This looks like it's aimed squarely at the Sony PCM-D100 market segment, both in features and in price.
Exactly what I was thinking: a D100 killer.
I find the "eXtended Recording Information" function intriguing. It also does 88.2 and MS decode. I wonder if the preamps are as good as the DR70D.
Here is some more info I got from Google Translate:
High performance audio performance that focus on stereo recording If you need a high audio performance in audio equipment, a vast space to place a high power consumption and the number of parts is required, this is contradictory elements as the "size" is a feature of Handy recorder. "DR-100MKIII" high audio performance and specialized in stereo recording in order to obtain the sound quality,. Choose to use the limited space and power to all stereo recording circuit, it has been achieved TASCAM stereo linear PCM recorder best ever performance.
Equipped with the AKM AK4558 made with VELVET SOUND architecture that are both Koonshitsu and low power consumption in the A / D converter, achieve a S / N ratio of 102dB
Equipped with a dual-ADC function that uses the AK4558 of 2 groups, achieve a record time of S / N ratio of 109dB
Equipped with a low noise HDDA microphone pre-amplifier of a discrete structure to XLR / TRS input
The conventional machine than the high sound quality dual (single-directional / omni-directional) stereo microphone unit
It can be recorded in 24bit / 192kHz
Equipped with a shock mount mechanism to a single directional microphone
Reliability poured the know-how of commercial equipment development function group brings In the business for recording different from the general consumer use, it is of course of such a high reliability is required. As a cornerstone of the track record that has delivered a lot of equipment in the field of broadcast and professional sound, the ability to prevent the recording accident have been incorporated.
Equipped with a large-capacity lithium-ion battery, it can be driven for a long time in the capable dual battery mechanism in combination with AA batteries
Dual-level recording function that can record a backup for the file at the same time
Adopted Amphenol made lock with XLR / TRS combo jack
Aluminum high-rigidity body to withstand the long-term use
According to the master recorder and the equivalent of TCXO (temperature compensated crystal oscillator) +/- 1ppm high precision clock
Promise smooth operation, operability is enhanced by user feedback In the field work that quick judgment is required, operation of the equipment to be used will be very important. Testimonials that our use your conventional machine, and a lot of the know-how obtained by linear PCM recorder development has built a user interface that can be speedy operation without hesitation to the original.
Large LCD, user interface in consideration of the visibility such as a dedicated LED
Hardware switch group to contribute to the quick setting
Dual-format recording function which can record the BWF / MP3 files at the same time
XRI to record the setting at the time of recording (eXtended Recording Information) function
Functions list
44.1k / 48k / 88.2k / 96k / 176.4k / 192k Hz, 16/24-bit WAV (BWF) format recording is possible
44.1k / 48k Hz, can be recorded in the MP3 format of 128k ~ 320k bps
Adopt a highly versatile SD / SDHC / SDXC card in the recording media, up to 128GB SDXC card is available
Two by two unidirectional condenser microphone and an omni-directional condenser microphone, equipped with a total of four built-in microphone
Equipped with a dual-ADC function that uses the AK4558 of 2 groups, achieve a record time of S / N ratio of 109dB
Dual-level recording function that can record a backup for the file at the same time
WAV (BWF) / MP3 dual-format recording function that files can be recorded at the same time
MS decode function that allows the use of M-S stereo microphone
Auto mark function that mark is attached automatically according to set conditions
Dual battery mechanism that can be used in combination with a dedicated lithium-ion battery and AA batteries
Built-in speaker
Level control function with auto gain control and peak reduction
Possible limiter, the operation of the pad is a dedicated switch
Low-cut filter (OFF / 40/80/120 / 220Hz) equipped
It senses the signal of the analog input level or digital input of audio, auto-record function that allows the start of the recording with automatic
Convenient auto tone function in conjunction with the position of a moving image file Mark features that help to move to a specific position
PRE REC function that can record sound from the start recording two seconds before
While continuing the recording, automatic segmentation feature that automatically update the file in the preset time
Repeat function and loop playback function
VSA (Variable Speed Audition) variable can speed the pitch of the sound as it is by the function Such as details of the body set
in addition to the recording date and time, size, capable of recording XRI feature information of an audio file
Divide the ability to split the file in any position (BWF files only)
You can set the format of the file name to either the user or the word date
backlit dot matrix type LCD of 128 x 128
File names in Japanese, corresponding to the menu display
Equipped with a metal tripod mounting hole in the body
It comes with a digital input conversion cable
High-speed file transfer with USB2.0
Resume function to store the position when the power is OFF
A dedicated external battery pack (sold separately: TASCAM BP-6AA) enables power supply from the
If you use the optional AC adapter (PS-P520E), it can be used continuously without worrying about the remaining battery level
MP3 ID3 tag (Ver. 2.4) Japanese display is possible