Tascam DR 100 Mark III Review Plus Tutorial and Full Manual!!!

[@ArtVideoProductions]

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[@PhantomSavage]

I'm a voice actor and content producer that works from home and I've been using this thing for 2 years. This thing is absolutely awesome, and its delivered high quality, easy sound without fail until a recent broken MicroSD card snafu broke my card reader. Bought another one to replace it immediately and I'm now rewatching the video that originally convinced me to buy it in the first place ;D

[@carlpasha]

The most comprehensive and informative video on the MKIII to be found anywhere. In fact, there isn't even a web page that covers it to this degree! Firmly in my favourites list. Many thanks.

[@AntonBrowne]

Thanks for being thorough. One can always skip forward but you can't 'skip' to information that isn't there in a short video.

[@ArtVideoProductions]

Anton Browne exactly 😁The more one skips, the less they will know. And a manual walkthrough can’t be a 4 minute video. And when it is a short one, will cause people to keep searching other vids for more info that’s already here

[@Playtoomuchmusic]

Hey I wanted to let you know that this video was incredibly helpful. This tutorial helped me out in a tight situation. Thank you for taking the time to make this.

[@ArtVideoProductions]

Thank you

[@eugenm]

Thank you. If it's possible, re-upload the video with the central screen closer, so that we can see the display better.

[@H3xx1st]

Wow, thank you for this awesome video! Your style and professionalism is on point.

[@chrisfoot5780]

Excellent real in depth review. I have the MKii & will certainly get the MKiii after this really informative look at this model. Many thanks & keep up the great work.

[@Springer5]

Brilliant review. Thanks for putting in the work to make it. I just wish the DR100MK3 had a wireless remote option for controlling it from a distance without wires when recording elusive wildlife. Also fixing points to attach a strap would be great to hang it off the ground.

[@psysword]

A labor of Love... Many thanks. I purchased this unit after watching your marvelous review. Spaceeba or Obregado!

[@ArtVideoProductions]

Thanks man. Looks like my Brazilian accent can't pass undetected 😂 I guess Tascam should owe me some money too for this. All my reviews are done with items I purchased with my own funds. All I'm doing is help you guys deciding what to buy. I appreciate the love.

[@XX-wo2ev]

Very helpful!! Thank you for taking the time to put this together!

[@ChengduLittleA]

indicator all-off option is probably useful for remote recording where the led light can be potentially seen in the camera

[@Springer5]

Agree. Also, I do a lot of wildlife recording at night and being able to switch off all lighting is essential to avoid spooking wildlife. I'm sure there are other situations as well.

[@Mythocentric]

Just bought a DR-100Mk3 after returning to audio work. Excellent unit made better by your video. Thank you!

[@LillySchwartz]

This is such a great help, thank you so much for making this video! Also, it‘s fantastic that I can turn off all light from unit. Means that I can record good audio while working in my darkroom without ruining the paper!

[@MedelProductions]

How are the preamps on the external mic and line-in (3.5mm) inputs on the top of the recorder? Do they have a low noise floor as well?

[@sdelaet]

Excellent review!! Well worth watching from start to end.

[@mrphilipjwilliams]

Thank you for this review. Very informative.

[@ArtVideoProductions]

Thank you very much.

[@Narinjas]

@@ArtVideoProductions Tascam DR-44WL VS Tascam DR-100MKIII (VS budget Tascam DR-05)

[@ArtVideoProductions]

A.A. B. There’s no comparison

[@Narinjas]

@@ArtVideoProductions Bought the DR-100MK3 ... also can you do a short video on firmware update (or link me to a trusted one?)? also thank you very much for the mic recommendation Samson C02 (i was going to buy Behringer B-1 SINGLE DIAPHRAGM mic and get only one of them for similar price). (P.S. i have an Behringer U-Phoria UM2 USB Audio Interface but no good mic for it ... )

[@ArtVideoProductions]

A.A. B. Tascam website.

[@foxtowercommunications]

Hi there- just my two cents worth, but one use for AGC is if you are interviewing someone in a noisy crowd where the background noise is changing constantly. So, journalists or run-and-gun shooters might use it all the time. In some 10 years of recording, that's the one instance where it is useful! (Just remember to turn it off afterward). Thank you for the informative review!

[@mathieusimard]

Awesome review, the best on youtube so far for this device. Impartial and complete. I would have like to see a noise floor test thought.

[@1524625]

Thanks for video very mutch, it was very useful. It saved my time trying to figure out how all that stuff works.

[@RadianFilms64]

Thank you for the video! just got my recorder today and this video really helped.

[@alien6551]

I w as wondering why the loudspeaker was very low now i know great video

[@Christopherastbury]

Many thanks, excellent walkthrough of all the settings, saved me a load of time.

[@MrJacks1959]

Quick question when recording with the omni or uni mics and playback using the built-in speaker the recorded sound always sounds very distant.. When listening to your video the external speaker sounded much louder.. Is there anything that I may be doing wrong?

[@ArtVideoProductions]

Jack I guess, through a mic, it may sound “better”? Lol. I don’t think you’re doing anything wrong, nor is the unit defective. It’s fine. Thanks for your comment :)

[@MrJacks1959]

You're correct, it's sounds excellent when I listen through the headphones.. Thnx for the quick reply!

[@damonff]

Dude, thank you. The speaker volume was KILLING ME. I though it was broken.

[@hifiunicorn]

I bought one recently and love it above all the other portable recorders I've tried. Can you please provide the exact wind screen you purchased that will fit this recorder? Thank you so much!

[@nottingham_ChrisAllison]

I use the DR-40 currently, but will certainly consider this unit in the near future...Thanks again

[@desmoface]

Thanks for the detailed review, I just ordered one and this was very helpful to get me ready to use it.

[@TexpatOTG]

I have this model, but was limited in some applications. I have added a MixPre to my kit. Both are great recorders, the limiter in MixPre is better, but no issue for Tascam with safety track. Enjoyed your review.

[@Eghty8keys]

I recently purchased this recorder mainly off of the strength of your review. Great job.

[@ArtVideoProductions]

Awesome! Glad I could help!

[@gmcinnis100]

Yes. Thank you so much for your time and effort. I was impressed by your detailed knowledge of the device.

[@BrianMackey2010]

Super helpful almost returned it because of the speaker volume!!

[@julislybeshari353]

M/S decode is one of the most interesting thing in this recorder.

[@cybernaumemusic]

Is this good for recording ambience at forest, birds and stuff? i plan to use built in mics first and later get pair of ext mics. i now have zoom h2 and it is noisy.

[@ArtVideoProductions]

You can't take this recorder anywhere without a wind protection. In fact, even indoors you need it. Here's a link to get it from BH. It's a must buy. www.bhphotovideo.com/c/product/876324-REG

[@fisherxc]

Fantastic video. Education in audio recording. I may buy Zoom H5 but I will still watch this again to help me understand all the features which mostly overlap

[@studio23producer]

Thank you for this very competent and informative review and demo!

[@jockojohn3294]

Great review. I'm ordering one. Thanks for a full, easy to understand and follow review.

[@ArtVideoProductions]

Thanks!

[@liteo57]

What is the life span of the rechargeable Lit-ion battery on the DR100MKIII? Any differemce between it & DR100MKII?

[@tkattashis1]

Very good walkthrough. Thank you! However with my unit external mics are not working! All I/O settings are correct, using SM58/57. Anyone??

[@judmcc]

You covered it very well!

[@JWS1968]

This unit can also record a -12db saftey track.

[@janekschaefer]

Superb Much thanks 🌈

[@ryanwilliams4223]

Hi does this have an overdub mode like the DR40 ? as ill be recording music so will need the overdub setting ?

[@garycurtis]

Excellent presentation, I really appreciate it. Question, I have a situation where I want to use lavaliere mic and also a external mic, what would the best set up be for this?

[@ArtVideoProductions]

Gary Curtis simply plug the lav receiver on either XLR channel, then add the external mic on the other channel, The DR100MKIII also has the ability in controlling L and R levels separately.

[@stevenmonrad]

Thank you for a very helpful review and instructions. I have this recorder, and as a beginner am wondering if you would recommend mounting it on a video camera such as the JVC GY-HM620 using a good shotgun mike for bird sounds. 2 general questions about that - 1) would the recorder and mic completely bypass the audio part of the camera? 2) is file sync best accomplished using the camera TC marking (as JVC calls it) or the recorder audio tone (which according to the manual is generated at the recorder and recorded into the video file by the camera), or are they the same thing. That is, I need to understand the simplest connections layout between the Tascam/mic and the camera. Or could you point me to a reference which would help? Thanks very much.

[@ArtVideoProductions]

Ok, Actually, I never use the built in mics, ONLY XLR inputs with my fancy mics, which gives me a much better audio. The reason I bought this model is only because of its quiet pre amps. Sorry I coudn't help you any further as I simply don't use the built in mics.

[@stevenmonrad]

It hadn't occurred to me to use the built-in mics.

[@ArtVideoProductions]

I'd use your JVC GY-HM620 XLR plugging in your shotgun mic directly instead of the Tascam since these cameras already have good pre amps. You don't need the Tascam for this. I use a rode NTG4plus directly on camera getting excellent results.

[@HAwk-bl7wc]

Using Dual DAC produces less noise, this can easily be noticed. I have not tested the effect on the same sound subject though to find out how much it improves. This setting consumes much more power, i would say 50-60% . The big mics are extremely sensitive to wind movemenst. In fact so much: i have covered them in the thinnest plastic to prefend wind comming in, even thru the windjammer..... The plastic works:). The noise floor of these 90 degrees mics (these are not AB mics, look inside the capsules!) is rather high. The noise floor is in facthigher then my Olympus LS11 and very much higher then my Zoom H2n. These last two arre the bestter ones when used with maximum gain, sometimes needed.... But the Tascam start to record as low as 20 herz, so is much more sensiitve:). Hope next year to try out the Sennheisser ME66 on the Tascam....

[@IsraelSuperguide]

I was recording today out side and i took it tascam but when i set the source EXT MIC and plug the small mic nothig was recorded. Then i changed source to omni and the small mic in ext in. it catched too much noise as i was walking. any sugestion, what am i doing wrong? i just want to use the small mic and cancel the other mics. thank you

[@ArtVideoProductions]

Israel Superguide tascam tech support 1 [phone]

[@joseangel4428]

Hello, first of all thank you very much for this great review, ArtVideo. I have just bought the recorder and I tried it yesterday in a small concert, and I had a problem: I wanted to connect the Tascam to the mixer via an XLR cable, to record separatly the audio, so I choose the LINE setting in the menu, but the audio from the mixer don´t arrived to the Tascam. What can be the problem? Thank you.

[@shayhan6227]

Can you please check if connecting a USB power bank adds any additional noise to the recordings? I know that USB power banks tend to be very noisy sometimes so it may contaminate the audio signal during the amplification stage. This is one thing I really wanted to make sure doesn't happen because many people online claim that the battery life when XLR is connected is not very good.

[@ArtVideoProductions]

Hi, respectfully, and, unfortunately, Id like to add that, I have no interest in using this device for USB, therefore, I won’t be able to do such tests. I use this primarily for XLR recordings via Line-in and Mic-in only.

[@willisram1]

so I uploaded a few instrumental wav files so that I can record vocals over them with the unit, but every time I try and press record over the wav file it just starts a separate file all together without playing the wav track. is it possible to do so? I would think yes but, the manual was unclear

[@rayl6146]

Hi, just got one myself. Unfortunately the DR100 MK3 is only a 2 track recorder, as far as I know it does not allow overdubbing . I think the Tascam DR-44WL allows 4 track recording. Hope this of some help.

[@TheReverb1]

Hello, thank you for the clip. I read the manual; then I tried with plenty of clips from Tascam and other brands but still is not clear if I can record an electric musical instrument with these devices. I only see people using an acoustic guitar and sometimes chanting at the same time. Is it possible due to the impedance? Is it possible to record a rhythm track (or more than one?) then record over that/those? --Is really the potential of this unit that 196khz regarding the Tascam DR44WL? Many questions (I have plenty more) but I do not have any to ask and the reviews seem to not talk about instruments. Thanks

[@ArtVideoProductions]

LINE-IN to record whatever electric instrument you want. 196kHz has always been overkill as your ears cant tell the difference between MP3 320 to WAV 196kHz. 48kHz should be more than enough.

[@vek0vek0]

Thanks ,excellent informative review.

[@Narinjas]

@ArtVideo Productions could you tell me if i buy an 25 inch XLR cable for the Rode M5 will the size of the cable distort the signal? Planet Waves PW CMIC 25 Microphone Cable or i should get the 10 inch one? Planet Waves PW CMIC 10 Microphone Cable.

[@Narinjas]

on this recorder

[@ArtVideoProductions]

A.A. B. Difference in audio signal quality between a 10 foot regular RCA cable and a 10 foot XLR: SAME. Any cable from 20...25 feet run, the signal loss is zero regardless if it’s RCA, HDMI, XLR. XLR was developed for long cable runs. Stages have XLR cables up to 250’. Can’t do that on RCA for being unbalanced. So if you’re worried about 25’ signal loss on a XLR, people are not with a 250’ run. It’s made for that. You can buy a 100’ XLR for the tascam without a problem if you need to.

[@GuitraLeroyTrim]

Thanks for the good review. I hope someone can help with a question concerning handheld audio recorders. I have never used one before and I would like to know if it is possible to record more than two tracks in a single project on this particular one (recording one track after another, not simultaneously, on the portable unit alone). For example, to record an idea played on a guitar, then record some singing over it, and keep adding more stuff to that.

[@withwael]

Great tutorial! I just have one question; I’m trying to connect it to my Rode NTG-3 microphone but for some reason I can’t get it right. It’s either very low (mic pad ON) or background noise is very clear (mic pad OFF). Also the green light by the Left XLR slot doesn’t turn on. What am I doing wrong. Thank you!

[@RandallsRestRelaxation]

Awesome! Thanks

[@onurbektas7074]

Thank you for your work. By the way, the proximity effect is an effect of cardioid microphones and not necessarily of condenser microphones, as far as I know. Am I correct? Thanks.

[@msiqueira-dev]

Hello. I have watched the full video before I put into use the recorder. Well, i faced some problems while trying to use it. When i put it down to record, after the pre record, it records a while them it just shut down. After a while powering on and trying again it is now shutting down righter after I put it to record. I am using AA Alkaline Battery. Do you know what is happening ?

[@IsraelSuperguide]

I appreciate your vidoe, i watched the whole thing. Finally after nearly two years of buying this unit i have berely used it. Actaully i was considering selling it. But i will give another chance. two questions though. The link to buy those mics. 2- what wireless mic do you recomned to use on it. I do lots of video out side and the Gopro mics sucks! I record as i am walking. thanks for the video. Finally i understand it more/

[@TimandLauren]

hey art, can you use this as an audio interface to hook up to the computer as well? THank you sir

[@ArtVideoProductions]

LT productions That one I’m not sure. Tascam tech support number is 1 [phone] I hope that helps

[@pw6954]

thank you very much for your tutorials which I carefully went through in details from the beginining to the end. However, I didn’t notice if you had ever mentioned “overdubbing” feature in MK3 as I found it had this important feature in MK2. As I play flute and more than often I need to put on my headphone to listen to the cover music from my Music Library while playing flute and do the internal recording at the same time. If the new model MK3 ommitted this feature, I will be extremely disappointed as I have been waiting for such a while before this Hi-Res digital recorder is finally released. Secondly, kindly advise what is the minimum SD card it comes with the machine when you opened the box. Many thanks and waiting for your kind reply.

[@ArtVideoProductions]

Hi, I did my best demonstrating most features, there's so many things to go over in this recorder. The manual can easily be obtained online which I read in full before I purchased mine. tascam.com/product/DR-100mkIII/downloads/

[@pw6954]

Dear Sir, thank you again for your prompt reply. I can't find "overdubbing" in the manuals, that's why I need your help to search in your own machine if it has this feature which is extremely important to me. Although you have no obligation to do so, you are the only source that I can get help from because I had no replies at all from distributors in Australia.

[@pw6954]

sorry to trouble you again. I've got another technical question to ask if you don't mind. If MK3 can't do the overdubbing, I found a socket on top next to the Mics "EXT IN". Can I connect my phone playing cover music connecting a jacket from iphone's end and plug into this "EXT IN" in Tascam. Will this do the voice-over or overdubbing? Thanks

[@poppijoni]

Great review! I'm thinking about buying this unit. The number one complaint I read from other reviews is that the battery life is bad, especially with AA batteries. Some say that the battery life was ok at first but later it got worse - and that the recorder can drain full batteries in a matter of minutes. What are your experiences with the battery life? External USB power bank might not always be a practical option in my use. I mainly plan on using one external microphone with 48V phantom power, occasionally two. I use Eneloop Pro batteries.

[@ArtVideoProductions]

I use Eneloop as well. No, the battery is fine, as long as you know how to properly maintain and charge a lithium battery. (Search online how and tips) I start with the lithium battery first as priority. I can shoot a FULL 7 hour reception with this unit via LINE IN. With phantom Power the battery will deplete faster of bourse, but still VERY acceptable. You can buy a 6600 mAh power bank at 5 Below store for $5, or a high end one from BH. Takes 3 seconds to hook up.

[@Artemkos]

Does it catch interference near your GSM towers?

[@ArtVideoProductions]

Artemkos no

[@avviano]

Nice review, thank you! I was thinking about getting the Zoom H5, but I really like the three-way battery solution & great pre-amps (supposedly on par with the ones from Sony) among other things. A signal-to-noise ratio of 102dB is really good. Some how I also like the digital input. That way I can transfer my old DATs or record digitally from cable TV w/o the need for a PC. On the down-side, class-compliance seems to be missing? That's a shame, would have been nice to double the unit as a PC/Mac audio interface like the H4n, H5. and H6. Somehow that seems to be missing on all Tascams. So, its a tough choice. Digital effects would have been nice too...

[@whenitclicks4672]

Great tutorial! Question: I can't for the life of me figure out how to 'monitor' what I'm recording via headphones. Levels show I'm recording, and I'm always able to dial in what I need, but can never actually hear anything through my headphones. I've toggles 'Ear Protection' to 0db, but is there something else I'm missing? Thanks in advance!

[@dulcetjazz04]

i have the same problem

[@greatlakesrailroads757]

I cannot figure out how to use the wheel to adjust gain. It does not change it no matter what I try. I made sure my level control is set to off, I hit the rec button once but when I scroll the wheel, it doesn't change the gain! I've tried EVERYTHING, anything silly come to mind as to what could be causing this?

[@ArtVideoProductions]

American Railroad Films you’re probably accidentally using an input that there’s nothing connected to. For example, a mic connected to XLR and the recording is on another input. Idk... you can call tascam 1 [phone]

[@greatlakesrailroads757]

@@ArtVideoProductions I just want to use the onboard microphones that the unit comes with already on them

[@ArtVideoProductions]

American Railroad Films in that case, Make sure on the MENU, that, the on board mic is set as the input otherwise, that REC level will never work. Please read the manual if you have it available. It solves a lot of things :)

[@soruhoru]

Hello! I purchased tascam dr100mk3 and samson c02 mic combination. I connected these two with XLR conncetor. I changed setting to Mono-L. Then I tried to record but tascam won't pick up any sound! What have I missed? I am so frustrated!

[@ArtVideoProductions]

You have “missed” reading the manual. Turn on Phantom Power on the TASCAM between the XLR inputs and it will magically start sound coming in

[@hiteshsharma5505]

going well. For so reason tNice tutorials video struck as really concise and really cleared up so questions I had. The DAW I used back in

[@MrSilgidi]

Hello, thank you very much for your review, which is very helpful. I have just a question. If you want to record someone talking within a big room with the built-in microphones, which is the maximal distance from the speaker that still allows you to get a clear record?

[@ArtVideoProductions]

If this is a wedding reception speech you're trying to record off the DJ's speaker, if not recommend as it is the worst way to get audio. Plug the Tascam DIRECTLY to DJ's booth output jacks, master out or REC out via LINE IN on your Tascam or any other recorder. Back to answering your original question, the closer the source (in this case the speakers) the better the sound. Don't forget to turn on the PAD function on the Tascam if the audio from the speaker is very loud.

[@MrSilgidi]

Hello, thank you very much for your feedback. In this case the record is not specifically meant for a video. I am however aware that the closer from the source the better. It is just my curiosity, to know if a speech can still be recorded within a distance of 10 or 15 meter or not. Obviously I wont expect the best quality in that case. The question is only if a record with the built-in unidirectional michrophones will still be possible in these conditions or not. Thank you very much.

[@ArtVideoProductions]

No mic or recorder will get you a clean sound at that distance. The sound waves will bounce all over the room walls first before reaching the mic/ recorder.

[@nuk3man]

Great walkthrough, much appreciated. Quick question, are the mics supposed to have some movement? My seem to be attached with some rubber underneath which I assume is to allow for some movement so that they don't break. But I'm not sure. How is it for you?

[@ArtVideoProductions]

nuk3man that’s normal. Same thing on mine. It’s a shock mount system, that’s why it feels loose. No worries there.

[@hi_my_name_is_daniel]

33:19 (a condenser microphone)

[@sethmooney7372]

you overlooked the a/d filter settings. can you please explain??

[@ArtVideoProductions]

Hi, I did my best demonstrating most features, there's so many things to go over in this recorder. The manual can easily be obtained online which I read in full before I purchased mine. tascam.com/product/DR-100mkIII/downloads/

[@sethmooney7372]

i guess nobody has an answer. the manual doesn't explain

[@ArtVideoProductions]

There are TWO manuals for this. No idea why. Yes, every single thing is on those manuals including the AD filter.

[@filipzamec9671]

Thanks for great tips. I bought this unit for little self noise. Today it arrived and I'm getting lot of noise from built in microphones. Both of them. Nothing like yours. Did you denoise the sound? Or are the external mics better? Thanks

[@ArtVideoProductions]

These mics and ore amps are clean. There should be no noise. I assume you’re talking about hiss?

[@filipzamec9671]

Yes, probably 🙂, but I don't hear any hiss from your sound either.

[@ArtVideoProductions]

@@filipzamec9671 I’d strongly advise that you return it and buy another. Something is wrong. And I assume you know what you’re doing as far as audio. This unit has been discontinued a year ago. Wherever you got this from…

[@filipzamec9671]

I tried so many settings and it is all the same. Thank you. I bought it second hand, but still can return it.

[@ArtVideoProductions]

@@filipzamec9671 😅 that’s a good thing LOL

[@JohnStenborg]

…i love mine…and now discontinued…and love it even more…

[@ArtVideoProductions]

eBay. Lots of them to buy if you need another one

[@brentnora8128]

Sounds like a really great product. I wonder though, is it due for its next iteration? DR-100MKIV with 32-bit Float Recording; Wireless Mic Receiver; USB MAC/PC Interface; L-Series Battery-Powered; 6" TouchScreen.

[@ArtVideoProductions]

That’s not gonna happen. Especially the touchscreen.

[@brentnora8128]

@@ArtVideoProductions Well, it was just my wishlist for the upgrade. But the MKIII according to your review is a great product.

[@ZiadKreidy]

Thank you for the video. Did you noticed a significant difference while using the dual ADC mode?

[@ArtVideoProductions]

Ziad Kreidi, thank you for your question. I haven't used that feature yet but I'll let you know if it makes that much difference. Thank you for subscribing. I appreciate it.

[@ZiadKreidy]

I bought today a Dr-100 MKIII to replace my Dr-100 MKII but didn’t tried it yet.

[@ArtVideoProductions]

You'll be very happy with it. I love mine.

[@ZiadKreidy]

I'm very happy with my DR-100 MKIII

[@mirkoguardo]

I just bought this unit Tascam DR100 Mark III and a Sennheiser EW112 PG3. I also own a Rode NTG2. I use it for interviews and comercials. ¿Any tip? this is my first recorder and my first wireless system. Thx

[@ArtVideoProductions]

If you're interviewing 1 person, leave the lav in the bag and use a boom on a stand instead. Place your NTG2 or any mic as close as possible to the subject off frame, precisely aiming at the mouth. I haven't laved anyone for interviews in years. Using a boom provided me much better results plus there's no Lav showing. IMPORTANT!! Using shotgun mics indoors is not recommended, only outdoors because it picks up sound waves that bounce off the walls into its sides causing undesirable results. Shotgun is designed for outdoors. For indoors, if you are on a budget, use a unidirectional small diagram condenser mic such as the Tascam TM-PC1 or a Samson C02. Here's a link of my other video. kzbin.info/www/bejne/apbdlWyYrduVgZY

[@AngelaADD]

This was a great review. I am strongly considering purchasing this recorder today. It would have been great if you had included a sound clip actually using a dynamic microphone. My sound environment does not allow me to use a condenser and I was hoping to hear how a dynamic microphone with sound on this recorder. Nonetheless, this was an excellent review. Thank you!

[@ArtVideoProductions]

As long as you don’t use a cheap dynamic mic, it will sound fantastic. And make sure it’s an XLR, not a 3.5mm plug.

[@DenhefDigital]

How do I record 2 channels in mono at the same time? I need to record voices of two people doing a interview :P

[@PurpleSoundz]

Denhef Digital did you ever found out?

[@Salah.alkhalifa]

thanks for the comprehensive review. One key question though, can you use these audio inputs simultaneously MIC/LINE IN L/R jacks + EXT IN + DIGITAL IN ?

[@ArtVideoProductions]

What device does that? Why would you have a need for such odd scenario?

[@CoryPelizzari]

Top notch walkthrough.

[@mrjordi2818]

I have a doubt. You talk about tuning down the input levels so we hear less floor noise. But my question is: Don't we need anyway to reduce the noise through software always even with lower gain? Therefore, shouldn't we set up the input level on the max as long as we don't have very negative climatic / environment conditions in order to pickup the maximum details of the sound on a quiet environment so we later remove the floor/hiss noise after having achieved a higher quality (amplified) mic recording? Actually removing the noise by software you don't lose information, but reducing the gain (input level) you may lose lose information / detail quality, isn't that correct? Thanks a lot in advance

[@musicguitarman1963]

I very much enjoyed your in-depth, comprehensive and full detailed explanation video review of this amazing recording device! I was planning to purchase the DR-44WL but after watching this, I changed my mind and have send an message to the music store to order this model instead of the DR-44WL. I am very sure that is a good model but nothing like this. This is first class only the adapter and couple of other accessories is sold separately. I have a question which is what's the difference between Tascam DR-100MKll and DR-100MKlll?

[@mokli09]

I´ve got both, the MK 3 is much better and more easy to handle. But I want to know , if there is a difference between the omni microfones. They do not mention ist in the tests in Germany. Is there any information about that in the US-media? ART VIDEO PRODUCTION can you answer this question?

[@musicguitarman1963]

Monique Klinkenberg Thank you so much on your information! I ordered my DR-100MK3 a few weeks ago from a music store, Stage Music (www.stagemusic.lu) where I live in Luxembourg. It’s not a part of their sales inventory but they managed to have it ordered. I am extremely very happy and excited on having it arriving to the music store which I will be informed so I can go to purchase it. I have seen many video reviews and written reviews that I have seen and read. Also what you have explained is just great! Thank you! I have purchased a couple weeks ago the Zoom H5, also an very good quality recorder. To answer your question I have no idea. I am a musician playing classical guitar, clarinet and sometimes piano. Between 2005 and 2006, I bought the Sony MZ-RH1 portable Minidisc player/recorder. I still use it occasionally as it’s doing really well without any problems but I don’t enjoy the remote controller that gets attached in the device. That’s why I really needed a big change on a high quality recorder but for several months or more I really took time on learning slowly from my internet researches and video reviews on these types of digital recorders as the format is much different than the MZ-RH1 but has similarity to it

[@perryvanderarend]

Dank je wel voor de uitleg (Thanks for the good review. )

[@Nykkytta]

Good communication skills. Thank. You make my initiation With this unit easier.

[@eyevenear]

Is it usable as an audio interface at 88.2 khz?

[@garycurtis]

Can you record both built in mics and external at the same time?

[@ArtVideoProductions]

Gary Curtis Hi Gary, no. One input at a time

[@garycurtis]

@@ArtVideoProductions Thanks

Is there still problem that after 2GB is file automatic split ?

[@aaronfriedman8201]

Dynamic Mics are used in NON-TREATED room because they are much better in rejecting noise. I would say a very significant portion of podcasters and professional announcers use Dynamic mics for that reason. Sensitivity is not an advantage in a less than ideal setting.

[@dennisjohnminicz8036]

Is the built in limiter good?

[@nikolaoberkrainerbernobic6230]

Great video!! THANK YOU!!!!!!!

[@JoaoMarcoCc]

Hello. What about a preamp noise test? A simple test. I've a H4n and want to hear how much can I get with the Tascam recorder... Thanks for this. I waited for it for a long time. :-)

[@ArtVideoProductions]

Joao Marco, The gain knob at "10 o'clock" and lower, the noise floor is inaudible. I hope that helps

[@larrycom]

How do you update the firmware? I have this model. Thx!

[@George.Gadgets]

Hi, did you try a 256GB SD card on this device? Thank you?

[@ArtVideoProductions]

Jordi Martínez that’s a huge card for just recording audio. 250GB is enough to record 1.3 million years. A 16GB is plenty. Responding to your question: I haven’t tried. Thanks for watching.

[@George.Gadgets]

@@ArtVideoProductions thank you brother

[@JDW-]

Great video. Quick question. I've been considering the purchase of either the DR-100mkIII or the SONY PCM-D100. TASCAM has a "Dual level recording" feature that simultaneously records a second audio file 12dB lower than the main recording. The TASCAM manual calls it a "backup." The Sony D100 has a Peak Limiter feature that records a second audio file at 12dB lower than the main recording, but it is not called "a backup." Instead, the D100 seems to automatically insert the -12dB (non-clipped) waveform into the main recording as needed. So it seems that the D100 fixes clipped portions of a recording automatically whereas the TASCAM merely provides a backup file that requires you to use an audio editor to manually copy and paste the portions clipped. Is this correct?

[@ArtVideoProductions]

The Sony PCM D100 is a hell of a recorder. Tough choice! Answering your question... the Tascam DR100 MK III also has a peak limiter, and its dual level recording literally gives you a duplicate/ separate file -12db adding a "D" at the end of the file name. You dont have to copy and paste anything. If you distorted the original, just use the -12db file in its entirety. The Tascam DR100 MkIII has a high tolerance from distorting audio as long as you use the LIMITER in conjunction to the dual recording. I DO use the dual recording but I never needed it since most of my recordings are done at the right levels. At LINE LEVELS, via the 1/4" inputs where the XLR iis, the tolerance in distortion is incredible. It just won't clip unless you do something really wrong.

[@ArtVideoProductions]

If you're a boom operator and recording audio for a movie scene, to prevent clipping, make sure you ask the actors to give you the REAL THING (not "test 123 or count to 10...) . At the highest level of their dialogue, then set your threshold there. You'll probably won't need a -12 do backup. I don't.

[@JDW-]

Thank you for your two replies. It would be nice if I recorded in controlled environments, but I record many different situations, indoors and out. I've recorded live performances (plays) indoors in small rooms where the content was unknown to me, and where dialog was fairly low level but suddenly one of the actors would pull out a hammer and smack it on a desk. So it would seem that I would need to use the limiter in my case, and perhaps the backup -12dB file would be useful too. However, if using the entire -12dB file, it would need editing in post to compress large peaks and boost the base sound level. The reason I mentioned the Sony PCM-D100 is because it seems to do the "compression" (substitution of clipped peaks) automatically, no editing in post required, so long as the peaks don't clip even at the -12dB level. Anyway, thank you.

[@bigbarkingdog2010]

Helpful and interesting. Thank you.

[@LMoProVisualComm]

Awesome review...👊🏾

[@sonicsound84]

what software does he use to fix audio drift?

[@ArtVideoProductions]

RED GIANT / PLURAL EYES 4

[@Z-add]

can this be used as an audio interface like the zoom h5

[@ArtVideoProductions]

I never tried that but if your Zoom H5 can, I guess... So can the Tascam. I don't see why not. You can easily get the PDF manual at BH next to "specifications" and read...

[@zibert55]

No.

[@HAwk-bl7wc]

It is great to e able to shut of all led lights. This makes the recorder easy in stealth use at night. For humans or animals cannot see it, and you dim the screen ofcourse. The lion battery lasted for 11 hours and 23 minutes (at eleven degrees Celsius). I had the two AA bateries removed because u found out they exchange electric power somehow. After using up all Lion power i then tested the 2 batteries: they lasted almost 5 houres. Amazing! But i use very good 2400 mah batteries of 27 gram each. Only…using the unit far more often, i mean turning it on and off often, like every 5 minutes, this makes the unit last much shorter. A lucky guess of about 40%, but this is still plenty ofcourse.

[@HAwk-bl7wc]

ps the batteries i use are rechargable ones.

[@ArtVideoProductions]

H Awk I use USB power bank on long recordings so I don’t have to worry about it.