Four Track Digital Audio Recorder and USB Audio Interface
DR-40X
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.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.
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, etc.
Support multiple languages for menu (ENG/FRA/DEU/ITA/ESP/RUS/PRT/JPN/CHI/KOR)
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
Optional RC-3F foot switch and RC-10 wired remote control can be connected
Long-time operation of maximum 18 hours is possible using just the internal batteries
Reverb effect
Auto recording function
Proven high sound pressure design for capturing loud sounds of up to 125dB SPL
Peak reduction function that detects peaks and automatically sets the optimal level
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
Divide/delete functions
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
Jump-back playback function that skips back a preset number of seconds during playback
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
Mark function that can set up to 99 points for a single track
Audio files created on computers can be played (Only in formats compatible with this product)
Built-in monaural speaker with an output of 0.3W
Pre-recording buffer that can record up to 2 seconds prior to starting recording
When a predetermined maximum file size is reached, a new file is created to continue recording
Track increment creates new files at arbitrary locations during recording
File name format can be set to use a user-defined word or the date
The first six characters of the file name for recording can be set freely
Playlist function
A chromatic tuner is equipped which is helpful for practicing musical instruments
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
Spec description
Recording Media
SD card (64MB to 2GB), SDHC card (4GB to 32GB), SDXC card (up to 128GB)
File System
FAT16/32, exFAT
Recording File Format
WAV / BWF
Sampling Frequency
44.1k / 48k / 96k Hz
Bit-depth
16 / 24-bit
MP3
Sampling Frequency
44.1k / 48k Hz
Recording Bit-rate
32k / 64k / 96k / 128k / 192k / 256k / 320k bps
Playback Bit-rate
32k to 320k bps, VBR, ID3TAG Ver. 2.4
Number of Channels
4-channel (2 Stereo)
Playback speed control
0.5 to 2.0 times (in 0.1 increments) * 44.1k/48kHz only
Built-in Microphone
Unidirectional, Stereo (switchable between A-B and X-Y positions)
