This portable digital recorder provides high-resolution recording in a compact, affordable package. It offers up to 96kHz/24-bit WAV or MP3 recording to SD cards, and recordings can be transferred to computer through high-speed USB 2.0.

A new dual-recording feature records a copy of audio at a lower level or a second pair of inputs for four-track recording. Unique to the DR-2d, Dual Recording ensures that if the level suddenly jumps, there is a backup instead of a distorted performance.

Three modes are provided:

• Dual Recording records a second copy of your performance up to -12dB lower. If the first recording gets distorted you’ll have a copy that isn’t. This is in addition to the analog-limiting and low-cut filters on the input, which also prevent distortion.

• Line mode also records two stereo files: the built-in mics plus the line input. This is perfect for live recording: record the board mix to the line input as well as the built-in mics for the sound of the room. The two stereo files allow you to treat and mix these together after the event in your DAW software.

• Mix mode is similar to Line mode, only the two sets of inputs are mixed to one stereo file inside the unit. This is the one to use when you don’t want to do any mixing later on.

Record using the new built-in condenser microphones or plug in your own. You can slow down recordings without changing the pitch, and there’s even a metronome and built-in speaker. The DR-2d provides hours of recording time using a pair of AA batteries, making it the perfect partner for songwriting, live performance, rehearsal or home studio recording.

A brief video description of the DR-2d may be viewed here.