Tascam DR-100MKIII

Good sound, good ergonomics, doubts about durability

The sound is really very good and the machine will do perfectly well for studio recording. TSR inputs, large screen and easy to access menus thanks to dedicated buttons, sensitivity adjustment of both LR tracks at the same time, headphone jack, nothing to complain about regarding ergonomics and sound quality.
On the other hand, the aluminium shell is very light and thin, so much so that the slightest contact is transmitted to the microphones as if it were a stringed instrument case. It is also quickly scratched in normal use (tripod attachment). The wheel around the enter key is difficult to use, two fingers (torque) and low pressure will be needed to get the best out of it. I have the distinct impression that the shell will break at the first fall, especially the cage around the microphones. It is a shame that the unit is delivered without any accessories, a case would have been welcome.
The amps are so good that I started field recording. With 32gb, you can record for a very long time with an excellent quality, the sound is really the strong point of this small recorder which it will be necessary to supplement with a windscreen and a suitcase (one finds some at aliexpress).

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by AlainB
Posted on 22 Jun 2021

Bought on 23 May 2021 from LDLC

Number of reviews: 1 Average rating: 9

Tascam pro brand from TEAC, DR-100MKIII recorder test

I am not a professional sound engineer, but a simple amateur who started at the age of 30 with a Revox and who was looking for a high quality digital recorder a few decades later. I found it with this device, finally much cheaper than the Revox at the time. You can do everything with this device but I would have two small reproaches: it does not stand up without a suitable stand and its menu is not very intuitive (for a novice...) otherwise a professional has everything for a perfect use. It doesn't use all audio formats, but for me it's good enough. I wish you a good use.

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by Tugdual
Posted on 14 Jun 2021

Bought on 16 May 2021 from LDLC

Number of reviews: 2 Average rating: 9

Good sound, good ergonomics, doubts about durability

The sound is really very good and the machine will do perfectly well for studio recording. TSR inputs, large screen and easy to access menus thanks to dedicated buttons, sensitivity adjustment of both LR tracks at the same time, headphone jack, nothing to complain about regarding ergonomics and sound quality.
On the other hand, the aluminium shell is very light and thin, so much so that the slightest contact is transmitted to the microphones as if it were a stringed instrument case. It is also quickly scratched in normal use (tripod attachment). The wheel around the enter key is difficult to use, two fingers (torque) and low pressure will be needed to get the best out of it. I have the distinct impression that the shell will break at the first fall, especially the cage around the microphones. It is a shame that the unit is delivered without any accessories, a case would have been welcome.
The amps are so good that I started field recording. With 32gb, you can record for a very long time with an excellent quality, the sound is really the strong point of this small recorder which it will be necessary to supplement with a windscreen and a suitcase (one finds some at aliexpress).

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General information	Product name	Tascam DR-100MKIII
	Brand	Tascam Tascam
	Model	DR-100MK3
Technical specifications	Product type	Digital audio recorder
	Media type	SD (Secure Digital)
	High-Res audio	Yes
	Microphone	Stereo
	Wi-Fi	No
	Bluetooth	No
Power supply	Power supply type	Battery
Power supply	Battery life	12 Hour(s)
Physical characteristics	Connector(s)	Headphone (3.5mm Jack Female)
		2 X 3.5mm Jack Female Stereo
		Line OUT (3.5mm Jack Female)
		Audio Stereo (2x XLR Female symmetrical)
		micro-USB 2.0
	USB port	Yes
	With / Without support	Without stand
	Width	80 mm
	Height	156 mm
	Depth	35 mm
	Weight	375 g
	Colour	Black
Warranties	Commercial warranty	Seller 2 years
Warranties	Legal warranty	See terms & conditions

Stro pocket recorder - Hi-Res Audio - 4 Microphones - Dual AKM converter - XLR/Jack/USB - Headphone output - Built-in battery - SD slot

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Tascam pro brand from TEAC, DR-100MKIII recorder test

Good sound, good ergonomics, doubts about durability