Why the Tascam DR-40X is the Best Affordable Audio Recorder for Most People

[@IronFist_Films]

As an amateur videographer who is still trying to figure all this stuff out, I really appreciate the concise way you explained this device and even went into the history. It really helps a lot!

[@coinpasta9801]

how could one high quality video like this own only thousands of view

[@steppingstonemediagroupllc]

What a great KZbinr. Anyone who can inform and be entertaining at the same time deserves all the praise in the world. Well done Sam!

[@kendirtiestsaffi4178]

Man,THIS guy! One of those awesome people you were old friends with even before you ever met 'em! THANKS for the d-lo on the dr

[@StevenCasteelYT]

Might want to mention the DR-40 in the title because the comparison is what I was looking for and you're the only person I've seen do this so far.

[@glennsmooth1243]

The DR40 is the only electronic device I have ever purchased that has held its value for 8 years and still going 👌

[@miniclip0703]

This video felt like a love letter to the DR-40/40x, very well made and informative!

[@jeb1246]

Four years ago it was not much of a recorder. Some years ago I compared one with the Olympus LS11 i had. The noise was too much to bare and the input signal much lower then the LS11. I did not expect such terrible result and returned it within half a day. And bought the more expensive Tascam DR100mkiii. That was a joy!

[@vedias2]

What a pleasant video! Love the history and the way you compared the old with new. Thanks for solving my doubts about dr40x. I don't care about 'noisy' floor, for almos everything, we have post process for that! Thanks again ♥

[@Karmapowermusic]

Amazing video !! This makes me think in those videos from old Discovery Channel, super simple to understand!! More info thst you though you could get !! What a video, great Job !! I am getting my DR40X now ( Dj and Techno music Producer)

[@DigitalNinja3]

Nagra! DAT Recorders...omg. I remember these audio recording machines and tech. I love the future. Just ordered my DR-40X for the A-B mic capabilities in recording ambient/environmental sound. Great informative video. Thanks.

[@RYUKARYOTE]

Just bought a DR-40x over zoom h4n and sony pcm d10..can't wait to play with it!!

[@JTroskaTV]

A feature in the DR40 (and I’m assuming DR40x, too) that I really like and haven’t found anywhere else is the Peak Reduction auto level control. Unlike typical auto gain, which constantly raises and lowers the input gain to accommodate the incoming signal, the Peak Reduction feature only lowered the gain enough to prevent clipping and then left it alone. It wasn’t going up and down all the time and dynamics stayed intact. That feature doesn’t even seem to be in their new PortaCapture 32 bit recorder, based on what I see in the online manual.

[@queridodiario3613]

Oh you mean, like a limiter. Even zoom H1 has this.

[@JTroskaTV]

@@queridodiario3613 it wasn’t a typical limiter. A typical limiter pulls the level down for a quick instant and then releases back to the set level. The Peak Reduction in the Tascam was like having somebody adjust the manual gain down for you if the signal got too hot. It didn’t release it back to your set level. It just brought it down if needed and left it there.

[@palmih3795]

Man! tank u very much i was about to buy the dr 40 but didn't know can't record direct to the computer, well now i know i need the dr40x tanks alot!!

[@paulleyva5076]

This video is incredible! Great quality, great audio, great review! Very well done sir.

[@JeanOfmArc]

This was an incredibly useful video for helping me make my audio recorder decision. Thank you!

[@RicoWarui]

One of the most informative & entertaining audio related videos I've ever watched. Usually audio equipment reviews are dry & boring. Great job! Also, I own the DR40 & I may just upgrade to the DR40X for the CAI feature, it's pretty handy. Thanks 🤓

[@jazztemple2]

Sam, "Why is this guy talking about the history of..." to me, a TOTAL newbie to the idea of recording at home, your video was AWESOME! Personally, I appreciate some background to what I am doing -- or, in this case, PROPOSING to do -- so I really like this vid. Thank you so much!

[@TedHallII]

Loved TASCAM back when, running a PortastudioX8 these days

[@danieldougan269]

I just bought a used DR-40X. Your review pushed me over the line.

[@Pauluz_The_Web_Gnome]

Cool song, I came here for the Tascam, but I will buy a Ukulele instead now! Thanks for that! Now I have to save moa money again!

[@Vetaveli]

You are so funny thank you for the comment!

[@lin_crypto]

the song at the end convenced me to buy this

[@benmobi]

Me too ... but I bought a ukulele as well

[@oldschoollee]

Informative video. I owned my 40X for almost two years. I use it mainly for field recording. Never had the unit shut off when I turn on phantom power. So I must have the design without the bug. I also own those TH07 headphones that are great for mixing

[@TheJetfighter666]

Could you help me?? Read my comment on top. Thank you. I am so confused. Ronnie.

[@serafeims5862]

Sorry if I'm coming late . Is the 40x good for field recording noisewise ?

[@skmei902]

Good job! Your explanation shines much light on the darkness of this subject 😆

[@funkbungus137]

lol love the song at the end man, this was helpful for me and my hunt for an affordable field recorder.

[@joemcdonald7798]

Youve answered every question ive ever had... great video..so professional. Even loved your history lesson lol. Youre the best

[@NakedSoundFindYourInnerPeace]

Absolutely amazingly funny and informative, BRILLIANT!!!

[@wildlyundivided]

Thanks for the video and history of recent recorders. Good luck with your purchase of a Nagra.

[@thesteveandianproject2532]

Thanks for the info. I like knowing how we got to wherever we are. Valuable information.

[@brianmahle9355]

yo the ending musical part was the best, thank dude!!!

[@dtnjnq]

Hi With the latest firmware the DR40 also has 128GB capacity and auto tone.

[@daflehrernetzwerk2379]

can you use it also as an usb interface with the latest firmware? I want to use it for a webinar. Does this work? THX

[@charlieross-BRM]

Thanks for the lead about the Klark Teknik Mic Booster in your main article. THAT I can justify spending cash on.

[@slacktoryrecords4193]

Re: the noise floor when using dynamic mics, I read that using a preamp for the mic before plugging into the DR-40X solves that. That’s basically what the issue is, right? I use a combination of condenser and dynamic mics with my music recording, and the noise floor with, say, a Shure SM58/57 has always been an issue, I remember struggling with the noise level when I was using a 58 with my Tascam cassette Portastudio.

[@HiddenDriveways]

Yes, a decent external preamp solves the noise issue with the DR-40X and dynamic mics. There are even tiny, portable in-line preamps like the Triton Audio Fethed that solve this problem. Here's a link to that item - amzn.to/38tnZQZ

[@HiddenDriveways]

Weirdly enough, shortly after writing that reply I learned about a $29 option that seems to work just as well. It's the Klark Tecnik CT-1, it's a lot cheaper at B&H than it is on Amazon. They're sold out at the moment, but here's a link -www.bhphotovideo.com/c/product/1517099-REG/klark_teknik_mic_booster_ct_1_compact_dynamic_in_line_microphone.html/BI/20531/KBID/15501

[@ailisclyne232]

This is seriously a great video, keep em comin! I'd love to see you review any audio/visual equipment! You have a knack for teaching

[@HiddenDriveways]

Thank you! I've got more in the works. Stay tuned... :)

[@hamzakiyani9244]

I love your style so much. I watch so many of these videos and yours instantly stand out. Thank you!

[@chrisalvino812]

Really great video! It's funny because I just got a new dynamic mic for videos and didn't realize dynamic mics could have issues with these recorders

[@TRH49]

Dang...that was well done and fun. The history was very interesting too. Thank you!

[@baldeagle242]

I love the history lesson! Great video, thanks for sharing.

[@fjellfiskeren7354]

Thesedays the only thing that counts for youtube are the views pr video and not members Anyway your videos are simply the best as always I have never seen a review from you that doesnt just about cover the whole topic Anyway i have never heard about you talking about ; 3.5mm Line to Microphone Attenuator Cable for DSLR Camera/Recorder Do you need it of does it help or prevent from extra noise from cheap cables ?

[@HiddenDriveways]

Thanks for the kind words! I use the attenuator cable to get cleaner sounding recordings in the camera when I connect the headphone output of the audio recorder to the mic input of a camera. I've gotten okay results using regular 3.5mm cables, but the attenuator cable always sounds good. It's not a necessity, though, unless you're doing the kind of shoot where there isn't the chance to do additional takes or a reshoot, such as a wedding video.

[@vannakern9463]

Loving your DIY props!

[@VinylsFinal]

Great video. Thank you. I bought the DR-40X and very rarely use it. The reason to buy it was to spread the built-in mics, put it on a table in the centre of my music room, and face it towards my hifi speakers. This way, I assume it will record audio the way my speakers actually sound in person. I could take a line level out of my hifi system and directly plug it into the DR-40X but that would just give me a hi-res audio file on the SD card, right?. In order to share files with friends and family with music the way I hear it in my room, what best way would you suggest? I have 4 different pairs of speakers, and I want to share how they all differently sound while playing the same music from the same source. Your thoughts on this will be greatly appreciated. Thanks.

[@ToddTH]

Nice VDO ... and great history info but some thing diffend once you have DR40 ... my EXT mic does not work software update didnot support any more... some function .....gone,,, :(

[@Outlandishoutset]

It's an okay tool if you are doing casual projects but any aspiring filmmakers should know a couple things first. The layout is very stripped down but leads to a ton of menu time. It's a cheap build and it shows because it will break if you use it heavily. The background noise is atrocious even if you're using the built in microphones. It also breaks down fast. I've had mine for about 5 months and I'm starting to see some serious slow down. My zoom h4n pro I've had for 5 years and is running almost as fast as when I bought it. Audio gear is meant to last a long time, I'm still using my shotgun mic from 8 years ago and it still sounds great. This thing is not a good long term investment

[@HiddenDriveways]

Personally, I find I spend less time hunting around in menus with the DR-40X as compared with the Zoom H4n Pro. When I wrote my in-depth review of the DR-40X, I did some research trying to find people who had complained that the old DR-40 had broken on them, and I could find very few incidents considering how popular it had been for so many years. I've compared the sound quality of the built in mics on the DR-40X with the H4n Pro extensively (you can hear 9 minutes of that in my recent H4n Pro vs DR-40X video kzbin.info/www/bejne/hYKUdaWwrdiLps0). I do think the mics on the H4n Pro are slightly better sounding, but I completely disagree that the DR-40X has atrocious background noise. I've had the original DR-40 for many years, and it operates as just as it did when I first bought it, so I have not experienced the slow down you have. If you want a high-quality audio recorder, there are much better choices out there than either the DR-40X or H4n Pro. They are both entry-level.

[@jazztemple2]

Oh shit! And I love your top-40 hit song at the end!

[@mauricio.montoya]

Man, I love your reviews! I'm buying the DR-40X for a Online Course I'm working on. Hopefully this will give the flexibility I need to do voice overs, camera recordings and interviews. Keep the good work!

[@justahuman9273]

THANK YOU SO MUCH!! Be yourself always. You bring joy to many people, that you are not aware of, i am sure of it! Haters gonna hate, you are a sweet individual! Keep being awesome, humble, kind, loving, all of these things! God bless you 😊

[@sauronbaggins1833]

This is an amazing video. You deserve more subscribers and appreciation.

[@FullTimeRookiee]

Nice one....i love your story telling.

[@lindaeasley5606]

I love my Tascam . Paid $120 for it and it's very much worth it 👍

[@nottingham_ChrisAllison]

haha..man I love the song at the end..lol.. I use the 40...very impressed with what I've got from it so far....I'm now gagging for the 100 MKIII tho...argghhh

[@ijustwannabeayoutuber6241]

This is my first time watching. You are fricking awesome

[@daanguelen584]

Would you recommend the DR40X or the DR05X for acoustic piano recordings?

[@HiddenDriveways]

The DR-40X will give you more options. You can switch the mics between X/Y and A/B positions to see which one sounds better. You also have the XLR inputs, so you could use higher-quality external microphones in conjunction with the built-in mics. But, if you can get a sound you like with the DR-05X, you can save a lot of money. Maybe try the DR-05X first, and if you're not satisfied with the sound, return it and get the DR-40X.

[@caitchang]

@@HiddenDrivewaysVery grateful for your reviews on the devicrs. Is the DR-07X similar to DR-40X but less XLR Mics plug-in? Or the sound quality might be different too?

[@HiddenDriveways]

@@caitchang I’ve never used the DR-07X or the DR-05X, so I can’t comment on that. I would assume the sound quality is the same, but I do not know for certain.

[@arterial]

Nice vid but think you should have observed the lack of sd card vs the dr40. Just bought this for a friend and am pissed that it came with no card when my dr40 did. You can't use the recorder at all without one.

[@HiddenDriveways]

Good point. Most recorders are sold without cards these days. The only recent model that comes with a card that I know of is the Tentacle Sync TRACK E belt-pack recorder.

[@RedCarRecords]

Fantastic overview! I've been using this mic on my recent videos and love it!

[@cheerfulasmr8780]

Thank you. Very informative. I am thinking gof getting one and your reviews helped.

[@rotireuropa]

Ultima parte a fost suuuuuper!!! Bravo!

[@HiddenDriveways]

Gracias!

[@dylanvinitamusic2033]

Sam Mallory! First of all, thanks! 6:30 👈🏼 Does this still hold up? Or is it still the best for the price?

[@TevinZhang]

Thanks for the in-depth review. Do you think DR-07X is a better choice for people that don't have the need for XLR input?

[@HiddenDriveways]

Yes. The DR-07X has many of the same features, excellent performance, and it's more compact and lightweight. The thing with buying a recorder at this time of year, though, is that if you can wait 7 weeks you will almost definitely save $30 or more because of the holiday sales.

[@jmd62800]

Strange starting, interesting and then captive, good vidéo i love it well done 👍👍👍😍

[@glenesis]

As for the built-in microphones, is there some kind of dynamic range compression going on? They sound compressed. It's good that you have documented the history of these devices. My buddy still uses his Microtrack every day.

[@lynmillner]

OMG, marry me! That was so helpful, and funny.

[@henkvermalen]

Keep it in your pants!

[@weeds5358]

Hey dude great demo. fun to watch. very informative good job. PS...you sound like Daniel Johnson. (which is a good thing)

[@michaelkern8856]

great video and like the humor! Good history lesson too.

[@antonv.]

Thanks for the great review!!

[@brentnora8128]

Lovely. I appreciate the history and the value you placed in the DR-40X, but are you experienced with the DR-100MKIII?

[@HiddenDriveways]

I know that I want a DR-100MKIII, but I've never owned one.

[@kidsonicofficial]

10:46 *SINE waves. A square wave doesn't sound as pure as that due to the fact it has more harmonics, which are more difficult for the cone of a speaker to reproduce.

[@cacat5469]

Hei 🙂 So, i have to choose between this new beautiful model from Tascam, the DR40X and the Zoom H5, considering that it will be used for weddings, mostly from Dj's mixer, what would you choose? Thanks 😎

[@HiddenDriveways]

The only way to properly connect the line output from a DJ mixer to a Zoom H5 is through the TRS inputs. This is lame, and a limiting factor. You don't want to get stuck at a wedding realizing that you don't have the proper TRS patch cables on you. The DR-40X can handle line-level signals from TRS or XLR. Based on this alone, I recommend you get a DR-40X.

[@cacat5469]

Thanks 😉 I bought it, feelling very well made, but did come up with a problem...i start the device, and it turn off after a few seconds...but when i plug in a cable from a laptop, it is fine, works well, it only stop when is on batteries ( and these are new ones)...am i doing something wrong?

[@HiddenDriveways]

@@cacat5469 The new AA batteries that come in the box with the DR-40X are terrible. They die quickly. Are you using those? If so, try a fresh pair of good AA batteries.

[@cacat5469]

Hei 🙂 So, it seems that it was an isolated problem, i think that i was mistaking when i pull out the cable from laptop, and a few days from then it was still making errors, but after that it was fine! It was like "if it's not working this time, i will send it back...and it worked 😅 "

[@TheFuneralFrog]

my left ear really enjoyed this video

[@marcscordato4385]

I had a fostex 4 track cassette recorder it was so easy to operate by modern standards it sounds terrible but back in the day it was pretty good I’m hoping this will be the modern equivalent I’m hoping it’s not to complex as I just ordered one

[@HiddenDriveways]

Recorders like this take a little getting used to. They have lots of features, so there's a decent amount of stuff to browse through in the menus. But the DR-40X has an intuitive layout, and it makes more sense to me than other recorders. Just be prepared: it doesn't have a dedicated On/Off button. You hold down the Stop button to do these functions.

[@TheJetfighter666]

I am slow by nature. I never got into any gear because it always looked so complicated. I bought this unit in July of ‘20. I finally recorded an entire song. It sounds amazing. I just need more knowledge about the unit. I get frustrated and don’t touch it for about three weeks, then go back. If you have a good memory and retain information good, you will love the unit. I on the other hand have a terrible memory. I have played guitar professionally and have made records and CDs. I want to do everything myself now. I am very close. I just need to know how to store my songs. I may have just erased my one song . Yes, it took me a year and a half to record it. Erased many songs by mistake.

[@jenovaizquierdo]

Can be use to record sound effects. Thanks for the info.

[@virnapacheco2321]

Hi! Do you recommend this for violin or string quartet? if you have another suggestion I’ll appreciated!!

[@HiddenDriveways]

The built-in stereo condenser microphones on the DR-40X will sound great with strings. 👍

[@charlieross-BRM]

Until last year I recorded mostly soloists, duos and a few trios for 2 nights a week in a small cafe. Generally acoustic/electric pop and folk performers and sometimes violin (played fiddle styel) and saxophone, etc. If you could get two decent standalone microphones I would place them at key spots, say to catch pairs of players. Run the microphone cables about 10' (a distance a proper cable would come in) and have the DR-40 there, using the two internal microphone capsules to capture more of the room ambience to give the performance more "realism" if that's important. Point those internal mics outwards in the A-B configuration (the DR-40 will detect if you change orientation while it's turned on.) If you won't be able for any reason to adjust levels separately later on, and there is an audience, I'd propose keeping the internal microphone levels lower than you might think. They pick up people noise you wouldn't even notice during live recording, along with room ambience/echo so like seasoning you just want a dash, not ruining the main content.

[@jayfreemedia]

Very entertaining and informative... thank you!!!

[@ubokakpan]

Amazing review, Sam. I'm currently shopping for a device for recording audio from DJ boards at weddings and other events. The Zoom 6 I rented recently had a cool feature where I could take a Line out feed through its dedicated port and send to my camera through a wireless Receiver/Transmitter unit. Though I see Line Out listed among the outputs of the DR-40x, I'm uncertain how it works because the "line out" doubles as a earphone port. I'm interested to know if it can work as the Zoom 6 does. I will appreciate your feedback.

[@TheSubziMr]

Wow, entertaining AND usefull. Thank you for sharing!

[@nikolozgabedava6934]

Would you rather take Zoom h4n pro or Tascam dr-40 for indie film production? (I have got shotgun mic) Or h5?

[@gotopcpanik]

Is it possible to use the Line Inputs with the USB Interface connected to an iPad? I own the DR-40 v2 and thinking about the upgrade, because of the USB Interface feature, but I need to use it with my iPad.

[@HiddenDriveways]

Yes, you can do this. On page 13 of the Owner's Manual (not the Reference Manual) it says you need to use an Apple Lightning to USB Camera Adapter and the DR-40X will work as an audio interface for iOS devices. Here's the adapter you need - amzn.to/2VP3lX3

[@gotopcpanik]

@@HiddenDriveways hey Sam, thank you VERY much for your fast answer.

[@nicholasanstey2761]

I always wondered what happened to Garth from Wayne's world. I now know. Seriously though. Excellent vid. 👍

[@sto2779]

8:32 - The voice over is great, how did you got it to sound like this without any of the ambient noise picking up? Can you share details how you did so? Thanks. Is it better to do voice over using the tascam as a standalone recorder or better hooked to a USB to computer?

[@HiddenDriveways]

No ambient noise was picked up because there wasn’t any ambient noise. It was a quiet room that didn’t have any problems with sound reflecting off of surfaces. Nothing special, just a regular room in a regular house. The mics are off to the side of my mouth, not in front of it. That was intentional. I find that voice over and podcasting sound better when the microphone is positioned that way. Just set proper gain, record in a quiet, non-reverberant place, and position the mic where it sounds best.

[@aseltzer144]

Nice overview Sam and I enjoyed the recorder history . I have the older DR-40 so I I also appreciate the comparison between new and old. One point I am unclear about is that you indicate the the DR-40s have 4 independent channels and I find that not to be quite true for the DR-40. In comparison, the Zoom H4N can record a mono track to any of its 4 tracks. The DR-40 can only multitrack by recording a stereo pair over a prerecorded stereo pair. Has this changed with the DR-40X?

[@HiddenDriveways]

The H4n Pro has more capability for multi-track recording. You can overdub each of its four tracks independently. The DR-40X is a bit more limited. You can overdub a stereo track on top of another stereo track. You can also set the DR-40X to record a mono track over a stereo track, but it's much more limited. For music recording and overdubbing, the H4n Pro has a lot more to offer.

[@aseltzer144]

Thanks again Sam. I agree that the H4N is the better multitracker but the DR-40 still gets the job done and can record a “separate” track for the overdubs. These tracks plus the base track can be exported to a DAW for the ultimate in flexibility. Staying in the Tascam line, I would also recommend the DP-06 or DP-08 for someone whose primary recording objective is for multitrack audio creation, should that help any of your listeners.

[@stoyogerov]

That was amazing, thank you so much!:)

[@SoundSpeeding]

At this price point I'd rather go with a Tascam DR60Dmk2, as external mics are the way to go anyway! It is sad that Tascam has stopped innovating. Where is the Tascam DR70Dmk2? Where is the DR680mk3? Where is the successor to the HS-P82?

[@HiddenDriveways]

Hey, small world. I just watched your UCR 200 lucky eBay unboxing videos the other day. :) 👍

[@SoundSpeeding]

@@HiddenDriveways small world indeed! Quite a coincidence indeed. It's almost as if we share the same passion for film sound....

[@IKUCHI-TRIBE-ICUICY]

Thank you for an excellent video. I think it's OK if our devices can act like friends.

[@Vetaveli]

Thank you very much for an awesome video you really make me laugh and I was very happy to hear the history I’ve sound recording devices the best to you and thank you for your artwork

[@TheJetfighter666]

How do I continue on to another song once the song is done. I just made a ‘New Folder’. I think I erased my first folder. I finally recorded a complete song. Mixed it, I think? I want to record about 12 songs. How do I do this. I have read and read and read over the past 18 months. I am sitting here dumbfounded and in shock over what I think I did. HELP.

[@chevypowertogo-9070]

SAM.. Is there any other model you also prefer more then this one Tascam DR-40X having same or more Maybe similar or exact but all Metal? or same features but longer battery life per set of Replaced new batteries? or what ever the reason? THANKS SAM

[@LegShowMagazine]

Are these detected by metal detectors. I'm interested in buying one to record concerts. Thanks

[@dalemettee1147]

While I was scanning thru, I ran across your site. Yes I use a DR-40 all the time. I might look into the DR-40X. Anyhow, my question to you is I'm thinking about getting a power bank to use with this recorder. I'm looking at Anker, do you prefer a certain model or kind of unit?

[@HiddenDriveways]

I don't have a preferred brand for power banks. Last year I needed to buy a USB-C hub, and I went with Anker. So far it's a been a dependable product.

[@COSMINofficial]

so useful, thanks Buddie!!

[@sageleeasmr]

What are those two black lines? for?

[@fitakcja]

Hi Sam, Can You tell me or check is it possible to use that recorder as a on camera mic (for vlogging)? I have seen YT videos connecting Zoom H1n to camera but nothing with Tascam. Tascam has headphones output and mic input for lav mic am I right? So it should be possible to connect tascam with headphones out to camera mic in? Also is it possible to record on camera and on Tascam recoder audio in the same time? I already have Tascam dr60dmk2 it has more out and inputs but no mic built in but I used that as a recorder for podcast without video. Thanks in advance. Regards, Marcin

[@HiddenDriveways]

You can connect the headphone output of the DR-40X to a camera's mic input. Depending on the sensitivity of the input on the camera, this can be done with either a regular 3.5mm cable, or a cable with a built-in attenuator. The DR-40X only has one output, so if you plug a cable into it, you won't have a headphone output. But, you can use a special kind of attenuator cable with a spliced-in headphone output. Yes, you can record on both the recorder and the camera at the same time. You can plug a lavalier mic into the DR-40X, but it will need to plug in via XLR. The Zoom H4n Pro has a 3.5mm input, so if you have that kind of lav mic, it might be the better choice. I explain all of this stuff in more detail here: www.sam-mallery.com/2010/12/using-a-zoom-h4n-as-an-on-camera-dslr-mic/

[@fitakcja]

@@HiddenDriveways thank You. It looks like Tascam DR-07x has also mic input for lav but no xlr inputs. I know this trick with splitter as I am connecting 2 headphones to tascam dr60dmk2 it works great.

[@Biekes]

Hi! Can u also use the DR-40X as main microphone while you are filming with your iphone? Ps: your video is very clear!

[@HiddenDriveways]

You could, but you would need to sync the audio file the DR-40X recorded with the iPhone footage in video editing software. The microphones are good sounding, but in videos it's best to get the microphones as close to the sound source as possible, so they're not a great choice for that purpose. More info on this here - kzbin.info/www/bejne/hnLKf32abNSni6s

[@shashank3837]

hey man this was so nicely done. gooood work brother

[@DavidGarcia-ry3zt]

Help! I don't know how to set up to record in four channels!

[@HiddenDriveways]

Turn on DR-40X, press physical REC MODE button, press right direction button once, scroll up or down to 4CH option, press REC MODE to exit.

[@DavidGarcia-ry3zt]

@@HiddenDriveways thank you very much!!

[@doofmaczemy]

What a cool review. 5 stars!

[@gotopcpanik]

Has anyone told you, that you sound like Fred Schneider? :-) After heard a bunch of Tests of the Pre-Amps of the DR-40X with dynamic microphones I decided to spend 50€ more and try a new H4n Pro Black, but it is not near the Tascams easy useabilty. I owned a DR-40 for some years. I was satisfied with it but never used dynamic microphones. But if ... So I send the H4n Pro back and now I’m going to try the H5. Costs only 10€ more. If it is as uneasy to use like the H4n I‘m out of ideas.

[@HiddenDriveways]

I often get Spike Jonez, Quinten Tarantino, and Shaggy from Scooby Doo. Fred Schneider is a new one, but a high compliment. I'm a lifelong B52's fan. Bands can't get much better than them. I was actually checking out Fred Schneider signature coffee roasts on some website, and ended up nearly ordering a t-shirt. Damn. I really should go buy that shirt. As far as what recorder to use, I think the Zoom's are good, but I agree about the controls. The performance of the dynamic mics thing doesn't bother me that much, but it is an issue, mainly because I use dynamics for podcasting. But it doesn't bother me as much as it bothers Julian Krause. :)

[@gotopcpanik]

@@HiddenDriveways Not sure if you know this funny Fred Schneider Impro Game at Conan: kzbin.info/www/bejne/j53clmyAntahq7M :-) I've also been a B-52s fan since I was young. As a young teenager, I had an immortal crush on Kate Pierson. :-D I was at a concert here in Germany in 2012, which was unfortunately without Keith Strickland and was also very short with just over 50 minutes. I always done well with the DR-40 and also more relaxed with the noise floor. But since I am now also using some dynamic microphones, I will take a look at the H5 first. There are 60 € more in total, but maybe well laid out. I will tell.

[@mukisabogal6248]

@@gotopcpanik How it went?

[@gotopcpanik]

@@mukisabogal6248 Good. The H5 is a very good recorder. One drawback: If you want to have A/B recording you have to buy the extra Microphones. The handling overall is not that good, as with the Tascam DR-40. But the H5 is much faster and more functions than the H4. I do not regret the purchase of the H5.

[@Calvarydima]

Is there a micro clipping on the recording ? Like a gate clipping as well ? Why ? Or is it clipping cuts in the postproduction?

[@fares_of_arabia]

what a great review bro...love it.

[@nole.x]

Wow, I thought those were the Audio Technica ATH M50-X until you said they were Tascam TH 07, it's the same design!

[@frankymcdonald7176]

Could you plug one into a mixer and record audio being processed by the mixer?

[@oswaldoc135]

The tascam DR40X is for a microphone, to do live on platforms such as KZbin, Facebook?

[@HiddenDriveways]

It depends. If you're using it as a USB microphone for a computer that's streaming live, then yes. If you're plugging it into an iPhone and streaming live with the iPhone, then yes. But if you're streaming live with an Android phone, then no.

[@hansmeier1608]

@@HiddenDriveways Why not with Android phone? Shouldn't it work with the right kind of a TRS to TRRS Adapter?

[@HiddenDriveways]

@@hansmeier1608 I was referring to connecting the USB port of the DR-40X to an iPhone, which is supported. The same is not supported on Android. As far as doing it in the analog realm with the headphone output of the DR-40X and adapters, I don't know what will work. If you have the adapters, it's worth a try.