Tascam DR-100mkIII 2-Input - 2-Track Portable Audio Recorder

PRODUCT OVERVIEW

For demanding sound design and live music recording applications, the Tascam DR-100mkIII portable handheld recorder is capable of capturing two tracks of audio at up to 192 kHz with no external microphones required. Its onboard 4-mic array features omnidirectional and shock-mounted unidirectional microphones for optimal reproduction of ambience-heavy or dry sound sources. Equally adept as a handheld device and in stand- or camera-mounted setups, the DR-100mkIII can handle anything from tracking live concerts to recording audio for sound effects libraries and video.

Onboard 4-Microphone Array

The DR-100mkIII's onboard mic array includes four electret condenser microphones—two omnidirectional and two unidirectional—carefully positioned with each pair in a fixed A/B configuration. The omni set picks up sound waves from all directions and tolerates sound pressure levels up to 125 dB, so loud concerts and environmental noises won't be a problem. The unidirectional mics minimize pickup of sound entering from the rear of the capsules, resulting in a more focused tone with fewer reflections. Each directional mic is housed in an integrated shockmount to suppress unwanted vibration and handling noise, and is protected against bumps by a sturdy head case.

Dual XLR-1/4" Mic/Line Inputs with Phantom Power

Dual Amphenol locking XLR-1/4" TRS combo jacks support mic level and +4 dBu line level, allowing you to record external microphones or balanced outputs from a mixer or FOH console. With switchable 24V or 48V phantom power and ample gain, the mic preamps can serve a variety of microphones such as dynamic, ribbon, or condenser types. HDDA (High Definition Discrete Architecture) mic preamps grant the lowest noise of any Tascam handheld digital recorder.

3.5mm Mic/Line Input with Plug-In Power

For maximum intelligibility and optimal vocal tone, recordists often prefer to use lavalier microphones that can be attached to their subject's clothing. The DR-100mkIII's 3.5mm mini-jack input is designed for precisely that situation; clip a lav mic (available separately) to the talent, then plug it into the 3.5mm input on the DR-100mkIII. Knowing that many lav mics require a small amount of voltage called plug-in power, Tascam offers a selectable setting to supply plug-in power to the 3.5mm input. If you need to record the output of a wireless microphone receiver or an audio mixer, the 3.5mm input can accommodate it because it supports line-level signal.

3.5mm Digital Input

Using the supplied digital input conversion cable, you can route a stereo digital source such as a media player or DJ mixer into the 3.5mm digital input jack. Once the digital source is selected in the menu, the DR-100mkIII will clock externally to the incoming digital signal and bypass the internal A/D converters.

Key Features

• Sound Design & Live Music Recording
• Onboard 4-Microphone Array
• 3.5mm, XLR-1/4" & Digital Inputs
• Stereo Safety Track Record Mode
• Records in WAV up to 192 kHz
• 3.5mm Line & Headphone Outputs
• Dedicated Quick-Access Controls
• Li-Ion & AA Dual-Battery Structure
• Supports SDXC Cards up to 128GB
• Dual High-Performance A/D Converters