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PORTABLE HANDHELD FIELD RECORDER
The Next Generation Handheld Recorder
The TASCAM DR-40X is a versatile four-track audio recorder for cinema, music, podcasting and any other application. It has an easy-to-use, compact design with a high-performance feature set and versatile audio I/O, all to produce professional content.
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Professional I/O For Live Capture
Dual Neutrik XLR/TRS combo jacks support both mic-level and +4dBu line-level. The mic preamp includes +48V phantom power for detailed recordings using condenser and electret type mics.
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Easy to Operate
TASCAM created a totally revamped user interface making it easy to access recording, adjusting levels, deleting takes, adding markers, and other common functions with just the click of a thumb.
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Turn Your Room Into a Studio
With a studio-quality 2 in/2 out USB audio interface, it's a perfect fit for live streaming, podcasting, and digital audio workstations. Built-in mics operate as USB mics without complicated settings.
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Multi-language Interface Inside
Multi-language menus are included supporting English, Spanish, French, Italian, German, Russian, Chinese, Korean, Japanese and Portuguese.
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Dictation Mode
In addition to its capability to capture crisp voice recordings, the DR-40X can help you with its instant jump back function, a variable speed function and an equalizer preset for the human voice.
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Safety Track for Unpredictable Takes
The DR-40X has a Dual Recording mode that captures a copy of your take but at a lower level, as a safety track for film-makers and videographers in case of sudden audio distortion.
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Capture Whispers to Screams
Adjustable unidirectional condenser microphones for recording in an X/Y pattern for tight stereo imaging or in an A/B pattern for a more ambient recording with up to 125dB SPL to capture every detail.
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Four-Track Recording Mode
With the 4CH Mode it can record two different stereo feeds simultaneously from a flexible combination of sources. Use the built-in mics with a pair of external mics or with a balanced line input.
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Never Miss a Take
DR-40X is equipped with Auto Recording functionality to automatically start recording when an input signal is detected, and Peak Reduction technology to guard against sudden spikes in loudness.
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No Need to Go Through "Take 2"
If you don't like the last part of a phrase you just recorded, DR-40X has an Overwrite Mode which allows users to select a precise record drop-in time for replacement recording with one level of undo.
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Nondestructive Overdubbing
The Nondestructive Overdubbing feature allows you to record other parts such as a guitar solo over a recording previously made such as at a rehearsal studio while leaving the original file unaffected.
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Record High Quality for Longer
Allows studio-quality linear PCM recordings up to 96kHz/24-bit WAV/BWF and memory-friendly MP3 format. With extended battery life and memory capacity up to 128GB, it can record for days on end.
Liz
2025-08-19 18:17:06
I needed something to record my short stories and voice-over work while on the go and while this does require some learning and testing as you go, it's been a joy to discover all its bells and whistles. There are 2 internal stereo microphones that you can set in 2 configurations (A-B and X-Y). It's perfect for ASMR recording if you're into that. There are also 2 XLR inputs and you can plug in microphones that require phantom power (although make sure the mics require phantom power before you turn that feature on or it will blow your mic) which will give you 4 microphones altogether. It can even do overdub which is great for voice-over and role-play audios. It can do punch-and-roll although I haven't mastered that one yet.My favorite option is the Dual recording where it records 2 tracks with the second track recording lower than the first in case you end up peaking or get distortions. I don't know my tech terms but hopefully you get what I'm saying. It's pricey if you're buying it only as a regular recorder but if you do voice over and role-play audios like I do, it's perfect. It records in wav, mp3 and one other format I don't use and can't remember what it is and I usually record in wav, transfer to Audacity for post-production, then export as mp3. I've also recorded in mp3 for direct upload but it's better to record in wave and clean up everything (mouth sounds, clicks, etc) in post later.It can also serve as an interface if you want to record directly to your computer although I haven't tried that yet since I bought it so I could use it on its own while on the go.
Paul Durwin
2025-08-15 13:06:29
We record church services, weddings and remembrance services by using Zoom because since the start of the pandemic we needed to have methods of inclusion even when the virus was rampant to broadcast to those imunocompromised and those choosing to stay fairly isolated. However Zoom was never designed for “performance†grade audio. Organ music comes out terribly overdriven as did a band we had playing for a remembrance recently. This has driven me to purchased this recorder on the advice of a friend who is a professional audio engineer. So those home bound still get fairly terrible sound during the musical positions of service, but the recordings that can now be edited in with the audio from this device can produce final presentations suitable to delivery to our nearby community television station for community broadcast WITH greatly more acceptable music. This is a highly compact unit which has had only minor usage since arrival but my audio engineer friend cautions that for longer recordings having a separate power supply powering the unit provides added security over relying on either regular batteries and especially rechargeables
My cousin loved it can't stop talking about it.
2025-08-02 16:06:47
Great quality and audio. He used for YouTube.
Mick
2025-07-25 11:41:27
I have a Tascam DP-004 4 track and that is difficult to navigate. Thougth I would give the DR-40X a try . Very Compact and easy to use if you just recording with the internal mics. Sound is good and all you have to do is press the red Record button.But if you are looking for recording directly from your plugin guitar and mics. It takes a little bit of effort. Don't consult the manual because there is nothing there. I found a nice 3 part video series on how to navigate the recorder. It was also $20 cheaper on here than that Guitar Center.Don't expect your recordings to be like something recorded at a recording studio. But it gets the job done
Joe H.
2025-07-11 11:30:22
This is by far the best handheld recorder I've owned. I thought about giving it 4 stars because of the poor documentation/owner's manual, but the recorder is too good.A word of advice. If you plan to use external microphones, save yourself a lot of time and frustration. Be sure you have "Balanced" cables to connect the mic to the recorder. I had to work my way through a number of after-market "How-to" presentations to learn this.But before you decide on an external mic, give the onboard mics a try. I use my recorder to record our church's sermons. I want to keep as much equipment out of view as possible, so I mount the recorder on a low-profile tripod on the podium and point the mics toward the speaker. I use the stereo position. The sound quality is excellent. And audience noise is minimal. No regrets.
Tony Callaghan
2025-05-11 16:28:08
When you hear a recorded mix from a DJ's live gig, and you also hear the crowd in the background, it's usually recorded on something like this.Having the 4 channel option is amazing to get a great quality mix directly into the mixer, plus the 2 mics on top for the crowd noise. Love it.
Kevin K.
2025-05-04 18:17:35
After years working with a Tascam DR-05 for years, I finally had enough of workarounds and compromises to get a good signal from line out to the recorder.The price had gone down considerably on this unit (thanks Amazon warehouse..used acceptable!), so I decided to try it.Initial test recordings were pretty good though the microphone…but I HAD to try the line inputs.I got accurate, 24 bit recordings that sound exactly like the source, which is all I needed and expected! The bonus of the unit being a 4 track recording device could easily come in handy for my needs.At the price, you’ll not do much better. A 16 go SDcard would give you 16 hours of recording time in stereo!Buy it if you’re thinking about it!
Andrea D.
2025-04-27 15:23:16
Dieses Gerät macht sehr gute Aufnahmen, auch wenn Nebengeräusche vorhanden sind, und der Redner weiter weg steht, ist immer noch alles sehr gut zu verstehen. Genau was ich wollte. Kann ich bestens empfehlen.
Tom
2025-02-19 16:22:59
Je pense qu'il n'y a pas grand chose à dire à part que l'enregistreur propose une qualité sonore juste géniale et des fonctionnalités également géniales.On sens que celui-ci est robuste et durera dans le temps !Je recommande.
Customer
2025-01-26 15:01:14
Great bit of kit
Rex Debbarma
2024-12-17 11:01:36
No 1 & only the one product dats blow my mind. Superb its recording very clean , loud .
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