Tascam DR -40XP

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.

Professional 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.

Adjustable microphone for preferred stereo image.
DR-40X is equipped with adjustable unidirectional microphones that can be used for recording in both the A-B position and X-Y position. Advanced microphone placing allows for a wide stereo sound recording or a clear stereo sound recording with less phase difference, making it possible to achieve professional quality recordings.

Turn your room into a studio - in a minute.
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.

Back up your transcription work: record and play with one unit
Writing down what you hear - Easier said than done, but it is actually easy 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 human voice.

FEATURES

• High-quality unidirectional stereo condenser microphones that can record in A-B and X-Y positions

• XLR/TRS inputs compatible with +4dBu line level / +48V

• 4-channel mode that can be used for dual recording and nondestructive overdub recording, etc.

• Support multiple languages for menu (ENG/FRA/DEU/ITA/ESP/RUS/PRT/JPN/CHI/KOR)

• Overwrite function for Punch-In recording with one level of Undo

• Functions as a 2in/ 2out USB Audio Interface for Mac, PC or iOS recording

• Dictation mode designed for human voice recording and transcription

• MS decoding function making it possible to use M-S microphones

• Optional RC-3F foot switch and RC-10 wired remote control can be connected

• Long-time operation of maximum 18 hours is possible using just the internal batteries

• Reverb effect

• Auto recording function

• Proven high sound pressure design for capturing loud sounds of up to 125dB SPL

• Peak reduction function that detects peaks and automatically sets the optimal level

• Self timer recording function

• Seamless gain control

• Low-cut filter with three levels (40/80/120Hz)

• Speed change (VSA) function for adjusting the speed from 0.5 to 2.0 times (in 0.1 increments)

• Level align feature that prevents uneven volume levels

• Equalizer setting for adjusting playback sound quality

• Divide/delete functions

• Loop/repeat playback function that is convention for practicing music and studying languages

• Resume function that retains the last stop position and starts playback from that position when power is turned back ON

• Jump-back playback function that skips back a preset number of seconds during playback

• QUICK menu button for easy access to various functions

• High-quality 24-bit/96kHz WAV/BWF linear PCM and MP3

• SD/ SDHC/ SDXC (up to 128GB) can be used for recording media

• Mark function that can set up to 99 points for a single track

• Audio files created on computers can be played (Only in formats compatible with this product)

• Built-in monaural speaker with an output of 0.3W

• Pre-recording buffer that can record up to 2 seconds prior to starting recording

• When a predetermined maximum file size is reached, a new file is created to continue recording

• Track increment creates new files at arbitrary locations during recording

• File name format can be set to use a user-defined word or the date

• The first six characters of the file name for recording can be set freely

• Playlist function

• A chromatic tuner is equipped which is helpful for practicing musical instruments

• Stereo mini line output / Headphone output connector

• 128×64 pixel graphic LCD with backlight

• High-speed file transfer to a computer using USB 2.0

• Powered by 3 AA batteries, USB bus power, or optional AC adapter (PS-P520E)

• Rubber feet for improving acoustic properties during desktop recordings are included

• Tripod attachment screw-hole built in to the unit