Sound and music product developers Tascam have updated their recorder for use with
DSLR video to the DR-60DmkII. The four-channel recorder gets new microphone
preamps with up to 64dB of gain for recording quiet voices on set.
The DR-60DmkII is a portable recorder designed from the ground up to be the ideal
recorder for DSLR filmmakers. The design of the DR-60DmkII contains a tripod
mounting screw on top and socket hole on the bottom, integrating perfectly with
cameras from Canon, Nikon, Sony, and others. The camera output attenuates down
to mic level before passing the signal to the camera to prevent distortion. The new
version includes an improved microphone preamp for up to 64dB of gain and a
smoother sound.
A pair of XLR microphone inputs feed Tascam’s latest HDDA microphone preamps and
provides phantom power for condenser microphones. The preamp gain and other
controls are easily accessed from the front panel with physical controls instead of
software menus for quick adjustment. A second pair of inputs can be patched to
wireless receivers or other sources for four-track recording. These preamps far
outshine the camera audio, and individual headphone and line outputs allow an
additional feed on-set. Four channels can be recorded or the unit can be set to Dual
Recording mode, which records a safety track at a lower level to prevent distortion.
Key features include:
• Four-track WAV or BWAV recording up to 96kHz/24-bit
• Designed to attach to a DSLR camera with top and bottom tripod mounts
• Easy-to-use interface with switches instead of menus
• Dual record mode captures a safety track so there’s a backup in case of
overload
• High-quality microphone preamps, analog/digital converters, and recording
format (BWAV)
• Improved microphone preamp with up to 64dB of gain
• Camera output pads down to mic level so it doesn’t overload the camera
• Records to SD card media
• Individual headphone and line outputs
• Slate function plays a tone for easier synchronisation with camera audio
• Two XLR/1/4′ combination jacks plus stereo 1/8′ mini jack
• Powered via AA batteries or USB input
Visit the DR-60DmkII web
page for more information.
