DR-701D
6-Track Audio Field Recorder & Mixer for Audio/Video
A timecode generator is included for location reference, which can be jam synced from a SMPTE generator, camera, or smart slate. The HDMI in and out allows a DSLR camera to start recording on both devices, and video clock prevents drift between sound and picture.
Four mic inputs can be individually recorded and mixed to a stereo track, for a total of six-track recording. For additional tracks, multiple units can be cascaded together. The lightweight yet rigid chassis is forged from a magnesium alloy. Tripod mounts on the top and bottom of the unit allow the unit to mount under a camera, attach to a follow-focus cage, or used stand-alone.
Designed for the needs of professional filmmakers, television producers, advertisers, and documentarians, the DR-701D packs high quality multitrack recording into a package compact enough for use with any camera.
- 6 maximum simultaneous recording tracks
- Recording formats: 16/24-bit, 44.1/48/96/192kHz (WAV/BWF) (192kHz only for two-track recording)
- Clock and record start/stop can be synchronized with a camera using the HDMI port
- DR-701D audio signal can be output to an external camera or recorder from the HDMI OUT or line output
- Cascade function using HDMI connections allows multiple DR-701D transport and monitoring operations
- SMPTE Timecode can be input through the TC IN connector to add recording start times to files
- Timecode generator (RTC) allows recording start times to be added to files even when there is no timecode input
- Transport and SLATE buttons made of rubber suppress noise during operation
- Recording media : SD card(64MB to 2GB), SDHC card(4GB to 32GB), SDXC card(48GB to 128GB)
- Number of input channels : 44.1k/48k/96k Hz : 4 maximum, 192kHz : 2 maximum
- Number of recording tracks : 44.1k/48k/96k Hz :6 maximum, 192kHz : 2 maximum
- Power : 4 AA batteries(Alkaline, NI-MH or lithium), AC adapter(TASCAM PS-P520E, sold separately), External battery pack(TASCAM BP-6AA, sold separately)
- Dimensions : 169(W)×57.3(H)×113.5(D)mm (with the top adapter attached)
- Weight : 654g(including battery), 567g(not including batteries)
- DR-701D
- USB cable
- Camera attachment bracket screw hole covers × 6
- Owner's Manual (including warranty)
6-track recording (4 tracks + L-R stereo mix)
Using the built-in mixer, 4 tracks and their stereo mix (6 tracks total) can be simultaneously recorded. In addition to pan and level adjustments, the mixer includes a delay function to compensate for distances between mics. A mid-side decoding function is also built-in for use with MS stereo mics.
TASCAM becomes a Sennheiser Technology Alliance Member with the latest firmware update for DR-701D
Viewed as the ultimate portable audio system for video production the TASCAM DR-701D now supports Virtual Reality (VR) content creators with the Version 2.00 firmware update. This new update supports Ambisonics recording by enabling encoding both A and B formats and providing a real-time stereo monitor mix of B format content.
Along with robust and compact body, DR-701D is the ideal recording solution for VR production.
Perfect camera sync using HDMI video clock synchronization
An HDMI input and output allows the DR-701D's internal clock and the camera to be digitally synchronized. Even when shooting long events, the video files recorded by the camera and audio files recorded by the DR-701D will not drift out of sync.
One button press on the camera starts sound recording on the DR-701D
Simply pressing the camera recording start button sends a trigger to the DR-701D to start audio recording. Unlike other systems that force you to press record on both devices, the HDMI start system prevents missed takes, syncs the two recording starts together, and makes single-operator shoots much easier.
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Cascade feature for additional track recording
By connecting multiple units using HDMI, slave DR-701D units can be made to follow a master unit to start and stop recording simultaneously. Since audio can also be output through the HDMI connection, monitoring selections can be made using slave units without reconnecting headphones.
SMPTE timecode stores time data in recorded audio files
The built-in SMPTE generator allows the camera and DR-701D to store the same location reference. Several options are available to integrate SMPTE LTC into your camera system. The BNC timecode input can follow a source signal, or can be "jamsynced" a few times per day for independant freewheel operation. Cameras that send timecode through their HDMI output can be followed by the DR-701D's timecode input. And the internal generator can be started without an external reference for a simple time-of-day stamp on recorded BWAV files.
Additional Features
The magnesium-alloy chassis is lightweight yet rugged enough for daily on-set use
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High-quality HDDA (High Definition Discrete Architecture) mic preamps
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Multiple mic inputs support various recording options
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Multiband limiter and 5-stage low-cut filter built-in
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A temperature-compensated crystal oscillator (TCXO) provides a solid internal clock
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Features at a Glance
- 6 maximum simultaneous recording tracks
- Recording formats: 16/24-bit, 44.1/48/96/192kHz (WAV/BWF) (192kHz only for two-track recording)
- Clock and record start/stop can be synchronized with a camera using the HDMI port
- DR-701D audio signal can be output to an external camera or recorder from the HDMI OUT or line output
- Cascade function using HDMI connections allows multiple DR-701D transport and monitoring operations
- SMPTE Timecode can be input through the TC IN connector to add recording start times to files
- Timecode generator (RTC) allows recording start times to be added to files even when there is no timecode input
- Transport and SLATE buttons made of rubber suppress noise during operation
- Powered by 4 AA batteries, USB bus power or a PS-P515U AC adapter (sold separately)
- GANG function allows the levels of multiple channels to be controlled simultaneously
- 5-position low-cut filter (50/80/120/180/220 Hz) cuts unwanted low frequencies
- Multiband limiter automatically adjusts input overloads (stereo-linking possible with 1/L and 2/R)
- Slate tone insertion functions (AUTO/MANUAL)
- Support Ambisonics recording in A format/ B format(V2.00)
- Stereo mix of B format for input monitoring and playback through headphone out and line output(V2.00)
- Selectable mic positioning allows flexible setting of Ambisonic mic (Upright/ Upside Down/ End Fire)(V2.00)
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Spec Description
| Recording media | SD card(64MB to 2GB), SDHC card(4GB to 32GB), SDXC card(48GB to 128GB) |
| Recording format | |
| WAV | 44.1k/48k/96k/192k Hz, 16/24-bit |
| BWF | 44.1k/48k/96k/192k Hz, 16/24-bit |
| Number of input channels | |
| 44.1k/48k/96k Hz | 4 maximum |
| 192kHz | 2 maximum |
| Number of recording tracks | |
| 44.1k/48k/96k Hz | 6 maximum |
| 192kHz | 2 maximum |
| Analog audio inputs | *The maximum input level the level that the input knob can be adjusted and a digital full-scale(0dBFS) signal can be input without distorting. *The minimum input level is the level that the input knob can be adjusted and a -20dBFS signal can be input. |
| IN 1, IN 2, IN 3, IN 4 | XLR can provide phantom power |
| Connectors | XLR-3-31 (1:GND, 2:HOT, 3:COLD) 6.3mm(1/4")standard TRS jacks(tip:HOT, Ring:COLD, Sleeve:GND) |
| Input gain | ”LOW”/”MID”/”HI”/”HI+” |
| Input impedance | 2k ohms |
| Phantom power | 48V +/-4V(10mA/CH), 24V +/-4V(10mA/CH) |
| Maximum input level | +4dBu |
| Minimum input level | -72dBu |
| MIC input gain | TRIM MAX |
| LOW | +20dB |
| MID | +40dB |
| HI | +52dB |
| HI+ | +64dB |
| Input gain | "LINE" |
| Input impedance | 10k ohms or later |
| Nominal input level | +4dBu |
| Maximum input level | +24dBu |
| EXT IN 1/2 | |
| Connector | 3.5mm(1/8")stereo mini jack (can provide plug-in power) |
| Input impedance | 10k ohms |
| Maximum input level | +10dBV |
| Minimum input level | -50dBV |
| MIC input gain | TRIM MAX |
| LOW | +3dB |
| MID | +11dB |
| HI | +26dB |
| HI+ | +38dB |
 IN |
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| Connector | 3.5mm(1/8")stereo mini jack |
| Input impedance | 10k ohms |
| Nominal input level | -10dBV |
| Maximum input level | +6dBV |
| Analog audio outputs | |
| LINE OUT | |
| Connector | 3.5mm(1/8")stereo mini jack |
| Output impedance | 200 ohms |
| Nominal output level | -14dBV |
| Maximum output level | +6dBV |
| OUT |
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| Connector | 3.5mm(1/8")stereo mini jack |
| Output impedance | 200 ohms |
| Nominal output level | -44dBV |
| Maximum output level | +6dBV |
| PHONES | |
| Connector | 3.5mm(1/8")stereo mini jack |
| Maximum output | 50mW + 50mW |
| Control inputs/outputs | |
| HDMI IN/OUT | |
| Connectors | Type A receptacle |
| USB | |
| Connector | Micro-B |
| Format | USB2.0 HIGH SPEED mass storage class |
| TIMECODE IN | |
| Connector | BNCConnector |
| Signal voltage amplitude | 0.5Vp-p to 5Vp-p |
| Input impedance | 10k ohms |
| Format | SMPTE 12M-1999 compliant |
| REMOTE | |
| Connector | 2.5mm TRS jack |
| Power | 4 AA batteries(Alkaline, NI-MH or lithium), AC adapter(TASCAM PS-P520E, sold separately), External battery pack(TASCAM BP-6AA, sold separately) |
| Power consumption | 6.5W(maximum) |
| Current consumption (USB bus power) | 1.3A(maximum) |
| Battery operation time (continuous operation) | 2ch WAV, 48kHz, 16bit rec *When using phantom power, the operation time might be reduced depending on the mic being used. |
| DR-701D | |
| Lithium (Energizer ULTIMATE LITHIUM) |
About 7:30 : Built-in mic used for 3/4ch, Phantom power unused,HDMI not connected About 6:30 : 1/2ch used, 3mA phantom power used for 2ch, HDMI not connected About 3:30 : 1/2ch used, 3mA phantom power used for 2ch, HDMI input connected(1080/60i) |
| NI-MH batteries (eneloop) |
About 4:00 : Built-in mic used for 3/4ch, Phantom power unused,HDMI not connected About 2:30 : 1/2ch used, 3mA phantom power used for 2ch, HDMI not connected About 2:00 : 1/2ch used, 3mA phantom power used for 2ch, HDMI input connected(1080/60i) |
| Alkaline batteries (EVOLTA) |
About 3:45 : Built-in mic used for 3/4ch, Phantom power unused,HDMI not connected About 2:00 : 1/2ch used, 3mA phantom power used for 2ch, HDMI not connected About 1:30 : 1/2ch used, 3mA phantom power used for 2ch, HDMI input connected(1080/60i) |
| DR-701D + BP-6AA | *BP-6AA is using the alkaline batteries (EVOLTA). |
| Lithium batteries (Energizer ULTIMATE LITHIUM) |
About 12:30 : Built-in mic used for 3/4ch, Phantom power unused,HDMI not connected About 7:30 : 1/2ch used, 3mA phantom power used for 2ch, HDMI not connected About 5:30 : 1/2ch used, 3mA phantom power used for 2ch, HDMI input connected(1080/60i) |
| NI-MH batteries (eneloop) |
About 9:30 : Built-in mic used for 3/4ch, Phantom power unused,HDMI not connected About 7:00 : 1/2ch used, 3mA phantom power used for 2ch, HDMI not connected About 4:00 : 1/2ch used, 3mA phantom power used for 2ch, HDMI input connected(1080/60i) |
| Alkaline batteries (EVOLTA) |
About 9:00 : Built-in mic used for 3/4ch, Phantom power unused,HDMI not connected About 6:30 : 1/2ch used, 3mA phantom power used for 2ch, HDMI not connected About 3:45 : 1/2ch used, 3mA phantom power used for 2ch, HDMI input connected(1080/60i) |
| Dimensions | 169(W)×57.3(H)×113.5(D)mm (with the top adapter attached) |
| Weight | 654g (including batteries) / 567g (without batteries) |
| Operating temperature | 0˚C to 40˚C |
| Standard accessories | USB cable, Camera attachment bracket screw hole covers × 6 Owner's Manual (including warranty) |
Audio performance
| Frequency response | 20-20kHz +0.5/-1dB(LINE IN to LINE OUT, Fs48kHz, JEITA) 20-40kHz +0.5/-1dB(LINE IN to LINE OUT, Fs96kHz, JEITA) 20-80kHz +0.5/-5dB(LINE IN to LINE OUT, Fs192kHz, JEITA) |
| Distortion | 0.007% or less(MIC IN to LINE OUT Fs44.1k/48k/96k/192k Hz, JEITA) |
| S/N ratio | 100dB or more (MIC IN to LINE OUT, -10dBu input, 1kHz, Fs44.1k/48k/96k/192k Hz, JEITA) |
| Equivalent input noise | -124dBu or less |
* Based on JEITA CP-2150
Recording Duration
The table below shows the maximum recording time on SD/SDHC/SDXC cards of different capacities for different file formats for recording.
| File format(recording setting) | 1GB | |||
| 8GB | 32GB | 128GB | ||
| WAV/BWF 16-bit(2ch) | 44.1kHz | 12:35 | 50:23 | 201:35 |
| 48kHz | 11:34 | 46:17 | 185:13 | |
| 96kHz | 5:47 | 23:08 | 92:36 | |
| 96kHz | 2:53 | 11:34 | 46:18 | |
| WAV/BWF 24-bit(2ch) | 44.1kHz | 8:23 | 33:35 | 134:24 |
| 48kHz | 7:42 | 30:51 | 123:28 | |
| 96kHz | 3:51 | 15:25 | 61:44 | |
| 96kHz | 1:55 | 7:42 | 30:52 | |
- The recording times shown above are estimates. They might differ depending on the SD/SDHC/SDXC card in use.
- The recording times shown above are not continuous recording times, but rather they are the total possible recording times for the SD/SDHC/SDXC card.
- If recorded in mono in WAV files, the maximum recording time will be double the figures above.
- For dual and 4-channel recording in WAV/BWF format, the recording times are about half those shown above.
DR-701D HDMI Tested Camera List
Last update:January 6, 2022
| Maker | Model | HDMI Clock Sync |
Start/Stop Trigger |
HDMI Timecode |
NOTE |
| New SONY | α7 III | OK | OK | OK |
| Maker | Model | HDMI Clock Sync |
Start/Stop Trigger |
HDMI Timecode |
NOTE |
| CANON | EOS 5D Mark III | OK | OK | OK | |
| CANON | EOS 5D Mark IV | OK | OK | OK | |
| CANON | EOS 7D Mark II | OK | OK | OK | |
| CANON | EOS C100 | OK | OK | OK | |
| CANON | EOS R | OK | OK | OK | |
| GoPro | HERO4 | OK | unsupported | unsupported | |
| GoPro | HERO3+ | OK | unsupported | unsupported | |
| JVC | GY-LS300 | OK | OK | OK | |
| Nikon | D4S | OK | OK | unsupported | Firmware C:Ver.1.30 or later |
| Nikon | D5 | OK | unsupported | unsupported | |
| Nikon | D500 | OK | unsupported | unsupported | |
| Nikon | D6 | OK | OK | OK | |
| Nikon | D750 | OK | OK | unsupported | Firmware C:Ver.1.10 or later |
| Nikon | D780 | OK | OK | OK | |
| Nikon | D810 | OK | OK | unsupported | Firmware C:Ver.1.10 or later |
| Nikon | D850 | OK | OK | unsupported | |
| Nikon | Z 6 | OK | OK | OK | |
| Nikon | Z 6II | OK | OK | OK | |
| Nikon | Z 7 | OK | OK | OK | |
| Nikon | Z 7II | OK | OK | OK | |
| Panasonic | AG-DVX200 | OK | OK | OK | |
| Panasonic | AG-UX180 | OK | OK | OK | |
| Panasonic | AG-UX90 | OK | OK | OK | |
| Panasonic | AU-EVA1 | OK | OK | OK | |
| Panasonic | DMC-GH4 | OK | OK | OK | BODY Firmware Ver.2.5 or later |
| Panasonic | DC-GH5 | OK | OK | OK | |
| Panasonic | DC-GH5S | OK | OK | OK | LTC Connection:OK |
| Panasonic | DC-S1H | OK | OK | OK | |
| Panasonic | HC-X1000 | OK | unsupported | OK | |
| Panasonic | HC-X2000 | OK | OK | OK | |
| SONY | PXW-FS5 | OK | OK | OK | |
| SONY | NEX-FS700 | OK | OK | OK | |
| SONY | NEX-FS100 | OK | unsupported | OK | |
| SONY | α9 | OK | OK | OK | |
| SONY | α7S II | OK | OK | OK | |
| SONY | α7R II | OK | OK | OK | |
| SONY | α7S | OK | OK | OK | |
| SONY | α7 II | OK | OK | OK | |
| SONY | DSC-RX10M2 | OK | OK | OK |
Information
| Latest version info | |
| System firmware | V2.10 |
| CPLD | V24 |
- Added support for HDMI timecode for Nikon cameras.
- Operation stability has been improved.
* If updating directly from 1.00 or V1.01,please be sure to update to CPLD V24 after updating to V2.00.
