4 TASCAM DR-100MKIII1 – IntroductionFeatures• Linear PCM recorder that supports 192kHz/24-bit resolution• Uses SD/SDHC/SDXC cards as recording media• Two types of stereo microphones—directional andomnidirectional—allow high-quality stereo recording• Various input jacks support diverse applications• XLR/TRS combo jacks that support +4dBu line level and+48V phantom power enable the connection of externalmics and devices• 20dB headroom for both mic and line inputs• Dual ADC function improves signal-to-noise performanceusing two AD converters• Power-on recording function can start recordingimmediately after starting up.• Dual level recording function allows two files to berecorded at different levels• Dual format recording function allows recording with twodifferent formats• Continuous operation for extended times is possible byusing the built-in battery and AA batteries togetherConventions used in this manualThe following conventions are used in this manual.• When we refer to buttons, connectors and other parts ofthis unit and other equipment, we use a bold font like this:MENU button.• When we show messages, for example, that appear on theunit’s display, the typeface looks like this: MENU.• SD memory cards are called “SD cards”.• Words that appear on the computer display are shown inquotation marks like this: “DR-100MK3”.Recycling lithium-ion rechargeablebatteriesThis unit uses a built-in rechargeable lithium-ion battery.When you no longer need a battery, take it to a shop that partic-ipates in rechargeable battery recycling rather than throwing itaway in order to preserve precious resources.If you are uncertain, please contact TASCAM customer support(see back cover).Li-ion00Trademarks and copyrights• TASCAM is a trademark of TEAC CORPORATION, registeredin the U.S. and other countries.• SDXC Logo is a trademark of SD-3C, LLC.• MPEG Layer-3 audio coding technology licensed fromFraunhofer IIS and Thomson.• Supply of this product does not convey a license nor implyany right to distribute MPEG Layer-3 compliant contentcreated with this product in revenue-generating broadcastsystems (terrestrial, satellite, cable and/or other distributionchannels), streaming applications (via Internet, intranetsand/or other networks), other content distribution systems(pay-audio or audio-on-demand applications and the like)or on physical media (compact discs, digital versatile discs,semiconductor chips, hard drives, memory cards and thelike). An independent license for such use is required. Fordetails, please visit http://mp3licensing.com.• Blackfin® and the Blackfin logo are registered trademarks ofAnalog Devices, Inc.• Other company names, product names and logos in thisdocument are the trademarks or registered trademarks oftheir respective owners.Information is given about products in this manual onlyfor the purpose of example and does not indicate anyguarantees against infringements of third-party intellectualproperty rights and other rights related to them. TEACCorporation will bear no responsibility for infringements onthird-party intellectual property rights or other liabilities thatoccur as a result of the use of this product.Properties copyrighted by third parties cannot be used forany purpose other than personal enjoyment and the likewithout the permission of the right holders recognized bycopyright law. Always use this equipment properly.TEAC Corporation will bear no responsibility for rightsinfringements committed by users of this product.