DP-006
6-track Digital Pocketstudio
Add the DP-006 to your production setup to infinitely expand the scope of your music production workflow. This musical sketch pad is the perfect way to easily accumulate song ideas and melody lines, capturing your inspiration with high audio quality as soon as it pops into your head.
- Record up to six tracks simultaneously (2 x mono + 2 x mono/stereo tracks) Record for hours with SD/SDHC card media (up to 32GB)
- 2 built-in omni-directional condenser microphones for go-anywhere recording 2 x TS 1/4-inch mic/line inputs
- INPUT A supports high-impedance instruments like guitar and bass Independent LEVEL/PAN controls for each track to shape your mix
- Recording media: SD card (512MB to 2GB), SDHC card (4GB to 32GB)
- Built-in microphones: 2 x Omni-directional condenser microphone
- Power: 4 x AA batteries (alkaline or nickel-metal battery), AC adapter (TASCAM PS-P520, sold separately)
- DP-006
- SD Card (inside unit)
- AA alkaline batteries
- USB cable (80cm)
- Warranty card
- Owner’s Manual
Compact Battery-Powered Multitrack Recorder
Song ideas can happen anywhere. With the DP-006, you'll be ready. Just sit down with your acoustic guitar, or simply plug in your electric, and you're ready to capture song ideas with exceptional fidelity. For even longer battery life, you can add TASCAM's BP-6AA external battery pack.
Easy On-the-Spot Recording with Built-in Stereo Condenser Mics
The DP-006 features two built-in omnidirectional condenser microphones to capture dynamic, detailed audio wherever you are. Record rich, clear vocals or acoustic guitar anytime, without the need for extra equipment or setup time. The DP-006's onboard mics are modeled after the top-selling DR series’ microphones, ensuring high-quality sound even when recording in real-world conditions. For added flexibility, the DP-006 features a tripod mount for expanded setup and placement options.
Simple, Easy-to-Use Interface — Designed Like an Analog Cassette MTR
The DP-006 is optimally designed for easy on-the-spot recording sessions. Dedicated buttons and knobs eliminate any need to dig through menus, helping you capture your ideas while inspiration is fresh. Designed with Portastudio functionality, TASCAM POCKETSTUDIOs are the most fun songwriting scratchpads you'll find.
Compact and Lightweight — Carry It With You Everywhere
The DP-006 weighs only 13 oz. (excluding batteries) for maximum portability. Put it in your gig bag or slip it into your backpack, and you'll be ready to record wherever inspiration strikes.
Two Analog Inputs for Microphones and Electric/Acoustic Guitar
The DP-006 is equipped with two 1/4-inch inputs for external dynamic microphones, acoustic/electric guitar, bass, or line-level sources like synthesizers and drum machines. Two tracks can be recorded simultaneously, with up to six-track simultaneous playback.
Additional Features
Built-in Tuner and Metronome
The DP-006 features a chromatic tuner and metronome to help you achieve pitch-perfect recordings at your target tempo.
Record for Hours to SD/SDHC Card, with High-Speed USB Transfer to Your PC
The DP-006 records to widely-available SD/SDHC card media (4GB card included) for hours of recording capacity. You can transfer your song ideas to your PC via USB or SD card reader, to further edit and process your audio files in your DAW software.
Quickly Fix Tracks with the UNDO/REDO Function
UNDO and REDO functions make it easy to fix performance errors. Instant UNDO frees to to try new ideas, without worrying about erasing your last take.
File Import and Export in Standard WAV Format
The DP-006 supports file import/export with standard WAV audio files, and both mono and stereo files are supported. This allows you to import a stereo instrumental backing track from your DAW to record over, export mono recordings for further mixing and production in your DAW software, and much more.
Built-in Track Editing
In addition to the DP-006's streamlined recording capabilities, you'll find editing features such as Clone Track, Clean Out, Silence, Cut, and Open to build your arrangements.
Features at a Glance
- Record up to six tracks (2 mono tracks + 2 mono/stereo switchable tracks) CD quality recording (16-bit/44.1kHz)
- Two tracks simultaneous recording, six tracks simultaneous playback Dedicated stereo master track available
- Record to SD/SDHC card (Up to 32GB)
- 4GB SD card included
- 2 built-in omnidirectional condenser microphones
- Microphone sensitivity can be selected from 3-positions (Low/Mid/High)
- 2 x TS 1/4-inch mic/line inputs
- INPUT A can connect high-impedance instrument directly (like an electric-guitar)
- Independent LEVEL/PAN (BALANCE) knobs for each track
- 15mW/ch headphone output
- 128 × 64 dot-matrix LCD
- 4 x AA batteries for up to 9 hours of operation (when recording, using the eneloop battery) Optional AC adapter available (TASCAM PS-P520)
- Can connect to an external battery pack (TASCAM BP-6AA)
- Tripod screw hole for mounting on a tripod stand
- Direct locate function by jog-wheel
- Repeat playback between IN/OUT point
- Track edit functions (CLONE TRACK, CLEAN OUT, SILENCE, CUT, OPEN)
- Bounce function allows recording of more than six tracks
- UNDO/REDO (UNDO HISTORY) function
- Chromatic tuner and metronome built in
- High-speed data transfer by USB2.0 connection
- Backup and restore songs
- File import/export by WAV format (mono/stereo)
- Export stereo master file as stereo WAV format
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Spec Description
Recording media | SD card (512MB to 2GB), SDHC card (4GB to 32GB) |
File system | TASCAM original (MTR partition), FAT32 (FAT partition) |
INPUT A/B | |
1/4" TS-jack | |
Connectors | 1/4" (6.3mm) TS-jack, UNBALANCED |
Input impedance | 10kΩ or more (INPUT A: MIC/LINE), 1MΩ(INPUT A: GUITAR) |
Nominal input level | –10dBV |
Maximum input level | +6dBV |
Headroom | 16dB |
Built-in microphones | Omni-directional condenser microphone × 2 |
LINE OUT | |
Connectors | 1/8" (3.5mm) stereo mini jack |
Nominal output level | –16dBV |
Maximum output level | 0dBV |
PHONES | |
Connectors | 1/8" (3.5mm) stereo mini jack |
Maximum output level | 15mW + 15mW (THD+N less than 0.1%, 32Ω loaded) |
USB | |
Connectors | USB Mini-B type |
Format | USB2.0 HIGH SPEED mass storage class |
Continuous battery operation time | *All times are approximate. |
Alkaline battery (EVOLTA) | 8 hours (using line input/recording) 8.5 hours (using headphone/playback) |
Nickel-metal battery (eneloop) | 9 hours (using line input/recording) 9.5 hours (using headphone/playback) |
Power | Four AA batteries (Alkaline or nickel-metal battery) AC adapter (TASCAM PS-P520, sold separately) |
Power consumption | 1W (Maximum) |
Dimensions (W×H×D) | 6.1" × 1.6" × 4.2" / 155 × 41.5 × 107 mm |
Weight | 12.7 oz. / 360 g (excluding batteries) |
Operating temperature | 41˚F to 95˚F / 5˚C to 35˚C |
Backup memory | In the PREFERENCE, contents of "Repeat Int", "Auto Pwr Save" and "Contrast" |
Accessories | 4GB SD card, AA battery × 4, USB cable (31.5" / 80cm), Warranty card, Owner's manual |
Audio performance | |
Frequency response | 20Hz to 20kHz (+1/–3dB, INPUT (MIC/LINE) to LINE OUT) |
Distortion | Less than 0.05% (INPUT (LINE) to LINE OUT) |
S/N ratio | More than 81dB (INPUT (MIC/LINE) to LINE OUT) |
Notices About Products
Documents
Manuals
DP-006 Owner's Manual | 05-17-2013 |
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Firmware / Software
Instructions
Firmware update procedures | 07-13-2017 |
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Release Note (English) | 07-13-2017 |
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Firmware
Firmware V1.01 | 07-13-2017 |
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Compatibility
SD Supported Media | 04-26-2024 |
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DP-006 Tested Media List | 10-22-2014 |
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Audio Sample
Demo Song | 05-25-2023 |
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