Tascam DP-24SD 24-Track Digital Portastudio

The Tascam DP-24SD is a self-contained 24-track digital Portastudio for recording, mixing and mastering without a computer. Eight XLR/TRS combo inputs with switchable phantom power let you record up to eight sources at once, such as a full drum kit or a band, and input H can be set for a guitar or bass. Playback runs across 24 tracks—twelve mono and six stereo—with 19 track faders and a master fader so every track can be reached without fader layers. Each input and track has its own 3-band semi-parametric EQ, and twelve colour-coded encoders work with the colour LCD for EQ, pan and effect sends. Dynamics for the inputs, guitar multi-effects, mix-down reverb, delay and chorus, and mastering tools including a multi-band compressor, EQ and normaliser are built in, along with track bounce and eight virtual tracks per track for alternate takes. Recordings are made at 44.1kHz or 48kHz in 16-bit or 24-bit to SD/SDHC cards of up to 32GB, and files can be transferred to a computer via USB 2.0. Outputs include stereo RCA, two effect sends and a 70mW-per-channel headphone output. Tascam lists the weight as 6.2kg.