The Tascam DP-03SD Digital Portastudio is a portable studio console designed with songwriters in mind equipped with everything you need to create multi-track recordings. Capture your inspiration when it strikes with this easy-to-use portable studio unit providing all the tools you need to create fully-fledged songs and multi-layered performances. Sounds just like the pros with 16-bit/44.1kHz recording quality and a built-in stereo condenser microphone for immersive sound reproduction. From vocals to guitars and everything in between the DP-03SD captures every detail of your performance with incredible precision. Its intuitive interface and controls make it easy to navigate and record on the fly. It also features onboard editing functions allowing you to duplicate tracks erase them insert silence and much more. Each channel features a two-band EQ for shaping your sound or take it a step further using the onboard studio-grade effects. Jam-packed with useful features and tools the DP-03SD also includes a built-in chromatic tuner for tuning your instrument/vocals as well as a metronome to keep you in time for studio recordings. You can power the Portastudio in various ways such as using 4 x AA batteries or via an optional AC adapter (PS-P520U). You can record directly to an SD/SDHC card (2GB SD card included) or you can use the USB port on the rear of the unit to transfer audio files to your computer for use with DAW (digital audio workstations).