Tascam DR-40XP

The Tascam DR-40XP is a portable 4-track field recorder for musicians, videographers, podcasters and content creators who want to make high-quality recordings on any location. This model combines built-in stereo microphones, two XLR/jack combo inputs and 32-bit float recording, so you capture reliable results quickly and without fuss. Whether you're recording live music, gathering ambient sound, doing interviews or want to record audio directly into your computer, the DR-40XP is designed to make that happen smoothly. With four recording channels, the Tascam DR-40XP offers plenty of freedom in a variety of recording situations. The built-in stereo microphones are adjustable in AB or XY arrangement. This allows you to choose the recording characteristic that suits the room, source and desired stereo reproduction. For those who want to use external microphones, this recorder features two silent HDDA microphone preamplifiers with +48V phantom power. This also allows you to connect condenser microphones directly without additional equipment.

Clear recordings without clipping
The Tascam DR-40XP is made for situations where you won't get a second chance. Thanks to recording in 32-bit float / 96 kHz, you capture both very soft and very loud sound sources without clipping. This is a great advantage in field recording, concert recording, interviews and sound recordings on location where the level can change quickly. From subtle details to extremely loud peaks, this recorder keeps the signal under control and delivers clean recordings. The built-in condenser microphones can handle sound pressure levels as high as 125 dB SPL. This makes the recorder suitable for loud sources, while the HDDA preamps with 89 dB gain also provide enough amplification for external microphones. In addition, the recorder is equipped with a low-cut filter with four modes: 40 Hz, 80 Hz, 120 Hz and 220 Hz. This reduces unwanted low frequencies, such as contact noise, wind noise or droning ambient noise, right when recording.

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Made for long recording sessions
When recording on location, storage capacity and battery life are important. That's why the Tascam DR-40XP features a microSDXC card slot with support for up to 512 GB per card. That gives you plenty of room for long sessions, extensive reportage and multi-day shoots. If you work with multiple cards, you can go even longer without transferring files in between. In terms of operating time, this recorder is also prepared for long working days. On standard alkaline AA batteries, the DR-40XP can operate for up to 18 hours with 2-channel recording using the built-in microphones. This makes this model suitable for mobile use in locations where mains power is not available. Power via USB power bank or optional AC adapter is also possible, giving additional flexibility in the studio, on the road or on location.

Also usable as a USB-C audio interface
The Tascam DR-40XP is more than just a handheld recorder. Via USB-C, you can also use it as a 2-in / 2-out audio interface for computer recording. This is handy for those who want to record audio directly into a DAW, live stream, make a podcast or work without a separate interface. You connect the recorder directly to your computer and record directly into recording or streaming software of your choice. While using it as an audio interface, you can control low-latency listening, which is nice for recording in, home recordings and mobile productions. This makes the DR-40XP a practical solution for users who want to both record stand-alone and work directly with computer audio.

Tascam DR-40XP features:

• portable 4-channel multitrack field recorder
• built-in stereo microphones with adjustable AB or XY arrangement
• RF-resistant unidirectional condenser microphones
• 2 low-noise HDDA microphone preamplifiers
• +48V phantom power supply for condenser microphones
• recording in 32-bit float / 96 kHz
• suitable for clean recordings without clipping
• low-cut filter with 4 positions: 40 Hz, 80 Hz, 120 Hz and 220 Hz
• usable as 2-in / 2-out USB-C audio interface
• direct connection to DAW or streaming software
• microSDXC card slot with support for up to 512 GB
• up to 18 hours of operation on standard alkaline AA batteries

Tascam DR-40XP specifications:

• audio interface: 2 x 2 via USB-C
• A/D resolution: 32-bit / 96 kHz
• number of simultaneous recording channels: 4
• number of simultaneous playback channels: 4
• built-in microphones: stereo AB or XY
• analogue inputs: 2 x XLR/jack combo
• headphone output: 1 x 3.5 mm mini-jack
• storage: microSDXC up to 512 GB
• file format: WAV (up to 32-bit float / 96 kHz) and MP3 (32-320 kbps, recording and playback)
• USB: 1 x USB-C
• power: 3 x AA batteries, USB power bank or AC adapter (sold separately)
• battery life: up to 18 hours (2-channel recording with built-in microphones and alkaline batteries)
• excluding microSD card
• height: 3.48 cm, width: 15.49 cm, depth: 6.99 cm with microphones closed, 8.89 cm with microphones open
• weight: approximately 281 grams