Tascam DR-10L Digital Audio Recorder with Lavalier Mic - Black

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BEN W : Can you synchronize more than one with time code ?
Joseph T : Can you go from the headphone out into the mic in of a dslr to simultaneously record on the camera?Kagan Y : I think you could. If you’re looking to run a long cable back to the camera, from the headphone jack.MICHAEL R : Yes. You could with an 1/8” male to male cable. The pack is meant to be on the talent, so not sure how much sense it would make to set it up that way... but to answer your question - yes.Haroula S : I think it depends on your camera! Love these things
Joseph T : I need a mic setup for interviews with my dslr.  I'm concerned with not being able to monitor the audio during recording.  Should I be worried?  I'd hate to shoot an entire interview and realize it was bad audio once I get to the edit bay.  Any comments on this?  Thanks.

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2025-01-06T07:35:26

Rated 4 out of 5

Good mic system when you don't wanna worry about rf interference

Excellent system! Of all the yester-year gear this is one of those gems that holds value. But would i but it again? Not with the Deity PR2 on the loose.

David G.

2023-02-09T08:01:04

Rated 5 out of 5

Excellent product for its price point.

Excellent product for its price point. I may upgrade to a better mic later, but the recorder itself is fantastic as a primary or a back-up lavalier recorder with dual track recording for safety (main reason i got this) and an excellent system to save long recordings into multiple files.

Steven W.

2021-06-07T05:45:13

Rated 5 out of 5

Love it

I love this mic and use it a lot!

Stephen F.

2021-05-18T04:25:23

Rated 5 out of 5

Great Product

I order this for weddings and it works great! The mic that it comes with is very good and I am pleased with the results.

JOSHUA P.

2021-03-22T09:25:55

Rated 5 out of 5

A Compact Monster

I use the mics for everything. They have a good range of settings that perfect tailor to your needs. Great for weddings, interviews, and other vocal demanding projects. They are pretty hot, so I would suggest getting a muffle for them if you are to do anything outdoor.

SABRINA B.

2021-01-22T10:42:45

Rated 4 out of 5

Not Great but good enough

They are not the best out there, but if you are looking for something cheep that gets quick and reliable recordings. This is it.

JOHN S.

2020-11-16T12:08:43

Rated 5 out of 5

Very pleased

Very happy with this. It has exceeded all my expectations and the battery life is excellent.

Stephen F.

2020-10-07T09:19:06

Rated 5 out of 5

Great investment

Definitely a really good investment!

GABRIELA M.

2020-10-07T09:15:39

Rated 5 out of 5

Great audio quality

I use this all the time, for my professional videos and my personal ones too. The audio quality is great for it's price. To start this is amazing!

GABRIELA M.

2020-07-15T02:53:03

Rated 5 out of 5

Love em

The his my second dr-10l and I love em

JACOB H.

2020-07-15T02:51:21

Rated 5 out of 5

Awesome

Perfect snug fit on my atomos Ninja inferno.

JACOB H.

2020-07-05T12:05:49

Rated 5 out of 5

Best Audio Recorder When You're On The Move

If you film video, this is on of the best recorders out there. I use it for Youtube videos as well as weddings. I used to hook myself up to my DSLR or camcorder with a lav mic when I filmed videos on the water. This is way easier. You can stick it in a pocket, run the mic up your shirt, and turn it on. The sound quality is excellent and I should have bought one of these long ago. It's well worth the money.

CLIFFORD P.

2020-06-15T18:08:16

Rated 5 out of 5

Good Quality

A nice alternative to more expensive wireless lavs.

Jonathan N.

2019-09-01T10:03:18

Rated 5 out of 5

Best ever !

Best recorder I ever buy hands down a game changer for my wedding business bought already 2 buying one more love it

hector r.

2019-08-18T09:33:41

Rated 5 out of 5

Perfect little recorder

This little recorder was fantastic for my doc shoot! It auto-adjusts levels, and I was impressed with how good the sound was even when the subject was walking around, or there were other ambient sounds. Good value.

Lauren E.

2019-06-28T20:48:32

Rated 5 out of 5

Happy Camper

Happy with the product. Shot a wedding and used it to mic the officiant. Audio came out great!

Moise D.

2019-01-01T19:27:14

Rated 5 out of 5

Perfect recorder

Great device, easy to use.

TODD W.

2018-11-25T20:14:12

Rated 5 out of 5

Simple and sounds great

Worked really well. Audio sounded great! Very simple to use after watching a short how to video. I would love to buy one or 2 more. I used it to mic the groom at a wedding.

NORMA B.

2018-11-24T08:40:21

Rated 5 out of 5

Perfect for weddings.

Love the size, fits easily to the groom or officiant pocket or on the belt, quality is good from the lav it comes with!

Stanislav P.

2018-08-24T09:41:29

Rated 5 out of 5

Solid audio every time I use them

I love these recorders. I don’t have enough of them in my bag.

TIM B.

2017-10-19T11:05:49

Rated 5 out of 5

Great quality in a small package!!

These little recorders are a great alternative (or substitute) for wireless systems if you need to capture quality audio for your films.

Anthony L.

2017-10-04T16:30:14

Rated 5 out of 5

Adios Zoom H1

I think the audio quality on this recorder isn't any better than what you will get from the Zoom H1. The build quality is very similar as well. But I suspect this recorder can survive a drop or two while the Zoom H1 will not considering the H1's size and those on-board microphones. I also prefer the arrangement and feedback of the buttons on this recorder over the H1. There's just the right amount of stiffness and click. With the H1, operating the buttons felt like a task in itself. On the DR-10L, it's unobtrusive except for the record button or switch or slider and that is for a good reason. On the inside this thing definitely scores a couple points more over the H1 with features like dual recording, limiter and some more. Ultimately, the only distinctive feature of the Zoom H1 is that pair of X/Y stereo mics. Maybe it's useful for you and in that case definitely go for it. But I think with a little more nominal expenses on accessories, you can plug in any mic into the DR-10L and be good to go.

Sanjeev K.

2016-11-30T13:25:37

Rated 4 out of 5

Very Good for the Money

I have a video review where you can hear the DR-10L vs a RODE NTG series shotgun and ZOOM audio recorder. Both professional voice and regular on this link. Overall, very nice device. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ZJ6Gz9SRu3g

KAGAN Y.

2016-11-21T16:36:29

Rated 4 out of 5

Almost a Five Stars Solution

I anxiously waited for the release of the DR-10L and bought it right away when it became available. As I'd hoped, this is an almost perfect solution for capturing clean sound for videos where one cannot go directly into the camera with a microphone. However, I was a bit surprised by the not-so-crisp lav microphone. I've not worked with it enough to be able to set up the perfect equalization. But, natively, it does not measure up to my other lav microphones. It's adequate; but, could be brighter. I intend to test other microphones with the recorder, which seems to perform completely as expected,

THOMAS M.

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Tascam DR-10L Specifications

Recording media

Recording media

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  • Recording media

    microSD card(64MB to 2GB)
    microSDHC card(4GB to 32GB)

Recording Format

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  • Recording Format

    WAV(BWF)

Sampling Frequency

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  • Sampling Frequency

    44.1kHz, 48kHz

Quantization bit rate

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  • Quantization bit rate

    16/24bit

Analog audio Inputs

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  • Connector

    3.5mm (0.14") mini TRS JACKwith screw-down lock

  • MIC input gain

    LOW / MID LOW / MID / HIGH / HIGH+

Maximum input sound pressure

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  • Maximum input sound pressure

    115dB SPL

Maximum input level

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  • Maximum input level

    -15dBu (Gain L)

Minimum input level

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  • Minimum input level

    -55dBu (Gain H+)

Mic input gain

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  • Mic input gain

    +14dB to +38dB

Input impedance

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  • Input impedance

    33k Ohms (mic bias off) / 2k Ohms (mic bias on)

  • Connector

    3.5mm (0.14") stereo mini jack

  • Connector

    Micro-B type 4pin

  • Protocol

    USB2.0 HIGH SPEED mass storage class

  • Power

    1 AAA battery (Alkaline battery/ Ni-MH battery / Lithium battery), USB bus power

Power consumption

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  • Power consumption

    0.45W

Battery operation time

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  • Battery operation time

    WAV,24 bit / 48kHz Rec, without headphones, limiter : OFF , Dual Rec : OFF , JEITA Rec
    Alkaline battery (EVOLTA): Approx 10 hours
    Ni-MH battery (eneloop): Approx 8 hours
    Lithium battery (Energizer ULTIMATE LITHIUM): Approx 15.5 hours

Battery (RTC)

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  • Battery (RTC)

    Lithium x 1(built in with soldering)

Audio performance

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  • Frequency response

    20Hz to 22kHz +1/-2dB (IN to PHONES)

  • Distortion

    0.05% (1kHz sine wave, at maximum input level)

  • S/N Ratio

    88dB or higher (phones volume max, mic gain L selected)

  • Maximum input level

    -15dBu (Gain L)

  • Minimum input level

    -55dBu (Gain H+)

  • Mic input gain

    +14dB to +38dB

Lavaliere microphone performance

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  • Microphone Sensitivity

    -42dBV/Pa

  • Pickup pattern

    Omni

  • Maximum input sound pressure

    115dB SPL

  • Cable Length

    63" (160.02cm)

General

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  • Operating Temperature Range

    0 to 40 deg. C (32 to 104 deg. F)

  • Dimensions (WxHxD)

    2.0 x 2.2 x 1.0" (50.80 x 55.88 x 25.40mm)

  • Weight

    Including Battery: 2.2 oz (62.37g)
    Without Battery: 1.79 oz (50.75g)

  • UPC Code

    043774032716

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About Tascam DR-10L

PRO REVIEW by Christopher Piccione, Podcast/Video Editor, Screenplay Writer

"This is a must-have for your tool kit, thanks to its excellent sound quality that is crisp and clear. I have always found these mics to work flawlessly. They are perfect for interviews, self tape auditions, and many other applications."

Capture Audio where it Happens - No Cables, No Wireless, No Worries
Videographer Tested. Bride Approved
The TASCAM DR-10LW is an ultra-compact, incredibly convenient digital recorder/lavalier microphone combo. For added flexibility, the included wired lavalier microphone is affixed via a 1/8" screw-down lock connector compatible with most Sennheiser lavalier mics andmics with the same connector. Designed for both the creative filmmaker and the busy videographer, the DR-10LW is an immensely powerful problem-solving tool, delivering professional Sonics and revolutionary convenience.

Ideal for location recording, aDR-10LW can be mounted to each on-camera-actor, removing the need for booms, wires or expensive (an unpredictable) wireless systems.Perfect or live events, a DR-10L can be worn by each and every member of even the biggest wedding party to ensure that every last word is captured. And lastly, the combination of a portable, high quality digital recorder and a tiny, professionally spec'd microphone makes the DR-10LW an inspiring tool for the experimental audio designer.

Stealth Fighter
Building on the success of the DR-10X and the DR-10SG, the DR-10LW marries the industry standard TASCAM portable mini-recorder with a high performance lavalier mic. Easy-to-use, easy-to-wear, the DR-10LW can become your secret weapon in the war against poor production audio.

Dual Recording Captures Two Files Simultaneously at Different Levels
Filmmakers and videographers often experience sudden audio volume jumps during filming. An actor could decide to scream a line and a documentary subject could do almost anything. Designed to be used as a self-contained remote recording device, the DR-10LW is well prepared to deal with these scenarios. The DR-10LW has several features to prevent distorted audio, but the most secure is Dual Recording. This feature capturesa copy of your signal at a lower level, as a safety track in case of distortion.

Automatic File Closing Saves File Data Before the Battery Runs Out
You can always monitor the battery level on the easy-to-read OLED display. If the battery runs out in the middle of a recording, the unit will automatically save the file before turning off so your take isn't lost. And the caseis designed so that batteries can be changed quickly, without removing the recorder from the belt clip.

Automatic Level,Limiter and Other Functions Solve Common Recording Level Problems
If the input sound level is too low or too high, an automatic level function can increase or decrease the recording volume to an appropriate level. The limiter prevents distortion caused by sudden input overloads. These functions save you from worrying about recording level settings in situations when there is no second chance.

Compact and lightweight body that is only 63g, including the battery
The DR-10LW has been designed to be small, light and easy to conceal. Perfect for on-camera talent, documentary subjects or entire wedding parties, the DR-10LW can easily be hidden away so nothing comes between you and the perfect shot (with perfect audio!).

Operates for up to 10 Hours Continuously on a Single Alkaline AAA Battery
One easily obtained Alkaline AAA battery powers the DR-10LW forup to 10 hours continuously. The DR-10LW can also use disposable lithium or rechargeable NiMH batteries.

Tascam DR-10L Features

  • 44.1kHz/48kHz, 16/24-bit linear PCM mono/poly recording
  • Supports WAV format (compatible with BWF format)
  • Media: microSD/SDHC cards (supports 32GB capacities)
  • Lavalier microphone with microphone clip and windscreen included (cable length: 160cm)
  • Sliding record switch and hold function to prevent misoperation during recording
  • Dual recording function
  • Automatic file closing function to prevent the loss of already recorded data
  • Low/Mid Low/Mid/High/High plus recording level settings
  • Low-cut filter
  • Limiter
  • Automatic level function
  • Built-in clock function, supports BWF files with included time information - convenient for editing and searching
  • Time track incrementing function can create new files at regular intervals (about every 15 minutes) during recording
  • Playback function allows recorded data to be checked immediately
  • Headphone output
  • Easy-to-read organic EL display
  • micro USB B port enables easy data exchange with computers
  • Records at least 10 hours on a single AAA battery using alkaline batteries (EVOLTA)
  • Unit settings can be created as a computer text file
  • Firmware can be updated using a microSD card
  • Belt clip included
  • Custom case for storing the unit and accessories included
  • RoHS-compliant product

Product Documents

User Manual

What's in the box:

  • Tascam DR-10L Digital Audio Recorder
  • Lavalier Microphone
  • Microphone Clip
  • Windscreen
  • USB Cable
  • Carrying Case
  • Belt Clip
  • Tascam 1 Year Parts and 90 Day Labor Limited Warranty