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Tascam DP-24 SD

Description

Essential Information About the DP-24 Digital Portastudio

  • 24 versatile tracks with 8 simultaneous recordings and 19 faders for intuitive mixing without a computer.
  • Reliable capture on SD card at 16/24 bits, 44.1/48 kHz, ideal for mobile studios and live performances.
  • Comprehensive input section: 8 XLR/TRS combo inputs with phantom power, 3-band EQ, and upstream dynamic processing.
  • Integrated mixing and mastering with studio effects, guitar multi-effects, and a large color LCD screen for waveform visualization.

A Modern Portastudio True to the "All-in-One" Spirit

The DP-24 continues the Portastudio philosophy: compose, record, and finalize all in one place, without a computer. Its control surface with linear faders and large color screen offers a direct and musical workflow. Recording to SD card enhances durability and simplifies daily archiving.

Who Is It For and What Are Its Uses?

Ideal for singer-songwriters, rehearsal bands, schools, and mobile studios, the DP-24 is suitable for live recording of up to 8 sources (vocals, guitars, keyboards, electronic drums). Its "dedicated button" workflow reassures beginners, while advanced editing features, markers, and virtual tracks appeal to demanding users in preproduction or professional demo work.

Fast and Creative Production Workflow

The 12 channel encoders and dedicated controls (EQ, pan, sends) speed up sound shaping, while input processing (compressor, limiter, noise gate, exciter) ensures clean takes. The built-in guitar multi-effects allow direct recording of bass or six-string guitar via the instrument input, no amp needed. During mixing, two effects processors (reverb, chorus, delay...) and a mastering chain (EQ, multiband compressor, normalizer) help finalize a stereo master ready for sharing.

Precise Editing and Smooth Navigation

View waveforms on the large LCD, position up to 99 markers per song, and edit at the subframe level. Undo/Redo with history secures every step, and the "peak hold" function on the meters facilitates gain staging. USB 2.0 transfer accelerates export and archiving of your projects.

Technical Specifications

Tracks and Recording

  • 24-track digital Portastudio: 12 mono tracks, 6 stereo tracks, 24 tracks playback simultaneously
  • Up to 8 tracks simultaneous recording
  • Sampling rates: 44.1 / 48 kHz
  • Resolution: 16-bit or 24-bit
  • 8 virtual tracks per "real" track to keep multiple takes
  • Built-in chromatic tuner and metronome

Inputs / Outputs and Monitoring

  • 8 XLR/TRS combo inputs with phantom power (switchable groups A-D and E-H)
  • Instrument-level input for direct guitar/bass
  • Stereo RCA outputs
  • 2 effects send outputs on 6.35 mm TS jack
  • Headphone output: 2 x 70 mW
  • Remote connector for optional RC-3F footswitch (hands-free control)

Control, Mixing, and Display

  • 19 linear faders
  • Color LCD screen with waveform display
  • Channel strip with 12 encoders for easy use
  • Dedicated controls: equalizers, pans, effects sends
  • "Peak hold" display hold function on meters
  • 3-band EQ on inputs A-H and on each track

Processing, Effects, and Mastering

  • Input dynamic processing: limiter, compressor, noise gate, exciter
  • Guitar multi-effects: noise gate, amp simulation, compressor, chorus, flanger, phaser, tremolo, auto-wah, delay
  • Mix effects: reverb, delay, stereo chorus
  • Mastering tools: equalizer, multiband compressor, normalizer

Editing and Workflow

  • Automatic punch in/out
  • Track bounce/transfer function
  • Up to 99 markers per song
  • Precise subframe editing
  • Undo/Redo with history
  • Editing functions: copy/paste, copy/insert, cut/paste, cut/insert, insert silence, delete section, erase section, duplicate track, delete track

Storage, Connectivity, and Power

  • Recording on SD card (more shock-resistant than a hard drive)
  • File transfer via USB 2.0 port
  • Supplied with dedicated power adapter (GPE248-120200-Z)
  • SD card included
Brand reference number: DP-24SD

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I bought this mixing console at the end of last May and I am surprised by what can be done with it. Before buying it, I wanted to have the mixing and mastering done by a studio. I paid €446 and I see today that it has gone up to €479 (€33 more expensive). So, I chose the right time to buy.
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Posted on 30/06/2021
By John D.
For MAO allergy sufferers. The pleasure of old-school multitrack without sacrificing the possibility of dry recording to then include effects (either those offered by Tascam or your favorite effects on loops).
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Already owner of two digital recorders from different brands, I find in the Tascam DP 24SD a reliable device, easy to use with functions that allow us to quickly implement our musical ideas.
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Posted on 18/07/2021
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Very good very professional very good product bravo woodbrass
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Magnificent product. Excellent value for money
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Excellent product that meets my needs
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By Claude Vignaud
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This tascam seems to be very good!
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Posted on 02/01/2016
By Guillaume B.
Very easy to use, great.
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Posted on 03/08/2016
By Aurèle B.
very good, great gear
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Posted on 10/11/2015
By Charles F.
Very good machine
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Posted on 06/02/2017
By Rudy I.
Great machine but with a flaw that drives you crazy: at the end of each recording, you have to wait 3 to 5 seconds for the machine to save the track before regaining control. Even if the recording lasted half a second, it's the same... there's a small screen showing the machine is working, and you have to wait. And that's horrible. I had a Boss 1600CDr before, and it didn't do that. I tried to disable anything in the preferences that could slow it down, but to no avail. I bought a high-quality SD card, updated the machine... nothing worked. It spoils the fun, and sometimes you want to throw the machine out the window. So I found a trick: during each waiting time, I take a deep breath. When you record, it can only be positive, especially for a singer. That's it... Apart from that, it's great gear, I'm recording an album, and it works great. When you turn it on, it works immediately. I avoided computers that constantly demand updates, sound cards that aren't recognized, this or that... in short, with this portastudio: you turn it on and create. I managed to crash the machine once in 5 years, and yet I use it like crazy. You can switch from recording, to mixing, then mastering in no time, with a very clean and well-produced result, provided the recordings and mixing are done carefully. 8 tracks recordable simultaneously, only one headphone output though, then monitor outputs, USB and the full set that goes well. The audio depot function allows importing or exporting tracks: super practical! Very handy knobs: pan, equalizer, effects. Robust machine (fell out of my car trunk!!) Nice design Very good plug and play: you plug in, you play. Apart from this waiting time flaw, it's a very well-made machine. You can bounce, mix, master, and export it to listen anywhere to test the result. Punch in/out function Repeat A/B In short, everything is thought out. Do I recommend it? ... Despite this damn flaw... yes, I still think so. The price is great considering everything you get. Oh yes, a small flaw too, the wheel to move on the timeline has an "intelligent" feature that's supposed to recognize the speed at which you turn the wheel, and it causes big uncontrollable jumps, but I find it quite poorly done... I preferred something regular like on my Boss. Equipment you can take everywhere.... (Show more)
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Posted on 02/04/2019
By Greg D.
very good material, perfectly meets my expectations delivery times respected (72 hours)
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