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Tascam HS-P82 8-Channel Portable Digital Recorder

★★★★★4.6 (3 reviews)
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Capture Pristine Audio in Any Location The TASCAM HS-P82 Portable Digital Recorder offers 8 tracks of high-quality recording in a rugged, solid-state design. Designed for location television and film production, it ensures reliable performance for your most demanding audio projects. Key Features...

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Overview

Capture Pristine Audio in Any Location

The TASCAM HS-P82 Portable Digital Recorder offers 8 tracks of high-quality recording in a rugged, solid-state design. Designed for location television and film production, it ensures reliable performance for your most demanding audio projects.

Key Features:

  • Recording Tracks: 8 Tracks with Stereo Mixdown
  • Inputs: 8 XLR Mic/Line Inputs with Phantom Power
  • Recording Media: Dual Compact Flash Cards
  • File Format: BWAV with iXML Metadata and SMPTE Timecode
  • Interface: TFT Color Touch Panel
  • Connectivity: 8-Channel AES/EBU I/O

Key Features

8 Tracks of recording with stereo mixdown

TFT color touch panel interface for setup, marking and mixing interface

8 XLR mic/line inputs with phantom power and pad

Records BWAV files to dual Compact Flash cards with XML metadata and SMPTE timecode generator

8-Channel AES/EBU input and output

Specifications

Recording Tracks
8
Mixing Capability
Stereo Mixdown
Interface
TFT color touch panel
Inputs
8 XLR mic/line inputs with phantom power and pad
Recording Format
BWAV files
Storage Media
Dual Compact Flash cards
Metadata Support
XML
Timecode
SMPTE timecode generator
Digital I/O
8-Channel AES/EBU input and output

Pros & Cons

👍 Pros

  • Capable of 8 tracks of recording with stereo mixdown, offering flexibility for audio production.
  • Features a TFT color touch panel interface for intuitive setup, marking, and mixing.
  • Equipped with 8 XLR mic/line inputs that include phantom power and a pad, accommodating various microphones.
  • Records high-quality BWAV files, suitable for professional audio editing and archiving.
  • Utilizes dual Compact Flash cards for reliable storage and redundancy during recording sessions.
  • Includes XML metadata and SMPTE timecode generator, essential for professional synchronization and post-production.
  • Offers 8-Channel AES/EBU input and output, ensuring high-fidelity digital audio connectivity.
  • Designed for portability, making it suitable for on-location recording needs.

👎 Cons

  • The use of Compact Flash cards might be considered an older storage medium compared to modern SDXC or SSD solutions.
  • The touch panel interface, while convenient, might require a learning curve for new users.
  • Phantom power on all inputs may not be necessary for all users, but its inclusion adds to the unit's complexity.
  • The "Portable" aspect implies it might still be somewhat bulky compared to very compact field recorders.
  • Specific details on battery life or power options are not explicitly provided.

Frequently Asked Questions

The Tascam HS-P82 is capable of recording 8 tracks simultaneously, along with a stereo mixdown.
It records BWAV files to dual Compact Flash cards, providing reliable storage for your audio projects.
Yes, it features 8 XLR mic/line inputs, which also include phantom power and a pad to accommodate various microphones.
The Tascam HS-P82 is equipped with a TFT color touch panel interface for easy setup, marking, and mixing.
Yes, it includes an SMPTE timecode generator, which is essential for professional audio and video synchronization.
Yes, it offers 8-Channel AES/EBU input and output for high-quality digital audio connections.

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