TASCAM Tascam DR-701D

The ultimate portable audio system for video production The Tascam DR-701D is a flagship recorder for single-shooter video production. A timecode generator is included for location reference, which can be jam synced from a SMPTE generator, camera, or smart slate. The HDMI in and out allows a DSLR camera to start recording on both devices, and video clock prevents drift between sound and picture. Designed for the needs of professional filmmakers, television producers, advertisers, and documentarians Four mic inputs can be individually recorded and mixed to a stereo track, for a total of six-track recording. For additional tracks, multiple units can be cascaded together. The lightweight yet rigid chassis is forged from a magnesium alloy. Tripod mounts on the top and bottom of the unit allow the unit to mount under a camera, attach to a follow-focus cage, or used stand-alone. The DR-701D is designed for the needs of professional filmmakers, television producers, advertisers, and documentarians, the DR-701D packs high quality multi-track recording into a package compact enough for use with any camera. 6-track recording (4 tracks + L-R stereo mix) Using the built-in mixer, 4 tracks and their stereo mix (6 tracks total) can be simultaneously recorded. In addition to pan and level adjustments, the mixer includes a delay function to compensate for distances between mics. A mid-side decoding function is also built-in for use with MS stereo mics. Various synchronization functions using HDMI connections Perfect camera sync using HDMI video clock synchronization An HDMI input and output allows the DR-701D's internal clock and the camera to be digitally synchronized. Even when shooting long events, the video files recorded by the camera and audio files recorded by the DR-701D will not drift out of sync