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.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.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.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.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.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.Main Features: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 availableRecord to SD/SDHC card (Up to 32GB)4GB SD card included2 built-in omnidirectional condenser microphonesMicrophone sensitivity can be selected from 3-positions (Low/Mid/High)2 x TS 1/4-inch mic/line inputsINPUT A can connect high-impedance instrument directly (like an electric-guitar)Independent LEVEL/PAN (BALANCE) knobs for each track15mW/ch headphone output128 64 dot-matrix LCD4 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 standDirect locate function by jog-wheelRepeat playback between IN/OUT pointTrack edit functions (CLONE TRACK, CLEAN OUT, SILENCE, CUT, OPEN)Bounce function allows recording of more than six tracksUNDO/REDO (UNDO HISTORY) functionChromatic tuner and metronome built inHigh-speed data transfer by USB2.0 connectionBackup and restore songsFile import/export by WAV format (mono/stereo)Export stereo master file as stereo WAV formatSpecifications: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: 10k or more (INPUT A: MIC/LINE), 1M(INPUT A: GUITAR)-Nominal input level: 10dBV- +6dBV-Headroom: 16dBBuilt-in microphones: Omni-directional condenser microphone 2LINE OUT:-Connectors: 1/8″ (3.5mm) stereo mini jack-Nominal output level: 16dBV-Maximum output level: 0dBVPHONES:-Connectors: 1/8″ (3.5mm) stereo mini jack-Maximum output level: 15mW + 15mW (THD+N less than 0.1%, 32 loaded)USB:-Connectors: USB Mini-B type-Format: USB2.0 HIGH SPEED mass storage classContinuous 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 (WHD): 6.1″ 1.6″ 4.2″ / 155 41.5 107 mmWeight: 12.7 oz. / 360 g (excluding batteries)Operating temperature: 41F to 95F / 5C to 35CBackup memory: In the PREFERENCE, contents of “Repeat Int”, “Auto Pwr Save” and “Contrast”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)