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Tascam, 4 AD Converter, usb2.0, Black, DR-40
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Brand | Tascam |
Hardware Interface | USB 2.0 |
Microphone Form Factor | Built-In |
Headphones Jack | 3.5 millimeters |
Number of Batteries | 3 AA batteries required. (included) |
Product Dimensions | 3.5"D x 5.5"W x 8"H |
Memory Storage Capacity | 2 GB |
Item Weight | 0.21 Kilograms |
Screen Size | 40 Inches |
Microphone Operation Mode | Stereo |
About this item
- Discontinued Model Replaced by New & Improved DR-40X
- Switchable microphone position from X-Y to a-b. Os - Windows XP, Windows Vista, Windows 7, Windows 8
- 4-Track recording - Record the built-in microphones and mic inputs at the same time
- Dual recording captures a safety track to prevent distorted takes
- Up to 96Hz/24-bit resolution. Sampling frequency: 44. 1K/48K HZ
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Sound quality | 4.5 | 4.4 | 4.5 | 4.3 | 5.0 |
Battery life | — | 4.3 | 4.4 | 4.1 | 4.8 |
Value for money | — | 4.0 | — | 4.1 | 4.7 |
User interface | 4.0 | 4.0 | — | 4.1 | — |
Easy to use | — | — | 4.3 | 4.3 | 4.6 |
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hardware interface | usb2.0 | usb2.0 | usb, sdhc, secure digital, usb streaming, usb streaming | usb | sdhc, microsd |
memory capacity | 2 GB | 32 GB | 32 GB | 32 GB | 32 GB |
display size | 40 inches | 2.4 inches | — | — | — |
format | — | — | wav | wav | original recording |
battery quantity | 3 aa, 3 aaa, 1 lithium ion | — | 2 lithium polymer, 2 aa, 1 lithium ion | 2 aaa | 1 aaa |
weight | 0.21 kilograms | — | 115 grams | — | 63 grams |
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Product information
Item Weight | 7.5 ounces |
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Product Dimensions | 5.5 x 3.5 x 8 inches |
ASIN | B005NACC6M |
Item model number | DR-40 |
Batteries | 3 AA batteries required. (included) |
Customer Reviews |
4.5 out of 5 stars |
Best Sellers Rank | #55,594 in Musical Instruments (See Top 100 in Musical Instruments) #31 in Digital Multitrack Recorders |
Is Discontinued By Manufacturer | No |
Date First Available | September 15, 2011 |
Color Name | Black |
Connector Type | USB, XLR |
Hardware Interface | USB 2.0 |
Speaker Count | 1 |
Speaker Size | 4 |
Size | DR-40 |
Battery type | Alkaline |
Color Screen | No |
Power Source | Battery Powered |
Standing screen display size | 40 Inches |
Voltage | 1.5 Volts |
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Product Description
Tascam incredible DR-40 lets you take true 4-track recording on the go! This impressively affordable 4-track recorder gives you all of the tools you need to capture audio anywhere in any environment. Want to record live music? Plug the main feed from the board right into the DR-40 and use the built-in microphones to capture the room. Want to record audio for video? Just plug your shotgun microphone into an input and enable Phantom power. Dual mode Recording, automatic level adjustment, and a built-in limiter all ensure that your recordings will come out sounding great. And the Tascam DR-40 includes great practice and Studio-style recording tools, such as a built-in tuner and reverb, making it an amazing songwriting tool too.
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Customers are satisfied with the quality of the voice recorder. They mention that it is a great product, better than any on board camera mic for video, and produces a very solid stereo recording. They also appreciate the dual level recording feature, which makes their life much easier. The DR-40 is able to record a second track at a lower input, making it a perfect combination for field recording. The record quality is excellent, and it is one of the best handheld recorders they've ever used.
"...The display is big enough to easily see. The record quality is excellent -- yes, you can get 24-bit, 192 kHz sampling in other recorders, but I ca..." Read more
"...By the way, TASCAM is a well-respected, old (used to be TEAC) maker of consumer, prosumer and professional recording gear...." Read more
"...The internal mics are excellent, and they alone can get a very solid stereo recording...." Read more
"...The H4n is definitely sturdier. The mics look like solid metal, but they're cheap plastic as well...." Read more
Customers like the sound quality of the voice recorder. They say the built-in mics are great, amazing, and good for loud recording. The recorder is easy to use and produces high-quality audio. The vocals are crisp and clear, and there is no noise introduced. The built- in speaker is very convenient.
"...the DR-40's built-in mics only a couple of times, but the sound seems pretty good through them...." Read more
"...compact Apple 5VDC USB power supplies I have and it works fine, no noise introduced, so as another reviewer advised, don't waste money on TASCAM's..." Read more
"...They record excellent directional audio, not really eliminating any sound, but you can definitely hear where the sound is in relation to the mics...." Read more
"...I then tried a Sennheiser EW112PG3A Wireless Kit. The sound was great with this set up, but the Sennheiser is delivers a more powerful signal...." Read more
Customers like the ease of use of the voice recorder. They mention that it's easy to set up, use, and power. The menus are intuitive, and the device is up and ready extremely quickly. It saves a lot of time.
"...DR-40 is the perfect recorder for my usage: small, yet powerful and easy to use. And very clean. I recommend the Tascam DR-40." Read more
"...It is fairly simple to operate and requires fewer steps and less time to get music onto my iMac and iTunes than older methods...." Read more
"...*Learning Curve: 5 minutes. Seriously. It's really easy to learn if you just click around and try combinations of buttons...." Read more
"...1. No knobs for level adjustment. It’s difficult to fine tune levels with the on-screen up/down level adjustment...." Read more
Customers like the performance of the voice recorder. For example, they say it works great, produces exactly the results they expected, and is simple to use. The internal microphones do a wonderful job of reproducing the audience. Overall, customers find it very usable and easy to use, with no problems. They also mention that the line in function is superb and it's super easy to set the recording levels.
"...I still have the DR-05 and it still works well, but it has one big failing: The DR-05 has only a microphone-level input and can't record line-level..." Read more
"...It’s working great! I just clap at the start of the recording and use the spike in audio to sync the camera and the DR-40...." Read more
"This was a 5-star product for me until it quit working...." Read more
"...Get the right gear to go with it, but it works like a champ." Read more
Customers are satisfied with the value of the voice recorder. They mention that it is a great unit for the money, it's affordable, and a portable recorder that works just as well as the Zoom. Some say that it'll make an excellent buy.
"...Enter the Tascam DR-40. I got it at a great price and the DR-40 records at both line-level and mic-level, which means I will not need to use an..." Read more
"...This is the very cheapest device you will find that offers balanced XLR inputs, A/D conversion circuitry designed for low noise, and high-res, pro-..." Read more
"...It was worth the money spent.Also, I forgot it is capable of 4 track recording too, so I just recently played with that feature...." Read more
"...I'm giving it five stars based on the price and quality...." Read more
Customers like the features of the voice recorder. They say it has many capabilities, has good sound quality, and has simple overdub features. Some mention that the added inputs are incredibly helpful for making full-bodied recordings. Overall, customers are satisfied with the product's features.
"...The DR-40 is also very useful stand-alone for getting samples of ambient sound. They are very clean and crisp, very sensitive...." Read more
"...It really possesses impressive features for a little recorder. And it works great with a guitar plugged into it as well...." Read more
"...the audio quality of the recordings is excellent, the rest of the features are good, and it's very user friendly, and most importantly somewhat..." Read more
"...It's certainly priced well and is full featured. I'm using this to record sound attached to my DSLR...." Read more
Customers are mixed about the mics. Some mention the internal mics are fantastic and the onboard mics have comparable quality. They say the on-board mic gets better pick-up, and the internal microphones are crystal clear. However, others say the frequency response of the built in mics is mediocre, and they can't record line-level. The DR-05 has only a microphone-level input and can''t use line- level inputs for external mics, and only ONE mono microphone input for external microphones.
"...The internal mics are excellent, and they alone can get a very solid stereo recording...." Read more
"...still works well, but it has one big failing: The DR-05 has only a microphone-level input and can't record line-level signals...." Read more
"...Internal Mics: For the price, the internal mics are fantastic...." Read more
"...And it works great with a guitar plugged into it as well. The mics flip out or in depending on the recording environment you are going for, but the..." Read more
Customers are mixed about the battery life of the voice recorder. Some mention that it works well and lasts a long time, while others say that it does eat batteries and can cause damage to the unit. The provided batteries suck and the battery capacity seems mixed.
"...The unit takes 3 AA batteries and runs for many hours. And I like that the DR-40 uses a full-size SD card, unlike the Tascam DR-05's microSD card...." Read more
"...Battery life seems to be pretty good. It hasn't died during a meeting yet, but I do keep an eye on the battery before going using it...." Read more
"...Yes, it does eat batteries...." Read more
"...-Longer run time: I was always surprised how quickly the Zoom seemed to juice batteries...." Read more
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Enter the Tascam DR-40. I got it at a great price and the DR-40 records at both line-level and mic-level, which means I will not need to use an external attenuator. It also means that I don't have to knock a signal down (with an attenuator) just to amplify it for recording. The result is that it makes better line-level recordings than the DR-05.
So far, I like everything about the DR-40. It's small enough to fit in a pocket, but big enough to have two XLR connectors. It will take both balanced (XLR) and unbalanced (1/4-inch) connectors -- both line-level and mic-level. It has a convenient input-level control on the side. The display is big enough to easily see. The record quality is excellent -- yes, you can get 24-bit, 192 kHz sampling in other recorders, but I can't hear the difference between those devices and the DR-40 (which does 24-bit, 96 kHz sampling). The Tascam DR-40 can record four channels, but I have not used it to record more than two. I've used the DR-40's built-in mics only a couple of times, but the sound seems pretty good through them. The unit takes 3 AA batteries and runs for many hours. And I like that the DR-40 uses a full-size SD card, unlike the Tascam DR-05's microSD card. (I hate the thought that I might not have a micro-SD adapter when I need one.)
April 4, 2020 edit: I've since used the DR-40 to record a couple dozen concerts, connected to the house mixer to get clean audio. And the audio has been great. If you search on "garnet rogers annandale arts", you will find a song called "Small Victory" recorded by Canadian folksinger Garnet Rogers. I recorded that video, using the Tascam DR-40 to capture the audio directly from the house mixer. It sounds great! (Good song, too!)
So far, the Tascam DR-40 is the perfect recorder for my usage: small, yet powerful and easy to use. And very clean. I recommend the Tascam DR-40.
Reviewed in the United States on December 24, 2018
Enter the Tascam DR-40. I got it at a great price and the DR-40 records at both line-level and mic-level, which means I will not need to use an external attenuator. It also means that I don't have to knock a signal down (with an attenuator) just to amplify it for recording. The result is that it makes better line-level recordings than the DR-05.
So far, I like everything about the DR-40. It's small enough to fit in a pocket, but big enough to have two XLR connectors. It will take both balanced (XLR) and unbalanced (1/4-inch) connectors -- both line-level and mic-level. It has a convenient input-level control on the side. The display is big enough to easily see. The record quality is excellent -- yes, you can get 24-bit, 192 kHz sampling in other recorders, but I can't hear the difference between those devices and the DR-40 (which does 24-bit, 96 kHz sampling). The Tascam DR-40 can record four channels, but I have not used it to record more than two. I've used the DR-40's built-in mics only a couple of times, but the sound seems pretty good through them. The unit takes 3 AA batteries and runs for many hours. And I like that the DR-40 uses a full-size SD card, unlike the Tascam DR-05's microSD card. (I hate the thought that I might not have a micro-SD adapter when I need one.)
April 4, 2020 edit: I've since used the DR-40 to record a couple dozen concerts, connected to the house mixer to get clean audio. And the audio has been great. If you search on "garnet rogers annandale arts", you will find a song called "Small Victory" recorded by Canadian folksinger Garnet Rogers. I recorded that video, using the Tascam DR-40 to capture the audio directly from the house mixer. It sounds great! (Good song, too!)
So far, the Tascam DR-40 is the perfect recorder for my usage: small, yet powerful and easy to use. And very clean. I recommend the Tascam DR-40.
I have been recording music from direct stereo outputs from my virtual pipe organ (live outs are 9 independent channels, but they mixed down to two outs for direct recording). Previously, I used an older model TASCAM Model 2488 PortaStudio. It did the job, but it is large and bulky next to an already huge virtual pipe organ console, and it is heavy to move between my upstairs editing "studio." It was more expensive than the DR-40 (though it was loaned by a relative who had given up the indie band business), older technology, and frankly had many more channels and editing capabilities than I needed, plus the whole recording and editing process was a steep learning curve, many-step, complicated process. For free, I shouldn't complain, but it was an important learning experience. Note that I am a physics teacher and also had several years' experience in radio broadcasting and in a high end government acoustic research lab.
I should also mention I first thought the included SD card was not installed since it was not visible, but I eventually found the slot is hidden by a removable cover (needed a small tool to pry it open and no tether on it to prevent loss). The SD card was there all right. The cover and necessity of removal is not in the documentation. I ordered a 32G HD card to go with this (it also can be used with my compact HD video camera) but have not formatted it for either device since the included card meets my needs. I record an hour or less, transfer it to iMac and delete the files on the DR-40 to reuse the space. Yes, it does eat batteries. I have learned to power the unit down between takes during preparation and rehearsals to save battery energy since it boots up very quickly.
Bottom line: this high quality, compact, portable relatively inexpensive device more than meets my needs and expectations. A professional might want or need to spend more money for higher quality and features, but I have no quibble with this one for my purposes. It is fairly simple to operate and requires fewer steps and less time to get music onto my iMac and iTunes than older methods. By the way, TASCAM is a well-respected, old (used to be TEAC) maker of consumer, prosumer and professional recording gear.
Bonus: I got a $15 end of year rebate from TEAC. Got the check in less than four weeks. Had to destroy the original carton to send in bar code. Understand why, but I would like to have saved the box.
Update: 14 July 2013
I see this is a very popular item for good reason. I put the 32Gig card in and formatted. Now I save raw files on the card after transferring to iMac as capacity is huge. TASCAM has published a free firmware update on their site which you should probably install. I found the auto file numbering got reset after the update, but it was not a big deal to me. I also decided to risk trying to power the device from one of the several compact Apple 5VDC USB power supplies I have and it works fine, no noise introduced, so as another reviewer advised, don't waste money on TASCAM's external brick. This was useful when I was transcribing hour long live concerts made in the 1960's from a refurbed TEAC reel to reel tape deck to the DR-40. This turned out to be a better workflow than my previous method of going from the tape deck to the iMac directly. I have more control and believe the TASCAM A/D converters are superior to the iMac's. Still delighted with this recorder.
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PROS-------------------
*Graba a muy buena calidad (los micros son de buena calidad)
*La memoria que incluye es buena y de una buena capacidad para ser audio
*Al ser de materiales ligeros la hace, como suponen, muy ligera y cómoda para llevar
*Las opciones como afinar y efecto de sonido de eco se me hace que están de más pero es útil para hacer cosas con rapidez si no tienes tiempo de editarlo
*La forma de cambiar los micros de X-Y a A-B es muy conveniente, mucha gente no le ve mucho el sentido de esto pero ayuda que los ambientes se escuchen más interesante apartando más los sonidos y escuchar cosas diferentes en el lado derecho como el izquierdo (en la formación X-Y también pasa esto pero no tan marcado como A-B)
*los micrófonos tienen un metal para proteger los micros de caídas y golpes.
*El phantom es fácil de activar y desactivar
*hay varios tipos de modos de grabación que le dan mucha flexibilidad a esta grabadora a la hora de estar grabando
*tiene filtro de graves y agudos+
*puedes nombrar los archivos para llevar una mejor organización de tus audios (solo antes de grabar)
*Al ser de 3 baterías dura un tiempo respetable al grabar
*Se puede conectar a un banco de energía
CONTRAS---------------------
*El material que esta hecho la hace sentir un poco barata la grabadora
*Es más sensible a los golpes que su competidora H4N (excepto los micrófonos porque como dije anteriormente tienen un metal que los protege bien, pero la demás carcasa de la grabadora como es de plástico no aguanta tan bien)
*Aunque es buena grabando ambientes, subir la ganancia después de los 80 puede provocar gis molesto al grabar (que raramente se necesita subir más de 80)
*para cambiar de los micrófonos int. a ext. se tiene que meter a varias ventanas, es mas una molestia al inicio.
*la entrada para la SD es de plástico blando, haciéndolo en algunas ocasiones difícil abrirlo
*Al usar dos micros phantom se acaba rápido la batería (esto también sucede con la H4n, lo mejor es comprar un banco de energía para poder usarlo bien con dos micros phantom)
*no marca si la pista se sobre saturó como la H4n, solo lo marca en el momento (no deja una marca para saber)
*la bocina incluida suena bien pero suena con poca intensidad
*no tiene una entrada para lavalier, necesitas un adaptador para ello (recomiendo xlr más que el plug-in)
Aún con sus defectos, se me hace muy buena grabadora para comenzar a grabar, si buscas más para entre vistas recomiendo la DR-05 o la Zoom H-1, al ser más pequeñas son más portátiles y graban en una calidad similar a esta.
Pero si necesitas grabadora para Rodajes y estas comenzando, se me hace que esta grabadora es de las mejores decisiones.
Der Rekorder macht ordentlich was her, ist gut verarbeitet und wirkt hochwertig.
Er bringt viele Einstellungsmöglichkeiten und Aufnahme Modi mit.
Die Aufnahme der integrierten Mikrofone ist sehr gut, aber Windempfindlich sind sie sehr, ein Pop oder Windschutz wird nicht mit geliefert. Wenn man externe Mikrofone anschließen möchte, sollte man drauf achten das diese auch kompatibel sind.
Alles im allen für den Preis ein guter Aufnahme Rekorder für Stimmen, Natur oder Musikaufnahme.
Los dos micros que lleva incorporados en la parte superior son de gran calidad. Además, como cada sonido sale por una pista distinta es perfecto para hacer efectos de sonido.
También lo uso mucho para conectarlo a altavoces o a mesas de dj, y la señal sale muy limpia.
Yo llevo ya dos años usándola, y está como el primer día. Por lo que puedo decir que está bien construida y que es un aparato que te puede durar muchos años. Por lo que en relación calidad precio le daría un 10.
Como única pega, diría que el manual no es demasiado útil y que aprender a usarla puede llevar más tiempo de lo que me gustaría.
Il Tascam DR-40 offre la possibilità di registrare dai due microfoni incorporati (soluzione ideale per registrazioni al volo in esterni), ma è anche possibile sfruttare i due ingressi microfonici e di linea. Ha l'alimentazione Phantom per l'utilizzo di microfoni a condensatore.
Il registratore dispone di varie modalità operative: registrazione mono; stereo; dual; 4 tracce simultanee su 2 canali; overdub. Quest'ultima funzione è particolarmente interessante, perchè utilizzando la modalità "Overdub separate" si può sovraincidere un numero virtualmente illimitato di tracce editabili in post, e senza distruggere ne la traccia originaria, ne tutte quelle successive. Sostanzialmente la funzione Overdub Separate permette di ottenere risultati simili a quelli che si avrebbero utilizzando un classico registratore a tracce separate. Questa funzione risulta particolarmente preziosa per elaborare bozze compositive o registrare brani completi.
Il DR40 registra su schede Sd-Sdhc-Sdxc files WAW e BWF con risoluzione fino a 24bit/96Khz, ha integrate funzione basilari di editing sui file e un mixer per correggere pan, livelli ed effetti prima durante le riprese o per il mixdown.
Attualmente sto utilizzando il TASCAM per lo studio, la composizione e la produzione professionale, e lo trovo davvero ottimo. Si tratta di un dispositivo dotato di un interfaccia comoda e intuitiva. Dopo un breve, ma necessario studio del manuale si riuscirà a sfruttarne a pieno tutte le qualità.
Al momento dell'acquisto ero indeciso fra il TASCAM, lo ZOOM h4npro, e il BOSS microbr. Ho scelto il TASCAM (dopo avere avuto modo di provare gli altri due) sia per il prezzo (il DR40 costa attualmente 60/80eu meno degli altri due), sia per la filosofia progettuale che c'e' dietro. Il TASCAM è un registratore multitraccia portatile che integra alcune comode funzioni aggiuntive, mentre ZOOM e BOSS sono due veri e propri studi di registrazione tascabili, con numerosissime funzioni di editing, mastering, simulatori di effetti e amplificatori, accompagnamenti elettronici e molto altro. Tutto questo rende l'interfaccia più ostica macchinosa - e in definitiva (almeno per me) inutile, dato che trovo più pratico importare sulla DAW del PC le registrazioni fatte col DR40, e da li fare il mixing e mastering.
In definitiva mi ritengo molto soddisfatto del prodotto acquistato, e posso consigliarlo a tutti quelli che hanno necessità di registrare per esigenze di studio, composizione o produzione.
Reviewed in Italy on August 28, 2018
Il Tascam DR-40 offre la possibilità di registrare dai due microfoni incorporati (soluzione ideale per registrazioni al volo in esterni), ma è anche possibile sfruttare i due ingressi microfonici e di linea. Ha l'alimentazione Phantom per l'utilizzo di microfoni a condensatore.
Il registratore dispone di varie modalità operative: registrazione mono; stereo; dual; 4 tracce simultanee su 2 canali; overdub. Quest'ultima funzione è particolarmente interessante, perchè utilizzando la modalità "Overdub separate" si può sovraincidere un numero virtualmente illimitato di tracce editabili in post, e senza distruggere ne la traccia originaria, ne tutte quelle successive. Sostanzialmente la funzione Overdub Separate permette di ottenere risultati simili a quelli che si avrebbero utilizzando un classico registratore a tracce separate. Questa funzione risulta particolarmente preziosa per elaborare bozze compositive o registrare brani completi.
Il DR40 registra su schede Sd-Sdhc-Sdxc files WAW e BWF con risoluzione fino a 24bit/96Khz, ha integrate funzione basilari di editing sui file e un mixer per correggere pan, livelli ed effetti prima durante le riprese o per il mixdown.
Attualmente sto utilizzando il TASCAM per lo studio, la composizione e la produzione professionale, e lo trovo davvero ottimo. Si tratta di un dispositivo dotato di un interfaccia comoda e intuitiva. Dopo un breve, ma necessario studio del manuale si riuscirà a sfruttarne a pieno tutte le qualità.
Al momento dell'acquisto ero indeciso fra il TASCAM, lo ZOOM h4npro, e il BOSS microbr. Ho scelto il TASCAM (dopo avere avuto modo di provare gli altri due) sia per il prezzo (il DR40 costa attualmente 60/80eu meno degli altri due), sia per la filosofia progettuale che c'e' dietro. Il TASCAM è un registratore multitraccia portatile che integra alcune comode funzioni aggiuntive, mentre ZOOM e BOSS sono due veri e propri studi di registrazione tascabili, con numerosissime funzioni di editing, mastering, simulatori di effetti e amplificatori, accompagnamenti elettronici e molto altro. Tutto questo rende l'interfaccia più ostica macchinosa - e in definitiva (almeno per me) inutile, dato che trovo più pratico importare sulla DAW del PC le registrazioni fatte col DR40, e da li fare il mixing e mastering.
In definitiva mi ritengo molto soddisfatto del prodotto acquistato, e posso consigliarlo a tutti quelli che hanno necessità di registrare per esigenze di studio, composizione o produzione.