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Features
- Discontinued Model Replaced by New & Improved DR-40X
- Switchable microphone position from X-Y to a-b. Os - Windows XP, Windows Vista, Windows 7, Windows 8
- 4-Track recording - Record the built-in microphones and mic inputs at the same time
- Dual recording captures a safety track to prevent distorted takes
- Up to 96Hz/24-bit resolution. Sampling frequency: 44. 1K/48K HZ
Description
Tascam incredible DR-40 lets you take true 4-track recording on the go! This impressively affordable 4-track recorder gives you all of the tools you need to capture audio anywhere in any environment. Want to record live music? Plug the main feed from the board right into the DR-40 and use the built-in microphones to capture the room. Want to record audio for video? Just plug your shotgun microphone into an input and enable Phantom power. Dual mode Recording, automatic level adjustment, and a built-in limiter all ensure that your recordings will come out sounding great. And the Tascam DR-40 includes great practice and Studio-style recording tools, such as a built-in tuner and reverb, making it an amazing songwriting tool too.
Compatible Devices: Various devices with audio input capabilities
Brand: Tascam
Hardware Interface: USB
Microphone Form Factor: Built-In
Format: WAV
Headphones Jack: 3.5 millimeters
Number of Batteries: 3 AAA batteries required. (included)
Product Dimensions: 3.5"D x 5.5"W x 8"H
Memory Storage Capacity: 2 GB
Item Weight: 0.21 Kilograms
Item Weight: 7.5 ounces
Product Dimensions: 5.5 x 3.5 x 8 inches
Item model number: DR-40
Batteries: 3 AAA batteries required. (included)
Is Discontinued By Manufacturer: No
Date First Available: September 15, 2011
Color Name: Black
Compatible Devices: Various devices with audio input capabilities
Hardware Interface: USB
Speaker Count: 1
Speaker Size: 4
Size: DR-40
Battery type: Alkaline
Color Screen: No
Media Format: WAV
Standing screen display size: 40 Inches
Voltage: 1.5 Volts
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I also researched and considered other models and prices of similar recorders from TASCAM, Zoom, Roland/Edirol before settling on the TASCAM DR-40. I have been recording music from direct stereo outputs from my virtual pipe organ (live outs are 9 independent channels, but they mixed down to two outs for direct recording). Previously, I used an older model TASCAM Model 2488 PortaStudio. It did the job, but it is large and bulky next to an already huge virtual pipe organ console, and it is heavy to move between my upstairs editing "studio." It was more expensive than the DR-40 (though it was loaned by a relative who had given up the indie band business), older technology, and frankly had many more channels and editing capabilities than I needed, plus the whole recording and editing process was a steep learning curve, many-step, complicated process. For free, I shouldn't complain, but it was an important learning experience. Note that I am a physics teacher and also had several years' experience in radio broadcasting and in a high end government acoustic research lab. I should also mention I first thought the included SD card was not installed since it was not visible, but I eventually found the slot is hidden by a removable cover (needed a small tool to pry it open and no tether on it to prevent loss). The SD card was there all right. The cover and necessity of removal is not in the documentation. I ordered a 32G HD card to go with this (it also can be used with my compact HD video camera) but have not formatted it for either device since the included card meets my needs. I record an hour or less, transfer it to iMac and delete the files on the DR-40 to reuse the space. Yes, it does eat batteries. I have learned to power the unit down between takes during preparation and rehearsals to save battery energy since it boots up very quickly. Bottom line: this high quality, compact, portable relatively inexpensive device more than meets my needs and expectations. A professional might want or need to spend more money for higher quality and features, but I have no quibble with this one for my purposes. It is fairly simple to operate and requires fewer steps and less time to get music onto my iMac and iTunes than older methods. By the way, TASCAM is a well-respected, old (used to be TEAC) maker of consumer, prosumer and professional recording gear. Bonus: I got a $15 end of year rebate from TEAC. Got the check in less than four weeks. Had to destroy the original carton to send in bar code. Understand why, but I would like to have saved the box. Update: 14 July 2013 I see this is a very popular item for good reason. I put the 32Gig card in and formatted. Now I save raw files on the card after transferring to iMac as capacity is huge. TASCAM has published a free firmware update on their site which you should probably install. I found the auto file numbering got reset after the update, but it was not a big deal to me. I also decided to risk trying to power the device from one of the several compact Apple 5VDC USB power supplies I have and it works fine, no noise introduced, so as another reviewer advised, don't waste money on TASCAM's external brick. This was useful when I was transcribing hour long live concerts made in the 1960's from a refurbed TEAC reel to reel tape deck to the DR-40. This turned out to be a better workflow than my previous method of going from the tape deck to the iMac directly. I have more control and believe the TASCAM A/D converters are superior to the iMac's. Still delighted with this recorder.
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Reviewed in the United States on December 29, 2012 by John Kenderdine
I was in the market for a handheld digital recorder and was having a lot of trouble trying to find any that explicitly stated that they could handle a VERY loud band. In my band we have a bass player who has a near pathological obsession with speaker cabinets. He has a wall of speakers featuring no less than 2 4x10 cabinets, a couple 18s and a couple 2x15s. In addition we have two guitar players running full stacks with Marshall and Verellen heads, and of course a drummer. I'm not saying this is the right thing to do, nor is it safe, but that's what we do. It gets LOUD. And even though I'm pushing forty, I know loud. We play stoner rock and sludge metal. This ain't your dad's cover band. After a bad experience with a previous Tascam DR-2d recorder that seemed to always be clipping no matter how low I set the input gain (it was stolen before I had the chance to see if the distortion was the result of a bad setting on my part), I was skeptical but hopeful that this one would perform better. It far exceeded my expectations. I couldn't get the Peak light to come on unless I was holding it right next to the drummer and he was really cracking the snare. I placed it in the center of the room, pointed it in no particular direction and set it to record. I set the input level all the way down and let it roll. We played through about four songs and then I went out to the car to see how things were sounding. I was blown away. It obviously doesn't sound like it's ready to be pressed to vinyl or anything, but it sounds AMAZING for a little handheld recorder. No distortion from the drums or the bass, you could hear all the instruments even though I didn't take any special care in directing the built-in mics toward one instrument or another. It basically created a faithful recording of what we were doing and allowed us to hear back our practice clearly so that we can refine our songwriting. This will be an indispensable tool for all future practices, and I might even record some live shows with it. Those tend to be even louder, so we'll see how it holds up. I haven't even tried the dual record mode yet, which is supposed to create a safety recording at a lower level. I'm going to upload a customer image of the levels from this recording so that you can see that nothing was clipping and there's still plenty of room left for me to increase the input volume. I'd also like to give some special props to Tascam for including a storage card with a *usable* amount of storage. Every digital camera I've purchased in the last 15 years comes with a tiny card that you can't do anything with. They include a generous 2GB SD card which is a ton of recording time in single track mode. Files are very easy to access via USB and recorded in WAV, which any audio editor will understand and easily convert to mp3 in seconds. My buddy has a BOSS digital recorder and we still can't figure out how to read its proprietary track format. Bad move on their part, and I'm glad Tascam didn't go that route. All this plus XLR ins with phantom power so I can use any mic that I want? (Though the built-in mics sound great!) I think I'm in love. Another bonus, it kinda resembles a tazer and you never know when you might have to scare away a crackhead who's giving your gear the greasy eyeball while you're loading your van.
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Reviewed in the United States on September 1, 2012 by Chad Baker Chad Baker
I just got through putting this thing through it's paces. *Internal Mics: For the price, the internal mics are fantastic. There is a lot of handling noise, and that is the result of the cheap, hard plastic body. The H4n is definitely sturdier. The mics look like solid metal, but they're cheap plastic as well. All that said, they pick up warm, rich sound, especially for the price point. *Build quality: It feels like a cheap plastic toy. The H4n is much sturdier, but then the H4n is more expensive. The buttons on the Tascam feel pretty sturdy, though. Internal Preamps: Yeah, if you're a newbie to sound recording like me, you may not even know what that means. Basically, it's the device(s) inside the recorder that boosts the electric signal coming into the recorder from an outside source, like a microphone. The Preamps on this are really weak. I tried using my Sony EOS-44b Lavalier mic (pro grade lapel mic), and there was a lot of hissing noise, even with the Gain turned down (but then I didn't get a good signal that way). I then tried a Sennheiser EW112PG3A Wireless Kit. The sound was great with this set up, but the Sennheiser is delivers a more powerful signal. So, higher power mics are going to be fine on the Tascam, but low power mics won't. *Learning Curve: 5 minutes. Seriously. It's really easy to learn if you just click around and try combinations of buttons. I only had to refer to the handbook for one thing. That said, in the age of smart phone touch screens, the LCD setup on this seems like something from the stone age. Again... the price point on this was really low for sound equipment. All in all, I just don't think there's anything else out there that's even close to this price point that will deliver better results. Get the right gear to go with it, but it works like a champ.
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Reviewed in the United States on January 7, 2012 by Pat Bollin