The recorder has only been used for mastering in my analog studio.

The Tascam DR-680 is a highly regarded, budget-friendly multi-track field recorder that excels at simultaneously recording 6 independent microphone/line inputs and a digital S/PDIF input, resulting in a total of 8 recording tracks. The recorder is popular among independent filmmakers, live registrars, and sound engineers due to its excellent value for money.

Below is a comprehensive overview of the performance and features.

Key specifications

Channels: 8 tracks in total (6 analog inputs + 2 digital inputs or an internal stereo mix).

Quality: Up to 24-bit/96kHz for all 8 channels, or 24-bit/192kHz in stereo mode.

Storage: Writes directly to SD/SDHC cards.

Pre-amps: 6 HDDA (High Definition Discrete Architecture) microphone preamplifiers with phantom power. Many physical knobs: Thanks to the many switches on the outside, you rarely have to dive deep into the menus to adjust settings.

Excellent value for money: For a fraction of the price of high-end brands (such as Sound Devices), the DR-680 offers true multi-track functionality.

Cascade function: You can link two units together to record up to 14 tracks simultaneously.

Flexible monitoring: The built-in headphone mixer is clear, allowing you to quickly check specific channels.