Tascam DR-40X Four-Track Handheld Recorder
- Four-track handheld recorder with built-in X-Y/A-B stereo mics
- Two XLR/TRS inputs with 48 V phantom power
- Overdubbing, mixdown, and a 2-in/2-out USB audio interface
$219.00 USD
Tascam DR-40X Four-Track Handheld Recorder
The Tascam DR-40X is a four-track handheld recorder with built-in stereo condenser mics and two XLR/TRS inputs that take mics or +4 dBu line sources.
The built-in cardioid mics adjust between X-Y and A-B positions and accept high sound pressure levels. The XLR/TRS combo inputs supply 48 V phantom power for condenser mics.
Recording
In four-track mode, the DR-40X records the built-in mics and the external inputs as two stereo files at once, or one source as two stereo files at different levels for a safety copy. It writes WAV/BWF files at up to 96 kHz and 24-bit, or MP3 at 32 to 320 kbps, to SD cards up to 128 GB.
A mixdown with level, pan, and effect controls for each track turns a four-track recording into a stereo track. Non-destructive overdubbing records a new stereo file while earlier ones play back, an overwrite function punches in with one level of undo, and an MS decoder works with mid-side mics.
Levels are set by hand or automatically, with peak reduction, auto level, and limiter options, plus a low-cut filter at 40, 80, 120, or 220 Hz. Recording can start and stop by input level, and a two-second pre-record buffer, a self-timer, and an auto tone for syncing with a camera are built in.
USB, Power, and Playback
The DR-40X also works as a 2-in/2-out USB audio interface with Mac and Windows computers. It runs on three AA batteries, USB bus power, or an optional Tascam AC adapter, and takes the optional Tascam RC-3F footswitch and RC-10 wired remote.
On playback, variable speed audition runs from 50 to 200 percent. A built-in speaker, a reverb effect, and a chromatic tuner are on board.
Features
- Built-in cardioid stereo condenser mics, X-Y or A-B
- Two XLR/TRS inputs with 48 V phantom power and +4 dBu line level
- Four-track mode for two stereo recordings at once
- WAV/BWF at up to 96 kHz/24-bit, or MP3
- Non-destructive overdubbing, overwrite, and mixdown
- Peak reduction, auto level, limiter, and low-cut filter
- 2-in/2-out USB audio interface
- Runs on three AA batteries, USB bus power, or an AC adapter
Specifications
| Recording Media | SD (64 MB – 2 GB), SDHC (4 – 32 GB), SDXC (up to 128 GB) |
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| Recording Format | WAV (BWF): 44.1, 48, or 96 kHz; 16 or 24-bit MP3: 44.1 or 48 kHz; 32–320 kbps |
| Tracks | 4 (2 stereo) |
| Inputs | Built-in stereo mics (cardioid condenser, A-B or X-Y) 2 XLR/TRS combo jacks, mic or line |
| Mic Input | Nominal −19 dBV, maximum −3 dBV, impedance 2.2 kΩ |
| Line Input | Nominal +4 dBu, maximum +20 dBu, impedance 10 kΩ |
| Phantom Power | +48 V |
| Outputs | 3.5 mm (1/8″) stereo mini jack (PHONES/LINE OUT, unbalanced): nominal −14 dBV, maximum +2 dBV (10 kΩ load), 12 Ω; 20 mW + 20 mW into 32 Ω Built-in speaker: 0.3 W (mono) |
| Frequency Response | 20 Hz – 20 kHz (44.1 kHz), 20 Hz – 22 kHz (48 kHz), 20 Hz – 40 kHz (96 kHz); +1/−3 dB, EXT IN to LINE OUT |
| Signal-to-Noise Ratio | 92 dB or higher (EXT IN to LINE OUT) |
| THD | 0.05% or less (EXT IN to LINE OUT) |
| USB | Micro-B, USB 2.0 High Speed; audio interface 2-in/2-out |
| Display | 128 × 64-pixel backlit LCD |
| Power | 3 AA batteries; USB bus power; Tascam AC adapter (sold separately) |
| Power Consumption | 2.5 W maximum |
| Dimensions | 70 × 155 × 35 mm (2.76 × 6.10 × 1.38 in), W × H × D |
| Weight | 213 g (7.51 oz) without batteries |
