Tascam DR-701D - Compact, professional-grade audio recorder

Tascam DR-701D

The Tascam DR-701D is a portable recorder designed to be the perfect partner for your DSLR. This compact recorder allows you to mount a DSLR on top of it while mounting the DR-701D to a stand. The screw bridge at the top of the unit is also removable allowing you to us its hot-shoe mount for mounting microphone and lights. 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.

The microphone preamps have a significant impact on the quality of the recorded audio. The DR-701D features TASCAM HDDA mic preamps. The differential mic preamp circuits use discrete architecture, built with carefully selected components. For example, Texas Instruments OPA1652 op amps were selected for their high quality and low noise – with even better audio performance than the previous DR-70D model. As a result, the unit boasts an equivalent input noise of -124 dBu or better.

Tascam DR-701D Features

• 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)

Specifications

• WAV recording format: 44.1k/48k/96k/192k Hz, 16/24-bit
• BWF recording format: 44.1k/48k/96k/192k Hz, 16/24-bit
• Connectors: XLR-3-31 (1:GND, 2:HOT, 3:COLD), 6.3mm(1/4")standard TRS jacks(tip:HOT, Ring:COLD, Sleeve:GND)
• Input impedance: 2k ohms
• Phantom power: 48V +/-4V(10mA/CH), 24V +/-4V(10mA/CH)
• Maximum input level: +4dBu
• Minimum input level: -72dBu