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Description
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
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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) EXT MIC/LINE IN Connector XLR/TRS Combo jack (1: GND, 2: HOT, 3: COLD) Nominal Input Level -19dBV (MIC) / +4dBu (LINE) Maximum Input Level -3dBV (MIC) / +20dBu (LINE) Input Impedance 2.2kΩ (MIC) / 10kΩ (LINE) PHONES/LINE OUT Connector 1/8" (3.5mm) Stereo Mini jack (Unbalanced) for LINE connection Nominal Output Level -14dBV (10kΩ load) Maximum Output Level +2dBV (10kΩ load) Output Impedance 12Ω for Headphones connection Maximum Output Power 20mW + 20mW (32Ω load) USB Connector USB Micro B-type Format USB2.0 HIGH SPEED Built-in Speaker 0.3W, Mono Low-cut Filter 40 / 80 / 120Hz Chromatic Tuner C1 to B6, A4 = 435Hz to 445Hz (in 1Hz increments) Effector 6 presets (Hall 1, Hall 2, Room, Studio, Plate 1, Plate 2) Tripod attachment screw-hole 1/4" Tripod attachment screw-hole Power 3 AA Batteries, USB bus power, AC 100 to 240V (optional AC Adapter) Power Consumption 2.5 W (Max) Battery Operation Time
(Recording)Alkaline (EVOLTA) approx. 18 hours (2ch WAV, 44.1kHz, 16-bit, using Built-in Microphone, JEITA) Ni-MH (eneloop) approx. 16 hours (2ch WAV, 44.1kHz, 16-bit, using Built-in Microphone, JEITA) Dimensions (W×H×D) 2.75" × 6.1" × 1.37" / 70 × 155 × 35 mm Weight 8.3 oz. / 213 g Audio Performance
Frequency Response Fs 44.1kHz 20Hz to 20kHz, +0/-1dB (EXT IN to LINE OUT, JEITA) Fs 48kHz 20Hz to 22kHz, +0/-1dB (EXT IN to LINE OUT, JEITA) Fs 96kHz 20Hz to 40kHz, +0/-1dB (EXT IN to LINE OUT, JEITA) Total Harmonic Distortion 0.01% or less (Fs 44.1k/48k/96kHz, EXT IN to LINE OUT, JEITA) Signal-to-Noise Ratio 94 dB or higher (Fs 44.1k/48k/96kHz, EXT IN to LINE OUT, JEITA)
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