Tascam dr07 with Headphones and Playback Cables Review

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(More customer reviews)The Tascam DR-07 is a great little recorder. I bought it instead of the Zoom H2 because the DR-07 is better at recording live rock bands at high volumes without clipping. The DR-07 has a Record Level wheel on the side and you can set your recording levels more precisely than with many other recorders that only offer preset level options. I've recorded a number of gigs these past few weeks, and have not clipped out the recorder yet. The DR-07 is just head and shoulders better than previous recorders I have tried.

I find myself using the Pitch Bend and time strectch features of this recorder alot. When I learn a new song, I usually have to slow down the file until I learn how to play my part. Then I can start increasing the speed. You can slow down a song as much as 50%. Also, you can change the key of the song with the Pitch Bend control. This works out great for me as my band sometimes has to cover a tune in a different key than the original to accomodate our singer's voice. With the DR-07, you can also change the key and slow down the file at the same time if you want.

The DR-07 does not come with an AC adapter. My NiMH 2300mAh rechargeable batteries last longer than 3 hours. But I just take along an extra pair of batteries if I plan on recording longer than that.

When recording, I use a small portable camera tripod to mount my DR-07. You cannot handhold this recorder without getting holding noise while recording. Don't even try. Just get a tripod and set it up for best recording.

The DR-07 does not have an internal speaker, so you need to use headphones if you want to check your recordings in the field. Not an issue for me as I only record in the field and work with the files at home on my computer. The DR-07 package I got from Sonic Sense came with a pair of Samson CH-700 headphones which I use at home. Also, I wanted the other cables in the kit. One cable is 1/8" stereo to 1/8" stereo, which I use to plug my DR-07 into the aux input of my guitar effects box for play-along. The other cable is a 1/8" stereo to L/R RCA which lets me connect the DR-07 to either my home stereo or my mixing board in my home studio. For me, the package deal was well worth the extra money I paid over just buying the DR-07 by itself.

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Product Description:
TASCAM's DR-07 brings portable digital recording to an even smaller, more affordable package. Sensitive built in mics captur a wide stereo image in MP3 or 16/24-bit WAV format. The DR-07 is powered by AA batteries and transfers files to a computer via high-speed USB 2.0. The recorder even includes a windscreen, tripod stand mount and 2GB SD card.Musicians will appreciate the ability to loop MP3s and slow them down without changing the pitch. External microphones and sources can be recorded through the mic/line input, and the recorder offers analog limiting, low cut and auto gain setting for great-sounding audio. * Portable Digital Recorder * Built-in Stereo Electret Condenser Microphone * Records to SD or SD-HC Card Media * 2GB SD Card Included * USB 2.0 Jack for Transferring Files * 3.5mm Stereo Mic Input * 3.5mm Stereo Line Input and Output * Switchable Low Cut Filter, Analog Limiter and Auto Gain Setting on Input * Writes WAV files at 44.1 or 48kHz, 16 or 24-bit * MP3 File Recording from 32kbps to 320 kbps * Variable-Speed Audition Function Slows Down Music Without Changing the Pitch * Powered by Two AA Batteries (included) or Optional PS-P520 Power Adapter * Dimensions: 2.2" W x 5.3" H x 1.1" H * Weight: 4.4 oz (with batteries)

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