphone and line outputs enable an additional feed on-set.

A second pair of inputs can be patched to wireless receivers or other sources for 4-track recording. Alternatively, Dual Recording mode captures a safety track of your audio at a lower level—if an actor suddenly belts out a line, distorting the recorder, the Dual Recording functionality provides a non-distorted backup copy. There’s also a limiter and hi-pass filter to avoid overdriving your tracks.

It records Broadcast WAVE files, time-stamped with the time of day, to SD card media. A slate function records a tone to the tracks for easier synchronization to camera audio. Modern video editing software like Premiere and Final Cut Pro X include automatic clip synchronization, and there is software for syncing up with other, older editors.

At a cost less than that of many competing preamps, the TASCAM DR-60DmkII is the ultimate 4-track recorder for filmmakers, television, live events, Web broadcast and more.

Features

• Four-track WAV or Broadcast WAV recording up to 96kHz / 24-bit
• Designed to attach to DSLR camera
• Easy-to-use interface with switches instead of menus
• Dual record mode captures a safety track so there’s a backup in case of overload
• High-quality microphone preamps, analog/digital converters, and recording format (BWAV) – much better than the camera audio specs
• Improved microphone preamp with up to 64dB of gain
• Camera output pads down to mic level so it doesn’t overload the camera
• Records to SD card media
• Individual headphone and line outputs
• Slate function plays a tone for easier synchronization with camera audio
• Two XLR / TRS combination jacks plus stereo 1/8” mini jack
• Powered via AA batteries or USB input

Specifications

• Recording media: SD card (64MB to 2GB), SDHC card (4GB to 32GB)
• Recording format
  • WAV: 44.1k / 48k / 96kHz, 16/24-bit
  • BWF: 44.1k / 48k / 96kHz, 16/24-bit
• Number of channels: 4-channel (stereo x2)
• Analog audio input
  • 1/L, 2/R connectors : XLR-3-31 (1:GND, 2:HOT, 3:COLD) / 1/4" (6.3mm) TRS standard jack
    • Set to "MIC / MIC+PHANTOM"
  • Input impedance: 2kΩ
  • 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
  • HIGH+PLUS: +64dB
    • Set to “LINE”
  • Input impedance: 10kΩ or more
  • Standard input level: +4dBu
  • Maximum input level: +24dBu
• 3-4 connector
  • 1/8" (3.5mm) stereo mini jack (this connector can be supplied plug-in power)
  • Input impedance: 10kΩ
  • Maximum input level: +10dBV
  • Minimum input level: –50dBV
• MIC input gain TRIM MAX
  • LOW: +3dB
  • HIGH: +26dB
  • HI + PLUS: +38dB
• CAMERA IN connector
  • 1/8" (3.5mm) stereo mini jack
  • Input impedance: 10kΩ
  • Standard input level: –10dBV
  • Maximum input level: +6dBV
• Analog audio output
  • CAMERA OUT connector
    • 1/8" (3.5mm) stereo mini jack
    • Output impedance: 200Ω
    • Standard output level: –50dBV
    • Maximum output level: –30dBV
  • LINE OUT connector
    • 1/8" (3.5mm) stereo mini jack
    • Output impedance: 200Ω
    • Standard output level: –10dBV
    • Maximum output level: +10dBV
  • PHONES connector
    • 1/8" (3.5mm) stereo mini jack
    • Maximum output level: 50mW + 50mW
  • USB: 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, 16-bit Rec, *All times are approximate.
  • DR-60D alone
    • Alkaline batteries (EVOLTA) 2-½ hours (Phantom ON)
    • 4-½ hours (Phantom OFF)
  • NI-MH batteries (eneloop) 3-¼ hours (Phantom ON)
    • 5 hours (Phantom OFF)
  • NI-MH batteries (eneloop pro) 3-¾ hours (Phantom ON)
    • 6 hours (Phantom OFF)
  • DR-60D with BP-6AA
    • Alkaline batteries (EVOLTA) 5-½ hours (Phantom ON)
    • 10-½ hours (Phantom OFF)
  • NI-MH batteries (eneloop) 7-½ hours (Phantom ON)
    • 12 hours (Phantom OFF)
  • NI-MH batteries (eneloop pro) 9-½ hours (Phantom ON)
  • 14-½ hours (Phantom OFF)
• Dimensions (W×H×D) 5.2" × 3.7" × 3.1" / 133 × 93.2 × 78mm (with the top adapter attached)
• Weight 1.12lbs. / 510g (excluding batteries)
• Operating temperature 32˚F to 104˚F / 0˚C to 40˚C
• 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: 20Hz to 20kHz +0.5/–2dB (LINE IN or MIC IN to LINE OUT, Fs 44.1k / 48kHz, JEITA)
  • 20Hz to 40kHz +0.5 / –3dB (LINE IN or MIC IN to LINE OUT, Fs 96kHz, JEITA)
  • Distortion 0.02% or less (LINE IN or MIC IN to LINE OUT Fs 44.1k / 48k / 96kHz, JEITA)
  • S/N ratio 92dB or more (LINE IN or MIC IN to LINE OUT Fs 44.1k / 48k / 96kHz, JEITA)
  • Equivalent input noise: –120dBu or more