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Tascam 32 Track 24 Bit Digital Portastudio
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The TASCAM DP-32 Portastudio is the best and most affordable way to remove the mind-numbing glow of the computer screen from personal recording. Its safe to say, that after decades of manufacturing and transforming Portastudios, TASCAM has revolutionized the series once again. Employing 8 combo - XLR inputs with +48V Phantom Power, 32 tracks (8 mono, 12 stereo) the ability to select between stereo and mono and an affluence of other key features, TASCAMs DP-32 is the obvious choice for multi-channel home recording.
Versatility
One common theme you will always find in TASCAM products is versatility, and what better way to prove that, than with the wide array of features in TASCAMs DP-32. TASCAM has included dozens of effects you can mix, blend and combine to reach your desired sound between 32 channels. There is a true art to how you mix different effects on individual tracks and then orchestrate them together to achieve your final product. The DP-32 supplies all of the necessary tools. Built-in Amp Models, Equalizer, Delays, Compressors and various other effects give you all of the options you could imagine. You can also utilize a series of master effects before you burn your recording to CD with the built-in CD-RW Drive. The DP-32 also gives you the option to record up to 12 stereo tracks for keyboards, MIDI instruments or bouncing down larger instrumentations such as your drum tracks.
On the back of the unit you will find not only the 8 Combo Inputs, but MIDI in and out for use with your controller and drum machines, Monitor Out for confident recording, Effect Sends and RCA Stereo out. You will also find the SD slot and USB port on the back of the unit. SD Cards keep the device much more portable, offer a quieter working environment and are much more stable than hard drives. The USB is available for bouncing tracks to your computer for storage or further mixing if desired. Employ the USB for loading up other sounds like backing tracks or drum loops as well.
Quality Design
Quality Design
TASCAM took great consideration into the design of everything from the layout of the device, software and structure to the gorgeous color LCD screen. The high-resolution screen is easy to read, the software is easy to maneuver and the dedicated controls on the outside of the unit take all of the stressors out of recording. TASCAMs design ensures that you can focus all of your attention on sound creation and your songs. The unit itself is incredibly rugged and compact to truly keep it a portable unit. With TASCAMs DP-32 you can record virtually anything you want, anywhere you want.
Key DP-32 features include:
- Simultaneous 32 track playback
- 8x monaural tracks + 12x stereo tracks
- Stereo tracks can be used as monaural tracks. (selectable)
- Integrated 40-input mixer to mixdown the 32 playback tracks with the eight inputs and for bouncing.
- Simultaneous 8 track recording
- Sample rate : 44.1kHz, 48kHz
- Bit depth : 16bit, 24bit
- 8 x combo jacks for mic(XLR jack) and line(1/4" TRS jack) inputs for input A-H
- High quality mic pres with phantom power (switchable every four inputs)
- Guitar (Hi-Z) input selectable on input H
- Unbalanced stereo outputs (2x RCA jack)
- Balanced stereo monitor outputs (2x 1/4" TRS jack)
- Two unbalanced effect sends (2x 1/4" TS jack)
- Stereo headphone outputs (1/4" TRS jack)
- MIDI input and output for MMC, Control change and MTC output
- Remote input (2.5mm mini TRS jack) to connect a RC-3F.
- CD-RW drive to burn stereo master file/recorded tracks and also to import CD-DA
- Input effects (Limiter, Compressor, Noise suppressor, Exciter)
- Guitar effects (Amplifier simulator, Reverb, Compressor, Chorus, Flanger, Phase shifter..)
- Mixdown effects (Reverb, Delay, Stereo chorus)
- Mastering effect (Single/Multi-band stereo compressor, EQ, Noise shaping)
- Bounce functionality to mix input signals and playback tracks, and record the mixed signal(s) to track(s)
- Virtual tracks capability
- Mark function
- File transfer capability as USB mass storage device of a computer
- Chromatic Tuner
- Metronome
- AC adaptor included (TASCAM PS-1225L)
Versatility
One common theme you will always find in TASCAM products is versatility, and what better way to prove that, than with the wide array of features in TASCAMs DP-32. TASCAM has included dozens of effects you can mix, blend and combine to reach your desired sound between 32 channels. There is a true art to how you mix different effects on individual tracks and then orchestrate them together to achieve your final product. The DP-32 supplies all of the necessary tools. Built-in Amp Models, Equalizer, Delays, Compressors and various other effects give you all of the options you could imagine. You can also utilize a series of master effects before you burn your recording to CD with the built-in CD-RW Drive. The DP-32 also gives you the option to record up to 12 stereo tracks for keyboards, MIDI instruments or bouncing down larger instrumentations such as your drum tracks.
On the back of the unit you will find not only the 8 Combo Inputs, but MIDI in and out for use with your controller and drum machines, Monitor Out for confident recording, Effect Sends and RCA Stereo out. You will also find the SD slot and USB port on the back of the unit. SD Cards keep the device much more portable, offer a quieter working environment and are much more stable than hard drives. The USB is available for bouncing tracks to your computer for storage or further mixing if desired. Employ the USB for loading up other sounds like backing tracks or drum loops as well.
Quality Design
Quality Design
TASCAM took great consideration into the design of everything from the layout of the device, software and structure to the gorgeous color LCD screen. The high-resolution screen is easy to read, the software is easy to maneuver and the dedicated controls on the outside of the unit take all of the stressors out of recording. TASCAMs design ensures that you can focus all of your attention on sound creation and your songs. The unit itself is incredibly rugged and compact to truly keep it a portable unit. With TASCAMs DP-32 you can record virtually anything you want, anywhere you want.
Key DP-32 features include:
- Simultaneous 32 track playback
- 8x monaural tracks + 12x stereo tracks
- Stereo tracks can be used as monaural tracks. (selectable)
- Integrated 40-input mixer to mixdown the 32 playback tracks with the eight inputs and for bouncing.
- Simultaneous 8 track recording
- Sample rate : 44.1kHz, 48kHz
- Bit depth : 16bit, 24bit
- 8 x combo jacks for mic(XLR jack) and line(1/4" TRS jack) inputs for input A-H
- High quality mic pres with phantom power (switchable every four inputs)
- Guitar (Hi-Z) input selectable on input H
- Unbalanced stereo outputs (2x RCA jack)
- Balanced stereo monitor outputs (2x 1/4" TRS jack)
- Two unbalanced effect sends (2x 1/4" TS jack)
- Stereo headphone outputs (1/4" TRS jack)
- MIDI input and output for MMC, Control change and MTC output
- Remote input (2.5mm mini TRS jack) to connect a RC-3F.
- CD-RW drive to burn stereo master file/recorded tracks and also to import CD-DA
- Input effects (Limiter, Compressor, Noise suppressor, Exciter)
- Guitar effects (Amplifier simulator, Reverb, Compressor, Chorus, Flanger, Phase shifter..)
- Mixdown effects (Reverb, Delay, Stereo chorus)
- Mastering effect (Single/Multi-band stereo compressor, EQ, Noise shaping)
- Bounce functionality to mix input signals and playback tracks, and record the mixed signal(s) to track(s)
- Virtual tracks capability
- Mark function
- File transfer capability as USB mass storage device of a computer
- Chromatic Tuner
- Metronome
- AC adaptor included (TASCAM PS-1225L)
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DP32 2 of 2 customers found this review helpful
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Closest Store Pickering, Ontario
I have had it for about a week and couldn't be happier. No more messing around with software problems, upgrades, updates etc. just turn it on and go. I had an old 144 cassette 4 track years ago and always regretted selling it because it was so easy to use, this is just as easy but with modern features and quality. The only downside is only being able to use 1 dynamic effect at a time but you can always add an external processor. I would highly recommend this unit, especially now that the price has come down. One note: grab one quick if you need midi sync, it is being replaced by the DP32SD which does not have it.
Posted by Smitty on Feb 9, 2015
DP-24 2 of 2 customers found this review helpful
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Closest Store Stouffville (formerly Markham), Ontario
The Tascam dp-24 should not be ignored !! I
had a 2488 NENO for 4 years and this new just rocks.. the only down side are the effects are not the best quality..so run a side china.. other the that its great !!!
Posted by Rolf @ S4 Studios on Jun 8, 2014
N/A 1 of 1 customers found this review helpful
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Closest Store Ottawa, Ontario
I was initially going to go for the Zoom R24, which can do drums and also act as an audio interface as well as DAW control surface, extra features not to be found in the DP-24 to DP-32. However both these Tascam's are powerful in their own right, easy to get to grips with, a well laid out front panel. Within minutes of setting up, and without reading the manual, I was laying down tracks. This multitracker is built like a tank. I would consider it one of Tascam's best. I would, however, suggest upgrading the firmware immediately, to the 1.12 version, as there are a few bugs in the original. Once updated, however, rock solid midi synchronization. Supports 16 bit 44. kHz and 24 bit 48khz, awesome sound.
Posted by Byron on May 31, 2014
Tascam DP32 2 of 2 customers found this review helpful
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Closest Store Waterloo, Ontario
I bought this unit a few months ago and within the hour I had a recorded an 8 track song. I have a analogue Tascam Portastudio 2 so I already know the recording basics. Though the learning curve for this digital unit is pretty easy. And the manual walks one right through the entire simple-expert process clearly. Solid built Tascam unit and great value for the money. Get the footswitch and a nice set of Yorkville YSM 8's and you are good to go.
Posted by MRR on Apr 20, 2013
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