TASCAM DR-40 digital portable MP3 recorder

Main Features


    * Portable, high-quality handheld recording
    * Compact size and easy operation
    * Uses a SD/SDHC card as recording medium (2 GB included)
    * Supported audio formats:
          o Linear PCM (WAV format) at 44.1/48/96 kHz and 16/24-bit
          o Compressed (MP3 format): 32–320 kbit/s at 44.1/48 kHz (VBR files can be played but not recorded)

Recording features

    * Built-in cardioid stereo condenser microphone
          o Accepts high sound pressure level
          o Easy setup (AB and XY configuration supported)
          o XY configuration allows mono compatible recordings and high sound localization acuity (lively interviews or field recordings with ambience)
          o Good directivity and channel separation
          o Ideal for live music and field recording, news gathering, music training etc.
    * Stereo XLR/TRS mic/line input with phantom power (supports +4 dB line level input)
    * 4-track recording
          o Create two stereo recordings from the built-in microphones and the external mic/line input at the same time
          o Create two stereo recordings with different level settings from the built-in microphones or external mic/line input at the same time
          o Non-destructive overdub: Record a mix of one or two stereo playback files and a stereo input signal to a new stereo file or record only the input signal while playing back one stereo file
          o Mixdown feature with level, pan and effect controls for each track (creates a stereo track from a 4-track recording)
    * MS decoder for recordings created with mid/side microphone configuration
    * Switchable low-cut filter (40 Hz, 80 Hz, 120 Hz)
    * Manual or automatic recording level setting
    * Three Options of automatic level control during recording: Peak Reduction, Auto Level, Limiter
    * Pre-recording buffer (2 seconds) allows a recording to start before the record key is pressed
    * Auto recording start and stop by input level
    * Self-timer allows a recording to start 5 or 10 seconds after pressing the RECORD button

    * Create a new file during recording (manually or by file size)
    * Mark function (manual or automatic, up to 99 marks for each file)

Playback features

    * Automatic level align allows to increase the perceived overall sound pressure during playback
    * Variable speed audition to change the playback tempo without affecting the key (50–150 %)
    * Repeat function (repeat one track or all tracks)
    * Loop function (repeat a marked section)
    * Playlist feature to play files in a certain order
    * Resume function (start playback from the audio position where the unit was last stopped)
    * Flash back function to instantly review playback (1–10, 20, 30 seconds)
    * EQ for tone control during playback
    * MP3 ID3 tag display (up to version 2.4)
    * Built-in monitor loudspeaker
    * Headphones/Line output

Other features

    * Built-in reverb effect (6 presets, can be applied to input or output signal)
    * Chromatic tuner function to tune your instrument
    * File divide function to cut unwanted noise or to extract parts from long recordings (WAV format only)
    * Folder management to organize your files
    * Hold function to avoid inadvertent operation
    * Clear, backlit LC display
    * USB 2.0 port for file transfer to/from computer
    * Power supply by 3 AA size Alkaline or NiMH batteries (up to 15 hours continuous operation with phantom power off), USB bus power or optional AC adapter (Tascam PS-P515U)
    * Stand adapter (¼ inch) on bottom side to attach the unit to a tripod or microphone stand
    * Optional footswitch (RC-3F) and wired remote control (RC-10)

Why are 4-channels of audio better than 2-channels?

• Capture more ambient sound at any shoot for an overall more convincing soundscape.
• Place mics on each participant in conferences, panels, reporters, etc.
• Redundancy or backup in case of camera mic noise or drop out.
• Simplify wedding shoots with a mic on the bride, groom, officiator and a mic for ambient sound.
• Video editing environments now support multi-channel audio as standard.

• Main Features

  The R-4 brings you a new generation of portable recording. Enjoy superb sound quality. Use the 40GB hard disk drive for extended recording. Record up to four channels at once. Edit waveforms on the recorder itself. All this plus a compact size and light weight that assure outstanding mobility in the field. The Edirol R-4. Gear up for the new generation of portable recording.

  Extended Recording with 40GB Hard Disk Drive
  Equipped with a 40GB hard disk drive, the R-4 can record up to 17 hours at maximum sound quality or up to 58 hours at CD quality.

  Superior 24-bit/96-kHz Linear Recording
  Totally uncompressed recording assures outstanding sound quality. Choose 16-bit or 24-bit quantization and a sampling rate of 44.1 kHz, 48 kHz, or 96 kHz. Save data as WAV files.

  Simultaneous 4-Channel Recording
  The 4 XLR/Phone combo jacks come with switchable phantom power and give you a choice of MONO, STEREO, STEREO X2, or 4CH recording. Digital input/output is also provided.
  Four-channel recording gives you exceptional flexibility. For example, you can use mics to capture the ambience of a performance hall while using line input to record the performance itself. Or you can record at several different level settings simultaneously.

• Five High-Quality Effects
  The R-4 lets you tailor the sound during both recording and playback.

• L Terminal for Linking a Digital Video Camera
  The R-4's L terminal lets you connect a similarly equipped digital video camera to synchronize the camera start/stop while R-4 is recording. Counting the camera's two channels, this configuration gives you a total of six audio channels — a wealth of audio data to get creative with.

  Waveform Editing Using Only the R-4
  The R-4 is all you need to edit waveforms. Just watch the waveform on the LCD as you edit. Scrubbing playback with the shuttle dial lets you set the edit points precisely by sound.

  Index Any Point Instantly
  Press the mark button anytime during recording or playback to mark that point for easy, instant indexing later. With the A-B repeat function you can set two points and repeatedly play back the material between them.

  Easy Playback with the Jog Dial
  Use the jog dial to fast-forward or rewind at any of seven speed levels.

  Built-In Stereo Speakers
  The R-4's built-in speakers make it easy to monitor recorded sound without headphones.

• L Terminal for Linking a Digital Video Camera
  The R-4's L terminal lets you connect a similarly equipped digital video camera to synchronize the camera start/stop while R-4 is recording. Counting the camera's two channels, this configuration gives you a total of six audio channels — a wealth of audio data to get creative with.

  Waveform Editing Using Only the R-4
  The R-4 is all you need to edit waveforms. Just watch the waveform on the LCD as you edit. Scrubbing playback with the shuttle dial lets you set the edit points precisely by sound.

  Index Any Point Instantly
  Press the mark button anytime during recording or playback to mark that point for easy, instant indexing later. With the A-B repeat function you can set two points and repeatedly play back the material between them.

  Easy Playback with the Jog Dial
  Use the jog dial to fast-forward or rewind at any of seven speed levels.

  Built-In Stereo Speakers
  The R-4's built-in speakers make it easy to monitor recorded sound without headphones.

Professional digital recording 24channel system, 24 bit/96 kHz, with hard disk drive and 24 analog in/out and 3 adat in/out

    * Instrument trainer / recorder
    * 1/4" guitar/bass input
    * Guitar/bass effects including amp modelling, delay, reverb, chorus and more
    * Records 44.1kHz/16-bit WAV files
    * Playback 16 or 24-bit WAV files or MP3 files
    * SD/SDHC card media slot with included 2GB card
    * Overdub recording allows sound-on-sound build up of an arrangement
    * Loop playback using dedicated buttons
    * Variable Speed Audition speeds up or slows down playback without changing the pitch
    * Chromatic Tuner and Metronome
    * USB 2.0 jack for high-speed music transfer
    * Dedicated keys and large LCD display for easy operation
    * Angled desktop design
    * Includes 2GB SD card, AA batteries, USB cable

• 16 Recording Tracks to Hard Drive: 16-bit resolution at 44.1 kHz - no compression
• Extended Recording Time: More than 7.5 hours of 16-track recording at CD quality
• FAT32 Disc Format and WAV Recording: Plus USB port for easy transfer of recordings to PC
• Input EQ Library: 33 sound shaping presets available for all inputs
• Direct CD-RW Connection via USB: Master direct to USB CD-RW (no PC required)