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Cuki79
Published on 01/10/10 at 04:12
• 8-track • 2-track recording • Simultaneous (2) XLR inputs with phantom power • (2) 6.35 jack inputs, one that can switch to guitar input (direct) • 1 pedal to the punch-in ( order of registration) • RCA Output • 1 stereo mini jack output for headphones / • Supply 4 R6 (AA) batteries (included) or PS-P520 Transformer (optional, as 30 euros) • chromatic tuner + metronome integrated • • Stereo Reverb Controls Volume, Balance and 2-band EQ for each track • Registration • Backup 44.1kHz/16-bit SD and SDHC up to 32GB. • USB 2.0 Connection to export files / 2GB Card • The mix SD, USB cable, Batteries included • 2 • omnidirectional electret microphones backlit LCD audio inputs and outputs Mic / Line A / B (balanced): XLR- 3-31 Input Impedance: 2.4 kOhm Nominal input level: -8 dBu Maximum input level: +8 dBu Mic / Line A / B (asymmetric): 6.3-mm phone jack Input Impedance : 10 kOhm Nominal input level: -10 dBV Maximum input level: +6 dBV Guitar Input A (switch in position GUITAR): 6.35 mm connector jack Input Impedance: 1 Mohm Nominal input level : -10 dBV Maximum input level: +6 dBV Line Output (Unbalanced): RCA connector Nominal output level: -10 dBV Maximum output level: +6 dBV Headphone Output: Connector on 3.5mm stereo mini-jack mm Maximum power output: 2 x 20 mW (for 1% THD + N, 32 Ohm load)
Audio characteristics Frequency response (input Mic/Line-> Line Out): 20 Hz to 20 kHz Distortion (inlet Mic/Line-> Line Out): <0.05% Signal to Noise ratio (of entry Mic/Line-> Line Out):> 81 dB
Windows Minimum: Pentium 300 MHz or faster 128 MB RAM or higher USB port (USB 2.0 recommended) Mac OS: Power PC, iMac, G3, G4 266 MHz or faster 64 MB RAM or higher USB port (USB 2.0 recommended) USB Host Controller recommended: Intel OS: Windows XP, Windows Vista, Windows 7 Macintosh: Mac OS X 10.2 or later
Additional features Built-in microphones: 2, electret, omnidirectional Recording Media: SD card (capacity: 512 MB - 2 GB) or SDHC card (capacity: 4 GB - 32 GB) File system: System partition tape: TASCAM owner Partition Audio FAT: FAT32 USB: Connector Type Mini-B compatible with USB 1.1 and USB 2.0 (USB 2.0 recommended) Input DC IN: 5 V DC (AC adapter PS-P520 only, sold separately) Batteries: 4 x LR06 [aa] (alkaline or Ni-MH) Battery life (measured with alkaline batteries): Recording: approx. 5.5 hours (phantom power off) Playback: Approx. The 6 hours battery life may vary depending on conditions of use consumption: 2.4 W Accessories supplied: 2 GB SD Card Cable: USB LR0P6 4 alkaline (AA) Dimensions (W x H x D): 221 mm x 127 mm x 36 mm Weight: 0.61 kg (without batteries)
UTILIZATION
I find it very easy to use and very complete. Before, I had a Roland VG880EX and an old Portastudio to K7 so I used to use these animals but it is very simple. Furthermore, it is truly portable and robust! The buttons are quite small so I recommend the "fat fingers" but they are very good if you consider other products such as miniature type BOSS BR or Zoom H2 (I also). The pros: * Very compact (fits in the pocket of a big bag of guitar without becoming unusable) * Very easy to use: there are 5 minutes away * Solid and well built (for my taste) * Complete level "registration" : It's very easy to move in time with the scroll wheel with which you can scroll through the hours, minutes, seconds to choose depending on the degree of accuracy ... We can identify two points of the song easily and save them. We can then make continuous loops and re-record the same passage of a song without affecting the rest. It's classic but well done. * I think all the basic functions are accessible by a key and most advanced in 3 hits max. However, do not think you'll replace Cubase! I think we see it as a tool components, which can take anywhere and use anywhere. It's very complementary to a POD for example. I like the idea that there are not too many options at the con as the product competition. It is not everything, but he does it well. Because the drum and amp simus ZOOM ... I have already given. * There are 500 levels of undo. Basically, you can record 500 shots and then return the 267th in 2 clicks! A stroll through history and presto! * The manual is in paper and in French! Me I'm a little crazy but for some it matters so much to be said * all + big criticisms that were made to the DP-004 are corrected. The flats (mainly due to size): * For "transfer" of the tracks you have to press a little manipulation. It would have been simpler to put it directly on the buttons rec ... * To make an instant return to zero you have to press two buttons ... With VG880EX there was a button ... But hey, given the size we will not complain either (and then the buttons are off). * I find the output level a bit low for headphones for my taste ... * There are a few blows on the headphones when you push the level to 9-10, he could put a better quality amp on the headset jack but ... It is not critical. * The batteries do not last very long ... but I bought the PSU (29euros) so I do not care. Otherwise must provide for rechargeable batteries.
NB: Very handy button that allows entry Mic-ligne/Guitare to move from an impedance of 10 kOhm to 1 MOhm on the jack: So, anything goes (guitar electro, bass, electric guitar ...) no need of DI box.
SOUNDS
* I find the A / D and D / A great! * The preamps are as good, of course, they add a little noise at the end of races ... Well there is no miracle either. The result is very clean and very transparent, and there you need to gain my SM58 without adding noise. Because mics, I hesitated a lot with Zoom R16 because I like my ZOOM H2 but I'm not disappointed. Same is clean and transparent. * The reverb makes a huge plus. * I have not tried the equalizer, but does not need it is a good sign right?
OVERALL OPINION
I'm very glad I did not have long but I think we'll be very old with my boyfriend as 4-track K7. Sure some will say that the R16 ZOOM offers plenty of opportunities for more than just dough ... But I'll tell them to beware. I admit that the H2 had fouttu a slap but overall I remain wary with ZOOM. Brief mount small models on the couch is great. If you want to do more, buy a real sound card (8 inputs rack) and a real sequencer (Cubase, ProTools, Logic). Like: Size, solid housing, ease of use, the undo-history and its very clean and very transparent. I do not like: The key combination to mute ... it's still difficult to assign functions to the REC (REC / PLAY MUTE) ... it is they can change it by reprogramming the firmware ... One can dream. The volume a bit low in the earphones ... Obviously I bought right away, this toy is a blast. NB: There can only record two tracks at once, so it is especially dedicated to the solitary musician.
Audio characteristics Frequency response (input Mic/Line-> Line Out): 20 Hz to 20 kHz Distortion (inlet Mic/Line-> Line Out): <0.05% Signal to Noise ratio (of entry Mic/Line-> Line Out):> 81 dB
Windows Minimum: Pentium 300 MHz or faster 128 MB RAM or higher USB port (USB 2.0 recommended) Mac OS: Power PC, iMac, G3, G4 266 MHz or faster 64 MB RAM or higher USB port (USB 2.0 recommended) USB Host Controller recommended: Intel OS: Windows XP, Windows Vista, Windows 7 Macintosh: Mac OS X 10.2 or later
Additional features Built-in microphones: 2, electret, omnidirectional Recording Media: SD card (capacity: 512 MB - 2 GB) or SDHC card (capacity: 4 GB - 32 GB) File system: System partition tape: TASCAM owner Partition Audio FAT: FAT32 USB: Connector Type Mini-B compatible with USB 1.1 and USB 2.0 (USB 2.0 recommended) Input DC IN: 5 V DC (AC adapter PS-P520 only, sold separately) Batteries: 4 x LR06 [aa] (alkaline or Ni-MH) Battery life (measured with alkaline batteries): Recording: approx. 5.5 hours (phantom power off) Playback: Approx. The 6 hours battery life may vary depending on conditions of use consumption: 2.4 W Accessories supplied: 2 GB SD Card Cable: USB LR0P6 4 alkaline (AA) Dimensions (W x H x D): 221 mm x 127 mm x 36 mm Weight: 0.61 kg (without batteries)
UTILIZATION
I find it very easy to use and very complete. Before, I had a Roland VG880EX and an old Portastudio to K7 so I used to use these animals but it is very simple. Furthermore, it is truly portable and robust! The buttons are quite small so I recommend the "fat fingers" but they are very good if you consider other products such as miniature type BOSS BR or Zoom H2 (I also). The pros: * Very compact (fits in the pocket of a big bag of guitar without becoming unusable) * Very easy to use: there are 5 minutes away * Solid and well built (for my taste) * Complete level "registration" : It's very easy to move in time with the scroll wheel with which you can scroll through the hours, minutes, seconds to choose depending on the degree of accuracy ... We can identify two points of the song easily and save them. We can then make continuous loops and re-record the same passage of a song without affecting the rest. It's classic but well done. * I think all the basic functions are accessible by a key and most advanced in 3 hits max. However, do not think you'll replace Cubase! I think we see it as a tool components, which can take anywhere and use anywhere. It's very complementary to a POD for example. I like the idea that there are not too many options at the con as the product competition. It is not everything, but he does it well. Because the drum and amp simus ZOOM ... I have already given. * There are 500 levels of undo. Basically, you can record 500 shots and then return the 267th in 2 clicks! A stroll through history and presto! * The manual is in paper and in French! Me I'm a little crazy but for some it matters so much to be said * all + big criticisms that were made to the DP-004 are corrected. The flats (mainly due to size): * For "transfer" of the tracks you have to press a little manipulation. It would have been simpler to put it directly on the buttons rec ... * To make an instant return to zero you have to press two buttons ... With VG880EX there was a button ... But hey, given the size we will not complain either (and then the buttons are off). * I find the output level a bit low for headphones for my taste ... * There are a few blows on the headphones when you push the level to 9-10, he could put a better quality amp on the headset jack but ... It is not critical. * The batteries do not last very long ... but I bought the PSU (29euros) so I do not care. Otherwise must provide for rechargeable batteries.
NB: Very handy button that allows entry Mic-ligne/Guitare to move from an impedance of 10 kOhm to 1 MOhm on the jack: So, anything goes (guitar electro, bass, electric guitar ...) no need of DI box.
SOUNDS
* I find the A / D and D / A great! * The preamps are as good, of course, they add a little noise at the end of races ... Well there is no miracle either. The result is very clean and very transparent, and there you need to gain my SM58 without adding noise. Because mics, I hesitated a lot with Zoom R16 because I like my ZOOM H2 but I'm not disappointed. Same is clean and transparent. * The reverb makes a huge plus. * I have not tried the equalizer, but does not need it is a good sign right?
OVERALL OPINION
I'm very glad I did not have long but I think we'll be very old with my boyfriend as 4-track K7. Sure some will say that the R16 ZOOM offers plenty of opportunities for more than just dough ... But I'll tell them to beware. I admit that the H2 had fouttu a slap but overall I remain wary with ZOOM. Brief mount small models on the couch is great. If you want to do more, buy a real sound card (8 inputs rack) and a real sequencer (Cubase, ProTools, Logic). Like: Size, solid housing, ease of use, the undo-history and its very clean and very transparent. I do not like: The key combination to mute ... it's still difficult to assign functions to the REC (REC / PLAY MUTE) ... it is they can change it by reprogramming the firmware ... One can dream. The volume a bit low in the earphones ... Obviously I bought right away, this toy is a blast. NB: There can only record two tracks at once, so it is especially dedicated to the solitary musician.