Tascam Four Track Digital Audio Recorder & USB Audio Interface - DR-40X

Overview

Versatile four-track audio recorder for cinema, music, podcasting and any other application. Easy-to-use compact design with a high-performance feature set and versatile audio I/O, all to produce professional content. 

Features:

• High-quality unidirectional stereo condenser microphones that can record in A-B and X-Y positions
• XLR/TRS inputs compatible with +4dBu line level/+48V4-channel mode that can be used for dual recording and nondestructive overdub recording
• Multiple languages for menu
• Overwrite function for Punch-In recording with one level of Undo
• Functions as a 2in/ 2out USB Audio Interface for Mac, PC or iOS recording
• Dictation mode designed for human voice recording and transcription
• MS decoding function making it possible to use M-S microphones
• Optional RC-3F foot switch and RC-10 wired remote control can be connectedLong-time operation of maximum 18 hours is possible using just the internal batteries
• Reverb effect
• Auto recording function
• Proven high sound pressure design for capturing loud sounds of up to 125dB SPL
• Peak reduction function that detects peaks and automatically sets the optimal levelSelf 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 2.0 times (in 0.1 increments)
• Level align feature that prevents uneven volume levels
• Equalizer setting for adjusting playback sound quality
• Divide/delete functionsLoop/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 and MP3SD/SDHC/SDXC (up to 128GB) 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
• 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 recordingFile 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
• Playlist function
• A chromatic tuner is equipped which is helpful for practicing musical instruments
• Stereo mini line output/Headphone output connector
• 128©64 pixel graphic LCD with backlight
• High-speed file transfer to a computer using USB 2.0
• Powered by 3 AA batteries, USB bus power, or optional AC adapter (PS-P520E)