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.
Tascam DR-40X 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 hours on two AA battries or indefinetely on a USB mobile battery.
Tascam DR-40X 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
