This is probably the most informative video I saw on the Tascam DR-40 I've seen on UA-cam. Not only did you review the Tascam DR-40, you also Showed it with other mics connected to it. Thumbs up man! And id give it 4 more if I could!
This is one of the best product tests for any product I've ever seen. I like how you used the green screen to show us exactly what was happening on the recorder. I love the fact you showed a number of external microphone applications so if someone was looking for a specific type of mic then they can find it. This made my purchase way ever. Thank you good sir. Awesome video.
Guy, Thank You! I just bought the DR-22WL but am returning for the DR-40 based on this great presentation. I wanted XLR and appreciate the detail you spent on production to show the various mic samples. Green screen nice!
Hi from the UK. I was looking through reviews of this unit to accompany DSLR filming and it's the coolest demonstration. You can see everything and hear it in action so thanks!
I bought my Tascam D40 and tried recording with less knowledge with the device,however this is a friendly user and so far i am pretty much satisfied with the result of the audio output.,i highly recommend this product....
Dude, yessssss !!! This awesome . . . I was searching all over the place for a detailed review of the DR-40 with XLR inputs . . You seriously nailed it and went above and beyond on this one. Thanks a ton !
@hey86x Thanks! One of the new features in the Tascam DR-40 is called "Peak Reduction" which helps set the levels for you - it will automatically bring the levels down should things get loud - the only drawback is that it may not be fast enough to catch rapid rises, so the Dual mode is an excellent "Safety track".
I have just found out from Tascam's website that the lates firmware allows independent L/R level adjustment for the EXT inputs and a couple of other improvements. Great!
Thanks for the comment and for the kind words. As shown in the video, the safety track is a track recorded at a lower volume. It's called a safety track because it allows you to record "hotter" on your normal track, yet still have a fall back if that track gets overmodulated with unexpected loud sounds. Hope that helps.
@tividor Yes, you can record to the Internal mics as well as the XLR inputs at the same time. Simply change the REC MODE to 4 channel. It's 4 unique tracks inside 2 separate, Two Track files.
@hotboyme Thanks for your comment, the mode we recorded in is 16 Bit 48k wav. You have the option of going up to 24 Bit 96k. You can also record MP3 compressed files at 32kbps, 64kbps 96, 128,192,256,320 as well as BWF 16bit and 24 bit.
@timawells Thanks for asking. The audio file is as is from the recorder- completely untouched. This is the actual audio that you will get with the DR-40 and the microphones tested.
@elevn7 Hi Jack! Thanks for watching. Yes, absolutely. Although I did not demo the internal mics, they sound quite good when recorded to the SD card. There is a reverb effect. I like that I can record the two XLR's and still record using the on-board mics. For under $200, I think we're going to see a lot of these out in the field. I just hope that are serious save up for a mixer too to get the best results.
Thanks for you comment. It sound like you have the correct setting for EXT MIC and EXT IN. Does your mic require 48V Phantom Power? The Tascam should ask you if you want to turn it on when you choose EXT MIC. If it does require phantom power, and it is on, do you have another XLR cable to test with? It could also be a bad cable. Please let us know if you get it figured out or if you have any other questions.
Glad to have helped. Your best bet would be to get a mixer as you hear in the video above. 2nd best would be to find a field recorder with good pre-amps. Oade brothers even modifies recorders and puts in higher quality components - see their site. Other recorders to look at are: Tascam DR 680, Edirol R-44 and Marantz PMD-660. Also Sony PCM-M10 with a digital in from the Sound Devices MixPre-D is a great low noise combo.
I wasn't expecting very much due to the 80's style music, the bad green screen (which turned out to be quite helpful) But the test was very informative. I also have a DR40 and I've noticed some heavy noise issues with the internal mics (at least through my headphones), so I was curious to see - no, to HEAR - what was going on with external mics. This video definetely shed some light on the topic
Yeah, it's really just intended for musician's to make home recordings on. I bought it to record sound for DSLR movies, as I won't need clips nearly as long as where the drift begins (which is around 5 to 6 minutes when syncing with 23.97fps video.) You could speed/slow it down by .1% (depending on if its behind or ahead), but there are also programs that will fix the timecode issues for you, such as PluralEyes. In FCP, you could also edit the XML file and project setting for a better sync.
@kiksterman Thank you. I appreciate the comment. I'm glad that you found the video to be helpful, positive comments like yours make us want to create even more awesome content.
doesn't the unit auto clip the audio to prevent it from PEAKING? good review! nice setup/camera shoot.
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Awesome! It is Awesome! That green screen thing it is a great idea! Well done! I bought the Rode ntg2 mic. Would you recommed to this recorder the tascam 40? Thank you.
Good, very good. Gives help for deciding which mike to buy. At beginning you are speaking really fast, that's beyond my simple school english that I learned as german :-)
@4009richard Just a tip that will save you lots of battery life when shooting in the field with condensers.. Get condenser mics with battery power like the shotgun NTG-series from RÖDE. One extra battery will in that way usually bring almost a day more in battery life.
@dvestore Thanks, I love the rode mics, but the ntg-1,2, really need a preamp/ mixer with these music oriented recorders. The ntg3 would be ideal but out of this price point. The at875 setup has potential of being a acceptable audio solution south of $500. I really appreciate the response. By the way, the link you posted isn't working.
@christianhermida Zoom has an inexpensive 1/4-20 to cold shoe for around $20 check it out at dvestore - it's called the HS-1. I personally prefer the Manfrotto 492 LCD so I can articulate the unit and watch the levels/battery status/recording status those are about $49 though.
@dvestore Thank you for your prompt reply. It's truly appreciated it. Also, I have taken a look at the cable you suggest. Will definitely be putting all of this into consideration. I also read your excellent write-up on the Roland R-26 on your Facebook page. Thank you for doing this, it really helps us all out a lot.
Thank you for making this review. I was thinking about buying this, but after watching this video I decided this recorder is not for me. There is to much hiss from the preamps. Now I just saved my money. I looking for portable field recorder that has the lowest hiss from the preamps, at the lowest price possible. What would you recomend? Thanks again
Can I record from the Tascam built in stereo mics and XLR inputs ? So I have 3 inputs ? 2 XLR and one Stereo ? For interviews , for example ? THanks a lot !!!!
thanks for the vid. i was wondering if its possible to actually record both the internal stereo mic aswell as both of the external channels at the same time? (essentially 4 unique mono tracks, true 4track recording) thanks in advance
Guy, Thanks for the great review. I'm looking for a solution to a 'buzz' problem on my Sony CX700 and think that a PCM recorder is the way to go. If possible, I want to avoid adding the sound in post, so (1) am considering connecting my Rode SVM via Y cable L/R ext mic inputs on the DR-40 and (2) from the headphone out to the mic input on the handycam. Obviously I'll have a useable recording on the DR-40, but will it go to the SONY? Interestingly, iRig mic to iPhone 4 using a m2m plug does work.
Thanks for the samples man, it was very helpful. btw, what do u think this recorder comparing to Zoom H4n? what are the major differences? is this worth the saving? (since its cheaper than the h4n) or maybe i just better spend more on h4n? i need ur opinion here, thanks.
You guys are the best. :) Have you tried it in comparison with the Tascam LS-100? How does the sound fare? I'm thinking if this model is enough for my needs.
great video guys! I just bought one of these. now how do we mount this thing? Im going to use it for DSLR v ideo is there an adapter for it or does it come with a 1/4 "20 screw
I HOOKED MY TASCAM 40 TO THE OUTPUT OF A SOUND BOARD USING THE XLR CABLES TO RECORD LIVE MUSIC BUT I STILL GOT THE XY MICS PIKING UP SOUND FROM PEOPLE TALKING AND EVEN WHEN I TAP THEM A BIT. I CAN HEAR THE TAPPING ON THE RECORDING. WHAT I'M DOING WRONG ISN'T THE SOUND SUPPOSE TO RECORD FROM THE BOARD ONLY, WHEN YOU HOOK UP THE XLR?
Hi m8, ive just bought one of these recorders as to me the build quality and features beats any other at this price range. Is that a mic stand your dr-40 is on?
Which mic would you recommend between the NTG-1 & NTG-2? That is, is it better to have the mic powered off the phantom power of the Tascam (NTG-1), or is it better to power the mic from its own battery (NTG-2)? Which will give a better signal/less noise/hum? Or would there be no difference? Thanks
Great review! I just got my DR40 and haven't played with it yet. One thing, in your video you had the same mic used directly, and then used thru an external preamp, but the gain on the preamp was about 10db less than the first time, so I couldn't judge the preamp noise. My question is do you think the preamp noise of the dr40 is similar to outboard mixers, or better, or worse? I know it would depend on the mixer, but I just want your opinions on what you found with your own equipment. THKS!
Hi! really good videos you guys are putting out there!! thanks for that. I have an omni lav mic from Giant squid audio lab, which requires mic input power, they say between 1 and 9V. Would it work with the DR-40? I have the impression that it cannot power that type of mics as the Zoom H1 does for instance.
Amazing video Guy, thanks for this. I am hesitating between the Zoom H2N and the Tascam DR-40. I like the multiple mike configurations of the Zoom H2N but I somehow feel that the DR-40 is a more professional unit. I want to try making outdoor videos of myself playing the guitar and singing, using the internal mikes and maybe plugging in my acoustic to the line input. The mid-side mode of the Zoom seems nice for this purpose but the connectors are better suited on the Tascam. What do you think?
HI, first of all, thanks for posting such a great video, i have a question an i would like you to help me: im thinking of buying the dr 40, but i want to use it to record live concerts, bands, etc. i was wondering if it works good, taking the output of the mixer into the line/ xlr input of the dr 40 usean trs - xlr cables. do i get distorsion, are the mixer output leves to high for the dr 40 input? Thank You
Hi, I bought this recorder, it seems very good but I'm having some trouble, I'm tried it with two lavaliers (audio technica atr 3350 anda senheizer G3) anda I'm getting a lot of room noise. I'm using dual mode, SOURCE: external independent, LEVEL COTROL: limiter anda MS DECODE: Off, I try to adjust the input level and the lavalier sensitivity (senheizer) but I cant get rid of the noise. Can you give any tip? Thanks in advance and good work.
@huggeek The Dual recording with the safety track is the biggest benefit over the H4n. I would spend the money saved on a mixer - that way you can really hear where your $100 went :)
can i take audio from my earphone out straight into my camera ? will the audio be different from the audio being recorded onto the sd card in the tascam dr-40?
Hi, this is very good review. Could you please tell me how to reduce the room noise when I record with Tascam DR 40 internal mic? Can I record with this recorder by connecting directly into Nikon D3200 external microphone, when I shoot video. I am not very sure what kind of cable I can use to connect with this DR 40 and Nikon D3200. Thank you so much.
Hi, I just recorded with a Sennheiser lavalier in ext 1/2 stereo dual, sounds great but If Listen it later with my head phones the file on my computer I just lisen it on one side R or L... any ideas? thanks
Hi thanks for this great video. When I plug my EXT MIC in L ,.. I hear the sound on Left Headphone only .. and when plug in R .. i hear sound in Right Headphone only. I had used STEREO WITH EXT MIC 1/2 ..why is this happening ? I want to level the sound regardless of where I plug the MIC .. can you please help me find the correct setting ??
Hello :) I have the mic AT 2022 and the Tascam DR-40, but I need a cable male/female to conect the mic to the recorder, which do you recomend me? :) Thanks, nice video :)
can I use this in place of an audio interface like a scarlet or presonus? starting voice over and I have this and the rode nt1a and am lacking the interface right now...can I capture with this unit through mic and download to computer for edits? is the capture quality through this as good as a regular a.i.?
I am looking to invest in an audio recorder for shooting my dslr films. I already own the Rode VideoMic but it is not enough for good sound. Is the tascam dr40 good for that?I've also seen the zoom and i am a little lost. I am in the budget of around 150 dollars. Any suggestions??? Thank you!
hi! i have problem with sync drift of tascam dr-40. Does anyone notice that after 30 min of recording or so there is drift ? it makes this thing unusable. impossible to sync with another recorders or video cameras!!! help, how can i fix that. updating firmware doesnt help.
Thanks, dvestore! Can you help me with hissing noise when I try to record from external mic? I heard it is firmware problem which Tascam hasn't solved.
Hello. I am having a problem with my DR-40. In normal Int Mic mode I understand the blinking red light right side is the 2 second buffer ready to record button. Then you push down on it again to get the solid red and it starts recording to file then when you are done recording you push the home button left side to stop recording and close that audio clip down. That's great except when I am recording and there is a few seconds of silence it stops recording. Is there a way to make it record continuously? I am recording to a live performance and we have periods of silence and not having that on the track makes it difficult to match the person speaking to the right section of the Tascam files. I have like 30 sound clips for a 5 minute act. What is the setting for non-stop recording? Thanks, Bill November 2016
Hi, Bill: It's sound like you are in Automatic Recording mode. The following is from the DR-40 manual: Recording automatically (AUTO REC) This function allows the unit to respond to input sound levels and start and pause recording, as well as set marks and create new files, for example
Thanks! Sure, you can dl the pdf manual and take a look at pg 47-48 at tascam.com/content/downloads/products/706/e_dr-40_om_va.pdf As long as you have switched the input to line level and the the mixer is outputting normal levels, you should get a perfectly recorded track. Of course you want to test first and watch the VU meters or monitor with headphones. Cheers!
What are your record setting on this unit as You were recording?
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Hi, I use a dr05 with lavalier mic, no problem. But with DR-40 can´t find the way to make work any lavalier mic like radioshack or sony smc, even with an azden lav mic. Any idea what is the exactly cable or adapter that I got to use.? Thanks
This is probably the most informative video I saw on the Tascam DR-40 I've seen on UA-cam. Not only did you review the Tascam DR-40, you also Showed it with other mics connected to it. Thumbs up man! And id give it 4 more if I could!
This is one of the best product tests for any product I've ever seen. I like how you used the green screen to show us exactly what was happening on the recorder. I love the fact you showed a number of external microphone applications so if someone was looking for a specific type of mic then they can find it. This made my purchase way ever. Thank you good sir. Awesome video.
That setup with the green screen is actually genius. I think I'm gonna steal it :)
Guy, Thank You! I just bought the DR-22WL but am returning for the DR-40 based on this great presentation. I wanted XLR and appreciate the detail you spent on production to show the various mic samples. Green screen nice!
Hi from the UK. I was looking through reviews of this unit to accompany DSLR filming and it's the coolest demonstration. You can see everything and hear it in action so thanks!
This is still the only video on youtube that does this recorder any justice! Thank you!
I bought my Tascam D40 and tried recording with less knowledge with the device,however this is a friendly user and so far i am pretty much satisfied with the result of the audio output.,i highly recommend this product....
Dude, yessssss !!! This awesome . . . I was searching all over the place for a detailed review of the DR-40 with XLR inputs . . You seriously nailed it and went above and beyond on this one. Thanks a ton !
This was so helpful for me. I just got the Tascam DR-40 and have tested it. It sounds amazing. I can't wait to use it for my future film projects.
Really great!!! The way you engineered the green screen close-up is pretty ingenious! Well played!
@hey86x Thanks! One of the new features in the Tascam DR-40 is called "Peak Reduction" which helps set the levels for you - it will automatically bring the levels down should things get loud - the only drawback is that it may not be fast enough to catch rapid rises, so the Dual mode is an excellent "Safety track".
Thanks for asking. Yes, you can record in 4CH mode to record the onboard mics + XLR inputs. You can even set a delay in milliseconds so they match up.
Wow, I just bought this DR-40 today...I had not the slightest clue it could do all that!
I have just found out from Tascam's website that the lates firmware allows independent L/R level adjustment for the EXT inputs and a couple of other improvements. Great!
Thanks for the comment and for the kind words. As shown in the video, the safety track is a track recorded at a lower volume. It's called a safety track because it allows you to record "hotter" on your normal track, yet still have a fall back if that track gets overmodulated with unexpected loud sounds. Hope that helps.
@tividor Yes, you can record to the Internal mics as well as the XLR inputs at the same time. Simply change the REC MODE to 4 channel. It's 4 unique tracks inside 2 separate, Two Track files.
@hotboyme Thanks for your comment, the mode we recorded in is 16 Bit 48k wav. You have the option of going up to 24 Bit 96k. You can also record MP3 compressed files at 32kbps, 64kbps 96, 128,192,256,320 as well as BWF 16bit and 24 bit.
I know the video was a few years old, but I really enjoyed your content. The green screen was pretty cool, that would be really good for training...
Just used this for my new short film. It rocks! Better than the other two choices mainly because of the dual track mode.
@timawells Thanks for asking. The audio file is as is from the recorder- completely untouched. This is the actual audio that you will get with the DR-40 and the microphones tested.
@elevn7 Hi Jack! Thanks for watching. Yes, absolutely. Although I did not demo the internal mics, they sound quite good when recorded to the SD card. There is a reverb effect. I like that I can record the two XLR's and still record using the on-board mics. For under $200, I think we're going to see a lot of these out in the field. I just hope that are serious save up for a mixer too to get the best results.
Thanks for you comment. It sound like you have the correct setting for EXT MIC and EXT IN. Does your mic require 48V Phantom Power? The Tascam should ask you if you want to turn it on when you choose EXT MIC. If it does require phantom power, and it is on, do you have another XLR cable to test with? It could also be a bad cable. Please let us know if you get it figured out or if you have any other questions.
I love how you made that presentation.
Glad to have helped. Your best bet would be to get a mixer as you hear in the video above. 2nd best would be to find a field recorder with good pre-amps. Oade brothers even modifies recorders and puts in higher quality components - see their site. Other recorders to look at are: Tascam DR 680, Edirol R-44 and Marantz PMD-660. Also Sony PCM-M10 with a digital in from the Sound Devices MixPre-D is a great low noise combo.
I wasn't expecting very much due to the 80's style music, the bad green screen (which turned out to be quite helpful)
But the test was very informative.
I also have a DR40 and I've noticed some heavy noise issues with the internal mics (at least through my headphones),
so I was curious to see - no, to HEAR - what was going on with external mics.
This video definetely shed some light on the topic
Thank you. I'm glad that you found it helpful. Comments like yours make me want to create more vids!
Yeah, it's really just intended for musician's to make home recordings on. I bought it to record sound for DSLR movies, as I won't need clips nearly as long as where the drift begins (which is around 5 to 6 minutes when syncing with 23.97fps video.) You could speed/slow it down by .1% (depending on if its behind or ahead), but there are also programs that will fix the timecode issues for you, such as PluralEyes. In FCP, you could also edit the XML file and project setting for a better sync.
@kiksterman Thank you. I appreciate the comment. I'm glad that you found the video to be helpful, positive comments like yours make us want to create even more awesome content.
doesn't the unit auto clip the audio to prevent it from PEAKING?
good review!
nice setup/camera shoot.
Awesome! It is Awesome! That green screen thing it is a great idea! Well done!
I bought the Rode ntg2 mic. Would you recommed to this recorder the tascam 40?
Thank you.
Good, very good. Gives help for deciding which mike to buy. At beginning you are speaking really fast, that's beyond my simple school english that I learned as german :-)
@4009richard Just a tip that will save you lots of battery life when shooting in the field with condensers.. Get condenser mics with battery power like the shotgun NTG-series from RÖDE. One extra battery will in that way usually bring almost a day more in battery life.
@dvestore Thanks, I love the rode mics, but the ntg-1,2, really need a preamp/ mixer with these music oriented recorders. The ntg3 would be ideal but out of this price point. The at875 setup has potential of being a acceptable audio solution south of $500. I really appreciate the response. By the way, the link you posted isn't working.
It is surprising how the floor noise is higher with the Mackie preamps than with the Tascam's internal preamps. Isn't that surprising?
@christianhermida Zoom has an inexpensive 1/4-20 to cold shoe for around $20 check it out at dvestore - it's called the HS-1. I personally prefer the Manfrotto 492 LCD so I can articulate the unit and watch the levels/battery status/recording status those are about $49 though.
@dvestore Thank you for your prompt reply. It's truly appreciated it. Also, I have taken a look at the cable you suggest. Will definitely be putting all of this into consideration. I also read your excellent write-up on the Roland R-26 on your Facebook page. Thank you for doing this, it really helps us all out a lot.
@dvestore great video ! I thought the screen was orange, on your greenscreen it isn't.
Nice production chops. Superb info on the DR-40. Thank you sir!
Thank you for making this review. I was thinking about buying this, but after watching this video I decided this recorder is not for me. There is to much hiss from the preamps. Now I just saved my money. I looking for portable field recorder that has the lowest hiss from the preamps, at the lowest price possible. What would you recomend? Thanks again
Can I record from the Tascam built in stereo mics and XLR inputs ?
So I have 3 inputs ? 2 XLR and one Stereo ? For interviews , for example ? THanks a lot !!!!
Sirve como interfase también ? Por ejemplo si quiero grabar directo a soundforge o reaper etc ?
Im really curious about how this performs with the at875, which if im not mistaken is a bit hotter than the ntg-1
thanks for the vid.
i was wondering if its possible to actually record both the internal stereo mic aswell as both of the external channels at the same time? (essentially 4 unique mono tracks, true 4track recording)
thanks in advance
Guy, Thanks for the great review. I'm looking for a solution to a 'buzz' problem on my Sony CX700 and think that a PCM recorder is the way to go. If possible, I want to avoid adding the sound in post, so (1) am considering connecting my Rode SVM via Y cable L/R ext mic inputs on the DR-40 and (2) from the headphone out to the mic input on the handycam. Obviously I'll have a useable recording on the DR-40, but will it go to the SONY? Interestingly, iRig mic to iPhone 4 using a m2m plug does work.
Can i check each individual channel in the Tascam DR 40 when i using the 4 channel?
This video is amazing. Great music too.
Thanks for the samples man, it was very helpful.
btw, what do u think this recorder comparing to Zoom H4n? what are the major differences? is this worth the saving? (since its cheaper than the h4n) or maybe i just better spend more on h4n? i need ur opinion here, thanks.
You guys are the best. :) Have you tried it in comparison with the Tascam LS-100? How does the sound fare? I'm thinking if this model is enough for my needs.
Thanks, so "silence" is also amplified, and for correct choosed levels hiss would be lower.
great video guys! I just bought one of these. now how do we mount this thing? Im going to use it for DSLR v ideo is there an adapter for it or does it come with a 1/4 "20 screw
I HOOKED MY TASCAM 40 TO THE OUTPUT OF A SOUND BOARD USING THE XLR CABLES TO RECORD LIVE MUSIC BUT I STILL GOT THE XY MICS PIKING UP SOUND FROM PEOPLE TALKING AND EVEN WHEN I TAP THEM A BIT. I CAN HEAR THE TAPPING ON THE RECORDING. WHAT I'M DOING WRONG ISN'T THE SOUND SUPPOSE TO RECORD FROM THE BOARD ONLY, WHEN YOU HOOK UP THE XLR?
How do you switch in between views for the green screen
Great review! Thanks. Have you tried comparing this to the Olympus DR-100? The DR-40 seems like a real bargain compared to that.
Hi m8, ive just bought one of these recorders as to me the build quality and features beats any other at this price range. Is that a mic stand your dr-40 is on?
@JoshuaBeeLoved did you use a phantom powered xlr mic? Just wondering how long your batteries lasted for. Thanks.
Great review. Thanks! Have you compared this with the Olympus LS-100? The Tascam DR-40 seems like a real bargain. Would love to hear your thoughts.
Which mic would you recommend between the NTG-1 & NTG-2?
That is, is it better to have the mic powered off the phantom power of the Tascam (NTG-1), or is it better to power the mic from its own battery (NTG-2)?
Which will give a better signal/less noise/hum? Or would there be no difference? Thanks
Great review! I just got my DR40 and haven't played with it yet. One thing, in your video you had the same mic used directly, and then used thru an external preamp, but the gain on the preamp was about 10db less than the first time, so I couldn't judge the preamp noise. My question is do you think the preamp noise of the dr40 is similar to outboard mixers, or better, or worse? I know it would depend on the mixer, but I just want your opinions on what you found with your own equipment. THKS!
Wen I press power bottom is on the more I removed my hand is turnoff please what happened to it?
I'm in the learning phase now. may I ask, what is a safety track?
amazing review...thank you for the effort
Hi! really good videos you guys are putting out there!! thanks for that.
I have an omni lav mic from Giant squid audio lab, which requires mic input power, they say between 1 and 9V. Would it work with the DR-40? I have the impression that it cannot power that type of mics as the Zoom H1 does for instance.
Amazing video Guy, thanks for this. I am hesitating between the Zoom H2N and the Tascam DR-40. I like the multiple mike configurations of the Zoom H2N but I somehow feel that the DR-40 is a more professional unit. I want to try making outdoor videos of myself playing the guitar and singing, using the internal mikes and maybe plugging in my acoustic to the line input. The mid-side mode of the Zoom seems nice for this purpose but the connectors are better suited on the Tascam. What do you think?
HI, first of all, thanks for posting such a great video, i have a question an i would like you to help me: im thinking of buying the dr 40, but i want to use it to record live concerts, bands, etc. i was wondering if it works good, taking the output of the mixer into the line/ xlr input of the dr 40 usean trs - xlr cables. do i get distorsion, are the mixer output leves to high for the dr 40 input? Thank You
The safety track was chosen in post production as anything that was clipped was unusable. That's the beauty of the safety track.
In the video at 1:10 you can see where you can switch the REC MODE to INT or EXT and DUAL or just STEREO
Hi, I bought this recorder, it seems very good but I'm having some trouble, I'm tried it with two lavaliers (audio technica atr 3350 anda senheizer G3) anda I'm getting a lot of room noise. I'm using dual mode, SOURCE: external independent, LEVEL COTROL: limiter anda MS DECODE: Off, I try to adjust the input level and the lavalier sensitivity (senheizer) but I cant get rid of the noise. Can you give any tip? Thanks in advance and good work.
very helpful, nice job with the greenscreen.. very proffesional
thanks
@huggeek The Dual recording with the safety track is the biggest benefit over the H4n. I would spend the money saved on a mixer - that way you can really hear where your $100 went :)
can i take audio from my earphone out straight into my camera ?
will the audio be different from the audio being recorded onto the sd card in the tascam dr-40?
Damn dude, nice setup! Much appreciated!
Thanks for watching!
Why does it say wav 16? I like it though would be great with condensor combo.
Loving the chromakey!
@dvestore Are you able to hear what you are recording (real time) with the headphones?
Hi, this is very good review. Could you please tell me how to reduce the room noise when I record with Tascam DR 40 internal mic? Can I record with this recorder by connecting directly into Nikon D3200 external microphone, when I shoot video. I am not very sure what kind of cable I can use to connect with this DR 40 and Nikon D3200. Thank you so much.
Hi, I just recorded with a Sennheiser lavalier in ext 1/2 stereo dual, sounds great but If Listen it later with my head phones the file on my computer I just lisen it on one side R or L... any ideas?
thanks
Will the DR-40 also work with the Rode Videomic? I saw some problems that another guy had with it, not sure if it was addressed or not though.
So what track we are hearing now ? clipped original or amplified safe track ?
Hi thanks for this great video. When I plug my EXT MIC in L ,.. I hear the sound on Left Headphone only .. and when plug in R .. i hear sound in Right Headphone only. I had used STEREO WITH EXT MIC 1/2 ..why is this happening ? I want to level the sound regardless of where I plug the MIC .. can you please help me find the correct setting ??
Hey quick question , can I connect a wireless lapel receiver to it using the xlr input?
Can you use a lavalier mic with the tascam dr-40?
Is there a mic imput?
@mattihp what about a good hypercardioid with a battery?
Hello :) I have the mic AT 2022 and the Tascam DR-40, but I need a cable male/female to conect the mic to the recorder, which do you recomend me? :) Thanks, nice video :)
great video but too bad you didnt include its internal mics in the comparison.. for reference. thanks
With the Rode NTG1 did you plug an external pre-amp between the mic and the tascam or did you just plug directly to the tascam ?
can I use this in place of an audio interface like a scarlet or presonus? starting voice over and I have this and the rode nt1a and am lacking the interface right now...can I capture with this unit through mic and download to computer for edits? is the capture quality through this as good as a regular a.i.?
I am looking to invest in an audio recorder for shooting my dslr films. I already own the Rode VideoMic but it is not enough for good sound. Is the tascam dr40 good for that?I've also seen the zoom and i am a little lost. I am in the budget of around 150 dollars. Any suggestions??? Thank you!
Hello, I can use the DR40 Tascan with microphone RODE NTG 2?.
the DR40 Tascan have phantom power?
Thank you!
hi! i have problem with sync drift of tascam dr-40. Does anyone notice that after 30 min of recording or so there is drift ? it makes this thing unusable. impossible to sync with another recorders or video cameras!!! help, how can i fix that. updating firmware doesnt help.
DR40 doesn't have unidirectional recording, is that correct? I think I'll go for the 100mkii :\
Thanks, dvestore! Can you help me with hissing noise when I try to record from external mic? I heard it is firmware problem which Tascam hasn't solved.
I'm also waiting on a fix for this one, glad it isn't just me
Hello.
I am having a problem with my DR-40. In normal Int Mic mode I understand the blinking red light right side is the 2 second buffer ready to record button.
Then you push down on it again to get the solid red and it starts recording to file then when you are done recording you push the home button left side to stop recording and close that audio clip down.
That's great except when I am recording and there is a few seconds of silence it stops recording. Is there a way to make it record continuously? I am recording to a live performance and we have periods of silence and not having that on the track makes it difficult to match the person speaking to the right section of the Tascam files.
I have like 30 sound clips for a 5 minute act. What is the setting for non-stop recording?
Thanks,
Bill
November 2016
Hi, Bill: It's sound like you are in Automatic Recording mode. The following is from the DR-40 manual:
Recording automatically (AUTO REC)
This function allows the unit to respond to input sound levels
and start and pause recording, as well as set marks and create
new files, for example
Thanks! I was able to get it figured out. Turn off the Auto Record function...
Thanks! Sure, you can dl the pdf manual and take a look at pg 47-48 at tascam.com/content/downloads/products/706/e_dr-40_om_va.pdf
As long as you have switched the input to line level and the the mixer is outputting normal levels, you should get a perfectly recorded track. Of course you want to test first and watch the VU meters or monitor with headphones. Cheers!
What tascam got the best built in mics to make music ?
any advice to use with lava mic?
I think what would compliment this real-time green screen technology is a real-time motion stabilizer.
Great presentation. Thanks for posting.
The noise performance of the built-in mics is quite bad. I have to choose another recorder.
What are your record setting on this unit as You were recording?
Hi, I use a dr05 with lavalier mic, no problem. But with DR-40 can´t find the way to make work any lavalier mic like radioshack or sony smc, even with an azden lav mic. Any idea what is the exactly cable or adapter that I got to use.?
Thanks
Maybe did you find a solution?
Never !! I sold it !!
@4009richard I like the RODE NT3 with a 9V.