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Portable 4-Track Audio Recorder and USB Interface

  • Recording and playback of MP3 (up to 320 Kb/s) and WAV/BWF files (up to 24-Bit/44.1/48/96 kHz)
  • Built-in condenser microphones
  • XY or AB alignment possible
  • 2x XLR/6.3 Mic/Line input with phantom power
  • External sources and built-in microphones can be recorded simultaneously
  • DualRecording records the signal twice (normal and lower level)
  • Overdub mode
  • Switchable impact sound filter: 40/80/120 Hz
  • Manual adjustment of the recording level and automatic modulation possible
  • Integrated limiter
  • Timer function
  • Marker function
  • Delayed recording
  • Overdub
  • Reverb effect with six presets
  • File/folder management
  • Keylock
  • Dictation mode for voice recordings and transcriptions
  • Multilingual menu
  • Integrated speaker
  • Headphone/Line output
  • Recording media: SD/SDHC/SDXC cards (up to 128 GB)
  • Power supply with 3x AA batteries, power supply (PS-P520E) or USB power (no power supply included)
  • Dimensions: 70 x 155 x 35
  • Weight: 213 g
  • Suitable fur windshield: Article Nr 314110 (not included)
  • Available since January 2019
  • Item number 458065
  • Sales Unit 1 piece(s)
  • Integrated Stereo Microhone Yes
  • Recording Tracks 4
  • Microphone Inputs 2
  • 48 V Phantom power Yes
  • Line Inputs 2
  • Storage Medium SD/SDHC
  • Headphone connection Yes
  • Integrated Speaker Yes
  • Resolution max. 24 bit
  • Max. Sample Rate 96 kHz
  • Limiter Yes
  • Max. Memory 128
  • Recording Format MP3, WAV
  • Power Feed Batteries, Power Supply, USB
  • Dimensions 70 x 155 x 35 mm
  • Weight 213 g
  • Included In Delivery .
629 AED 146,22 €
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Four-track audio on the go

The Tascam DR-40X is a portable, compact four-track recorder and USB interface equipped with two adjustable condenser microphones that can be configured for use in an XY or AB setup, and as such it can be used for a huge range of applications. The two Neutrik XLR combi sockets can be used to hook up additional microphones or any line-level devices. Like its predecessor the DR-40, the DR-40X is also capable of dual-recording, which means that a second, low-level audio file of the main recording is created at the same time: This function is great if the main track starts clipping, as it automatically gives users a distortion-free backup version. The Tascam DR-40X supports the recording and reproduction of WAV and BWF formats at a maximum quality of 24Bit/96kHz, as well as MP3 at up to 320kbit/s.

Tascam DR-40X portable audio recorder

Four tracks, endless potential

The condenser microphones in the Tascam DR-40 have a cardioid polar pattern and can handle sound pressure levels of up to 125dB, in addition to which they excel in terms of both directivity and canal separation. The stereo mic-line input is equipped with two powerful microphone preamps and also supports 48V phantom power. To make best use of all four tracks, the DR-40X features a whole host of different recording modes: For instance, two stereo recordings can be made at the same time, even with different levels if so desired. The mixing function – with parameters for level, panorama, and effect intensity on every channel – can turn a four-track recording into one single stereo audio file. All the final tracks recorded on the device are then saved on an SD/SDHC card.

XLR connections on the Tascam DR-40X portable audio recorder

For sound techs, musicians, and journalists

With its comprehensive functionality for both recording and playback, its high-quality components, and the appealing simple layout, the Tascam DX-40X is a really practical device for audio professionals on the go. The possibilities range from making music on the fly to putting together news segments electronically and even capturing field recordings of environmental sounds. The multilingual menu allows speakers of ten different languages to use the device in their mother tongue: Wherever they're from, technicians, musicians, and journalists will find that the DR-40X is a user-friendly portable recorder that provides a comprehensive recording toolkit over four separate channels.

Display screen on the Tascam DR-40X portable audio recorder

About Tascam

Tascam started out in 1971 as Teac Corporation's distributor of professional audio equipment. The name is the acronym of Teac Audio System Company of America. Tascam was a great innovator on the market and pioneered leading technologies of the time, such as multitrack tape and cassette recorders, digital multitrack recorders (DTRS), digital mixing consoles, and so on. Today, Tascam supplies the entire sound industry with products for television and radio studios, recording studios, concert halls, conference rooms, academic institutions, commercial facilities, theatres, internet podcasters and broadcasters, music producers, and musicians.

Two in one

With its four-channel recording capabilites, the Tascam DR-40X is a very flexible piece of kit: When recording a live gig, for instance, the two integrated condenser mics can be used to capture the audience's reactions to the music, which the DR-40X can track in parallel by hooking it up to the mixing desk's sum output with symmetrical cables. When recording speech and environmental noise separately, a pair of microphones that have been set up to complement one another can be connected to the recorder's XLR sockets. And for journalists who need to quickly and accurately transcribe an interview, the comprehensive playback functions make it easy to jump back and forth within a single track, as well as adjust the playback speed and audio image. In a flash, the DR-40X transforms into a USB interface with two inputs and outputs, making it ideal for everything from re-recording dialogue to producing a podcast.

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MC91 24.05.2021
Tascam dr-40 is a recorder that outclasses the competition with its price to quality ratio! The device is solidly built, and thanks to its light weight and compact dimensions it is very handy! It is fun to use! The recorder is made of plastic, but it is very solid! All components are also of very high quality, so I'm sure I'll be using this equipment for a long time! I am very pleased that I have so many possibilities in such a small device! The built-in mixer and the possibility of using the recorder as a USB interface will save me a lot of time and money, both on the demo mix and on additional equipment. The choice between the XY and AB configuration of the built-in microphones allows the appropriate technique to be adapted to different conditions. Plus for the ability to connect two additional microphones, as well as the ability to record up to four tracks side by side!
I really like the menu, it's very clear so won't be a problem even if you don't have time to study but you just have to record right away.
It can be controlled using the phone application, a very nice thing, especially since it is not convenient to approach the recorder every time we have everything configured and want to record, all you need is a phone on your knee or close to your hand.
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Quite Noisy
Aaron482 10.06.2020
The built in mics are quite good but the preamps for the external XLR's are quite noisy, especially for microphones with a lower sensitivity.
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Does the job
grums 08.02.2023
Bought this for recording live sets (dj), and for that it does the job, easy to navigate and satisfying battery life
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Awesome Portable Device
Rogue T 28.03.2022
Truly love this piece of equipment.
I am a Foley artist amongst other things, and this has opened up so many doors for on the move recording. Its so versatile.
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