Allowing you to record hands-on without the need for a computer, the DP-24SD 24-Track Digital Portastudio from Tascam can track up to 8 sources simultaneously with support for up to 24 tracks on playback. It features 8 combo XLR/TRS mic preamplifier inputs, with the eighth input also supporting Hi-Z sources such as guitar and bass. For hands-on control of your mix, the unit has 19 total faders (including the master), as well as a variety of EQ, compression, and guitar-based effects for tweaking your mix.

The unit records directly to SD and SDHC cards. Additionally, you can export your tracks to an external computer via the unit's USB port. A power supply, 2 GB SD card, and a USB cable are included.

Features at a glance

• Simultaneous 24-track playback
• 12 mono tracks + 6 stereo tracks
• Simultaneous 8-track recording
• 44.1k or 48k Hz, 16 or 24-bit recording
• 8 XLR/TRS combo connectors
• Phantom power supplied on all inputs (INPUT A-D,E-H)
• High-impedance input available (INPUT H)
• Stereo RCA output
• 2 effect send outputs (1/4" TS jack)
• 70mW/ch headphone amplifier
• Remote connector for optional RC-3F foot switch
• INPUT A-H and each track equipped with 3-band EQ
• Automatic punch in/out
• Various edit functions (COPY INSERT, COPY PASTE, MOVE INSERT, MOVE PASTE, OPEN, CUT, SILENCE, CLONE TRACK, CLEAN OUT)
• Undo and Redo function with Undo history
• Dynamics effects for input (Limiter, Compressor, Noise Suppressor, Exciter)
• Guitar effects (Amp Simulator, Reverb, Compressor, Chorus, Flanger, Phaser)
• Mix-down effects (Reverb, Delay, Stereo Chorus)
• Mastering Effects (Multi-band Compressor, Equalizer, Dither, Normalize)
• Track bounce function
• Virtual track (8 virtual track per one track: including use track)
• Locate mark up to 99 for one song
• File transferring via USB2.0
• Chromatic tuner
• Metronome
• 19 Faders
• Peak-hold function on the level meter of the LCD
• Sub-frame editing
• Dedicated AC adapter included (TASCAM GPE248-120200-Z)
• SD card included
• RoHS certified