TASCAM portable recorder comparison chart
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... 2011 DR-05 Estimated Street Price $99 Tracks @ 48kHz 2 Tracks @ 96kHz 2 Tracks @ 192kHz - Yes DR-2d $249 2 2 - 2 - Yes GT-R1 $229 2 - - 2 - Yes Yes - - - - Stereo S/PDIF (2x) AAA, included (2x) AA, included BP-L2 Li-Ion rechargeable, included... omni, - Slave and freewheel - Noise reduction Reverb Guitar amp mod- - - Stereo Microphone Pattern Mic Inputs AB, Omni 1/8" mini Limiter Speaker Digital I/O Batteries Yes Yes - (2x) AA, included Remote Control Recording Media Included Accessories - DR-07mkII $149 2 2 - 2 - Wireless, included - Tracks @ MP3...
... 2011 DR-05 Estimated Street Price $99 Tracks @ 48kHz 2 Tracks @ 96kHz 2 Tracks @ 192kHz - Yes DR-2d $249 2 2 - 2 - Yes GT-R1 $229 2 - - 2 - Yes Yes - - - - Stereo S/PDIF (2x) AAA, included (2x) AA, included BP-L2 Li-Ion rechargeable, included... omni, - Slave and freewheel - Noise reduction Reverb Guitar amp mod- - - Stereo Microphone Pattern Mic Inputs AB, Omni 1/8" mini Limiter Speaker Digital I/O Batteries Yes Yes - (2x) AA, included Remote Control Recording Media Included Accessories - DR-07mkII $149 2 2 - 2 - Wireless, included - Tracks @ MP3...
Release Note
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... on the screen. The current version appears on the left and the updated version appears on the GT-R1. 4 After copying has completed, disconnect the unit from the unit's UTILITY folder. 3 TASCAM GT-R1 Continue to press and hold the MENU and ¥/π keys firmly until this screen does not...of the unit. This unit will not be recognized as or newer than the version that you updated the firmware, make sure that the batteries have enough remaining power or use for updating this unit. 10 Connect to a computer with a computer. The following the correct procedures, ...
... on the screen. The current version appears on the left and the updated version appears on the GT-R1. 4 After copying has completed, disconnect the unit from the unit's UTILITY folder. 3 TASCAM GT-R1 Continue to press and hold the MENU and ¥/π keys firmly until this screen does not...of the unit. This unit will not be recognized as or newer than the version that you updated the firmware, make sure that the batteries have enough remaining power or use for updating this unit. 10 Connect to a computer with a computer. The following the correct procedures, ...
Review in Guitar World Magazine July 2009
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... designers try to use, with most basic functions accessible from buttons on products like the New York City subway). The new Tascam GT-R1 Portable Guitar Recorder is also used to simply record pristine stereo digital audio in -one demo and practice powerhouse. The recorder ...handheld recorder. both parts mixed to a new track (time to recharge the unit's lithium-ion battery. You can't program songs or create your preference. ON DISC TASCAM GT-R1 LIST PRICE: $469.00 MANUFACTURER: Tascam, tascam.com AUDIO FORMAT: WAV (48/44.1kHz, 24- A built-in size from 64 MB...
... designers try to use, with most basic functions accessible from buttons on products like the New York City subway). The new Tascam GT-R1 Portable Guitar Recorder is also used to simply record pristine stereo digital audio in -one demo and practice powerhouse. The recorder ...handheld recorder. both parts mixed to a new track (time to recharge the unit's lithium-ion battery. You can't program songs or create your preference. ON DISC TASCAM GT-R1 LIST PRICE: $469.00 MANUFACTURER: Tascam, tascam.com AUDIO FORMAT: WAV (48/44.1kHz, 24- A built-in size from 64 MB...
Owners Manual
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... the unit 9 Installing the battery 9 Changing the battery 10 Charging the battery 10 Turning the power on and off 11 Setting the date and time 12 Resetting the unit 12 3-Part Names and Functions 13 Top panel 13 Right side panel 17 Left side panel 19 Front panel 20 2 TASCAM GT-R1 Rear panel 20 Bottom...
... the unit 9 Installing the battery 9 Changing the battery 10 Charging the battery 10 Turning the power on and off 11 Setting the date and time 12 Resetting the unit 12 3-Part Names and Functions 13 Top panel 13 Right side panel 17 Left side panel 19 Front panel 20 2 TASCAM GT-R1 Rear panel 20 Bottom...
Owners Manual
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...8226; Special playback functions include decreasing playback speed without changing pitch and reducing the sound of a recorded guitar or bass during transportation. 5 TASCAM GT-R1 We hope that you will enjoy using this unit's SD card by connecting a guitar, bass, CD player or other audio device •.... . 1 •• USB cable 1 •• Quick Start Guide 1 •• Warranty card 1 •• BP-L2 (lithium ion battery 1 •• BP-L2 manual 1 •• BP-L2 warranty card 1 Please contact the store where you purchased this manual and keep them in...
...8226; Special playback functions include decreasing playback speed without changing pitch and reducing the sound of a recorded guitar or bass during transportation. 5 TASCAM GT-R1 We hope that you will enjoy using this unit's SD card by connecting a guitar, bass, CD player or other audio device •.... . 1 •• USB cable 1 •• Quick Start Guide 1 •• Warranty card 1 •• BP-L2 (lithium ion battery 1 •• BP-L2 manual 1 •• BP-L2 warranty card 1 Please contact the store where you purchased this manual and keep them in...
Owners Manual
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... their data properties, such as sampling frequencies and ID3 tags, we often refer to describe the push- Please do not throw away the battery when it is a trademark. 6 TASCAM GT-R1 Notes about songs on a CD or a portable music player. Macintosh, Mac OS, and Mac OS X are trademarks of this manual, we ...Apple Inc. Tracks and files are the same Tracks are files, and files are written like this : MENU. •• Messages shown on the GT-R1 are written like this : Are you have any questions, please contact us (see the last page of Microsoft Corporation. The SD Logo is no ...
... their data properties, such as sampling frequencies and ID3 tags, we often refer to describe the push- Please do not throw away the battery when it is a trademark. 6 TASCAM GT-R1 Notes about songs on a CD or a portable music player. Macintosh, Mac OS, and Mac OS X are trademarks of this manual, we ...Apple Inc. Tracks and files are the same Tracks are files, and files are written like this : MENU. •• Messages shown on the GT-R1 are written like this : Are you have any questions, please contact us (see the last page of Microsoft Corporation. The SD Logo is no ...
Owners Manual
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...must be operated using an AC adapter. One battery is not sufficiently charged, so it , and insert the GT-R1 battery that was included in the box. Installing the battery Slide the battery case cover on the back of important files as soon as you can . 9 TASCAM GT-R1 TIP Always make backup copies of the unit... to use it with the unit and the AC adapter and additional batteries are compatible with the GT-R1, so you can use such cards as is and the above "FORMAT ...
...must be operated using an AC adapter. One battery is not sufficiently charged, so it , and insert the GT-R1 battery that was included in the box. Installing the battery Slide the battery case cover on the back of important files as soon as you can . 9 TASCAM GT-R1 TIP Always make backup copies of the unit... to use it with the unit and the AC adapter and additional batteries are compatible with the GT-R1, so you can use such cards as is and the above "FORMAT ...
Owners Manual
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... if the power for long periods of time when you connect this unit directly to charge the battery. To change the battery, slide and remove the battery case cover on the bottom panel. 10 TASCAM GT-R1 Charging the battery Charging with a computer Open the cover on the left side panel, and use an AC adapter (also...
... if the power for long periods of time when you connect this unit directly to charge the battery. To change the battery, slide and remove the battery case cover on the bottom panel. 10 TASCAM GT-R1 Charging the battery Charging with a computer Open the cover on the left side panel, and use an AC adapter (also...
Owners Manual
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... orange when the lithium ion battery installed in recording standby, press this to end recording standby. w STOP/HOME key Press this works in the same way. On a setting screen, use this key to the Home Screen. When the Rhythm Screen is fully charged. 16 TASCAM GT-R1 The light turns OFF when... the battery is open , press to return to start recording. (See "Record playing with a rhythm" on page 40.) When in this unit ...
... orange when the lithium ion battery installed in recording standby, press this to end recording standby. w STOP/HOME key Press this works in the same way. On a setting screen, use this key to the Home Screen. When the Rhythm Screen is fully charged. 16 TASCAM GT-R1 The light turns OFF when... the battery is open , press to return to start recording. (See "Record playing with a rhythm" on page 40.) When in this unit ...
Owners Manual
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This turns the power OFF and resets the unit's system. CAUTION Do not press the reset button if the unit is operating abnormally, push the end of a paperclip, long fine rod or similar item into this hole to press the system reset button inside the unit. Battery case This holds the specialized lithium ion battery (BP-L2, included and available for purchase separately). 21 TASCAM GT-R1 3-Part Names and Functions Bottom panel l Reset hole If the unit is functioning properly. ;
This turns the power OFF and resets the unit's system. CAUTION Do not press the reset button if the unit is operating abnormally, push the end of a paperclip, long fine rod or similar item into this hole to press the system reset button inside the unit. Battery case This holds the specialized lithium ion battery (BP-L2, included and available for purchase separately). 21 TASCAM GT-R1 3-Part Names and Functions Bottom panel l Reset hole If the unit is functioning properly. ;
Owners Manual
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...Input monitor setting status This shows the MONITOR ON/OFF status (see page 32.) 4 Power indicator The battery icon appears when the lithium ion battery is shown. If an MP3 23 TASCAM GT-R1 If the input level exceeds the maximum allowable level, a bar appears at the right end of the... next track µ Skipping to the beginning of the current or previous track 6 Level meter This shows the combined level of remaining battery power. The battery icon flashes when charging is necessary. 4-Screen Overview 5 Unit status This icon shows the current operation status. ¥ Track playing ...
...Input monitor setting status This shows the MONITOR ON/OFF status (see page 32.) 4 Power indicator The battery icon appears when the lithium ion battery is shown. If an MP3 23 TASCAM GT-R1 If the input level exceeds the maximum allowable level, a bar appears at the right end of the... next track µ Skipping to the beginning of the current or previous track 6 Level meter This shows the combined level of remaining battery power. The battery icon flashes when charging is necessary. 4-Screen Overview 5 Unit status This icon shows the current operation status. ¥ Track playing ...
Owners Manual
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...LEVEL CTRL Use this to set the level control function. Set it to LMT to have the GT-R1 automatically adjust the input gain according to prevent distortion. Loud sounds and quiet sounds are both ...or microphone with a built-in power might damage such microphones. Set it to AUTO to have the GT-R1 automatically limit the input gain so that requires plug-in power set to ON. The factory default .... If set this to ON, the plug-in battery. The factory default setting is MID. POWER When connecting a microphone that input level of the low cut filter is OFF. 44 TASCAM GT-R1
...LEVEL CTRL Use this to set the level control function. Set it to LMT to have the GT-R1 automatically adjust the input gain according to prevent distortion. Loud sounds and quiet sounds are both ...or microphone with a built-in power might damage such microphones. Set it to AUTO to have the GT-R1 automatically limit the input gain so that requires plug-in power set to ON. The factory default .... If set this to ON, the plug-in battery. The factory default setting is MID. POWER When connecting a microphone that input level of the low cut filter is OFF. 44 TASCAM GT-R1
Owners Manual
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... source. • Press STOP/HOME to end recording standby. 7-Recording • If the sound distorts when an active (builtin battery) guitar or bass is connected and GUITAR is selected as the input source, turn the volume down on page 43.) • When LINE is to raise it no longer lights. 48 TASCAM GT-R1
... source. • Press STOP/HOME to end recording standby. 7-Recording • If the sound distorts when an active (builtin battery) guitar or bass is connected and GUITAR is selected as the input source, turn the volume down on page 43.) • When LINE is to raise it no longer lights. 48 TASCAM GT-R1
Owners Manual
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TIP • If you hear distortion when you plug in an active guitar or bass (one that contains an internal battery), turn the volume down on the instrument. • If the level is still too low even when the INPUT volume is at the right end ... level. 16-Using the Rhythm Machine 5) Adjust the input level Use the INPUT volume control on the right side panel to adjust the level. 86 TASCAM GT-R1 If a mark remains at the maximum when the input source is set to INT/MIC and you are using an effect. If the PEAK indicator...
TIP • If you hear distortion when you plug in an active guitar or bass (one that contains an internal battery), turn the volume down on the instrument. • If the level is still too low even when the INPUT volume is at the right end ... level. 16-Using the Rhythm Machine 5) Adjust the input level Use the INPUT volume control on the right side panel to adjust the level. 86 TASCAM GT-R1 If a mark remains at the maximum when the input source is set to INT/MIC and you are using an effect. If the PEAK indicator...
Owners Manual
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... the time before the unit power automatically turns OFF after the last operation when powered by the internal battery. The following settings can be made for your use when powered by the internal battery. 90 TASCAM GT-R1 17-System Settings and Formatting From the Setup Screen, you can change various settings to optimize the...
... the time before the unit power automatically turns OFF after the last operation when powered by the internal battery. The following settings can be made for your use when powered by the internal battery. 90 TASCAM GT-R1 17-System Settings and Formatting From the Setup Screen, you can change various settings to optimize the...
Owners Manual
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If the power fails during formatting. 92 TASCAM GT-R1 Full formatting checks the memory for errors while formatting, so it takes more . CAUTION • When using FULL FORMAT, use the AC adapter (sold separately) or confirm that the battery is sufficiently charged. Please be patient and do not disconnect the power during formatting, the...
If the power fails during formatting. 92 TASCAM GT-R1 Full formatting checks the memory for errors while formatting, so it takes more . CAUTION • When using FULL FORMAT, use the AC adapter (sold separately) or confirm that the battery is sufficiently charged. Please be patient and do not disconnect the power during formatting, the...
Owners Manual
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... connection or an AC adapter (sold separately) to the Playlist. Please confirm that might appear on the GT-R1 under certain conditions. See "Adding tracks to the playlist" on page 61. You cannot add more than.... When using the I /O Too Short File Not Found PLAYLIST No PLAYLIST PLAYLIST FULL 104 TASCAM GT-R1 Meaning and response The audio file cannot be found Non- No files are too close together... MODE is almost out of power. The battery is set to PLAYLIST, but no files have been added to the Playlist. Message File not found . Supported Battery Empty I /O key, the IN and ...
... connection or an AC adapter (sold separately) to the Playlist. Please confirm that might appear on the GT-R1 under certain conditions. See "Adding tracks to the playlist" on page 61. You cannot add more than.... When using the I /O Too Short File Not Found PLAYLIST No PLAYLIST PLAYLIST FULL 104 TASCAM GT-R1 Meaning and response The audio file cannot be found Non- No files are too close together... MODE is almost out of power. The battery is set to PLAYLIST, but no files have been added to the Playlist. Message File not found . Supported Battery Empty I /O key, the IN and ...
Owners Manual
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... kHz, +1/-3 dB 0.03% or less 90 dB or more Other specifications Audio file compatibility MP3 files Physical WAV files Recording medium File system Lithium ion battery Battery life Power consumption Dimensions (not including protrusions) Weight 32-320 kbps 44.1/48 kHz sampling frequency VBR (playback only) ID3 tag support up to Ver... About 7 hours when recording MP3 format with the built-in mic (varies with operating conditions) 1 W (during MP3 playback) 70 (W) x 27 (H) x 135.3 (D) (mm) 2.8 (W) x 1.1 (H) x 5.3 (D) (inches) 208 g (including battery) 109 TASCAM GT-R1
... kHz, +1/-3 dB 0.03% or less 90 dB or more Other specifications Audio file compatibility MP3 files Physical WAV files Recording medium File system Lithium ion battery Battery life Power consumption Dimensions (not including protrusions) Weight 32-320 kbps 44.1/48 kHz sampling frequency VBR (playback only) ID3 tag support up to Ver... About 7 hours when recording MP3 format with the built-in mic (varies with operating conditions) 1 W (during MP3 playback) 70 (W) x 27 (H) x 135.3 (D) (mm) 2.8 (W) x 1.1 (H) x 5.3 (D) (inches) 208 g (including battery) 109 TASCAM GT-R1
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23-Specifications Computer requirements Windows Macintosh Recomended USB host controller Supported OS Accessories available for purchase Pentium 300 MHz or faster 128 MB or more memory USB port (USB 2.0 recommended, 500 mA bus power required) Power PC, iMac, G3, G4 266 MHz or faster 64 MB or more memory USB port (USB 2.0 recommended, 500 mA bus power required) Intel chipset Windows 2000, XP and Vista Mac OS X 10.2 or later AC adapter (PS-P520), BP-L2 lithium ion battery, accessory kit (tripod, tripod adapter, microphone stand adapter, windscreen) 110 TASCAM GT-R1
23-Specifications Computer requirements Windows Macintosh Recomended USB host controller Supported OS Accessories available for purchase Pentium 300 MHz or faster 128 MB or more memory USB port (USB 2.0 recommended, 500 mA bus power required) Power PC, iMac, G3, G4 266 MHz or faster 64 MB or more memory USB port (USB 2.0 recommended, 500 mA bus power required) Intel chipset Windows 2000, XP and Vista Mac OS X 10.2 or later AC adapter (PS-P520), BP-L2 lithium ion battery, accessory kit (tripod, tripod adapter, microphone stand adapter, windscreen) 110 TASCAM GT-R1