Tascam DP-32SD 32-Track Digital Portastudio

The DP-32SD is a home recording Portastudio with 32 tracks based on solid-state technology. The unit is equipped with colour LCD and channel strip controls to make recording simple so the user can stay creative. Up to eight tracks can be recorded at a time on a standard SD/SDHC memory card through its XLR and 6.3-mm combo jacks. Input processing like compression and limiting, an internal send effect with reverb, delay and chorus, guitar amp simulation and multi-effects for use with the instrument-level input as well as an external effects send are available during recording. For mixdown, the DP-32SD offers 20 channel faders and 12 rotary controls for EQ, Pan and effects including reverb and chorus. During the mastering process, the material can be further optimized with EQ, compression and normalization.

Features:

• 32-track digital Portastudio
• 8 mono tracks, 12 tracks selectable between mono and stereo, 21 faders
• Simultaneous playback of 32 tracks
• Simultaneous recording of 8 tracks
• 44.1 kHz or 48 kHz sampling rate, 16 bit or 24 bit resolution
• 8 XLR/TRS combo connectors for inputs
• Phantom power supplied on all inputs (switchable A–D, E–H)
• Instrument-level input for direct recording of guitar or bass
• Inputs A–H and each track equipped with 3-band EQ
• Colour LC display and 12-encoder channel strip for simple operation
• Dedicated controls for EQ, pan and effect sends
• Peak-hold function for level meters on display
• Stereo RCA output
• 2 effect send outputs (6.3-mm TS jack)
• Headphones output with 70 mW per channel
• Remote connector for optional RC-3F footswitch to enable hands-free control of several functions
• Automatic punch in/out
• Track bounce function
• 8 virtual tracks per track for alternative takes
• Up to 99 locate marks per song
• Various edit functions (copy insert, copy paste, move insert, move paste, open, cut, silence, clone track, clean out)
• Editing on sub-frame level
• Undo and Redo function with undo history
• Dynamics effects for input (Limiter, Compressor, Noise Suppressor, Exciter)
• Guitar multi-effects (Noise Suppression, Amp Simulation, Compression, Chorus, Flanger, Phaser, Tremolo, Auto Wah, Delay)
• Mix-down effects (Reverb, Delay, Stereo Chorus)
• Mastering tools (Equalizer, Multi-band Compressor, Normalizer)
• Chromatic tuner
• Metronome
• File transfer via USB 2.0
• Dedicated AC adapter included (GPE248-120200-Z)
• Solid-state recording to SD cards for better shock resistance than hard drive recording
• SD card included