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Tascam DR-40 Handheld 4-Track Recorder

Tascam DR-40 Handheld 4-Track Recorder

The adjustable mics, four-track recording and extended battery life of theTASCAM DR-40 give you the flexibility you need to record tracks anywhere.

The DR-40 captures up to four tracks from built-in, high-quality condenser microphones, XLR mic or line inputs. The internal mics are adjustable from XY to AB position, helping you to tailor your recording to the sound of the room. A pair of great-sounding TASCAM microphone preamps welcome condenser microphones with phantom power, recording at up to 96kHz/24-bit resolution. It accommodates balanced XLR or 1/4" line inputs using locking Neutrik Combo jacks. The DR-40 accepts SD or SDHC cards up to 32GB, and a 2GB card is included.

Once recorded, play back your takes with EQ and the optional Level Align feature to avoid volume jumps. A stereo reverb effect is also built-in, as well as a speaker and chromatic tuner. Transfer recordings to computer using the USB 2.0 jack. Other features include overdub mode, variable speed playback, limiting and low cut filter, and much more – all with TASCAM’s simple-to-use interface. No other recorder makes home or live recording as simple as the TASCAM DR-40. 

 

Features:

 

  • Handheld 4-track Portable Recorder
  • Built-in condenser microphones, adjustable to XY or AB position
  • XLR / 1/4” mic/line input with phantom power
  • Record the built-in microphones with the XLR mic or line input for a four-track recording
  • Dual recording mode captures a safety track at a lower level to avoid distortion
  • Overdub mode allows recording along with a previous take
  • Peak reduction automatically sets the ideal recording level
  • 15-hour battery life from three AA batteries
  • Up to 96kHz/24-bit WAV/BWF or MP3 recording resolution
  • 2-second pre-recording buffer
  • Variable speed playback from 50-150% speed without changing the pitch
  • Adjustable limiter and low cut filter (40 / 80 / 120 Hz)
  • Built-in speaker and chromatic tuner
  • 1/8” headphone/line output
  • Playback EQ and level align
  • Stereo Reverb effect
  • Tripod mounting hole
  • SD/SDHC card slot supports up to 32GB media (2GB card included)
  • Locking Neutrik Combi jacks
  • USB 2.0 jack and cable for transferring recordings to computer
  • Powered by three AA batteries, AC adapter (optional PS-P515U), external battery pack (optional BP-6AA), or USB bus power

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    What's in the box:

    Mini USB Cable

    3 x AA Batteries

     

    To download user manual and drivers, please visit the link below:

    http://tascam.com/support/

    Specifications 
    Recording MediaSD card?64MB?2GB?, SDHC card?4GB?32GB?
    Recording and Playback Format 
    WAV / BWF 44.1kHz/48kHz/96kHz, 16/24 bit (Stereo or Mono)
    MP3 44.1kHz/48kHz, 32k/64k/96k/128k/192k/256k/320kbps
    Power Consumption2.5W?Max.?
    Battery Operation Time 15 hours (continuous operation, phantom power off)
    Dimensions (W x H x D)2.76" x 6.1" x 1.38"   
     70 × 155 × 35 mm?Mic Closed?
     3.54" x 6.1" x 1.38"
     90 × 155 × 35 mm?Mic Opened?
    Weight7.51 oz. / 213g?Without Batteries?
    Number of Channels4 Channels?2 Stereo?
    Playback Speed Control50-150% without changing pitch
    ?VSA??Only with 44.1kHz/48kHz
    Built-In MicrophoneCardioid Condenser microphones
     Supporting both X-Y/A-B microphone settings
    EXT MIC/LINE IN 
    ConnectorXLR/TRS Combo Jack (1:GND,2:HOT,3:COLD)
    Input Impedance2.2kΩ(MIC)/10kΩ(LINE)
    Nominal Input Level-19dBV(MIC) / +4dBu (LINE)
    Maximum Input Level-3dBV (MIC) / +20dBu (LINE)
    PHONES/LINE OUT 
    Line Connector 1/8(3.5mm) Stereo mini-phone jack, unbalanced
    Output impendence12Ω
    Nominal output level?14dBV?10kΩ loaded?
    Maximum output level?2dBV?10kΩ loaded?
    Headphone 
    Maximum output20mW?20mW?32Ω loaded?
     Built-in Speaker Output0.3W (mono)
    Low Cut Filter 
    Cut Off Frequency40Hz/80Hz/120Hz
    USB 
    ConnectorMini B type
    FormatUSB2.0 HIGH SPEED Mass Storage Class
    PowerThree AA batteries (alkaline batteries or NiMH batteries)
     Provided by the USB bus power
     AC100 ~ 240V ,50-60Hz (AC adapter optional PS-P515U)
    Power Consumption2.5W?Max.?
      
    Audio Performance 
    Frequency Response20Hz?20kHz +1dB/-3dB?Fs 44.1kHz?EXT IN→LINE OUT?JEITA?
     20Hz?22kHz +1dB/-3dB?Fs 48kHz?EXT IN→LINE OUT?JEITA?
     20Hz?40kHz +1dB/-3dB?Fs 96kHz?EXT IN→LINE OUT?
    Total Harmonic DistortionLess than 0.05%?Fs 44.1/48/96kHz?EXT IN→LINE OUT?
    S/N RatioGreater than 92dB?Fs 44.1/48/96kHz?EXT IN→LINE OUT?
      
    Computer Requirements 
    Windows 
    OSWindows XP,Windows Vista,Windows 7,Windows 8
    CPU/ClockPentium 300MHz Min.
    Memory128MB Min.
    USB PortUSB2.0 recommended
    Macintosh 
    OSMac OS X Jaguar (V10.2),Mac OS X Panther (V10.3),Mac OS X Tiger (V10.4),Mac OS X Leopard (V10.5),Mac OS X Snow Leopard(V10.6.8),OS X Lion(V10.7),OS X Mountain Lion(V10.8)
    CPU/ClockPower PC?iMac?G3?G4 ?G5 266MHz Min.
    Memory64MB Min.
    USB PortUSB2.0 recommended