Tascam DR-680 MKII
The Tascam DR-680 MKII is an 8 track field recorder with 6 mic/line inputs and digital input channels to record up to 8 tracks at 96kHz/24-bit. It comes with Tascam premium High Definition Discrete Architecture preamps and 6 unbalanced line outputs (RCA) and USB input. As it is the second generation the improvement include a better audio quality, the compatibility of SDXC cards and improved battery life and clock precision.
6 balanced mic/line inputs (1-4: XLR/TRS combo jacks, 5-6: TRS jacks)
6 unbalanced outputs (RCA pin jacks)
COAXIAL digital input and output (S/PDIF, AES/EBU)
Recording/playback formats: BWF, WAV, MP3
With BWF format, recording starting times can be stored in files
8-track recording at 96kHz/24-bit (BWF, WAV)
6 mic/line inputs and stereo mix recording or 6 mic/line input and digital stereo recording
Record MP3 files at 96, 128, 192 and 320 kbps
Record 4-channel MP3 files
From 4 mic/line inputs (XLR/TRS combo jacks) or 2 mic/line inputs and digital stereo inputs
2-track recording at 24-bit/192kHz (BWF, WAV)
From 2 mic/line inputs or digital stereo inputs
Digital inputs and outputs support double speed 96 kHz and quad speed 192 kHz
Sampling frequencies
44.1, 48, 96, 192 kHz (BWF, WAV) 44.1, 48 kHz (MP3)
Quantization bit depth: 16/24-bit (BWF, WAV)
6 channels of TASCAM HDDA mic preamps for high audio quality with 48V phantom power
Limiter and low-cut filter available on each mic/line input
Built-in stereo monitoring mixer for headphone mix and/or recording
Dual-recording function allows two files to be recorded simultaneously at different levels
GANG function allows the input gain of multiple channels to be operated simultaneously
Pre-recording function allows the capture of audio two seconds before recording is started
Automatic-recording function can start and stop recording automatically in response to the input signal level (?48, ?24, ?12 or ?6 dB)
Even when multiple tracks are used, all recordings made at the same time can be managed as a single take/file
Track incrementation allows a recording to be split by creating a new file at the desired point without interrupting recording
Up to 1000 takes and 5000 files can be recorded on a single card
Mark function can be used to move to specific points (up to 99 marks per take)
Wheel can be used to change the playback position
Repeat playback function
Panel lock function to prevent misoperation
Cascade function allows transport control of multiple DR-680MKII units using a master unit
File name format can be set to use a user-defined word or the date
High-speed transfer of files to a computer using USB 2.0
128×64-dot matrix display with backlight
Built-in mono speaker with 500mW output
Headphone output and level control (50mW+50mW/ 32ohm)
Powered by 8 AA batteries or the included AC adapter
USB cable and shoulder strap included
Folding stand convenient for tabletop use
CS-DR680 carrying case (sold separately)
AR-DR680 case by Portabrace also available
Euroguitar Reference : 64547