For filmmaking, television, and web broadcast applications where you want to record direct sound and ambience, the Tascam DR-70D multi-track field recorder is an ideal companion for your DSLR. Capture up to four tracks of high-resolution audio from external sources and the onboard omnidirectional microphones, route audio to and from your camera, and conveniently monitor through headphones. With strap-friendly handles, a tripod mounting socket, and a camera-mount screw attachment, the DR-70D is compatible with a variety of setups and working styles.

Versatile powering methods and remote-control options make the DR-70D ideal for location recording and extended video shoots. Its four balanced XLR-1/4" combo inputs handle mic- or line-level signals (even +4 dBu from high-end sound mixers) and can independently supply phantom power. A 3.5mm mic/line input with selectable plug-in power is provided for situations that require you to record a lavalier microphone or the output of a wireless receiver. Utilize settings such as stereo safety track recording, limiting, and low-cut filtering to achieve a clean, undistorted recording.

Main Features

• Supports SD/SDHC/SDXC cards
• Maximum number of tracks recorded simultaneously: (4)
• Recording modes: MONO, STEREO, 2MIX, DUAL MONO, DUAL ST, DUAL 2MIX
• Recording formats: 16/24-bit, 44.1k/48k/96k Hz (WAV/BWF)
• TASCAM HDDA microphone preamps provide legendary audio performance
• Input levels can be adjusted independently
• XLR/TRS inputs support +4dBu line level and phantom power (24V/48V)
• Supports mics requiring plug-in power, and mics with high output (1-2)
• CAMERA OUT jack enables audio mixed on the DR-70D to be output to the camera
• CAMERA IN jack allows the DSLR camera audio to be monitored through the DR-70D
• High-quality audio output through the line output jack that is independent of the headphones jack
• Headphone jack with 20mW+20mW maximum output
• Tripod mounting threads (bottom), camera screw attachment and a shoe mount that can be attached and removed with a coin (top)
• Handles on the front left and right sides protect the screen and can be used to attach a shoulder strap
• Transport and SLATE buttons are made of rubber to prevent handling noise during use
• HOLD switch prevents accidental operation
• 128x64-pixel graphic LCD with backlight
• High-speed transfer of files to a computer using USB 2.0
• Micro-B USB cable included
• Operates on (4) AA batteries, with an optional AC adapter (TASCAM PS-P515U) or USB cable provided with the unit (USB bus power).
• BP-6AA external battery pack (sold separately) makes operation for even longer times possible
• RC-3F footswitch or RC-10 wired remote control (both sold separately) for remote control
• Built-in mixer can be used to adjust Pan and Level to mix output of (4) channels
• Low-cut filter with five settings (40/80/120/180/220 Hz) to be used to reduce unwanted air-conditioning noise and other low-frequency sounds
• Limiter function can automatically adjust excessive input levels (stereo-linking possible for 1/L and 2/R)
• Delay function to adjust for distances between mics (+/−150 ms)
• Mid-side decoding function enables the use of mid-side stereo mics
• Slate tone functions (automatic/manual)
• Selectable slate tone insertion points (recording start or recording start and finish when using the automatic slate function)
• File name format can be set to use a user-defined word or date
• Dual recording function allows two files to be recorded simultaneously at different levels (second file at between −1 dB and −12 dB)
• Can start a new file automatically when a maximum file size set in advance is reached to continue recording
• Track incrementing function allows a file to be split by creating a new file during recording when desired
• Resume function remembers the playback position when the unit is turned off
• Mark function allows up to 99 points to be added to a single recording (mark information can be used in software that supports the BWF format)