Musikmesse 2009:TASCAM has announced an update for their DR-100 Portable Recorder that supports high-resolution 96kHz/24-bit recording.
The free software update, version 1.10, is being quality tested and will be available for download from the TASCAM website at the end of April. The DR-100 now supports sampling rates from 44.1k to 96kHz, 24-bit or 16-bit WAV recording and MP3 recording.
The TASCAM DR-100 has a pair of XLR mic ins with phantom power for adding pro condenser microphones. In addition, the DR-100 has four built-in electret condenser mics – two cardioid and two omni – and a built-in speaker for playback.
It’s powered either through an included Lithium-Ion rechargeable battery or AA batteries. aAnalog line inputs and outputs are also available, as well as a mic stand mounting hole for recording flexibility.
If you’ve used the TASCAM DR-100, leave a comment with your thoughts!
Have used the Tascam DR-100 successfully for recording Music Lessons
(Vocal, Piano).
I am very Happy with the built in microphones but have not tested the DR-100 with externals yet.
It seemed to me, however, that recording with the internal mics was a little quiet. For best results I now routinely select Hi Gain with the gain switch, anyhing lower gives rather
problematic results on mp3 direct recording.
Patrick B. Ludwig