Specs:

• Four-track WAV or BWAV recording up to 96kHz/24-bit
• Designed to attach to DSLR camera with top and bottom tripod mounts
• Easy-to-use interface with switches instead of menus
• Dual record mode captures a safety track so there’s a backup in case of overload
• High-quality microphone preamps, analog/digital converters, and recording format (BWAV) – much better than the camera audio specs
• Improved microphone preamp with up to 64dB of gain
• Camera output pads down to mic level so it doesn’t overload the camera
• Records to SD card media
• Individual headphone and line outputs
• Slate function plays a tone for easier syncronization with camera audio
• Two XLR/1/4” combination jacks plus stereo 1/8” mini jack
• Powered via AA batteries or USB input
• $199 price

Available at:

• http://www.amazon.com/TASCAM-DR-60DmkII-DSLR-Audio-Recorder/dp/B00MIXFBL0/
• http://www.adorama.com/TSDR60MKII.html

Product page - http://tascam.com/product/dr-60dmkii/

TASCAM’s DR-60DmkII is a portable recorder designed from the ground up to be the ideal recorder for DSLR filmmakers. The design of the DR-60DmkII contains a tripod mounting screw on top and socket hole on the bottom, integrating perfectly with cameras from Canon, Nikon, Sony, and others. The camera output attenuates down to mic level before passing the signal to the camera to prevent distortion. The new version includes an improved microphone preamp for up to 64dB of gain and a smoother sound.

A pair of XLR microphone inputs feed TASCAM’s latest HDDA microphone preamps and provides phantom power for condenser microphones. The preamp gain and other controls are easily accessed from the front panel with physical controls instead of software menus for quick adjustment. These preamps are recorded at audiophile resolution using premium A-to-D converters, for audio quality that far outshines the camera audio. Individual headphone and line outputs allow an additional feed on-set.

A second pair of inputs can be patched to wireless receivers or other sources for four-track recording. Alternatively, Dual Recording mode captures a safety track of your audio at a lower level. If an actor suddenly belts out a line, distorting the recorder, Dual Recording provides a non-distorted backup copy. There’s also a limiter and hipass filter to avoid overdriving your tracks.

The DR-60DmkII records Broadcast WAVE files, time-stamped with the time of day, to SD card media. A slate function records a tone to the tracks for easier synchronization to camera audio. Modern editors like Premiere and Final Cut Pro Ten have automatic clip synchronization, and there is software for syncing up with older editors.

At a cost less than competing preamps, the TASCAM DR-60DmkII is the ultimate 4-track recorder designed for filmmakers, television, live events and web broadcast.