Author Topic: Looking for an SD card for the TASCAM DR-2d (Read 611 times)

pillowman · « **on:** May 27, 2026, 01:02:07 PM »

Hello everyone,

Could someone please help me out?

I am using the TASCAM DR-2d recorder specifically for its dual recording feature, and I need to get some new SD cards for it.

Up until now, I have been using the:

SanDisk Extreme 16GB SDHC UHS-I U3 memory card (up to 90MB/s read)

Unfortunately, this model is no longer available.

Could anyone please recommend an alternative SD card?

Thanks in advance!

pillowman

one8ung · « **Reply #1 on:** May 27, 2026, 01:12:25 PM »

Been using the SanDisk Ultra for a long time, the list on the Tascam site isn't updated for decades.

pillowman · « **Reply #2 on:** May 27, 2026, 01:47:12 PM »

Quote from: one8ung on May 27, 2026, 01:12:25 PM

Been using the SanDisk Ultra for a long time, the list on the Tascam site isn't updated for decades.

Hi,
Could you please tell me exactly which
SD Card you are using?

Then I can check if it's still available.

That would be great!
Thanks!

one8ung · « **Reply #3 on:** May 27, 2026, 02:04:50 PM »

I buy them from dataio, They have also the Extreme: https://www.dataio.nl/sd-kaart-32gb/?_gl=1

pillowman · « **Reply #4 on:** May 27, 2026, 02:37:00 PM »

Quote from: one8ung on May 27, 2026, 02:04:50 PM

I buy them from dataio, They have also the Extreme: https://www.dataio.nl/sd-kaart-32gb/?_gl=1

thanks for the link ..
all those will work with the TASCAM DR-2d .. ?

one8ung · « **Reply #5 on:** May 27, 2026, 03:00:58 PM »

I can personally only vouch for the Ultra.

daspyknows · « **Reply #6 on:** May 27, 2026, 10:59:18 PM »

Stick to 16gb cards. The 32gb cards sometimes cause issues. Looks like the 16gb cards going up in price. Last time I bought they were half the price. Faster speeds fine as there are other links besides the one I posted. I have used TRanscend cards of similar specs in a pinch but generally stay with Sandisk.

Here is an Amazon link
https://www.amazon.com/SanDisk-Memory-10-Pack-Reader-Bundle/dp/B09P53BNXW/

pillowman · « **Reply #7 on:** May 27, 2026, 11:34:32 PM »

awesome
thank you very much,
will see what I can get here
in europe of a decent price

daspyknows · « **Reply #8 on:** May 27, 2026, 11:43:55 PM »

Where in Europe? I am heading to Amsterdam in a week. If you can't easily find I could bring some over but would need to order by Friday.

pillowman · « **Reply #9 on:** May 27, 2026, 11:50:30 PM »

Quote from: daspyknows on May 27, 2026, 11:43:55 PM

Where in Europe? I am heading to Amsterdam in a week. If you can't easily find I could bring some over but would need to order by Friday.

hey

I am not from the Netherlands
so no chance to meet in Amsterdam
anyway
thanks for your great offer !!!

pillowman

daspyknows · « **Reply #10 on:** **Yesterday** at 12:37:04 AM »

Quote from: pillowman on May 27, 2026, 11:50:30 PM

Quote from: daspyknows on May 27, 2026, 11:43:55 PM
Where in Europe? I am heading to Amsterdam in a week. If you can't easily find I could bring some over but would need to order by Friday.

hey

I am not from the Netherlands
so no chance to meet in Amsterdam
anyway
thanks for your great offer !!!

pillowman

Where are you? They could be mailed once I am there if you can't locate any. Retail stores won't carry the inventory so need to get them online.

pillowman · « **Reply #11 on:** **Yesterday** at 01:46:12 PM »

Quote from: daspyknows on Yesterday at 12:37:04 AM

Quote from: pillowman on May 27, 2026, 11:50:30 PM
Quote from: daspyknows on May 27, 2026, 11:43:55 PM
Where in Europe? I am heading to Amsterdam in a week. If you can't easily find I could bring some over but would need to order by Friday.

hey

I am not from the Netherlands
so no chance to meet in Amsterdam
anyway
thanks for your great offer !!!

pillowman

Where are you? They could be mailed once I am there if you can't locate any. Retail stores won't carry the inventory so need to get them online.

Wow, that's a great offer from you, very kind.
I've already found a few offers online where I'll order them myself.

Nevertheless, thank you again for your help!

daspyknows · « **Reply #12 on:** **Yesterday** at 04:47:46 PM »

Quote from: pillowman on Yesterday at 01:46:12 PM

Quote from: daspyknows on Yesterday at 12:37:04 AM
Quote from: pillowman on May 27, 2026, 11:50:30 PM
Quote from: daspyknows on May 27, 2026, 11:43:55 PM
Where in Europe? I am heading to Amsterdam in a week. If you can't easily find I could bring some over but would need to order by Friday.

hey

I am not from the Netherlands
so no chance to meet in Amsterdam
anyway
thanks for your great offer !!!

pillowman

Where are you? They could be mailed once I am there if you can't locate any. Retail stores won't carry the inventory so need to get them online.

Wow, that's a great offer from you, very kind.
I've already found a few offers online where I'll order them myself.

Nevertheless, thank you again for your help!

excellent. easier for me but always willing to help other tapers.

Gutbucket · « **Reply #13 on:** **Yesterday** at 05:28:03 PM »

I've not found DR2d to be picky about SDHC cards. I mostly used Sandisk Ultra 16 or 32GB for the past 15 years, but used Transend early on, and have used many others in a pinch without problems.

The Quick Format option is fine if you already know the card is good and that it works fine in the DR2d. The Full Format option takes a lot longer but also checks the card for errors, making it a good option for use with a new card prior to recording with it for the first time.

daspyknows · « **Reply #14 on:** **Yesterday** at 08:12:50 PM »

I agree with the full format. Only time I had a 16gb fail on me was a quick formatted card. In regards to 32gb cards I have had multiple failures so I do not use them any more. I also use them once so if I need to reuse once they are no longer available I have a hundred cards. I also still have a dozen from the last order I made. Half in US and half in Europe.