Now Available at Hollywood DJ the Tascam DR-40 4-Track Recorder.

The adjustable mics, four-track recording and extended battery life of the TASCAM 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.

"DR-05", "DR-07MK2" and our brand new "DR-40" Linear PCM Recorders are part of TASCAM's handheld recorders. Select a model based on your functional needs.

Features

The 4-channel recording modes include:

Dual Mode

Record a stereo signal with a copy of that stereo signal at a lower level. This gives you a safety track you can use in case the main recording is distorted.

Dual Recording records a second copy of your performance up to -12dB lower as a safety track. This mean if your recording gets accidentally distorted, you'll have a backup copy that isn't distorted.

Dual Recording works in addition to the peak limiting and low cut filter features which also prevent distortion

The Dual Recording mode is perfect for recording your band live. Just set the unit to record and hit the stage without worrying about the recording getting blown out.

4 Channel Mode

Record the built-in microphones along with a pair of external mics, like close-up and ambient microphones. Or record the built-in mics along with a balanced line input, such as the feed from a mixer along with the sound in the room.

Overdub

Play along with a recording youve already made to build up a full production or song demo.

Locking XLR inputs

The DR-40 has a set of Neutrik® locking combination XLR & 1/4" inputs. These external inputs can accept balanced microphone or line inputs. The microphone preamp includes phantom power and plenty of gain for detailed recordings with condenser microphones.

The DR-40 is one of the only handheld recorders with a balanced line input, for recording the output of a console or other pro audio source. In 4-channel recording mode, you can record the output of a live console while capturing the sound of the room with the built-in microphones.

Adjustable Condenser Microphones

Attached to the DR-40 are a pair of cardioid condenser microphones. The stereo microphones can be arranged in an XY recording pattern for tight stereo imaging or in an AB pattern for a more ambient recording.

When flipping the microphone orientation, the left and right channels automatically flip for correct stereo placement.

Useful Playback Features

Like most TASCAM handheld recorders, the DR-40 includes playback modes to loop a section of playback or slow it down without changing the pitch, perfect for learning new music. A built-in speaker is included for checking recording without headphones. The Level Align feature smooths out level jumps during playback to help you monitor your raw, unmastered recordings.

A stereo reverb effect is available during playback or recording. Another handy additions include a chromatic tuner and tripod mount.

Specifications

Recording Media

SD 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 Consumption

2.5W（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）

Weight

7.51 oz. / 213g（Without Batteries）

Number of Channels

4 Channels（2 Stereo）

Playback Speed Control（VSA）

50-150% without changing pitch

※Only with 44.1kHz/48kHz

Built-In Microphone

Cardioid Condenser microphones

Supporting both X-Y/A-B microphone settings

EXT MIC/LINE IN

Connector XLR/TRS Combo Jack 1:GND,2:HOT,3:COLD)

Input Impedance 2.2kΩ(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 impendence 12Ω

Nominal output level －14dBV（10kΩ loaded）

Maximum output level ＋2dBV（10kΩ loaded）

Headphone

Maximum output 20mW＋20mW（32Ω loaded）

Built-in Speaker Output

0.3W (mono)

Low Cut Filter

Cut Off Frequency 40Hz/80Hz/120Hz

USB

Connector Mini B type

Format

USB2.0 HIGH SPEED Mass Storage Class

Power

Three AA batteries (alkaline batteries or NiMH batteries)Provided by the USB bus power AC100 ~ 240V ,50-60Hz (AC adapter optional PS-P515U)

Power Consumption

2.5W（Max.）

Included Accessories

2GB SD Card

Mini USB Cable

Frequency Response

20Hz～20kHz +1dB/-3dB（Fs 44.1kHz、EXT IN→LINEOUT、JEITA）

20Hz～22kHz +1dB/-3dB（Fs 48kHz、EXT IN→LINE OUT、JEITA）

20Hz～40kHz +1dB/-3dB（Fs 96kHz、EXT IN→LINE OUT）

Total Harmonic Distortion

Less than 0.05%（Fs 44.1/48/96kHz、EXT IN→LINE OUT）

S/N Ratio

Greater than 92dB（Fs 44.1/48/96kHz、EXT IN→LINE OUT）

Computer Requirements

Windows OS

Windows XP

Windows Vista

Windows 7

CPU/Clock Pentium 300MHz Min.

Memory

128MB Min.

USB Port

USB2.0 recommended

Macintosh OS

Mac OS X v10.2 or later

CPU/Clock Power PC、iMac、G3、G4 、G5 266MHz Min.

Memory

64MB Min.

USB Port

USB2.0 recommended