The Tascam HD-P2 Portable records up to 192kHz/24 bit files to compact flash media. Broadcast Wave audio files can be transfered to your workstation via firewire. Recordings are locked to the built-in SMPTE timecode input. The recorder offers XLR mic inputs with on-board phantom power and a really cool slanted LCD display. The word is it will be very affordable [less than $700].
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I was wondering how this compared to the Marantz PDM 660 and/or PDM 670 portable recorders. I tried out the M-Audio Microtrack and decided it’s not a good fit for what I’m looking for.
Curious as to whether you have any insights on how this unit compares – or where you would spend your money.
Thanks!!
Michael
Michael,
This piece looks fantastic, and I believe it is yet to be released. I am going to ask Tascam to send me one for testing. We’ll see how it goes.
In reference to the Marantz units, I’ll post more info at the forum.
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The only spec I didn’t like too much was “Runs on (8) readily available AA batteries” It beats a custom battery but EIGHT?
Regards,
Matt
Good Point Matt.
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A few things to watch out for:
Exactly how good are the preamps? The Marantz portables are lousy. Are these in the same ballpark?
Batteries — I would have preferred the Sound Devices ploy, using readily available camcorder batteries Carrying boxes of AA cells is not my idea of nirvana.
I depend on Mid-Side micing. Since it isn’t mentioned in the Tascam promotional materials, I assume this unit can’t provide Mid-Side monitoring. My now retired HHB Portadat did provide this facility.
–Adrian
I have bought a Tascam HD-P2 I see it comes with a bay to install 8 AA batteries I was wondering when power supply is plugged in does it charge the batteries or must I get a AA battery charger
Thank you