Tascam DR-100mkIII gives the musicians and engineers high-end recording features. It features four built-in microphones – two cardioid and two omnidirectional – for great sounding recordings. A pair of XLR connectors accept microphone level signals with +48V phantom power for pro-grade condenser microphones, or balanced line-level signals (a new feature on the mkII). The mkII version also adds a S/PDIF digital input, locking connectors and more.
What’s New on the DR-100mkIII
Redesigned user interface with a large backlit LCD screen (double the size of the screen on the DR-100mkII), dedicated status LEDs, and dedicated hardware controls for immediate access to common functions
Support for 192 kHz recording and playback
Improved conversion quality and audio clock accuracy
Support for SDXC cards (up to 128GB)
Amphenol XLR-1/4″ TRS combo inputs
Advanced recording functions
Shock-mounted unidirectional microphones
Increased headphone output power
Built-in tone generator for syncing files
Comprehensive settings memory via XRI recording
Additional Features
Menu and functions button for menu-based access to various settings and functions
Six menu languages
Simple, efficient file transfer via USB
Dual-format mode for simultaneous recording of WAV and MP3 files
Selectable pad reduces input level for the onboard mics or external mic inputs to mitigate clipping
Adjustable playback speed (independent of pitch) from 0.5 to 2.0 times at 44.1 kHz or 48 kHz
MS decoding function allows proper stereo monitoring of a mid-side mic configuration
Automatic or manual file incrementing
File divide/delete functions
Loop/repeat playback
Resume function retains the last stop point even when the DR-100mkIII is powered off/on
Up to 99 marks (locate points) per track
File name format can be set to use a user-defined word or the date
The first six characters of the file name for recording can be set freel
Bit Depth / Sample Rate: 24-bit / 192 kHz
Channels: 2x
Signal to Noise Ratio: 109 dB
Inputs:
2 x XLR combo jacks
1 x 1/8″ / 3.5 mm S/PDIF digital input
1 x 1/8″ / 3.5 mm stereo input
Built-In Microphone: 1 x Directional AB w/Shockmount, omnidirectional
Maximum SD Card Size: SDXC up to 128 GB
AD/DA: AKM AK4558
Clock Accuracy: TCXO 1ppm
Headphone Amp: 40 + 40 mW
Chassis: Black aluminum
LCD Display: Backlit, 128 x 128
Phantom Power: Switchable
Power: Built-in lithium-ion rechargeable battery, as well as AA batteries
Other Features: Dual-recording mode
XRI recording data stored with file
Dimensions: 3.15(W)×6.1(H)×1.4(D) inch; 80(W)×155.7(H)×35(D) mm
Weight(without batteries): 13.2 oz / 375 g