Tascam DP-008EX 8-Track Digital Pocketstudio
Model #DP-008EX


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USB Connectivity
USB Connector | 1 x USB Mini-B 4-pin |
Operating System Requirements | Windows XP / Vista / 7 Mac OS X 10.2 or later |
Format | USB 2.0 high speed mass storage class |
Recording Specifications
File System | TASCAM original (MTR partition) FAT32 (FAT partition) |
Recording Media | SD/SDHC card (up to 32GB) |
Packaging Info
Box Dimensions (LxWxH) | 11.9 x 6.9 x 3.7" |
Package Weight | 2.4 lb |
Microphone Inputs
Maximum Input Level | +8 dBu |
Input Impedance | 2.4kΩ |
Nominal Input Level | -8 dBu |
Connectors | 2 x XLR balanced |
Line Output
Nominal Output Level | -10 dBV |
Connector | 2 x RCA phono (1 x L/R) |
Maximum Output Level | +6 dBV |
Line Input
Input Impedances | Switchable: ≥ 10kΩ mic/line 1MΩ guitar |
Nominal Input Level | -10 dBV |
Maximum Input Level | +6 dBV |
Headroom | 16 dB |
Connector | 2 x 1/4" TS unbalanced |
Headphone Output
Maximum Output Level | ≥ 20 mW per side (THD+N less than 0.1%, 32Ω loaded) |
Connector | 1/8" (3.5 mm) stereo mini |
General Specifications
Dimensions (W x H x D) | 8.7 x 1.74 x 5" (221 x 44.3 x 126.5 mm) |
Weight | 1.34 lb (610 g) |
Power Requirements | 4 x AA batteries (alkaline or NiMH) TASCAM PS-P520 AC adapter (sold separately) |
Battery Life (approx.) | 5.5 hrs alkaline, 6.5 hrs NiMH (using line input/recording) 6 hrs alkaline, 7 NiMH (using headphone/playback) |
Power Consumption | 2.4W maximum |
Operating Temperature Range | 41 to 95°F (5 to 35°C) |
Built-In Microphone Specifications
Type | 2 x omni-directional condenser microphone |
Audio Performance
Distortion | |
Frequency Response | 20 Hz to 20 kHz +1/-3 dB |
Signal-to-Noise Ratio | > 81 dB |
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Portastudio . The name invokes a flash flood of memories for anyone who wanted to do a little “home” recording in the era of cassette multitrack recorders. It’s like smelling a crayon and getting transported back to Kindergarden. But the DP-008 is not your father’s Portastudio. No sir.
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The best damn multitrack for the money.
- Dual Omnidirectional Microphones
- Records WAV Files at 16-Bit/44.1 kHz
- Onboard Channel, Reverb and Mastering FX
- XLR and 1/4" TS Inputs
- Mini USB 2.0 Output
- Integrated Metronome and Tuner
- Includes 2GB SD Card
- 5.5 Hours of Operation on 4 AA Batteries
- RCA Stereo Line Output
- 1/8" Stereo Headphone Output
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- Tascam DP-008EX 8-Track Digital Pocketstudio
- 2GB SD Card
- 4 x AA Battery
- 31.5" (80cm) USB Cable
- Limited 1-Year Warranty