Tascam DR-60D MKII Portable Recorder

The Tascam DR-60D MKII Portable Recorder is a 4-track portable recorder/mixer designed for DSLR filmmakers. The streamlined design fits perfectly under a DSLR camera rig, without relying on bulky recorders or the limited audio quality of the camera’s microphone in.

The Tascam DR-60D MKII Portable Recorder, an update of the award winning DR-60D, is the audio recording solution for on-set filmmakers and videographers. The Tascam DR-60D MKII is the next generation of 4-track solid-state recording, based on TASCAM’s decades of recording innovation. The upgraded HDDA microphone preamps provide up to 64dB of gain, capturing every nuance of a performance. Up to four channels at a time can be recorded to the internal SD Card, at up to 96kHz/24-bit WAV file resolution. Two of the mic inputs utilize locking XLR connectors with 48V phantom power, the other two use an 1/8” stereo connector for wireless and lavaliere microphones.

A Camera Output sends the mic mix to the camera for later synchronization, and a Camera Input is provided for monitoring playback. An additional headphone out and line out assist the crew during filming. The Tascam DR-60D MKII is designed for low-noise operation, including soft touch buttons and dedicated gain controls. Multiple recording modes are available on the Tascam DR-60D MKII. Four-Channel Mode records all four microphone inputs. Dual Recording is an alternate setting, capturing a copy of your audio at a lower level for a distortion-free safety track. Menus and operation are well laid out, owing to decades of innovative recording design. Reach beyond the limited performance of your camera’s audio to capture the other half of your film. At a cost less than competing preamps, the TASCAM DR-60D MKII is the ultimate 4-track recorder designed for filmmakers, television, live events and web broadcast.

High-Quality HDDA Mic Preamps
High quality mic preamps are a necessity for high-grade sound. The Tascam DR-60D's HDDA mic preamplifiers (High Definition Discrete Architecture) employ discrete circuitry and premium parts, approved after months of evaluation testing. The HDDA s circuit achieves an incredibly high EIN (-120dBu) for the lowest noise level available. The DR-60DmkII mic preamps have been upgraded for up to 64dB of gain with new XLR input jacks for greater cable compatibility. A CIRRUS LOGIC's AD converter (used also on the DR-40 portable recorder) is used to ensure detailed recording from any input signal.

A Variety of Inputs and Outputs With Internal Mixing
The Tascam DR-60D MKII can record up to 4-tracks simultaneously, allowing multiple microphones to be used while filming. Inputs 1/L and 2/R can be selected for mono or stereo link operation. Three sets of stereo outputs are provided. A Camera Out sends a reference track recording to the camera. The Line Out can feed a mixer or recorder. Finally, a powerful Headphone Out is available for direct monitoring. Each of these outputs has its own level control, and the Camera Out can be attenuated to microphone level without the need for an attenuating cable. The Tascam DR-60D MKII has an internal digital mixer for all 4 tracks. Adjust pan and level, add a Limiter or Hipass Filter (40/80/120Hz), and set individual channel Delay from the user-friendly set-up. The Tascam DR-60D MKII is ready to use right out of the box with its external, non-menu-intensive controls.

Tascam DR-60D MKII Portable Recorder Features

• Record to SD/SDHC card (Up to 32GB)
• Simultaneously record up to 4 tracks
• Record Modes: MONO, STEREO, DUAL MONO, DUAL STEREO, 4-CHANNEL
• Recording format: 44.1/48/96kHz, 16 or 24-bit, WAV/BWF
• TASCAM HDDA microphone preamps wth 120dB EIN and 64dB of gain
• Recording levels can be adjusted independently for the 1/L, 2/R and 3-4 inputs
• Two combo XLR/TRS inputs support +4dBu mic/line level input
• Phantom power to channels 1/2 (24V or 48VDC on XLRF)
• Plug-in power and high-output mic input supported on inputs 3-4
• CAMERA OUT connector for output from the DR-60DmkII mixer (adjustable gain)
• CAMERA IN connector for sound monitoring from the camera
• Independent adjustable LINE OUT and HEADPHONE jacks for high-quality sound output
• 50mW/ch headphone amplifier
• Tripod mounting socket (bottom) and mounting screw attachment (top)
• Handles protect the screen and can be used to attach a shoulder strap
• Soft-Touch Rubber Keys for silent operation
• HOLD switch to prevent accidental operation
• QUICK button feature for easy access to various functions
• 128x64 pixel LCD with backlight
• USB 2.0 connection for high-speed transferring of files
• Mini USB cable included
• Operates on 4-AA batteries, an AC adapter (sold separately) or USB bus power
• Can extend battery life with BP-6AA battery pack (sold separately)
• Dedicated remote control jack for the wired RC-10 remote control or RC-3F footswitch (both sold separately)
• Internal mixer: PAN and LEVEL controls
• Low cut filter (40/80/120Hz)
• Limiter (1/L and 2/R can be selected for linked operation)
• Delay function for microphone distance adjustment (up to 150ms)
• M-S decode functionSlate tone generator (AUTO/MANUAL)
• Selectable duration of slate tone from four positions (0.5/1/2/3 sec, when auto-generated)
• Selectable slate tone generation. (3 positions: OFF/HEAD/HEAD+TAIL, when auto-generated)
• File naming 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
• Auto-record function can automatically start and stop recording at set level
• lPre-recording function allows the unit to record a 2 second sound buffer before recording is activated
• Self-timer function for solo recording
• New file starts recording automatically without interruption when maximum file size is reached
• Track incrementing function allows a recording to be split by creating a new file when desired
• Jump back and play function
• Equalizer function for playback, and level alignment function to enhance the perceived overall sound pressure
• Resume function to memorize the playback position before the unit is turned off
• MARK function up to 99 points per audio track
• DIVIDE function

Tascam DR-60D MKII Portable Recorder Specifications

• Recording Media: SD Card (64MB to 2GB), SDHC Card (4GB to 32GB)
• Recording Format:
  • WAV: 44.1k/48k/96k Hz, 16/24-bit
  • BWF: 44.1k/48k/96k Hz, 16/24-bit
• Number of Channels: 4-Channel (Stereo x2)
• Analog Audio Input:
  • 1/L, 2/R Connectors:
    • Connector: XLR-3-31 (1:GND, 2:HOT, 3:COLD) / 1/4" (6.3mm) TRS Standard Jack
  • Set to "MIC / MIC+PHANTOM":
    • Input Impedance: 2kO
    • Phantom Power: 48V ±4V (10mA/CH) / 24V ±4V (10mA/CH)
    • Maximum Input Level: 0dBu
    • Minimum Input Level: –72dBu
    • MIC Input Gain: TRIM MAX
      • LOW: +11dB
      • MID: +36dB
      • HIGH: +52dB
      • HIGH+PLUS: +64dB
  • Set to “LINE”:
    • Input Impedance: 10kO or More
    • Standard Input Level: +4dBu
    • Maximum Input Level: +24dBu
  • 3-4 Connector:
    • Connector: 1/8" (3.5mm) Stereo Mini Jack (This Connector Can be Supplied Plug-in Power)
    • Input Impedance: 10kO
    • Maximum Input Level: +10dBV
    • Minimum Input Level: –50dBV
    • MIC Input Gain: TRIM MAX
      • LOW: +3dB
      • HIGH: +26dB
      • HI + PLUS: +38dB
  • CAMERA IN Connector:
    • Connector: 1/8" (3.5mm) Stereo Mini Jack
    • Input Impedance: 10kO
    • Standard Input Level: –10dBV
    • Maximum Input Level: +6dBV
• Analog Audio Output:
  • CAMERA OUT Connector:
    • Connector: 1/8" (3.5mm) Stereo Mini Jack
    • Output Impedance: 200O
    • Standard Output Level: –50dBV
    • Maximum Output Level: –30dBV
  • LINE OUT Connector:
    • Connector: 1/8" (3.5mm) Stereo Mini Jack
    • Output Impedance: 200O
    • Standard Output Level: –10dBV
    • Maximum Output Level: +10dBV
  • PHONES Connector:
    • Connector: 1/8" (3.5mm) stereo mini jack
    • Maximum Output Level: 50mW + 50mW
  • USB:
    • Connector: Mini-B Type
    • Format: USB2.0 HIGH SPEED Mass Storage Class
  • REMOTE:
    • Connector: 2.5mm TRS Jack
• Power:
  • Four 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: 5.4W
• Continuous Operation Time: 2ch WAV, 44.1kHz, 16-bit Rec (All Times are Approximate)
  • DR-60D Alone:
    • Alkaline Batteries (EVOLTA): 2-½ Hours (Phantom ON), 4-½ Hours (Phantom OFF)
    • NI-MH Batteries (Eneloop): 3-¼ Hours (Phantom ON), 5 Hours (Phantom OFF)
    • NI-MH Batteries (Eneloop Pro): 3-¾ Hours (Phantom ON), 6 Hours (Phantom OFF)
  • DR-60D with BP-6AA:
    • Alkaline Batteries (EVOLTA): 5-½ Hours (Phantom ON), 10-½ Hours (Phantom OFF)
    • NI-MH Batteries (Eneloop): 7-½ Hours (Phantom ON), 12 Hours (Phantom OFF)
    • NI-MH Batteries (Eneloop Pro): 9-½ Hours (Phantom ON), 14-½ Hours (Phantom OFF)
• Dimensions (W × H × D): 5.2" × 3.7" × 3.1" / 133 × 93.2 × 78 mm (with Top Adapter Attached)
• Weight: 1.12 lbs. / 510 g (Excluding Batteries)
• Operating Temperature: 32°F to 104°F / 0°C to 40°C
• Computer Compatibility:
  • Windows:
    • OS: Windows XP, Windows Vista, Windows 7, Windows 8
    • 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)
    • CPU: Power PC, iMac, G3, G4 266MHz or More, 64MB or More
    • USB: Recommended USB2.0
• Audio Performance:
  • Frequency Response:
    • 20Hz to 20kHz +0.5/–2dB (LINE IN or MIC IN to LINE OUT, Fs 44.1k/48k Hz, JEITA)
    • 20Hz to 40kHz +0.5/–3dB(LINE IN or MIC IN to LINE OUT, Fs 96kHz, JEITA)
  • Distortion: 0.02% or Less (LINE IN or MIC IN to LINE OUT Fs 44.1k/48k/96k Hz, JEITA)
  • S/N Ratio: 92dB or More (LINE IN or MIC IN to LINE OUT Fs 44.1k/48k/96k Hz, JEITA)
  • Equivalent Input Noise: –120dBu or More

Tascam DR-60D MKII Portable Recorder Includes

• 1 x Tascam DR-60D MKII Portable Recorder
• 1 x USB Cable
• 1 x Owners Manual
• 1 Year Warranty