The DR-70D is a compact audio recorder that allows the aspiring DSLR user to create audio recordings in very high quality in parallel to their film or video shots. The recorder can be mounted directly between a tripod and the camera or on top of the camera, resulting in a compact package.
With its two built-in microphones, the DR-70D is instantly ready for use in standard situations. In addition, it provides four XLR/TRS combo jacks which can be used to record four channels of audio with excellent sound quality using professional microphones. Thanks to a camera output the recorder’s stereo signal can be recorded also on the camera to ease subsequent editing of the material in combination with the slate tone function of the recorder. On the other hand you can use the camera input to monitor the audio of the camera using the recorder.
Features of the DR-70D include overload-resistant, great-sounding preamps with switchable low-cut filter and limiter, handling of microphone signals in mid/side format, 24- or 48-volts phantom power for condenser mics, as well as many common and not so common functions that facilitate capturing, monitoring and subsequent processing of the audio tracks.
The two omnidirectional microphones allow you to easily record natural stereo sound with just this unit. Used together with small shotgun mics, you can even record audio from people speaking in an interview and the ambient sound at the same time (on different tracks), for example, with a compact set up.
The four-channel design enables use of two shotgun mics and the stereo mic to record ambiance and each speaker individually. Since channels 1 and 2 can be set to the stereo input and channels 3 and 4 can be set to the built-in mic, a large variety of microphone setups is possible.
MONO/DUAL MONO mode: This is best for recording the audio of a single performer.
STEREO/DUAL STEREO mode: This is best for recording with the built-in microphone or a stereo mic.
2MIX/DUAL 2MIX mode: This creates stereo files of the signals of multiple inputs that have been mixed.
Features:
-Four-channel recorder and mixer
-Compact case with tripod mounts designed for use with cameras
-Supports up to 96kHz/24-bit WAV and BWF recording formats
-Four XLR microphone inputs with phantom power
-HDDA Mic preamps feature 64dB of gain with individual controls per channel
-1/8” stereo input with plug-in power for camera mics
-Two internal omni microphones
-High-quality audio components used throughout for clear, quiet sound
-Dual recording mode captures a safety track to prevent against distortion
-Line/camera in and out for synchronization and playback
-Records to SD, SDHC, or SDXC media
-Peak limiter and low cut filter on inputs
-Built-in Mid/Side microphone decoding
-State function records a tone for easier synchronization
-Guard bar protects controls and can be used with a shoulder strap
-Hours of recording on four AA batteries
-Optional AK-DR70 kit includes windscreen, hot shoe mount, and two 1/8” cables designed for use with DSLR cameras