Tascam DR-40X
Tascam DR-40X

Tascam DR-40X

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£175.00

DR-40X Portable Four-Track Digital Audio Recorder and USB Audio Interface

The DR-40X is a versatile four-track audio recorder for music, podcasting, cinema and any other application requiring high-quality audio. Building on the highly successful Tascam DR-40, this recorder adds several new functions to the already comprehensive feature set.

A pair of cardioid condenser microphones handles high sound pressure levels and can be set up in AB or XY orientation for a wide stereo field or extra-clear reproduction with reduced phase displacement between both channels. Users can also use their own microphones or line-level source through dual Neutrik XLR/TRS combo jacks that support both mic level and +4 dBu line level from mixers or the FOH console. The microphone preamps include 48-volt phantom power and plenty of gain to capture everything from small whispers to loud live sounds. Using the stereo built-in microphones, you can capture ambient sound of the audience while recording directly from an external console, which is ideal for live performances. Like its predecessor, the DR-40X also offers dual-level recording, a feature that helps to avoid distortion by providing a second recording file created with a lower level setting.

Ideal for use with K1 Microphone.

Free Delivery Within UK.


Product Specifications

General

  • Recording media:
    • microSD card (64 MB – 2 GB)
    • microSDHC card (4–32 GB)
    • microSDXC card (48–128 GB)
  • Recording/playback formats:
    • BWF: 44.1/48/96 kHz, 16/24 bit
    • WAV: 44.1/48/96 kHz, 16/24 bit
    • MP3: 44.1/48 kHz, 32/64/96/128/192/256/320 kbit/s
  • Number of channels:  4 channels (2 × stereo)

Audio inputs and outputs

  • External Mic/Line input:
    • XLR/jack combo connectors
    • (XLR can provide phantom power)
  • Headphones / Line output:  3.5-mm stereo mini jack
  • Built-in loudspeaker:  0.3 W (mono)

Control inputs/outputs

  • USB port:  Micro-B connector
  • Format:  USB 2.0 High Speed mass storage class
  • REMOTE connector:  2.5-mm TRS jack

Audio performance

  • Frequency response:
    • 20 Hz – 20 kHz +1/−3 dB
      • (MIC/EXT IN to LINE OUT, Fs 44.1 kHz, JEITA)
    • 20 Hz – 22 kHz +1/−3 dB
      • (MIC/EXT IN to LINE OUT, Fs 48 kHz, JEITA)
    • 20 Hz – 40 kHz +1/−3 dB
      • (MIC/EXT IN to LINE OUT, Fs 96 kHz, JEITA)
  • Total harmonic distortion:
    • ≤0.01 %
      • (MIC/EXT IN to LINE OUT, Fs 44.1/48/96 kHz, JEITA)
  • S/N ratio:
    • ≥94 dB
      • (MIC/EXT IN to LINE OUT, Fs 44.1/48/96 kHz, JEITA)
  • Note: JEITA indicates compliance with JEITA CP-2150

Approximate battery operation time (continuous operation)

  • Alkaline batteries (Evolta)
    • WAV, 96 kHz, 24 bit:  14:30 (two-track recording with built-in mics)
    • WAV, 44,1 kHz, 16 bit:  18:00 (two-track recording with built-in mics)
    • 6:30 (Phantom power, 48 V, 2 × 3 mA)
    • MP3, 44,1 kHz, 128 kbit/s:  16:00 (two-track recording with built-in mics)
    • WAV, 96 kHz, 24 bit:  8:30 (four-track recording with built-in mics and line input)
    • WAV, 44,1 kHz, 16 bit:  9:00 (four-track recording with built-in mics and line input)
    • MP3, 44,1 kHz, 128 kbit/s:  9:00 (four-track recording with built-in mics and line input)
    • WAV, 96 kHz, 24 bit:  14:00 (two-track playback using headphones)
    • WAV, 44,1 kHz, 16 bit:  19:30 (two-track playback using headphones)
    • MP3, 44,1 kHz, 128 kbit/s:  16:30 (two-track playback using headphones)
    • WAV, 96 kHz, 24 bit:  14:00 (four-track playback using headphones)
    • WAV, 44,1 kHz, 16 bit:  16:00 (four-track playback using headphones)
    • MP3, 44,1 kHz, 128 kbit/s:  16:30 (four-track playback using headphones)
  • NiMH rechargeable batteries (Eneloop):  
    • WAV, 96 kHz, 24 bit:  11:00 (two-track recording with built-in mics)
    • WAV, 44,1 kHz, 16 bit:  16:00 (two-track recording with built-in mics)
    • 5:30 (Phantom power, 48 V, 2 × 3 mA)
    • MP3, 44,1 kHz, 128 kbit/s:  12:30 (two-track recording with built-in mics)
    • WAV, 96 kHz, 24 bit:  7:30 (four-track recording with built-in mics and line input)
    • WAV, 44,1 kHz, 16 bit:  7:30 (four-track recording with built-in mics and line input)
    • MP3, 44,1 kHz, 128 kbit/s:  8:00 (four-track recording with built-in mics and line input)
    • WAV, 96 kHz, 24 bit:  12:00 (two-track playback using headphones)
    • WAV, 44,1 kHz, 16 bit:  15:30 (two-track playback using headphones)
    • MP3, 44,1 kHz, 128 kbit/s:  13:00 (two-track playback using headphones)
    • WAV, 96 kHz, 24 bit:  11:30 (four-track playback using headphones)
    • WAV, 44,1 kHz, 16 bit:  12:30 (four-track playback using headphones)
    • MP3, 44,1 kHz, 128 kbit/s:  13:30 (four-track playback using headphones)

Power supply and other specifications

  • Power requirements:
    • 3 AA batteries (alkaline or NiMH)
    • USB bus power from a computer
    • AC adapter (Tascam PS-P520E, sold separately)
  • Power consumption:  1.7 W (maximum)
  • Current draw:  0.34 A (maximum)
  • Dimensions (W × H × D):
    • 70 mm × 155 mm × 35 mm (mics folded in)
    • 90 mm × 155 mm × 35 mm (mics folded out)
  • Weight:
    • 213 g (without batteries)
    • 282 g (with batteries)
  • Permissible operating temperature range:  0–40 °C