Four Track Digital Audio Recorder and USB Audio Interface

Versatile four-track audio recorder for cinema, music, podcasting and any other application. Easy-to-use compact design with a high-performance feature set and versatile audio I/O, all to produce professional content. Dual Neutrik® XLR/TRS combo jacks support both mic-level and +4dBu line-level. These inputs can accept balanced microphone or line level from Mixers or the FOH console. The microphone preamp includes +48V phantom power and plenty of gain for detailed recordings with condenser microphones, as well as electret type microphones. Using the stereo built-in microphones, you can capture ambient sound of the audience while recording direct from an external console, which is ideal for capturing live performances.

DR-40X allows high-quality recording with its stereo built-in condenser microphones. Every detail is captured from small whispers to loud sounds up to 125dB SPL. These built-in microphones are adjustable unidirectional microphones for recording in an X-Y pattern for tight stereo imaging, or in an A-B pattern for a more ambient recording. The layout of the DR-40X has been revamped to be quick and easy to work with one thumb. Operations like recording, adjusting levels, deleting bad takes and adding markers are just a button press away. Connecting to a PC using USB Audio interface mode, and DR-40X becomes a tool for voiceover work, live streaming and songwriting with studio-quality audio. Built-in microphones work as USB microphones. 

In addition to normal stereo channel recording and Dual Recording mode, DR-40X has “4CH Mode” that can record two different stereo feeds simultaneously. The combination of the sources are flexible; recording the built-in microphones along with a pair of external Mics such as close-up and ambient microphones, or recording the built-in Mics along with a balanced line input such as the feed from a mixer along with the sound in the room. DR-40X support a SDXC card, which can record longer with larger data capacity. If you record one stereo file in 44.1kHz/ 16bit CD quality, 128GB card holds 192 hours maximum. In MP3/ 320kbps, it can record up to 896 hours. (that is 37 days!).

*SDXC Card Not Included

Features at a glance

• High-quality unidirectional stereo condenser microphones that can record in A-B and X-Y positions
• XLR/TRS inputs compatible with +4dBu line level / +48V
• 4-channel mode that can be used for dual recording and nondestructive overdub recording
• Overwrite function for Punch-In recording with one level of Undo
• Functions as a 2in/ 2out USB Audio Interface for Mac, PC or iOS recording
• Dictation mode designed for human voice recording and transcription
• MS decoding function making it possible to use M-S microphones
• Long-time operation of maximum 18 hours is possible using just the internal batteries
• Auto recording function
• Self timer recording function
• Seamless gain control
• Low-cut filter with three levels (40/80/120Hz)
• Speed change (VSA) function for adjusting the speed from 0.5 to 2.0 times (in 0.1 increments)
• Level align feature that prevents uneven volume levels
• Equalizer setting for adjusting playback sound quality
• Loop/repeat playback function that is convention for practicing music and studying languages
• Resume function that retains the last stop position and starts playback from that position when power is turned back ON
• QUICK menu button for easy access to various functions
• High-quality 24-bit/96kHz WAV/BWF linear PCM and MP3
• SD/ SDHC/ SDXC (up to 128GB) can be used for recording media
• Stereo mini line output / Headphone output connector
• 128×64 pixel graphic LCD with backlight
• High-speed file transfer to a computer using USB 2.0
• Powered by 3 AA batteries, USB bus power, or optional AC adapter (PS-P520E)
• Rubber feet for improving acoustic properties during desktop recordings are included
• Tripod attachment screw-hole built in to the unit

In the Box
• DR-40X
• 3 x AA Batteries
• Manual, Tilt Foot