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Tascam DR-40 Portable Digital Recorder

This portable recorder from Tascam features four-track recording and adjustable stereo microphones. (5) Read 3 reviews for this product | Rate and Review This Product
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The adjustable mics, four-track recording and extended battery life of the Tascam DR-40 give you the flexibility you need to record tracks anywhere. The DR-40 captures up to four tracks from built-in, high-quality condenser microphones, XLR mic or line inputs. A pair of great-sounding Tascam microphone preamps welcome condenser microphones with phantom power, recording at up to 96kHz/24-bit resolution. No other recorder makes home or live recording as simple as the Tascam DR-40.

Features

- Adjustable stereo condenser microphones
- Four-track recording
- 32 to 320 kbps MP3 recording
- Locking XLR mic/line input with phantom power
- Up to 96kHz/24-bit BWF recording
- Quick Menu to easily set recording functions with a minimum of menus
- Peak Reduction will reliably set the input level automatically, without it automatically turning back up later (best for music)
- Limiter and low cut filter reduce sudden peaks and rumble for cleaner takes
- Reverb
- Two-button record
- VSA changes playback speed from 50% to 200%
- Records to SD card media (2GB card included)
- Mini USB 2.0 jack and cable
- Timer recording
- Built-in speaker
- Tripod Mount
- Optional RC-10 and RC-3F remote control
- 17.5 hour battery life at CD-quality recording
Can be powered with optional Tascam PS-P515U power supply
zZounds is an authorized dealer of Tascam products.
Dimensions and Weight in Packaging
Shipping Weight: 1 lbs
Shipping Dimensions: 8 x 6 x 4 in
Tascam Warranty If you have additional warranty questions, please call the manufacturer at 323-727-7617
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"I really like the DR-40 so far!"
Sound: I have been very happy with the sound so far. Feature: The XLR's are a great addition. I was prepared to purchase the DR07mkII when I saw this one. It doesn't appear you can set the XLR levels individually. That would be a nice addition. The line in allows you to hook your mixer's balanced outputs into the XLR jacks....this opens up a whole new set of options. Ease of Use: The menus are fairly intuitive. I have checked out the manual for some items, but I think most people could figure out the basics by playing around with it, as I did. Quality: The DR40 seems reasonably well made. It seems like it could last awhile, although it IS mostly plastic. I would say it is comparable or better to other units of this type and price point. Value: I would compare this one to the Zoom H4N. There are pros and cons to each, but for my personal needs, the Tascam had what I wanted at around $100 less. The unit is worth the price. However, if you want a longer USB cable, windscreen, desk tripod, carrying case, or any other accessories, you have to pay extra for them. And they aren't cheap. ($30 for the power supply, $50 for the "dead cat") Manufacturer Support: I have not dealt with the Tascam support and therefore cannot rate it. The Wow Factor: If you are looking for a portable digital recorder with a lot of options, this should definitely be a model to consider. Overall: If something happened to this one, I would definitely want to get another one.
Style of Music: Rock
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Overall: This thing works great! Very good quality recordings through the built-in condensers, and the line/mic inputs are great too. I use the external mike inputs to check the miking of my drum kit. (very useful as there isn't always someone to play it for me while I listen from the back of the venue). I did have to spent some hours reading the manual and learning the menus, but it's a high quality tool and does everything it claims. it was worth every penny.
Style of Music: Classic Rock, Blues, Rrogressive Rock
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