FOUR TRACK DIGITAL AUDIO RECORDER AND USB AUDIO INTERFACE
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.
Tascam - DR-40X Product Tour
DR-40X by TASCAM
Versatile Four-Track Audio Recorder
PROFESSIONAL DEAL FOR LIVE CAPTURE: LINE LEVEL INPUT
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.
WIDE COVERING RANGE: FROM WHISPERING VOICE TO JET ENGINE
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.
BACK UP YOUR TRANSCRIPTION WORK: RECORD AND PLAY WITH ONE UNIT
Writing down what you hear is easier said than done, but it is actually easiest 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 recording human voice.
TURNING YOUR ROOM INTO A STUDIO
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.
SIMPLE OPERATION
The layout of the DR-40X has been revamped to be quick and easy to work with one thumb. Operations like recording, adjusting levels, deleting bad takes and adding markers are just a button press away.
FOUR-TRACK RECORDING MODE
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.
SAFETY TRACK FOR UNPREDICTABLE SITUATION
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.
CHOOSE YOUR LANGUAGE
Menu display of DR-40X supports 10 languages:
English, Spanish, French, Italian, German, Russian, Chinese, Korean, Japanese, Portuguese
STILL SAFE IF IT IS LOUDER THAN YOU THOUGHT
Peak Reduction works in rehearsal mode or in record mode. Even if the sound or performance is louder than the sound check you are safe. Combined with Auto level and Limiter for preventing distortion, you never have to worry.
NO NEED TO GO THROUGH “TAKE 2” ALL OVER AGAIN
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.
NONDESTRUCTIVE OVERDUBBING
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.
192 HOURS. THIS IS HOW LONG YOU CAN RECORD CD-QUALITY SOUND WITH ONE SINGLE MICROSDXC CARD.
DR-05X supports a microSDXC card, which can record longer with larger data capacity. If you record a stereo file at 44.1kHz/ 16bit CD quality, a128GB card holds 192 hours maximum. In MP3/ 320kbps mode, it can record up to 896 hours.
EXTENDED BATTERY LIFE
DR-05X uses only two AA batteries and has ultra-long battery capability. When using built-in microphones, recording lasts 17.5 hours when recording with standard 2ch WAV, 44.1kHz/ 16bit format using alkaline batteries.
Also DR-05X can be powered by a USB mobile battery as well for super long extended use.
