Used Tascam DR-40 4-Track Handheld Digital Audio Recorder - Black

SKU: US1955193 MFR: DR-40
$101.00
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  • Tascam DR-40 4-Track Handheld Digital Audio Recorder
  • Mini USB Cable
  • Pouch
  • USB Cable

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2020-12-24T07:14:34

Rated 4 out of 5

Good recorder!

Works as described.

THOMAS H.

2020-11-16T08:33:11

Rated 5 out of 5

Great product

Great product, for the price, is working well for simple voice over work

CARRIE W.

2020-11-06T07:53:25

Rated 5 out of 5

Nice and simple.

Simple tool, providing great results. Pretty easy to use.

FRANK R.

2020-10-01T07:33:48

Rated 5 out of 5

mmmm good

Good useful budget option, buy it. good for on location, on-set, with or without mic, great savior if your alternatives go down and I even used it as a passthrough with my shotgun to my laptop since my other recording interface moved to a different studio. It's been a lifesaver.

DYLAN L.

2020-08-31T08:48:51

Rated 5 out of 5

Greatest audio for the value

Works like a charm. Great audio quality out of the box. Menu controls is fast , simple and responsive. Startup time is fast so your'e always ready to go. The build quality is good, not great but good for the money. Buttons are solid with no tilt. There is no competitors in this value range.

Vitalii S.

2020-07-30T11:02:17

Rated 5 out of 5

Great

Excellent device

W9041 D.

2020-07-09T13:48:14

Rated 4 out of 5

Records well with a few “buts”

This is one of those pieces of gear that you need to determine what you’re going to use it for. I bought it for a client of mine to record voice tracks. The pluses are that the microphones sound great and they are included. The price is also very attractive as Tascam has newer, improved models. There is no power adapter included, so you will be relying on batteries. I think a power adapter should have been included. You can buy one as an added-price accessory. The recorder is not that difficult to use, but it is an older style that relies on menus. The graphics on the screen are very basic and look like they’re from another digital era. Think MS-DOS. You can use an inexpensive tripod for a mic stand if you don’t want to spend the big bucks for a more professional set up. This works fine. My biggest gripe is these mics are extremely easy to pop If you are within 12 inches of them. If you are recording voice tracks using the built-in microphones, you will have to get some sort of a pop filter. I bought one that Auray makes. It does the job but that’s a few extra dollars that you have to add on. You can avoid that if you have an external mic or mics that have an XLR or quarter inch connector. It’s nice to have that option. Since my client is not an audio engineer, this recorder has an absolutely invaluable feature. It will record a duplicate of the original recording at a lower input level. That way you are more likely to have a track that is not over modulated. I love this feature and hats off to Tascam for including it. as noted earlier, you must have a good idea of what you’re going to use this recorder for before you buy it because it may not fit your needs. It is a four track recorder, but if I were doing music recording that was in any way complicated, I would not like to try to deal with the layers of menus. You might be a whiz at it, but I’m not.

SCOTT N.

2020-06-25T11:51:37

Rated 5 out of 5

Tascam DR-40/Adorama

The Tascam DR-40 is a legend there is nothing to say that hasn't been said about it. Now Adorama is the place to buy it from ADORAMA RULES! They are in the top 3 of my favorites online stores to buy from. Even Adorama's eBay store is top notch, High quality gear at affordable prices. -JGH

JASON H.

2020-03-25T17:20:39

Rated 5 out of 5

Incredible value and tons of options!

I love this! Haven’t used it at an event yet, but I bought it for weddings. Needed something with XLR inputs, and this has that and much more! The safety track is my favorite feature- a failsafe for hot recordings!

JAMES J.

2019-11-27T17:28:27

Rated 5 out of 5

Great product for the money!

Great product for the money!

AARON B.

2019-11-27T17:28:08

Rated 5 out of 5

Great Product for the money!

Great product for the money!

AARON B.

2019-08-29T08:47:37

Rated 5 out of 5

Great Digital Recorder

My go-to for our students.

ACCOUNT P.

2019-08-14T14:34:30

Rated 5 out of 5

Great Ok !!

Very good recorder!!!!!

JOHNNY P.

2019-06-21T11:30:15

Rated 5 out of 5

Great sound

Best bang for buck in the field recorder market. Plastic doesn't feel cheap. Feels sturdy. Noise floor is low. Battery life is good enough.

Alan A.

2019-06-12T14:42:46

Rated 4 out of 5

A great companion

Having owned the larger DR-60, this was what the doctor ordered. The other unit while very capable, this unit takes it all and puts it into a smaller, compact package with the same feature set. You need to take a few minutes to go through it, and get the settings right, then your ready for field work. I had to think twice about the onboard mics, but I am glad that I went ahead with it. They need to be set up correctly, or you wind up setting the dB input level incorrectly. Otherwise, what I wanted, and it delivers.

JOHN I.

2019-06-07T15:35:15

Rated 5 out of 5

Budget Quality

A steal at $! Not the most rugged portable recorder…this is replacing another DR-40 purchased only 3 years ago but it’s a must have for anyone needing a quality field recorder with phantom power to XLR mic inputs.

BION T.

2018-09-14T09:30:15

Rated 5 out of 5

Great audio at a great price.

This is a great deal on a great field recorder. The DR-40 might not have all the bells and whistles but it will capture great audio when paired with the right mic. The XLR inputs and 1/4" mount options are what really bring value to this little handheld. It's functions are easy to understand, it comes with a great manual, and best of all it's easy to use. I highly recommend it for anyone doing weddings or other special events.

Shawn E.

2018-09-06T12:23:29

Rated 5 out of 5

Tascam DR-40 Audio Recorder

great recorder great sound and I have been using it in all of my events.

MARIA C.

2018-07-25T12:40:52

Rated 5 out of 5

Great

Great product, easy to use, great sound!

MARK B.

2017-09-24T10:28:25

Rated 4 out of 5

Good

Good quality. Menu a bit confusing. Overall good kob.

ACCOUNTS P.

2016-12-14T17:32:21

Rated 5 out of 5

Great recorder

its my first hand held audio recorder and i have to say its really easy to use. It has so many features im still trying to figure them out but i would definitely buy it again

TEEJAY B.

2016-12-13T06:29:51

Rated 5 out of 5

Great For Capturing Audio

Use this device to capture audio for your video projects. It captures audio in stereo and in a digital format. It also allows flexibility in your audio work. It sure beats having to use your camcorder just to capture audio.

MICHAEL D.

Tascam DR-40 Recorder Specifications

  • Recorder Type

    Hand-Held 4-Track Digital Audio Recorder

  • Recording/Reading Methods

    SD or SDHC Card (64MB to 32GB)

  • Recording Bit Rate

    WAV: 16 and 24-bit
    MP3: 32-320 kbps, VBR

  • Sampling Frequency

    WAV: 44.1, 48, or 96kHz
    MP3: 44.1 and 48kHz

  • Number of Channels

    4 (2 Stereo)

  • Frequency Response

    20Hz-20kHz +1/-3dB (44.1kHz, EXT IN-LINE OUT, JEITA)
    20Hz-22kHz +1/-3dB (48kHz, EXT IN-LINE OUT, JEITA)
    20Hz-40kHz +1/-3dB (96kHz, EXT IN-LINE OUT)

  • Total Harmonic Distortion (THD)

    < 0.05% (44.1/48/96kHz, EXT IN-LINE OUT)

  • S/N Ratio

    > 92dB (44.1/48/96kHz, EXT IN-LINE OUT)

  • A/D Conversion

    24-bit

  • D/A Conversion

    24-bit

  • Pitch Adjustment

    50-150% Without Affecting Pitch

  • Connectors

    2 x XLR/TRS Combo Inputs
    1 x 3.5mm Headphone/Line Out
    1 x High-Speed Mini-B USB 2.0 Port
    1 x Remote Jack

  • Input Impedance

    Mic: 2.2 k Ohm
    Line: 10 k Ohm

  • Input Level

    Nominal: -19dBV Mic, +4dBu Line
    Max: -3dBV Mic, +20dBu Line

  • Output Impedance

    12 Ohm

  • Output Level

    Nominal: -14dBV (10 k Ohm)
    Max: +2dBV (10 k Ohm)

  • Microphone

    Adjustable Stereo Condenser (X/Y and A/B)

  • Headphone Output

    20mW + 20mW (32 Ohm)

  • Speaker

    0.3W, Mono

  • Filter

    40/80/120Hz Low Cut

  • Battery Type/Life

    3 x AA (Alkaline or NiMH)
    Up to 15 Hours of Continuous Operation, Phantom Power Off

  • Power

    100-240VAC, 50/60Hz (via Optional AC Adapter)

  • Power Consumption

    2.5W Max

  • System Requirements

    Windows XP, Vista, or 7, Pentium 300MHz, 128MB RAM, USB 2.0 Recommended
    Mac OS X v10.2 or Later, Power PC G3, G4, or G5 266MHz Min, 64MB RAM, USB 2.0 Recommended

  • Dimensions (W x H x D)

    Mics Open: 3.54 x 6.1 x 1.38" (90 x 155 x 35mm)
    Mics Closed: 2.76 x 6.1 x 1.38" (70 x 155 x 35mm)

  • Weight

    7.5 oz (213g) (Without Batteries)

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About Tascam DR-40 4-Track Handheld Digital Audio Recorder - Black

FEATURED REVIEWS

Greatest audio for the value

By Vitalii S.

Works like a charm. Great audio quality out of the box. Menu controls is fast , simple and responsive. Startup time is fast so your'e always ready to go. The build quality is good, not great but good for the money. Buttons are solid with no tilt. There is no competitors in this value range.

Great

By W9041 D.

Excellent device

Tascam DR-40 4-Track Handheld Digital Audio Recorder - Black Features

  • Compact Design: The small size of the recorder makes it easy to use in the field for a variety of applications
  • High-Quality Recording: Record WAV/BWF files at rates up to 24-bit/96kHz and MP3 files up to 320kbps
  • Reliable Media: The DR-40 records to widely-available SD or SDHC flash memory cards with capacities up to 32GB for stable, reliable recordings. A 2GB card is included
  • Adjustable Mics: The built-in adjustable condenser mics provide X/Y and A/B stereo patterns for tight imaging or opening up for more room sound
  • Integrated Speaker: A built-in speaker lets you review your recordings instantly
  • Limiter and Low Cut Filter: The built-in limiter and switchable low cut filter (40/80/120Hz) reduce peaks and rumble for crisp, clear audio. A peak reduction feature will set the input level automatically without turning it back up later. You can also choose automatic or manual level setting
  • Combo Inputs: The locking Neutrik combo jack inputs accept XLR and 1/4" connections for wide compatibility with a variety of mic and line level devices for 4-track recording
  • Built-in Preamps: The integrated mic preamps provide phantom power for external condenser microphones
  • 3.5mm Output: A 3.5mm headphone/line output lets you connect headphones, small speakers and other devices
  • USB 2.0: The high-speed USB 2.0 port allows you to quickly and easily transfer your recordings to a Mac or PC
  • Power Options: The recorder can operate for up to 15 hours on 3 standard AA batteries. It can also operation by USB bus power from a computer, or from an optional AC wall adapter (PS-P515U). An optional external battery pack (BP-6AA) is also available
  • Dual Recording Mode: The dual recording mode will capture a safety track at a lower volume level than your primary track to prevent peaking and distortion
  • Easy Navigation: The quick menu options and clear LCD screen let you set functions with a minimum of menus
  • 2-Button Record: Start your recordings quickly and easily by hitting the record button twice
  • Effects: The recorder has a stereo reverb effect and a VSA feature to adjust playback speed from 50-150%
  • Timer Recording: The timed recording feature begins the track 5-10 seconds after you hit the button, allowing time for get-ready when self-recording
  • Overdub Mode: The overdub mode will record over your previous take, but still keep a copy of the original, just in case
  • Level Align and EQ: Level align and EQ settings prevent uneven volume levels during playback and allow you to customize your sound
  • Pre-Recording: The pre-recording feature will capture up to 2 seconds of audio from before you hit the record button, allowing you to capture unexpected audio moments
  • Tuner: A chromatic tuner makes sure you play or sing perfectly in key
  • Tripod Mount: A threaded tripod mount socket lets you place the recorder on a stand for convenient tabletop recording

Warranty Information

This used item has a FREE 90-day warranty. See details.