Description
4-track Portable Recorder for DSLR
• Four XLR mic inputs with phantom power
• 4-track recording and Dual Recording modes
• Built-in omni microphones
Four-track PCM Recorder for DSLR Video Production
DR-70D
High-quality audio recorder for camera users with four XLR inputs and a stereo microphone
The DR-70D from TASCAM is the ultimate audio recording solution for filmmakers. Four balanced XLR mic inputs meet the requirements of production sound, from professional users to indie DSLR shooters. The compact format can be mounted either above or below a camera, and a pair of built-in microphones can capture sound on-set. The interface is designed for quick adjustment, with additional features to keep recording levels under control.
Four XLR mic inputs with phantom power are included on the DR-70D, enough to cover busy scenes. The High-Quality HDDA(High Definition Discrete Architecture) Mic Preamps include 64dB of gain for quiet performances, and all four inputs have individual gain controls. Each input has a limiter and low cut filter available for controlling volume. Also included is Dual Recording mode, which records a safety copy of your audio at a lower level to prevent distorted takes. Quality components like 5532 op amps are used throughout for the clearest audio possible.
Tracks on the DR-70D are captured to SD card, SDHC or SDXC media – up to 128GB cards are supported. The recorder has tripod mounts on the top and bottom of the unit, allowing it to be mounted on a camera, a follow-focus cage, or used standalone. Other production friendly features include a slate tone, low-noise buttons, a powerful headphone output, and standard AA battery power.
Uniquely designed for the needs of filmmakers, television producers, advertisers, and documentarians, the DR-70D packs multitrack recording into a package compact enough to use with any camera.
Features at a glance
- Supports SD/SDHC/SDXC cards
- Maximum number of tracks recorded simultaneously: (4)
- Recording modes: MONO, STEREO, 2MIX, DUAL MONO, DUAL ST, DUAL 2MIX
- Recording formats: 16/24-bit, 44.1k/48k/96k Hz (WAV/BWF)
- TASCAM HDDA microphone preamps provide legendary audio performance
- Input levels can be adjusted independently
- XLR/TRS inputs support +4dBu line level and phantom power (24V/48V)
- Supports mics requiring plug-in power, and mics with high output (1-2)
- CAMERA OUT jack enables audio mixed on the DR-70D to be output to the camera
- CAMERA IN jack allows the DSLR camera audio to be monitored through the DR-70D
- High-quality audio output through the line output jack that is independent of the headphones jack
- Headphone jack with 20mW+20mW maximum output
- Tripod mounting threads (bottom), camera screw attachment and a shoe mount that can be attached and removed with a coin (top)
- Handles on the front left and right sides protect the screen and can be used to attach a shoulder strap
- Transport and SLATE buttons are made of rubber to prevent handling noise during use
- HOLD switch prevents accidental operation
- 128x64-pixel graphic LCD with backlight
- High-speed transfer of files to a computer using USB 2.0
- Micro-B USB cable included
- Operates on (4) AA batteries, with an optional AC adapter (TASCAM PS-P515U) or USB cable provided with the unit (USB bus power).
- BP-6AA external battery pack (sold separately) makes operation for even longer times possible
- RC-3F footswitch or RC-10 wired remote control (both sold separately) for remote control
- Built-in mixer can be used to adjust Pan and Level to mix output of (4) channels
- Low-cut filter with five settings (40/80/120/180/220 Hz) to be used to reduce unwanted air-conditioning noise and other low-frequency sounds
- Limiter function can automatically adjust excessive input levels (stereo-linking possible for 1/L and 2/R)
- Delay function to adjust for distances between mics (+/−150 ms)
- Mid-side decoding function enables the use of mid-side stereo mics
- Slate tone functions (automatic/manual)
- Selectable slate tone insertion points (recording start or recording start and finish when using the automatic slate function)
- Playback can be skipped to the slate tone insert position using the DATA dial
- File name format can be set to use a user-defined word or date
- Dual recording function allows two files to be recorded simultaneously at different levels (second file at between −1 dB and −12 dB)
- Can start a new file automatically when a maximum file size is reached to continue recording
- Track incrementing function allows a file to be split by creating a new file during recording when desired
- Resume function remembers the playback position when the unit is turned off
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Spec description
Recording media SDHC card(4GB to 32GB), SDXC card(48GB to 128GB) High speed cards required. See the Tested Media List on the DR-70D DOWNLOADS page.
Recording format WAV 44.1k / 48k / 96k Hz, 16bit / 24bit BWF 44.1k / 48k / 96k Hz, 16bit / 24bit Number of channels 4-channel (stereo × 2, mono × 4) Analog audio input 1/L, 2/R, 3/L, 4/R connectors Connector XLR-3-31 (1:GND, 2:HOT, 3:COLD) / 6.3mm(1/4")TRS standard jack Set to "MIC / MIC+PHANTOM" Input impedance 2k ohms Phantom power 48V +/-4V(10mA/CH), 24V +/-4V(10mA/CH) Maximum input level 0dBu Minimum input level -72dBu MIC input gain TRIM MAX LOW +21dB MID +36dB HIGH +51dB HI + PLUS +63dB Set to "LINE" Input impedance 10k ohms or more Standard input level +4dBu Maximum input level +20dBu 1/2 connector Connector 3.5mm(1/8")stereo mini jack (this connector can be supplied plug-in power) Input impedance 10k ohms Maximum input level +10dBV Minimum input level -50dBV MIC input gain TRIM MAX LOW +3dB MID +11dB HIGH +26dB HI + PLUS +38dB CAMERA IN connector Connector 3.5mm(1/8")stereo mini jack Input impedance 10k ohms Standard input level -10dBV Maximum input level +6dBV Analog audio output LINE OUT connector Connector 3.5mm(1/8")stereo mini jack Output impedance 200 ohms Standard output level -10dBV Maximum output level +6dBV CAMERA OUT connector Connector 3.5mm(1/8")stereo mini jack Output impedance 200 ohms Standard output level -40dBV Maximum output level -24dBV PHONES connector Connector 3.5mm(1/8")stereo mini jack Maximum output level 20mW + 20mW USB Connector Micro-B type Format USB2.0 HIGH SPEED mass storage class REMOTE Connector 2.5mm TRS jack Power 4 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 5.0W Continuous operation time 2ch WAV, 44.1kHz, 16bit rec
Phantom power not usedDR-70D Battery Life (hours:minutes) Alkaline batteries (EVOLTA) About 6:00 : When XLR/TRS input selecte (Phantom off)
About 3:30 : When XLR/TRS input selecte (Phantom on)
About 11:00 : When 3/4 MIC (Built-in Mic) selectedNI-MH batteries (eneloop) About 6:15 : When XLR/TRS input selecte (Phantom off)
About 3:15 : When XLR/TRS input selecte (Phantom on)
About 10:30 : When 3/4 MIC (Built-in Mic) selectedNI-MH batteries
(eneloop pro)About 7:45 : When XLR/TRS input selecte (Phantom off)
About 4:45 : When XLR/TRS input selecte (Phantom on)
About 14:15 : When 3/4 MIC (Built-in Mic) selectedDR-70D + BP-6AA *BP-6AA is using the alkaline batteries (EVOLTA). Alkaline batteries (EVOLTA) About 13:00 : When XLR/TRS input selecte (Phantom off)
About 7:30 : When XLR/TRS input selecte (Phantom on)
About 25:30 : When 3/4 MIC (Built-in Mic) selectedNI-MH batteries (eneloop) About 12:45 : When XLR/TRS input selecte (Phantom off)
About 7:45 : When XLR/TRS input selecte (Phantom on)
About 24:45 : When 3/4 MIC (Built-in Mic) selectedNI-MH batteries
(eneloop pro)About 14:30 : When XLR/TRS input selecte (Phantom off)
About 8:45 : When XLR/TRS input selecte (Phantom on)
About 27:00 : When 3/4 MIC (Built-in Mic) selectedDimensions 6.65(W)×2.2(H)×4.2(D)in
169(W)×55.2(H)×106.5(D)mm
(with the top adapter attached)Weight 1.37lb ( including batteries) / 1.16lb (without batteries )
625g ( including batteries) / 530g (without batteries )Operating temperature 0 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/-2dB(LINE IN or MIC IN to LINE OUT, Fs44.1k/48k Hz, JEITA)
20-40kHz +0.5/-3dB(LINE IN or MIC IN to LINE OUT, Fs96kHz, JEITA)Distortion 0.02% or less(LINE IN or MIC IN to LINE OUT Fs44.1k/48k/96k Hz, JEITA) S/N ratio 92dB or more(LINE IN or MIC IN to LINE OUT Fs44.1k/48k/96k Hz, JEITA) Equivalent input noise -120dBu or less Computer compatibility Windows OS Windows XP, Windows Vista, Windows 7, Windows 8, Windows 8.1 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), OS X Mavericks(10.9)CPU Power PC, iMac, G3, G4 266MHz or more RAM 64MB or more USB recommended: USB2.0 Recording Duration
The table below shows the maximum recording time on SD/SDHC cards of different capacities for different file formats for recording.
File format(recording setting) SD/SDHC card capacity(hours:mintes) 1GB 2GB 4GB 8GB WAV/BWF 16bit(STEREO) 44.1kHz 1:41 3:22 6:44 13:28 48kHz 1:33 3:06 6:12 12:24 96kHz 0:46 1:33 3:06 6:12 WAV/BWF 24bit(STEREO) 44.1kHz 1:07 2:15 4:30 9:00 48kHz 1:02 2:04 4:08 8:16 96kHz 0:31 1:02 2:04 4:08 - The recording times shown above are estimates. They might differ depending on the SD/SDHC 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 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.
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