Tascam DR-40 Handheld 4-Track Recorder

Tascam DR-40 Handheld 4-Track Recorder

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.

Up to four tracks can be captured from built-in, high-quality condenser microphones, XLR mic or line inputs. The internal mics are adjustable, helping you to tailor your recording to the sound of the room. A pair of great-sounding microphone preamps welcome condenser microphones with phantom power, recording at up to 96kHz/24-bit resolution. It accommodates balanced XLR or 1/4" line inputs using locking Neutrik Combo jacks. The DR-40 accepts SD or SDHC cards up to 32GB. You can play back your takes with EQ and the optional Level Align feature to avoid volume jumps. You will also find stereo reverb effect, speaker and chromatic tuner. Transfer to computer is possible with USB 2.0 jack. Overdub mode, variable speed playback, limiting and low cut filter and many more features - no other recorder makes home or live recording as simple as the TASCAM DR-40.

Features at-a-glance

• 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.
• 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
• Internal battery over 20 hour operation
• Reverb effect
• Auto recording function
• Proven high sound pressure design for capturing loud sounds of up to 125dB SPL
• Peak reduction function
• 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 1.5 times (in 0.1 increments), which is great for practicing music and language study
• Level align feature that prevents uneven volume levels
• Equalizer setting for adjusting playback sound quality
• 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 recording and long recordings as MP3 files possible
• SD/SDHC/SDXC cards 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
• A chromatic tuner is equipped which is helpful for practicing musical instruments
• Stereo mini headphone line output / Headphone output connector
• 128×64 pixel graphic LCD with backlight
• High-speed file transfer to a computer is possible using USB 2.0
• Rubber feet for improving acoustic properties during desktop recordings are included
• Tripod attachment screw-hole built in to the unit