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TASCAM DP-004

Item ID: DP004

4-track SD Recorder with 2 1/4" Inputs, Headphone Output, USB 2.0, 16-bit/44.1kHz Resolution, 1GB SD Card

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Four-track Recording Made Simple!

The DP-004 is an easy to use 4-track recorder with a layout much like Tascam's groundbreaking cassette recorders. Yet, it has modern conveniences, such as USB 2.0, is smaller than a paperback book, and features built-in microphones, so you can take it anywhere. If you want to connect other instruments or microphones, the DP-004 has two 1/4" inputs - audio is saved to an SD card at excellent CD quality. Other features include a bounce function, flexible editing, a built-in tuner, and a metronome on the Tascam DP-004.

Tascam DP-004 Portable Digital Pocketstudio 4-track SD Recorder at a Glance:
  • Take it anywhere and start recording with the built-in microphones
  • Connect up your own microphones, instruments, or line-level gear
  • Easy-to-use interface resembles a cassette 4-track
  • Records at CD-quality to removable SD cards
  • Connects to your computer via USB 2.0
  • Professional features, such as a bounce function, an editor, and a tuner

Take it anywhere and start recording with the built-in microphones
The Tascam DP-004 Portable Digital Pocketstudio is smaller than a paperback book, so you can take it with you anywhere. Plus, you don't have to worry about bringing a bunch of extra gear with you when you want to capture an idea - the DP-004 has a pair of built-in microphones for recording ideas on the fly.

Connect up your own microphones, instruments, or line-level gear
While the DP-004 makes a great partner for recording impromptu jam sessions with its built-in microphone, it's also equipped to handle your professional recording needs, such as creating a band demo. Two 1/4" inputs accept microphone or line-level signals. The first input can also switch so it's suitable for recording your bass or guitar signal directly.

Easy-to-use interface resembles a cassette 4-track
Tascam's cassette Portastudios were extremely popular - mainly because they were so easy to use effectively. The DP-004 follows that lineage and offers a user-friendly layout, much like those cassette 4-tracks. You can easily assign an input to any of the four tracks just by pressing two buttons. One touch of the record button "arms" the tracks for recording and a second touch starts the recording. You can adjust all the audio levels by using the input knobs and viewing the meters on the DP-004's LCD screen.

Records at CD-quality to removable SD cards
Tascam kept quality and convenience in mind when building the DP-004. Audio records as a CD-quality 16-bit/44.1kHz WAV file, so your performances sound great. What's more, all the audio records to SD Card media and a generous 1GB card is included with the recorder. SD Card media is great because it's removable, expandable, and affordable. You can pop in another card, just like you'd put in a new tape to start another recording. And for longer recording sessions, you can put in a higher-capacity card.

Connects to your computer via USB 2.0
Once you've recorded your tracks, it's easy to get them to your computer to load to your webpage, e-mail to friends, load into your portable media player, or just burn to disc. The Tascam DP-004 connects to your computer via fast USB 2.0.

Professional features, such as a bounce function, an editor, and a tuner
Just like with popular cassette recorders, once you've mixed your four tracks together you can bounce them over to a new track and make room for more overdub layers - the DP-004's only limited by the amount of layers you can dream up! It also features flexible editing tools, so you can clean up mistakes or silence noises in a track. If you happen to record over something by mistake, an Undo button is handy so you don't have to sweat it. Other professional features include a repeat mode for the recorder. There's even a built-in tuner and a metronome, making the DP-004 an incredibly convenient tool.

Tascam DP-004 Portable Digital Pocketstudio 4-track SD Recorder Features:
  • Two 1/4" mic/line inputs
  • CD-quality 44.1kHz/16-bit WAV recording
  • Switchable guitar input
  • Headphone/Line output
  • USB 2.0 connector
  • Four-track digital multitrack recording
  • Records to SD Card media (1GB card included)
  • Powered through AA Batteries or optional power adapter
  • Repeat and record undo
  • Dedicated stereo mixdown track

The Tascam DP-004 offers a classic, easy-to-use 4-track recorder design yet adds the modern conveniences you'll want and need!

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Specification Detail
Simultaneous Rec Tracks 2
Simultaneous Play Tracks 4
Sample Rate 44.1kHz
Bit Rate 16-bit
Effects No
EQ No
Compression No
Phantom Power No
Number of Mic Preamps 2
Audio Interface No
Computer Connectivity USB 2.0
Built-in Mics Yes, 2
Analog Inputs 1 x 1/4" (line/DI)
Analog Outputs 1 x 1/8" stereo line/headphone
Digital Inputs No digital I/O
Digital Outputs No digital I/O
Other I/O No other I/O
Storage Up to 32GB SDHC (1GB SD card included)
Faders 4 x radial potentiometers
Fader Throw Radial potentiometers
Power 2 x AA batteries or PSP520 AC adapter (not included)
Height 1.3"
Depth 4.2"
Width 6.1"
Weight 2.8 oz
Manufacturer Part Number DP-004

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based on 5 reviews

great for demo's

by Kelvin from indianapolis IN
December 21, 2011
Music Background: home recorder, musician
To supplement this review, you should call Sweetwater and chat with them... my guess is that SW doesn't sell bad products, and their comparison knowledge is astounding - when you are thinking about wh... read more [+]at to buy, they can help you narrow down choices based on your style of music and what you are recording. That's my experience with my dedicated sales engineer (who now remembers my style of music and what I've previously bought from them).

For this 4 track, after a few basic tests, I find myself liking this unit quite a bit. I need a very quick way to get down ideas with simple multi-track... so I just tested the on-board mic's and they were quieter and fuller than expected. I was able to get down a 3 track idea, make a quick mix, and export to my computer without reading the manual at all.

I used to own a Boss BR-8, and this sounds better to my ears (probably because of advances in converter technology over the past ~7 years), which is great.

A few reviews cautioned that the mix-down was complicated, I didn't find it complicated. Sure, you have to record all the multi-tracks to one stereo file with real-time play-back - but I find that process fine, it's nice to listen to the play-back again while it's copying. Then it's drag and drop to a computer via USB. I did goof this process up one time before guessing the right way to do this (note again that I didn't even look for the manual).

I also own a Mac and an Apogee Duet, and this definitely won't replace that set-up, or come close . But I find the simplicity of this unit inspiring... and somehow having a recorder that only does audio is nice. When booting a computer, it asks what you want to do - when booting this 4 track, it's ready to record audio. I like that. close [-]

Great pocket recorder

by r12470 from Central Texas
February 5, 2012
Music Background: Week end musician, 45 years in Electronics
Excellent for grabbing tunes in live jams. Also use it for Practice to see what I really sound like. The onboard Mic's are pretty good. Over 3 hours time recording, using Rechargeable Batteries. ... read more [+]The description is Wrong, It requires 4, yes 4 double "A" batteries.
I use an 8 gig card, Over 10 hours recording time. About the SD cards: Your songs are recorded on a Hidden partition on the Card, NOT viewable or Playable, Even when Fitted to A computer. You must use Wav Export function to move your song to the Viewable partition of the SD Card. The SD Card is hidden behind the batteries for a reason, You need total power Disconnected to remove and Insert the SD Card. Card writing Speed: 2 works OK, 6 works OK. Very good for making and sharing demo's and practice tracks among your band mates. I Carry a set of Ear Buds to monitor what I am recording. close [-]

Tascam DP-004

by Joseph Spallone from Glen Gardner NJ
December 5, 2011
Music Background: Musician
The Tascam DP-004 recorder is just the right recorder I needed for my apartment studio. I actually recorded my part of my original song, and the guy from comcast that comes by the apartment complex to... read more [+] work on the cable is my keyboard player, and plays his part of the song, when he was in the area. then, my nephew came to play bass, and everything worked out just perfect!! I didnt' need any more then what the DP-004 puts out. it is just right!!! thanks Sweetwater! close [-]

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Kenny Bergle
Amazing recorder for the $ from the original innovator in singer/songwriter workstations, TASCAM. This is one of the easiest multi-track digital recorders around!

Really Cool for what it is!!

by William Jones from Jasper, Georgia
July 7, 2009
Music Background: Semi-Pro Musician and Singer, Home Recordist and Hobbyist,etc.
This is really cool for what is. I purchased this a while back because the look of it made me nostalgic for the old Tascam Porta-One Cassette 4 track I cut my teeth on. This thing runs rings around th... read more [+]e Porta-One in terms of sound quality and features. I think the Porta-One costed me about $600.00 in 1986(I'm dating myself) and was not capable of doing what this thing will do(The two hundred dollar price tag is quite a shocker considering all the features this thing has under the hood). The built-in mics are not my favorite. I prefer to use external pre-amps and quality condenser mics. I suppose if you were to drop it in the middle of a loud band rehearsal, the external mics would be o.k. Don't really care for them for recording acoustic guitar and vocals. This thing is convenient considering it is smaller than a paperback novel and you can take it with you just about anywhere. It sure beats lugging one of the many mobile hardware recorders around with you. I'd still recommend using a really good condenser mic/mic-pre-amp with it. The sound comes out a lot better. close [-]
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