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.
Tascam has introduced three new products as an update to their famous DR series of portable audio recorders: the DR-X series. Already packed with many features, let’s take a look at these new recorders with filmmakers in mind.
Tascam introduced three recorders in the new DR-X line: the Tascam DR-05X, the Tascam DR-07X, and the Tascam DR-40X.
All three DR-X recorders drain power through two AA batteries that should power your recorder for around 17.5 hours. Recordings are stored on a microSDXC card (maximum capacity: 128Gb ) which should be enough to record plenty of sounds.
Also, you can use a DR-X recorder as a 2-in/2-out USB audio interface when plugged to your computer. Then, the built-in microphones are used as USB microphones.
In a nice addition, all three DR-X recorders feature an auto-tone function, providing an audio cue tone identifying each recording take.
Finally, the DR-X Series of recorders include a new bright white backlit display that should be easier to see when working in direct sunlight, and a pre-recording function delivers fail-safe recordings with up to 2 seconds of pre-record time.
Features
Stereo omni directional condenser microphones
Support multiple menu languages (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
Reverb effect for vocal and instrument resonance
Auto recording function that can detect the sound input signal level and automatically start recording
Proven high sound pressure design for capturing loud sounds of up to 125dB SPL
Peak reduction function
Self timer recording function
Seamless gain control
Three low cut filter 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
Spec description
Recording Media
microSD card (64MB to 3GB), microSDHC card (4GB to 32GB), microSDXC 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
2-channel (Stereo) / 1-channel (Mono)
Playback speed control
0.5 to 2.0 times (in 0.1 increments) * 44.1k/48kHz only
Built-in Microphone
Omnidirectional, Stereo
MIC/EXT IN
Connector
1/8″ (3.5mm) Stereo Mini jack (Unbalanced, Plug-in Power)
Nominal Input Level
-20dBV
Maximum Input Level
-4dBV
Input Impedance
18kΩ or more (PLUG IN PWR: OFF)
2kΩ or more (PLUG IN PWR: ON)
20Hz to 20kHz, +1/-3dB (EXT IN to LINE OUT, JEITA)
Fs 48kHz
20Hz to 22kHz, +1/-3dB (EXT IN to LINE OUT, JEITA)
Fs 96kHz
20Hz to 40kHz, +1/-3dB (EXT IN to LINE OUT, JEITA)
Total Harmonic Distortion
0.05% or less (Fs 44.1k/48k/96kHz, EXT I Not LINE OUT, JEITA)
Signal-to-Noise Ratio
92 dB or higher (Fs 44.1k/48k/96kHz, EXT I Not LINE OUT, JEITA)
Computer Requirements
Windows
Computer
Windows PC with USB2.0 or USB3.0 port
CPU
Dual Core, 2GHz or faster (x86)
Memory
2GB or more
Macintosh
CPU
Power PC, iMac, G3, G4, G5 266MHz or faster
Memory
64MB or more
USB
USB2.0 recommended
Supported OS’Windows
Windows 10 (May 2019 Update) New , Windows 8.1 , Windows 7
Mac
macOS Mojave , macOS High Sierra (10.13) , macOS Sierra (10.12)
iOS
iOS 12 , iOS 11
*1: The performance of the media may be degraded significantly if it will be used repeatedly. ERASE FORMAT by DR-05X is recommended before use.Supported Media
