Tascam DP-03SD 8-track Digital Portastudio

Introducing the Tascam DP-03SD 8-track digital portastudio

The DP-03SD is an affordable way to get into Tascam’s famed Portastudio system of making recording simple and affordable for musicians. This 8-track digital recorder captures your music at CD quality to affordable SD cards, and a 4GB card is already included with the recorder. With built-in microphones, effects and mastering, the DP-03SD provides everything musicians need to record and share their music. The Tascam DP-03SD is one of the simplest, best-sounding ways to share your music with the world.

Easily record in any setting

A pair of stereo condenser microphones is built into the front panel of the DP-03SD, helpful for capturing a rehearsal, live performance or songwriting ideas. Also included are a pair of high-quality XLR microphone preamps with phantom power for condenser microphones. 6.3-mm line input jacks are also available, and an instrument-level switch allows you to record a guitar or bass without a direct box.

Plenty of options for a speedy workflow

Routing the inputs to one of the eight tracks is simple, and you can record two at a time until you fill up all eight. A tuner and metronome are built-in for tight-sounding tracks, each with its own dedicated button for quick access. Tracks can be edited with commands like copy/paste, silence, clone and undo. Bouncing is also available, even bouncing all eight tracks down to one or two. There’s even the option to import a WAV file through USB.

Create your own sound

Each track has its own send to a stereo reverb processor as well as two-band shelving EQ. Once you’ve perfected your mix with the 45-mm faders, pan knobs, reverb and EQ, record it to the dedicated stereo master track. Your mix can be processed with mastering effects like EQ and limiting for a tight, modern sound. When you’re satisfied, transfer your mix to a computer over USB.

General	Recording media	SD card (512 MB – 2 GB) or
		SDHC card (4–32 GB)
	File system	MTR partition: TASCAM original
		FAT partition: FAT32
	Microphones	2 x Omni-directional condenser microphone
Analogue inputs and outputs	Inputs A and B, balanced	XLR
	Nominal input impedance	2.4 kΩ
	Nominal input level	–16 dBu
	Maximum input level	0 dBu
	Input A, balanced	6.3-mm TRS jack
	When INPUT A switch is set to MIC/LINE
	Nominal input impedance	≥10 kΩ
	Nominal input level	+4 dBu
	Maximum input level	+24 dBu
	When INPUT A switch is set to GUITAR
	Nominal input impedance	≥1 MΩ
	Nominal input level	–2 dBV
	Maximum input level	+14 dBV
	Input B, balanced	6.3-mm TRS jack
	Nominal input impedance	≥10 kΩ
	Nominal input level	+4 dBu
	Maximum input level	+24 dBu
	Line Output	RCA (unbalanced)
	Nominal output impedance	1 kΩ
	Nominal output level	–10 dBV
	Maximum output level	+6 dBV
	Phones Output	6.3-mm stereo jack
	Maximum output power	40 mW + 40 mW (THD+N: ≤0.1 %, into 32 Ω)
Other inputs and outputs	USB port	Mini-B type USB connector
	Format	USB 2.0 HIGH SPEED, mass storage class
	REMOTE port	2.5-mm jack (for RC-3F footswitch)
Audio performance	Frequency response	20 Hz – 20 kHz, +1 dB/–3 dB
	Signal-to-noise ratio	≥90 dB
	Total harmonic distortion	≤0.01 %
Computer requirements	Windows	Pentium 300 MHz or faster
		128 MB or more memory
		USB port (USB 2.0 recommended)
	Mac	Power PC, iMac, G3, G4 266 MHz or faster
		64 MB or more memory
		USB port (USB 2.0 recommended)
	Recommended USB host controller	Intel chipset
Power supply and other specifications	External power adapter	TASCAM PS-1225L (included)
	AC input	100–240 V AC, 50/60 Hz, 1 A
	DC output	12 V, 2.5 A
	Power consumption	5 W
	Dimensions (W x H x D)	290 mm x 54 mm x 207 mm
	Weight	1.4 kg
	Operating temperature range	5–35 °C