TASCAM DR-40X Recorder

219,50 Euro*

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Professional equipment for professional sound recordings

The DR-40X is a versatile four-track audio recorder for musicians, podcasters and other users who demand high sound quality. It builds on its highly successful predecessor and adds a few more features to the already lavish specification.

High quality, pocket-sized portable recorder
Compact dimensions and easy operation
Recording media: SD/SDHC/SDXC cards (up to 128 GB)
Supported audio formats: Linear PCM (WAV/BWF format) with 44.1/48/96 kHz and 16/24 bit
Compressed (MP3 format) at 3-320kbps at 44.1/48kHz sample rate (VBR files can be played but not recorded)
Can be used as a USB audio interface for Mac and Windows computers (two inputs, two outputs)

Recording:

Built-in high-quality stereo condenser microphone with cardioid polar pattern
Withstands sound pressure levels up to 125 dB
Easy setup (AB and XY configuration)
XY alignment enables mono-compatible recordings with high localization sharpness (live interviews or other recordings with atmosphere)
Good directivity and channel separation
Ideal for music recording, outdoor recording, electronic reporting or as a trainer
MS decoder for recording with microphones in mid/side configuration
Stereo microphone/line input (XLR/jack) with switchable phantom power (supports sources with a nominal level of +4 dBu)

Four-track recording:

Create two stereo recordings at the same time using the built-in stereo microphone and an external source
Non-overwriting overdub recording: Record a mix of one or two stereo files and a stereo input signal into a new stereo file, or while playing a stereo file, record only the input signal into a new file
Mixdown function with level, pan and effect depth controls for each track (creates a stereo file from a four-track recording)
Overwrite punch-in recording (the last step can be undone)
MS decoder for recording with microphones in mid/side configuration
Switchable bass filter (40 Hz, 80 Hz, 120 Hz, 220 Hz)
Manual or automatic control possible
Three options for automatic level adjustment during recording: peak reduction, level adjustment, limiter
Record ahead memory (2 seconds) allows you to start recording before you press the record button
Auto recording (recording starts and stops when the input signal crosses a certain threshold level)
Delayed recording (self-timer function) allows you to start recording 5 or 10 seconds after pressing the record button
Create a new audio file while recording (manually or at a specific file size)
Set markers (manually or automatically, up to 99 per file)

Playback:

Automatic level adjustment makes it possible to increase the perceived volume during playback
Variable playback speed without affecting pitch (50-200%)
Repeat function (repeat one or all titles)
Loop function (repeat a marked area)
Create playlists to play tracks in a specified order
After switching on the device, continue playback from where it was last ended (resume function)
Jump-back function to jump back a track in the title (1-10, 20, 30 seconds)
Equalizer for sound adjustments during playback
Display of MP3 information (ID3 tags up to version 2.4)
Built-in speaker
Headphone/line output

More functions:

Built-in reverb effect (6 presets, applicable to input or output signal)
Chromatic tuning function to tune your instrument
Trim function to cut off unwanted noise or split long recordings
Functions for managing files and folders
Key lock to prevent misoperation
QUICK button for quick access to frequently used functions
Multilingual Menu (English, German, French, Italian, Spanish, Portuguese, Japanese, Korean, Chinese)
Easy to read, backlit display
USB 2.0 interface for data exchange with computer
Powered by three alkaline or rechargeable NiMH batteries (size AA), USB or optional AC adapter (Tascam PS-P520U); Up to 15 hours of battery life with phantom power off
Up to 20 hours of continuous operation with batteries possible
Supplied rubber feet improve the acoustic properties of the recorder when recording on a table
Tripod adapter (1/4 inch, 6.35mm) on the bottom to mount the recorder on a desk or microphone stand