Description
6-track Recorder for Video Production
DR-701D
The Ultimate Portable Audio System for Video Production
A timecode generator is included for location reference, which can be jam synced from a SMPTE generator, camera, or smart slate. The HDMI in and out allows a DSLR camera to start recording on both devices, and video clock prevents drift between sound and picture.
Four mic inputs can be individually recorded and mixed to a stereo track, for a total of six-track recording. For additional tracks, multiple units can be cascaded together. The lightweight yet rigid chassis is forged from a magnesium alloy. Tripod mounts on the top and bottom of the unit allow the unit to mount under a camera, attach to a follow-focus cage, or used stand-alone.
>Designed for the needs of professional filmmakers, television producers, advertisers, and documentarians, the DR-701D packs high quality multitrack recording into a package compact enough for use with any camera.
Viewed as the ultimate portable audio system for video production the TASCAM DR-701D now supports Virtual Reality (VR) content creators with the Version 2.00 firmware update. This new update supports Ambisonics recording by enabling encoding both A and B formats and providing a real-time stereo monitor mix of B format content.
Along with robust and compact body, DR-701D is the ideal recording solution for VR production.
Features at a glance
- SD/SDHC/SDXC cards used for recording media.
- 6 maximum simultaneous recording tracks
- MONO, STEREO, 2MIX, DUAL MONO, DUAL ST and DUAL2MIX recording modes
- Recording formats: 16/24-bit, 44.1/48/96/192kHz (WAV/BWF) (192kHz only for two-track recording)
- Built-in original TASCAM HDDA mic preamps provide high audio quality
- Input levels can be adjusted separately for each track
- XLR/TRS inputs support +4dBu line level and 24/48V phantom power
- Clock and record start/stop can be synchronized with a camera using the HDMI port
- DR-701D audio signal can be output to an external camera or recorder from the HDMI OUT or line output
- Cascade function using HDMI connections allows multiple DR-701D transport and monitoring operations
- SMPTE Timecode can be input through the TC IN connector to add recording start times to files
- Timecode generator (RTC) allows recording start times to be added to files even when there is no timecode input
- Plug-in power mics and high output mics (EXT IN 1/2) supported
- OUT (CAMERA OUT) connector can output audio mixed by the DR-701D to a DSLR camera
- IN (CAMERA IN) connector enables monitoring the sound from a DSLR camera through the DR-701D
- High quality audio output through a line output jack separate from the headphones jack
- Headphones jack with 50mW+50mW maximum output
- Tripod attachment threads (bottom), camera screw attachment that can be installed or removed with a coin (top) and shoe mount (top) included
- Handles on the left and right sides of the front protect the control surface and also enable attachment of a shoulder strap
- Transport and SLATE buttons made of rubber suppress noise during operation
- HOLD switch prevents misoperation
- 128×64-dot graphic LCD with backlight
- LED lights have high visibility even in direct sunlight
- High-speed transfer of files to computers possible using USB 2.0
- Micro-B type USB cable included
- Powered by 4 AA batteries, USB bus power or a PS-P515U AC adapter (sold separately)
- BP-6AA external battery pack (sold separately) enables operation for even longer times
- Optional RC-3F foot switch and RC-10 wireless remote control can be connected (both sold separately)
- Built-in mixer enables pan and level adjustments as well as solo monitoring and can output a mix of 4 channels
- GANG function allows the levels of multiple channels to be controlled simultaneously
- Individual channel trim settings shown
- 5-position low-cut filter (50/80/120/180/220 Hz) cuts unwanted low frequencies
- Multiband limiter automatically adjusts input overloads (stereo-linking possible with 1/L and 2/R)
- Delay function can compensate for distances between mics (+/-150 ms)
- Mid-side decoder function enables use with mid-side stereo mics
- Slate tone insertion functions (AUTO/MANUAL)
- Slate tone insertion points can be selected (recording start or recording start and stop when slate AUTO function used)
New function of V 2.00
- Support Ambisonics recording in A format/ B format
- Stereo mix of B format for input monitoring and playback through headphone out and line output
- Support AmbiX and FuMa for B format recording
- Support input monitoring and line output with stereo mix of B format source
- GANG function for precise control of 4 channels at once
- Selectable mic positioning allows flexible setting of Ambisonic mic (Upright/ Upside Down/ End Fire)
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Spec description
Recording media SD card(64MB to 2GB), SDHC card(4GB to 32GB), SDXC card(48GB to 128GB) Recording format WAV 44.1k/48k/96k/192k Hz, 16/24-bit BWF 44.1k/48k/96k/192k Hz, 16/24-bit Number of input channels 44.1k/48k/96k Hz 4 maximum 192kHz 2 maximum Number of recording tracks 44.1k/48k/96k Hz 6 maximum 192kHz 2 maximum Analog audio inputs *The maximum input level the level that the input knob can be adjusted and a digital full-scale(0dBFS) signal can be input without distorting.
*The minimum input level is the level that the input knob can be adjusted and a -20dBFS signal can be input.IN 1, IN 2, IN 3, IN 4 XLR can provide phantom power Connectors XLR-3-31 (1:GND, 2:HOT, 3:COLD)
6.3mm(1/4")standard TRS jacks(tip:HOT, Ring:COLD, Sleeve:GND)Input gain ”LOW”/”MID”/”HI”/”HI+” Input impedance 2k ohms Phantom power 48V +/-4V(10mA/CH), 24V +/-4V(10mA/CH) Maximum input level +4dBu Minimum input level -72dBu MIC input gain TRIM MAX LOW +20dB MID +40dB HI +52dB HI+ +64dB Input gain "LINE" Input impedance 10k ohms or later Nominal input level +4dBu Maximum input level +24dBu EXT IN 1/2 Connector 3.5mm(1/8")stereo mini jack (can provide plug-in power) Input impedance 10k ohms Maximum input level +10dBV Minimum input level -50dBV MIC input gain TRIM MAX LOW +3dB MID +11dB HI +26dB HI+ +38dB IN Connector 3.5mm(1/8")stereo mini jack Input impedance 10k ohms Nominal input level -10dBV Maximum input level +6dBV Analog audio outputs LINE OUT Connector 3.5mm(1/8")stereo mini jack Output impedance 200 ohms Nominal output level -14dBV Maximum output level +6dBV OUT Connector 3.5mm(1/8")stereo mini jack Output impedance 200 ohms Nominal output level -44dBV Maximum output level +6dBV PHONES Connector 3.5mm(1/8")stereo mini jack Maximum output 50mW + 50mW Control inputs/outputs HDMI IN/OUT Connectors Type A receptacle USB Connector Micro-B Format USB2.0 HIGH SPEED mass storage class TIMECODE IN Connector BNCConnector Signal voltage amplitude 0.5Vp-p to 5Vp-p Input impedance 10k ohms Format SMPTE 12M-1999 compliant REMOTE Connector 2.5mm TRS jack Power 4 AA batteries(Alkaline, NI-MH or lithium),
AC adapter(TASCAM PS-P520E, sold separately),
External battery pack(TASCAM BP-6AA, sold separately)Power consumption 6.5W(maximum) Current consumption (USB bus power) 1.3A(maximum) Battery operation time (continuous operation) 2ch WAV, 48kHz, 16bit rec
*When using phantom power, the operation time might be reduced depending on the mic being used.DR-701D Lithium
(Energizer ULTIMATE LITHIUM)About 7:30 : Built-in mic used for 3/4ch, Phantom power unused,HDMI not connected
About 6:30 : 1/2ch used, 3mA phantom power used for 2ch, HDMI not connected
About 3:30 : 1/2ch used, 3mA phantom power used for 2ch, HDMI input connected(1080/60i)NI-MH batteries
(eneloop)About 4:00 : Built-in mic used for 3/4ch, Phantom power unused,HDMI not connected
About 2:30 : 1/2ch used, 3mA phantom power used for 2ch, HDMI not connected
About 2:00 : 1/2ch used, 3mA phantom power used for 2ch, HDMI input connected(1080/60i)Alkaline batteries
(EVOLTA)About 3:45 : Built-in mic used for 3/4ch, Phantom power unused,HDMI not connected
About 2:00 : 1/2ch used, 3mA phantom power used for 2ch, HDMI not connected
About 1:30 : 1/2ch used, 3mA phantom power used for 2ch, HDMI input connected(1080/60i)DR-701D + BP-6AA *BP-6AA is using the alkaline batteries (EVOLTA). Lithium batteries
(Energizer ULTIMATE LITHIUM)About 12:30 : Built-in mic used for 3/4ch, Phantom power unused,HDMI not connected
About 7:30 : 1/2ch used, 3mA phantom power used for 2ch, HDMI not connected
About 5:30 : 1/2ch used, 3mA phantom power used for 2ch, HDMI input connected(1080/60i)NI-MH batteries
(eneloop)About 9:30 : Built-in mic used for 3/4ch, Phantom power unused,HDMI not connected
About 7:00 : 1/2ch used, 3mA phantom power used for 2ch, HDMI not connected
About 4:00 : 1/2ch used, 3mA phantom power used for 2ch, HDMI input connected(1080/60i)Alkaline batteries
(EVOLTA)About 9:00 : Built-in mic used for 3/4ch, Phantom power unused,HDMI not connected
About 6:30 : 1/2ch used, 3mA phantom power used for 2ch, HDMI not connected
About 3:45 : 1/2ch used, 3mA phantom power used for 2ch, HDMI input connected(1080/60i)Dimensions 169(W)×57.3(H)×113.5(D)mm (with the top adapter attached) Weight 654g (including batteries) / 567g (without batteries) Operating temperature 0˚C to 40˚C Standard accessories USB cable, Camera attachment bracket screw hole covers × 6 Owner's Manual (including warranty) Audio performance
Frequency response 20-20kHz +0.5/-1dB(LINE IN to LINE OUT, Fs48kHz, JEITA)
20-40kHz +0.5/-1dB(LINE IN to LINE OUT, Fs96kHz, JEITA)
20-80kHz +0.5/-5dB(LINE IN to LINE OUT, Fs192kHz, JEITA)Distortion 0.007% or less(MIC IN to LINE OUT Fs44.1k/48k/96k/192k Hz, JEITA) S/N ratio 100dB or more
(MIC IN to LINE OUT, -10dBu input, 1kHz, Fs44.1k/48k/96k/192k Hz, JEITA)Equivalent input noise -124dBu or less * Based on JEITA CP-2150
Recording Duration
The table below shows the maximum recording time on SD/SDHC/SDXC cards of different capacities for different file formats for recording.
File format(recording setting) 1GB 8GB 32GB 128GB WAV/BWF 16-bit(2ch) 44.1kHz 12:35 50:23 201:35 48kHz 11:34 46:17 185:13 96kHz 5:47 23:08 92:36 96kHz 2:53 11:34 46:18 WAV/BWF 24-bit(2ch) 44.1kHz 8:23 33:35 134:24 48kHz 7:42 30:51 123:28 96kHz 3:51 15:25 61:44 96kHz 1:55 7:42 30:52 - The recording times shown above are estimates. They might differ depending on the SD/SDHC/SDXC card in use.
- The recording times shown above are not continuous recording times, but rather they are the total possible recording times for the SD/SDHC/SDXC card.
- If recorded in mono in WAV files, the maximum recording time will be double the figures above.
- For dual and 4-channel recording in WAV/BWF format, the recording times are about half those shown above.
DR-701D HDMI Tested Camera List
Last update:June 12, 2020 Maker Model HDMI
Clock SyncStart/Stop
TriggerHDMI
TimecodeNOTE New Panasonic HC-X2000 OK OK OK Maker Model HDMI
Clock SyncStart/Stop
TriggerHDMI
TimecodeNOTE CANON EOS 5D Mark III OK OK OK CANON EOS 5D Mark IV OK OK OK CANON EOS 7D Mark II OK OK OK CANON EOS C100 OK OK OK CANON EOS R OK OK OK GoPro HERO4 OK unsupported unsupported GoPro HERO3+ OK unsupported unsupported JVC GY-LS300 OK OK OK Nikon D4S OK OK unsupported Firmware
C:Ver.1.30 or laterNikon D5 OK unsupported unsupported Nikon D500 OK unsupported unsupported Nikon D750 OK OK unsupported Firmware
C:Ver.1.10 or laterNikon D810 OK OK unsupported Firmware
C:Ver.1.10 or laterNikon D850 OK OK unsupported Panasonic AG-DVX200 OK OK OK Panasonic AG-UX180 OK OK OK Panasonic AG-UX90 OK OK OK Panasonic AU-EVA1 OK OK OK Panasonic DMC-GH4 OK OK OK BODY Firmware
Ver.2.5 or laterPanasonic DC-GH5 OK OK OK Panasonic DC-GH5S OK OK OK LTC Connection:OK Panasonic DC-S1H OK OK OK Panasonic HC-X1000 OK unsupported OK SONY PXW-FS5 OK OK OK SONY NEX-FS700 OK OK OK SONY NEX-FS100 OK unsupported OK SONY α9 OK OK OK SONY α7S II OK OK OK SONY α7R II OK OK OK SONY α7S OK OK OK SONY α7 II OK OK OK SONY DSC-RX10M2 OK OK OK
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We have a 30-day return policy, which means you have 30 days after receiving your item to request a return.
To be eligible for a return, your item must be in the same condition that you received it, unused, with all accessories and in its original packaging. You’ll also need the receipt or proof of purchase.
To start a return, you can contact us at boutique@seconcept.com. If your return is accepted, we’ll send you a return shipping label (at your expenses) as well as instructions on how and where to send your package back. Items sent back to us without first requesting a return will not be accepted and not refunded.
You can always contact us for any questions prior to purchase by email at: boutique@seconcept.com.
Damages and issues
Please inspect your order upon reception and contact us immediately if the item is defective, damaged or if you receive the wrong item, so that we can evaluate the issue and make it right.
Exceptions / non-returnable items
All Returns must contain all associated packaging and materials (ie accessories, manuals, wires, etc). Merchandise that is not returned in brand-new condition, including damages, abuse, marks, showing wear, or with missing packaging or accessories, will be subject to additional charges. Shipping and Handling charges (delivery and return) are non-refundable, including any shipping fees not directly incurred that are part of a free shipping promotion. Any items packaged with software, including but not limited to, DJ Controllers, Audio Interfaces, etc., must be returned with the original software disc including serial number and proof of deactivation.
We cannot accept returns on liquidation, special orders, liquid, needles, parts, used, sales, open box item or gift cards.
Exchanges
The fastest way to ensure you get what you want is to return the item you have, and once the return is accepted, make a separate purchase for the new item.
Refunds
We will notify you once we’ve received and inspected your return, and let you know if the refund was approved or not. If approved, you’ll be automatically refunded on your original payment method. Please remember it can take some time for your bank or credit card company to process and post the refund too.