- Four track TRS/XLR portable recorder
- Built in reverb effects for recording vocals and instruments
- Dictation mode designed for human voice recording and transcription
- Clear condensers that record in A-B and X-Y positions
Portable recording that sounds great
Make great recordings wherever you are. The Tascam DR-40X Four Track Audio Recorder features Dual Neutrik® XLR/TRS combo jacks which support both mic-level and +4dBu line-level. The two inputs can accept microphone and linelevels from mixers and front of house consoles. It features +48V phantom power and plenty of gain to help you make detailed recordings with both dynamic and condenser microphones.
Low noise floor – high coverage
The DR-40X records at very high-quality levels whenever you need it to. Thanks to the inbuilt stereo microphones, vibrant recordings are only a button press away. Pick up every detail – small whispers to jet engine levels (that’s up too 125dB SPL). You can change them to record in an X-Y pattern for more focused recording or A-B for more ambient recording. If you care about quality then the DR-40X has great coverage.
Intuitive design
Record with total ease. DR-40X has been redesigned to offer ease of control with every function ready to access within a few clicks. Record, adjust levels, delete takes, and add markers. All with a press of a button. The DR-40X supports 10 languages and has an can run for 17.5 on two AA battries or indefinetely on a USB mobile battery.
Features
- 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
- Dictation mode designed for human voice recording and transcription
- MS decoding function making it possible to use M-S microphones
- Optional RC-3F foot switch and RC-10 wired remote control can be connected
- Long-time operation of maximum 18 hours is possible using just the internal batteries
- Reverb effect
- Auto recording function
- Proven high sound pressure design for capturing loud sounds of up to 125dB SPL
- Peak reduction function that detects peaks and automatically sets the optimal level
- Self timer recording function
- Seamless gain control
- Low-cut filter with three levels (40/80/120Hz)
- Speed change (VSA) function for adjusting the speed from 0.5 to 1.5 times (in 0.1 increments)
- Level align feature that prevents uneven volume levels
- Equalizer setting for adjusting playback sound quality
- Divide/delete functions
- Loop/repeat playback function that is a convention for practising music and studying languages
- Resume function that retains the last stop position and starts playback from that position when power is turned back ON
- Jump-back playback function that skips back a preset number of seconds during playback
- QUICK menu button for easy access to various functions
- High-quality 24-bit/96kHz WAV/BWF linear PCM and MP3
- SD/ SDHC/ SDXC (up to 128GB) can be used for recording media
- Mark function that can set up to 99 points for a single track
- Audio files created on computers can be played (Only in formats compatible with this product)
- Built-in monaural speaker with an output of 0.3W
- Pre-recording buffer that can record up to 2 seconds prior to starting recording
- When a predetermined maximum file size is reached, a new file is created to continue recording
- Track increment creates new files at arbitrary locations during recording
- File name format can be set to use a user-defined word or the date
- The first six characters of the file name for recording can be set freely
- Playlist function
- A chromatic tuner is equipped which is helpful for practising musical instruments
- Stereo mini line output / Headphone output connector
- 128×64 pixel graphic LCD with backlight
- High-speed file transfer to a computer using USB 2.0
- Powered by 3 AA batteries, USB bus power, or optional AC adapter (PS-P520E)
- Rubber feet for improving acoustic properties during desktop recordings are included
- Tripod attachment screw-hole built into the unit
Specifications
- Recording Media: SD card (64MB to 2GB), SDHC card (4GB to 32GB), SDXC card (up to 12
- File System: FAT16/32
- WAV / BWF
- 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 1.5 times (in 0.1 increments) * 44.1k/48kHz only
- Built-in Microphone: Unidirectional, Stereo (switchable between A-B and X-Y positions)
- EXT MIC/LINE IN
- 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) for LINE connection
- 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
- Format: USB2.0 HIGH SPEED
- 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: 2.5 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

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