Tascam announces the DR-680, a brand new 8-track Portable Recorder.
Features:
• 8-track portable recording
• Record eight individual inputs or six inputs plus a stereo mixdown
• Up to 96kHz/24-bit Broadcast WAV file resolution for 8 channels
• Stereo 192kHz/24-bit recording mode
• 4-channel MP3 recording
• Digital monitor mixing (level and pan) with recordable stereo mixdown
• Ideal for surround music and effects recording
• Cascade function for running two units together
• Pre-recording feature
• Auto-recording mode begins recording when the input reaches a certain level
• Mark function during recording/playback
• Edit functions such as divide and delete
• 128x64 backlit LCD display
• Powered through (8x) AA batteries or (included) PS-1225L adapter
• Records to SD/SDHC card media (not included)
Physical:
• (6) mic pres with 60dB of gain and phantom power
• (4) XLR/1/4" (combi) mic/line inputs and (2) TRS 1/4" mic/line inputs
• Low cut filter and limiter on each input
• (6) RCA unbalanced line outputs
• S/PDIF digital in and out
• USB 2.0 (mini B) connection for computer
• Built-in speaker
• 1/4" stereo headphone output
• Included accessories: PS-1225L power supply, shoulder strap
• Dimensions: 7.95" W x 2.12" H x 6.93" D (202mm x 54mm x 176mm)
• Weight 2.65 lbs (1.2kg) without batteries