The DP-24SD is a 24-track Digital Portastudio with solid-state recording, a colour LCD and channel strip controls to make recording simple so you stay creative. Up to eight tracks can be recorded at a time through its combination XLR and 6.3-mm combo jacks. Input processing like compression and limiting are available during recording, as well as guitar amp simulation and multi-effects for use with the instrument-level input.

Once recorded, tracks can be viewed on the large display and mixed with dedicated mixing controls like nineteen linear faders and a dozen channel strip encoders. Two mixdown effects including reverb and chorus are also available, as well as a mastering effect. Once finished, songs can be transferred to computer over USB for further processing or sharing with other people.

Product Features

• 24-track digital Portastudio
• 12 mono tracks + 6 stereo tracks, 19 faders
• Simultaneous playback of 24 tracks
• Simultaneous recording of 8 tracks
• 44.1 kHz or 48 kHz sampling rate, 16 bit or 24 bit resolution
• 8 XLR/TRS combo connectors for inputs
• Phantom power supplied on all inputs (switchable A–D, E–H)
• Instrument-level input for direct recording of guitar or bass
• Inputs A–H and each track equipped with 3-band EQ
• Colour LC display and 12-encoder channel strip for simple operation
• Dedicated controls for EQ, pan and effect sends
• Peak-hold function for level meters on display
• Stereo RCA output
• 2 effect send outputs (6.3-mm TS jack)
• Headphones output with 70 mW per channel
• Remote connector for optional RC-3F footswitch to enable hands-free control of several functions
• Automatic punch in/out
• Track bounce function
• 8 virtual tracks per track for alternative takes
• Up to 99 locate marks per song
• Various edit functions (copy insert, copy paste, move insert, move paste, open, cut, silence, clone track, clean out)
• Editing on sub-frame level
• Undo and Redo function with undo history
• Dynamics effects for input (Limiter, Compressor, Noise Suppressor, Exciter)
• Guitar multi-effects (Noise Suppression, Amp Simulation, Compression, Chorus, Flanger, Phaser, Tremolo, Auto Wah, Delay)
• Mix-down effects (Reverb, Delay, Stereo Chorus)
• Mastering tools (Equalizer, Multi-band Compressor, Normalizer)
• Chromatic tuner
• Metronome
• File transfer via USB 2.0
• Dedicated AC adapter included (GPE248-120200-Z)
• Solid-state recording to SD cards for better shock resistance than hard drive recording
• SD card included

Product Specifications

Media and file systems

• Recording media:
  • SD card (512 MB to 2 GB)
  • SDHC card (4–32 GB)

Analogue audio inputs and outputs

• MIC/LINE INPUTS A to H:
• XLR connector (balanced): XLR-3-31 (1: GND, 2: HOT, 3:COLD)
• Input impedance: 2.4 kΩ
  • Nominal input level: –14 dBu
  • Maximum input level: +2 dBu
• Phone connector (balanced): 6.3-mm TRS phone jack
• Input impedance: >22 kΩ
• INPUT H, when LINE-GUITAR switch is set to GUITAR: 1 MΩ
  • Nominal input level: +4 dBu
  • Maximum input level: +20 dBu
• Stereo output (L/R): RCA pin jack
  • Nominal output level: –10 dBV
  • Maximum output level: +6 dBV
  • Output impedance: 200 Ω
• Effect sends 1/2: 6.3-mm TS phone jack
  • Nominal output level: –10 dBV
  • Maximum output level: +6 dBV
  • Output impedance: 200 Ω
• Monitor output L/R: 6.3-mm TRS phone jack
  • Nominal output level: –2 dBu
  • Maximum output level: +14 dBu
  • Output impedance: 200 Ω
• Headphones output: 6.3-mm TRS phone jack
  • Maximum output power: 70 mW + 70 mW or more (THD + N 0.1% or less, 32 Ω load)

Control inputs and outputs

• USB port: USB 4-pin mini-B type
  • Format: Mass Storage Class USB 2.0 High Speed
• Remote connector: 2.5-mm TRS jack

Audio performance

• Frequency response: 20 Hz to 20 kHz, +1 dB/–1 dB
  • INPUT (MIC/LINE) to STEREO OUT/EFFECT SENDS/MONITOR OUT
• Distortion: ≤0.01%
  • INPUT (MIC/LINE) to STEREO OUT/EFFECT SENDS/MONITOR OUT
• S/N ratio: >90 dB
  • INPUT (MIC/LINE) to STEREO OUT/EFFECT SENDS/MONITOR OUT

Operating requirements

• Windows:
  • Pentium 300 MHz or faster
  • 128 MB or more memory
• Mac:
  • Power PC, iMac, G3, G4 266 MHz or faster
  • 64 MB or more memory
• Recommended USB port: USB 2.0
• Recommended USB host controller: Intel chipset

Power requirements and other specifications

• Power requirements: AC adapter (GPE248-120200-Z)
• Power consumption: 12 W (Phantom power on)
• Dimensions (W × H × D): 514 × 101 mm × 337 mm
• Weight: 6.2 kg
• Operating temperature range: 5–35 °C