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TASCAM DP-24SD 24-track Digital Portastudio

24-channel Digital Portastudio Standalone Recorder with 8 Simultaneous Mic Pres/Line-level Inputs, Onboard Effects, Built-in Signal Processing, USB Connectivity, and 2GB SD Card
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Who Needs a DAW When You Have This?

The TASCAM DP-24SD 24-track Digital Portastudio is the perfect all-in-one recording solution for computer-phobic musicians. With eight individual input channels, the 24-channel DP-24SD lets you easily track an entire band. Onboard effects, signal processors, and mastering tools give you everything you need to polish your tracks to perfection and save them to the included SD card or export them to your computer via USB. And thanks to its intuitive master section and full set of hands-on controls, producing music with the TASCAM DP-24SD 24-track Digital Portastudio is as fun as it is rewarding.

TASCAM DP-24SD Digital Portastudio Recording System at a Glance:
  • Enough simultaneous inputs to track a whole band
  • Loaded with onboard effects and powerful built-in signal processors
  • Intuitive channel-strip-style controls make tracking and mixing easy
Enough simultaneous inputs to track the whole band

Track the whole band at once, with the TASCAM DP-24SD Digital Portastudio. The DP-24SD comes loaded with eight individual inputs. Each input is equipped with an XLR-1/4" combo jack and a microphone preamplifier, complete with phantom power for your condenser mics. That means even if you use a handful of microphones on drums and a couple more on guitars and bass, you'll still have an input left on the DP-24SD to track vocals.

Loaded with onboard effects and powerful built-in signal processors

No studio is complete without quality effects and signal processors. That's why TASCAM loaded their DP-24SD Digital Portastudio with a ton of studio-style tools. Record with vital processors such as equalizers, compressors, and limiters, while the DP-24SD's onboard guitar-amp-simulation engine adds real amplifier sound to your instrument input. You can sweeten your sound with reverb, chorus, and other enhancements during mixdown. What's more, the TASCAM DP-24SD's powerful onboard mastering effects let you get the most out of your final mixes.

Intuitive channel-strip-style controls make tracking and mixing easy

Why wade through tedious menus for the controls that should be close at hand? TASCAM built the DP-24SD to be both powerful and intuitive to use, with none of the frustrating awkwardness that plagues over-engineered gear. The DP-24SD's simple master channel-strip section gives you hands-on controls for your channel EQ, pan, and send settings. There's also an easy-to-read color display that gives you instant feedback as you tweak your channel settings, effects, and processors, as well as dedicated controls for all essential recording functions.

TASCAM DP-24SD Digital Portastudio Recording System Features:
  • Simultaneous 24-track playback for full-scale production
  • 12 mono tracks and 6 stereo tracks give you what you need for the whole band
  • Stereo tracks can be used as mono tracks for flexible inputs
  • 24 playback tracks with 8 inputs for monitoring and mixing
  • Simultaneous 8-track recording is perfect for session multitracking or live recording
  • Professional standard bit depth and sample rate settings - 16/24-bit, 44.1k/48k
  • 8 combo jacks for mic and line inputs
  • High-quality mic preamps with phantom power let you use condenser mics
  • One input is impedance-selectable for direct recording of guitar and bass
  • Unbalanced and balanced stereo monitor outputs for flexibility
  • 2 effect sends for using outboard gear
  • Headphone output for quiet monitoring
  • Remote input to connect a RC-3F footswitch for convenient tracking
  • Studio-quality effects for inputs, guitars, mixdown, and mastering
  • Bounce functionality to mix input signals and playback tracks, and record the mixed signal to track
  • Virtual tracks capability
  • Recording must-haves include mark function, chromatic tuner, and metronome
  • Same file transfer capability as USB mass storage device of a computer
  • AC adapter and 2GB SD card included
Turn your ideas into polished tracks with the TASCAM DP-24SD Digital Portastudio!

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Tech Specs

  • Simultaneous Rec Tracks: 8
  • Simultaneous Play Tracks: 24
  • Sample Rate: 44.1/48kHz
  • Bit Depth: 16-bit/24-bit
  • Effects: Yes
  • EQ: Yes (channel/master)
  • Compression: Yes (channel/master)
  • Phantom Power: Yes
  • Number of Mic Preamps: 8
  • Computer Connectivity: USB file transferring
  • Analog Inputs: 8 x XLR-1/4" combo, 1 x remote input (using RC-3F footswitch)
  • Analog Outputs: 1 x Dual RCA Stereo, 2 x 1/4" (monitor), 2 x 1/4" (effects sends), 1 x 1/4" (headphone)
  • USB: USB Mini-B
  • Storage: SD card (2GB), SDHC card (32GB)
  • Faders: 19 x 45mm
  • Power: 12V DC power supply (included)
  • Height: 4.1"
  • Depth: 13.4"
  • Width: 20.2"
  • Weight: 13.67 lbs.
  • Manufacturer Part Number: DP-24SD

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Rated 5/5

Still a Sleeper

Maybe old version but reliable and easy operation once you figure it out, I'm coming from the cassette version and 20 years ago this was my dream machine the cd version. But this is way better for me. Not what it can do or the looks, less knobs is more.
Music background: Super New
Rated 5/5

Well thought out.

I am still learning to use this machine to it's fullest. It has a fantastic array of options and effects and the programming plus layout of the controls are all very well thought out.

It really comes down to preferences but this does everything you need. I record drum tracks and this has really opened up my world. Has a really great monitor that makes everything crystal clear in the mix coming in - it makes playing easier.

We will be recording tracks for a record soon, am already getting professional sounding results but I am taking my time fine tuning - seeing what can be done. Loving it.
Music background: Percussionist - Hand Drums, Drumset
Rated 5/5

Tascam DP 24SD

I've always liked Tascam. I have had 3 Tascam 4-track recorders in the course of my life. I had passed them on to friends and family and decided to try computer interface recording equipment. I have decided to go back to a unit that I felt would be more user-friendly and familiar...... I was correct! My brother and I have been using it, ever since I received it. Thank you for having such a "Sweet" company! I just received my AKG headphones today, from Sweetwater and I'm going to let you go now, so I can get back to my , "Creation Station" which is my nickname for my recording studio.
Music background: I've been singing for 40 years, playing drums for 45 years, guitar for 39 years, bass for 34 years, piano for 10 years.
Rated 5/5

Great 24 Track Portastudio

Almost 30 years ago I owned both a Tascam 4 track and Within a week replaced it with a 8 track cassette Portastudio. Used it for many years. This is my second Tascam 24 Track Portastudio. The first was a Neo over 10 years ago with a built in CD recorder. It was good but cumbersome. I later replaced it with a Tascam DP-03SD 8 track digital Portastudio which I still have and love. I just bought this year with a 20% discount a TASCAM DP-24SD 24-track Digital Portastudio. It's very similar to use as the DP-03SD but with 24 channels, 8 inputs and larger screen now in color. Love it. Love it. Currently using it to record new song my wife and I wrote. 5 stars all the way with a proven history. I've now owned 5 Tascam Portastudios. They are all great but the last two are my favorites. I recently turned 70 but I'm not done yet. Thanks Tascam and Sweetwater.
Music background: Play guitar, bass, keyboard drums and sing. I'm a retired Electrical Engineer.
Rated 5/5

I like it!

After a 20 year hiatus from drums and over 10 years of not making any music, I've recently been getting back into it. I've acquired a keyboard, some synths, drum machines, and a guitar…just no way to record anything due to the lack of a computer, DAW, and an audio interface.

I started researching DAWless recording and after many weeks familiarizing myself with this particular portastudio (on YouTube), I felt this was the right choice for my needs. Indeed it was.

I love being able to record ideas as well as creating, editing, and mastering entire songs. Even just having all my instruments plugged in and ready to jam (while not recording) is great. This is a powerful machine with a lot going on under the hood. The build quality is excellent. The knobs and sliders are sturdy with a professional feel with just the right amount of give to them.

I'm quite satisfied with the Tascam DP24SD.
Music background: Piano, synths, keyboards, s
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