DR-40X 4-Track Portable Digital Audio Recorder / USB Interface

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Price:
RRP: £191.99 inc VAT
Code:
TASDR40X
Manufacturer Code:
DR-40X
Brand:
TASCAM

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Main Features

  • Portable, high-quality handheld recording
  • Compact size and easy operation
  • SD/SDHC/SDXC cards can be used as recording media (up to 128 GB)
  • Overwrite function for punch-in recording with one level of Undo
  • MS decoder for recordings created with mid/side microphone configuration
  • Switchable low-cut filter (40 Hz, 80 Hz, 120 Hz, 220 Hz)
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DR-40X Portable Four-Track Digital Audio Recorder and USB Audio Interface

The DR-40X is a versatile four-track audio recorder for music, podcasting, cinema and any other application requiring high-quality audio. Building on the highly successful Tascam DR-40, this recorder adds several new functions to the already comprehensive feature set.

A pair of cardioid condenser microphones handles high sound pressure levels and can be set up in AB or XY orientation for a wide stereo field or extra-clear reproduction with reduced phase displacement between both channels. Users can also use their own microphones or line-level source through dual Neutrik XLR/TRS combo jacks that support both mic level and +4 dBu line level from mixers or the FOH console. The microphone preamps include 48-volt phantom power and plenty of gain to capture everything from small whispers to loud live sounds. Using the stereo built-in microphones, you can capture ambient sound of the audience while recording directly from an external console, which is ideal for live performances. Like its predecessor, the DR-40X also offers dual-level recording, a feature that helps to avoid distortion by providing a second recording file created with a lower level setting.

Product Features

  • Portable, high-quality handheld recording
  • Compact size and easy operation
  • SD/SDHC/SDXC cards can be used as recording media (up to 128 GB)
  • Supported audio formats:
    • Linear PCM (WAV/BWF format) at 44.1/48/96 kHz and 16/24-bit
    • Compressed (MP3 format): 32–320 kbit/s at 44.1/48 kHz (VBR files can be played but not recorded)
  • Can be used as a USB audio interface with Mac and Windows computers (two inputs, two outputs)

Recording

  • Built-in cardioid stereo condenser microphone
    • Accepts high sound pressure level up to 125 dB
    • Easy setup (AB and XY configuration supported)
    • XY configuration allows mono compatible recordings and high sound localization acuity (lively interviews or field recordings with ambience)
    • Good directivity and channel separation
    • Ideal for live music and field recording, news gathering, music training etc.
    • MS decoder for recordings created with mid/side microphone configuration
  • Stereo XLR/TRS mic/line input with phantom power (supports +4 dB line level input)
  • 4-track recording
    • Create two stereo recordings from the built-in microphones and the external mic/line input at the same time
    • Create two stereo recordings with different level settings from the built-in microphones or external mic/line input at the same time
    • Non-destructive overdub: Record a mix of one or two stereo playback files and a stereo input signal to a new stereo file or record only the input signal while playing back one stereo file
    • Mixdown feature with level, pan and effect controls for each track (creates a stereo track from a 4-track recording)
  • Overwrite function for punch-in recording with one level of Undo
  • MS decoder for recordings created with mid/side microphone configuration
  • Switchable low-cut filter (40 Hz, 80 Hz, 120 Hz, 220 Hz)
  • Manual or automatic recording level setting
  • Three Options of automatic level control during recording: Peak Reduction, Auto Level, Limiter
  • Pre-recording buffer (2 seconds) allows a recording to start before the record key is pressed
  • Auto recording start and stop by input level
  • Self-timer allows a recording to start 5 or 10 seconds after pressing the RECORD button
  • Create a new file during recording (manually or by file size)
  • Mark function (manual or automatic, up to 99 marks for each file)

Playback

  • Automatic level align allows to increase the perceived overall sound pressure during playback
  • Variable speed audition to change the playback tempo without affecting the key (50–200 %)
  • Repeat function (repeat one track or all tracks)
  • Loop function (repeat a marked section)
  • Playlist feature to play files in a certain order
  • Resume function (start playback from the audio position where the unit was last stopped)
  • Jump back function to instantly review playback (1–10, 20, 30 seconds)
  • Equalizer for tone control during playback
  • MP3 ID3 tag display (up to version 2.4)
  • Built-in monitor loudspeaker
  • Headphones/Line output

Other features

  • Built-in reverb effect (6 presets, can be applied to input or output signal)
  • Chromatic tuner function to tune your instrument
  • File divide function to cut unwanted noise or to extract parts from long recordings
  • Folder management to organize your files
  • Hold function to avoid inadvertent operation
  • QUICK menu button for easy access to various functions
  • Menu language can be selected between English, German, French, Italian, Spanish, Portuguese, Russian, Korean, Japanese, Chinese
  • Clear, backlit LC display
  • USB 2.0 port for file transfer to/from computer
  • Power supply by 3 AA size Alkaline or NiMH batteries (up to 15 hours continuous operation with phantom power off), USB bus power or optional AC adapter (Tascam PS-P520E)
  • Long-time operation of over 20 hours is possible using just the internal batteries
  • Rubber feet included for improving the acoustic properties during desktop recordings
  • Stand adapter (¼ inch) on bottom side to attach the unit to a tripod or microphone stand
  • Optional footswitch (RC-3F) and wired remote control (RC-10)

Product Specifications

General

  • Recording media:
    • microSD card (64 MB – 2 GB)
    • microSDHC card (4–32 GB)
    • microSDXC card (48–128 GB)
  • Recording/playback formats:
    • BWF: 44.1/48/96 kHz, 16/24 bit
    • WAV: 44.1/48/96 kHz, 16/24 bit
    • MP3: 44.1/48 kHz, 32/64/96/128/192/256/320 kbit/s
  • Number of channels:  4 channels (2 × stereo)

Audio inputs and outputs

  • External Mic/Line input:
    • XLR/jack combo connectors
    • (XLR can provide phantom power)
  • Headphones / Line output:  3.5-mm stereo mini jack
  • Built-in loudspeaker:  0.3 W (mono)

Control inputs/outputs

  • USB port:  Micro-B connector
  • Format:  USB 2.0 High Speed mass storage class
  • REMOTE connector:  2.5-mm TRS jack

Audio performance

  • Frequency response:
    • 20 Hz – 20 kHz +1/−3 dB
      • (MIC/EXT IN to LINE OUT, Fs 44.1 kHz, JEITA)
    • 20 Hz – 22 kHz +1/−3 dB
      • (MIC/EXT IN to LINE OUT, Fs 48 kHz, JEITA)
    • 20 Hz – 40 kHz +1/−3 dB
      • (MIC/EXT IN to LINE OUT, Fs 96 kHz, JEITA)
  • Total harmonic distortion:
    • ≤0.01 %
      • (MIC/EXT IN to LINE OUT, Fs 44.1/48/96 kHz, JEITA)
  • S/N ratio:
    • ≥94 dB
      • (MIC/EXT IN to LINE OUT, Fs 44.1/48/96 kHz, JEITA)
  • Note: JEITA indicates compliance with JEITA CP-2150

Approximate battery operation time (continuous operation)

  • Alkaline batteries (Evolta)
    • WAV, 96 kHz, 24 bit:  14:30 (two-track recording with built-in mics)
    • WAV, 44,1 kHz, 16 bit:  18:00 (two-track recording with built-in mics)
    • 6:30 (Phantom power, 48 V, 2 × 3 mA)
    • MP3, 44,1 kHz, 128 kbit/s:  16:00 (two-track recording with built-in mics)
    • WAV, 96 kHz, 24 bit:  8:30 (four-track recording with built-in mics and line input)
    • WAV, 44,1 kHz, 16 bit:  9:00 (four-track recording with built-in mics and line input)
    • MP3, 44,1 kHz, 128 kbit/s:  9:00 (four-track recording with built-in mics and line input)
    • WAV, 96 kHz, 24 bit:  14:00 (two-track playback using headphones)
    • WAV, 44,1 kHz, 16 bit:  19:30 (two-track playback using headphones)
    • MP3, 44,1 kHz, 128 kbit/s:  16:30 (two-track playback using headphones)
    • WAV, 96 kHz, 24 bit:  14:00 (four-track playback using headphones)
    • WAV, 44,1 kHz, 16 bit:  16:00 (four-track playback using headphones)
    • MP3, 44,1 kHz, 128 kbit/s:  16:30 (four-track playback using headphones)
  • NiMH rechargeable batteries (Eneloop):  
    • WAV, 96 kHz, 24 bit:  11:00 (two-track recording with built-in mics)
    • WAV, 44,1 kHz, 16 bit:  16:00 (two-track recording with built-in mics)
    • 5:30 (Phantom power, 48 V, 2 × 3 mA)
    • MP3, 44,1 kHz, 128 kbit/s:  12:30 (two-track recording with built-in mics)
    • WAV, 96 kHz, 24 bit:  7:30 (four-track recording with built-in mics and line input)
    • WAV, 44,1 kHz, 16 bit:  7:30 (four-track recording with built-in mics and line input)
    • MP3, 44,1 kHz, 128 kbit/s:  8:00 (four-track recording with built-in mics and line input)
    • WAV, 96 kHz, 24 bit:  12:00 (two-track playback using headphones)
    • WAV, 44,1 kHz, 16 bit:  15:30 (two-track playback using headphones)
    • MP3, 44,1 kHz, 128 kbit/s:  13:00 (two-track playback using headphones)
    • WAV, 96 kHz, 24 bit:  11:30 (four-track playback using headphones)
    • WAV, 44,1 kHz, 16 bit:  12:30 (four-track playback using headphones)
    • MP3, 44,1 kHz, 128 kbit/s:  13:30 (four-track playback using headphones)

Power supply and other specifications

  • Power requirements:
    • 3 AA batteries (alkaline or NiMH)
    • USB bus power from a computer
    • AC adapter (Tascam PS-P520E, sold separately)
  • Power consumption:  1.7 W (maximum)
  • Current draw:  0.34 A (maximum)
  • Dimensions (W × H × D):
    • 70 mm × 155 mm × 35 mm (mics folded in)
    • 90 mm × 155 mm × 35 mm (mics folded out)
  • Weight:
    • 213 g (without batteries)
    • 282 g (with batteries)
  • Permissible operating temperature range:  0–40 °C

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