Professional equipment for professional sound recordingsThe
DR-40X is a versatile four-track audio recorder for musicians,
podcasters and other users who demand high sound quality. It builds on
its highly successful predecessor and adds a few more features to the
already lavish specification.
- High quality, pocket-sized portable recorder
- Compact dimensions and easy operation
- Recording media: SD/SDHC/SDXC cards (up to 128 GB)
- Supported audio formats: Linear PCM (WAV/BWF format) with 44.1/48/96 kHz and 16/24 bit
- Compressed (MP3 format) at 3-320kbps at 44.1/48kHz sample rate (VBR files can be played but not recorded)
- Can be used as a USB audio interface for Mac and Windows computers (two inputs, two outputs)
Recording:- Built-in high-quality stereo condenser microphone with cardioid polar pattern
- Withstands sound pressure levels up to 125 dB
- Easy setup (AB and XY configuration)
- XY
alignment enables mono-compatible recordings with high localization
sharpness (live interviews or other recordings with atmosphere)
- Good directivity and channel separation
- Ideal for music recording, outdoor recording, electronic reporting or as a trainer
- MS decoder for recording with microphones in mid/side configuration
- Stereo microphone/line input (XLR/jack) with switchable phantom power (supports sources with a nominal level of +4 dBu)
Four-track recording:- Create two stereo recordings at the same time using the built-in stereo microphone and an external source
- Non-overwriting
overdub recording: Record a mix of one or two stereo files and a stereo
input signal into a new stereo file, or while playing a stereo file,
record only the input signal into a new file
- Mixdown function with level, pan and effect depth controls for each track (creates a stereo file from a four-track recording)
- Overwrite punch-in recording (the last step can be undone)
- MS decoder for recording with microphones in mid/side configuration
- Switchable bass filter (40 Hz, 80 Hz, 120 Hz, 220 Hz)
- Manual or automatic control possible
- Three options for automatic level adjustment during recording: peak reduction, level adjustment, limiter
- Record ahead memory (2 seconds) allows you to start recording before you press the record button
- Auto recording (recording starts and stops when the input signal crosses a certain threshold level)
- Delayed recording (self-timer function) allows you to start recording 5 or 10 seconds after pressing the record button
- Create a new audio file while recording (manually or at a specific file size)
- Set markers (manually or automatically, up to 99 per file)
Playback:- Automatic level adjustment makes it possible to increase the perceived volume during playback
- Variable playback speed without affecting pitch (50-200%)
- Repeat function (repeat one or all titles)
- Loop function (repeat a marked area)
- Create playlists to play tracks in a specified order
- After switching on the device, continue playback from where it was last ended (resume function)
- Jump-back function to jump back a track in the title (1-10, 20, 30 seconds)
- Equalizer for sound adjustments during playback
- Display of MP3 information (ID3 tags up to version 2.4)
- Built-in speaker
- Headphone/line output
More functions:- Built-in reverb effect (6 presets, applicable to input or output signal)
- Chromatic tuning function to tune your instrument
- Trim function to cut off unwanted noise or split long recordings
- Functions for managing files and folders
- Key lock to prevent misoperation
- QUICK button for quick access to frequently used functions
- Multilingual Menu (English, German, French, Italian, Spanish, Portuguese, Japanese, Korean, Chinese)
- Easy to read, backlit display
- USB 2.0 interface for data exchange with computer
- Powered
by three alkaline or rechargeable NiMH batteries (size AA), USB or
optional AC adapter (Tascam PS-P520U); Up to 15 hours of battery life
with phantom power off
- Up to 20 hours of continuous operation with batteries possible
- Supplied rubber feet improve the acoustic properties of the recorder when recording on a table
- Tripod adapter (1/4 inch, 6.35mm) on the bottom to mount the recorder on a desk or microphone stand