Tascam DR-40X Field Recorder
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Best for
- Cinema and narrativeScripted work on a set: cine cameras, matte box and FIZ, big lights, grip and timecode.
- DocumentaryLong-form vérité: quiet mics, boom and lav, monitoring you can trust, and batteries that last a day.
- Field and run-and-gunShooting on the move with no crew: shotgun or wireless audio, a cage, cards and V-mount power.
- Music performanceCapturing a live room or a stage: instrument and drum mics, stereo pairs, multitrack recording.
- PodcastAudio-first shows recorded at a table — one to four mics, arms, an interface or console and closed-back headphones.
Overview
Product description from Tascam
Versatile four-track audio recorder for cinema, music, podcasting and any other application. Easy-to-use compact design with a high-performance feature set and versatile audio I/O, all to produce professional content.
Highlights
- High-quality unidirectional stereo condenser microphones that can record in A-B and X-Y positions
- XLR/TRS inputs compatible with +4dBu line level / +48V
- 4-channel mode that can be used for dual recording and nondestructive overdub recording, etc.
- Support multiple languages for menu (ENG/FRA/DEU/ITA/ESP/RUS/PRT/JPN/CHI/KOR)
- Overwrite function for Punch-In recording with one level of Undo
- Functions as a 2in/ 2out USB Audio Interface for Mac, PC or iOS recording
More about this product
Additional Features
Professional Live Capture: Line Level Input
Wide Covering Range: From Whispering Voice to Jet Engine
Adjustable Microphone for Preferred Stereo Image
Turn Your Room Into a Studio — in a Minute
Back Up Your Transcription Work: Record and Play With One Unit
Four-Track Recording Mode Gives You Several Options to Record
Safety Track for Unpredictable Situation
Still Safe if it is Louder Than You Thought
No Need to go Through "Take 2" All Over Again
Nondestructive Overdubbing
192 Hours = This is How Long You Can Record CD-Quality Sound With Single SDXC Card
Nondestructive Overdubbing5
Dual Neutrik® XLR/TRS combo jacks support both mic-level and +4dBu line-level. These inputs can accept balanced microphone or line level from Mixers or the FOH console. The microphone preamp includes +48V phantom power and plenty of gain for detailed recordings with condenser microphones, as well as electret type microphones. Using the stereo built-in microphones, you can capture ambient sound of the audience while recording direct from an external console, which is ideal for capturing live performances.
DR-40X allows high-quality recording with its stereo built-in condenser microphones. Every detail is captured from small whispers to loud sounds up to 125dB SPL. These built-in microphones are adjustable unidirectional microphones for recording in an X-Y pattern for tight stereo imaging, or in an A-B pattern for a more ambient recording.
DR-40X is equipped with adjustable unidirectional microphones that can be used for recording in both the A-B position and X-Y position. Advanced microphone placing allows for a wide stereo sound recording or a clear stereo sound recording with less phase difference, making it possible to achieve professional quality recordings.
Connecting to a PC using USB Audio interface mode, and DR-40X becomes a tool for voiceover work, live streaming and songwriting with studio-quality audio.
Built-in microphones work as USB microphones.
Writing down what you hear - Easier said than done, but it is actually easy with DR-40X. In addition to its capability to capture crisp voice recording, DR-40X can help you with its Jump back function, variable Speed function and equalizer preset for human voice.
In addition to normal stereo channel recording and Dual Recording mode, DR-40X has "4CH Mode" that can record two different stereo feeds simultaneously. The combination of the sources are flexible; recording the built-in microphones along with a pair of external Mics such as close-up and ambient microphones, or recording the built-in Mics along with a balanced line input such as the feed from a mixer along with the sound in the room.
Film-makers and videographers often experience sudden audio volume spikes during filming. An actor could suddenly scream, or a documentary subject could do almost anything.DR-40X has a Dual Recording mode that captures a copy of your take but at a lower level, as a safety track in case of sudden distortion. Also, Auto recording function can detect the sound input signal level and automatically start recording. The Pre-recording function with up to 2 seconds pre-record provides fail-safe protection.
Peak Reduction works in rehearsal mode or in record. Even if the sound or performance is louder than the sound check you're safe. Combined with Auto level and Limiter for preventing distortion, you never have to worry.
If you don't like the last part of a phrase you just recorded with your guitar, or if you change your mind and want to rephrase narration, the "Overwrite mode" is exactly what you need. Overwrite mode allows punch-in recording from a desired point. It is destructive editing with one level of undo.
The overdubbing function allows for Overdub Recording while playing a previously recorded file. This allows you to record other parts such as a guitar solo over a recording previously made such as at a rehearsal studio. Overdubbing creates a new file, leaving the original file unaffected, making it easy to re-record.
DR-40X support a SDXC card, which can record longer with larger data capacity. If you record one stereo file in 44.1kHz/ 16bit CD quality, 128GB card holds 192 hours maximum. In MP3/ 320kbps, it can record up to 896 hours. (that is 37 days!).
Key specs
- Tracks / channels
- 4-channel (2 Stereo)
- Inputs
- XLR/TRS Combo jack (1: GND, 2: HOT, 3: COLD)
- Weight
- 8.3 oz
- Dimensions
- 70 x 155 x 35 mm
- Power
- 1.7 W (Max)
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| Tracks / channels | 4-channel (2 Stereo) | —Not listed | —Not listed | —Not listed |
| Inputs | XLR/TRS Combo jack (1: GND, 2: HOT, 3: COLD) | USB Type-C | USB Type-C | 3.5 mm stereo mini (Tip: IN, Ring: OUT) |
| Weight | 8.3 oz | 242 g | 381 g | 520 g |
| Dimensions | 70 x 155 x 35 mm | 75.0 mm (W) x 77.3 mm (D) x 47.8 mm (H) | Recorder: 78.1 mm (W) x 160.1 mm (D) x 42.8 mm (H) | —Not listed |
| Power | 1.7 W (Max) | 5 W maximum | 5 W maximum | 10 W |
Full specifications
| Recording Media | SD card (64MB to 2GB), SDHC card (4GB to 32GB), SDXC card (up to 128GB) |
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| File System | FAT16/32, exFAT |
| Sampling Frequency | 44.1k / 48k / 96k Hz |
| Bit-depth | 16 / 24-bit |
| MP3 — Sampling Frequency | 44.1k / 48k Hz |
| Recording Bit-rate | 32k / 64k / 96k / 128k / 192k / 256k / 320k bps |
| Playback Bit-rate | 32k to 320k bps, VBR, ID3TAG Ver. 2.4 |
| Number of Channels | 4-channel (2 Stereo) |
| Playback speed control | 0.5 to 2.0 times (in 0.1 increments) * 44.1k/48kHz only |
| Built-in Microphone | Unidirectional, Stereo (switchable between A-B and X-Y positions) |
| Connector | XLR/TRS Combo jack (1: GND, 2: HOT, 3: COLD) |
| Nominal Input Level | -19dBV (MIC) / +4dBu (LINE) |
| Maximum Input Level | -3dBV (MIC) / +20dBu (LINE) |
| Input Impedance | 2.2kΩ (MIC) / 10kΩ (LINE) |
| PHONES/LINE OUT — Connector | 1/8" (3.5mm) Stereo Mini jack (Unbalanced) |
| Nominal Output Level | -14dBV (10kΩ load) |
| Maximum Output Level | +2dBV (10kΩ load) |
| Output Impedance | 12Ω |
| Maximum Output Power | 20mW + 20mW (32Ω load) |
| USB — Connector | USB Micro B-type |
| Standard | USB2.0 HIGH SPEED |
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| Features | Mass Storage ClassAudio Interface (44.1kHz, 48kHz) |
| Built-in Speaker | 0.3W, Mono |
| Low-cut Filter | 40 / 80 / 120Hz |
| Chromatic Tuner | C1 to B6, A4 = 435Hz to 445Hz (in 1Hz increments) |
| Effector | 6 presets (Hall 1, Hall 2, Room, Studio, Plate 1, Plate 2) |
| Tripod attachment screw-hole | 1/4" Tripod attachment screw-hole |
| Power | 3 AA Batteries, USB bus power, AC 100 to 240V (optional AC Adapter) |
| Power Consumption | 1.7 W (Max) |
| Alkaline (EVOLTA) | approx. 18 hours (2ch WAV, 44.1kHz, 16-bit, using Built-in Microphone, JEITA) |
| Ni-MH (eneloop) | approx. 16 hours (2ch WAV, 44.1kHz, 16-bit, using Built-in Microphone, JEITA) |
| Dimensions (W×H×D) | 2.75" × 6.1" × 1.37" / 70 × 155 × 35 mm |
| Weight | 8.3 oz. / 213 g |
| Fs 44.1kHz | 20Hz to 20kHz, +0/-1dB (EXT IN to LINE OUT, JEITA) |
| Fs 48kHz | 20Hz to 22kHz, +0/-1dB (EXT IN to LINE OUT, JEITA) |
| Fs 96kHz | 20Hz to 40kHz, +0/-1dB (EXT IN to LINE OUT, JEITA) |
| Total Harmonic Distortion | 0.01% or less (Fs 44.1k/48k/96kHz, EXT IN to LINE OUT, JEITA) |
| Signal-to-Noise Ratio | 94 dB or higher (Fs 44.1k/48k/96kHz, EXT IN to LINE OUT, JEITA) |
| Compatible computers | Windows computer with a USB 2.0 (or higher) |
| Frequency Response — Compatible computers | Mac with a USB 2.0 (or higher) |
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