Attain Studio-quality Recordings in Any Environment
A versatile multitrack portable field recorder, the TASCAM DR-40XP enables musicians and content creators to capture studio-quality sound anywhere. Boasting four recording channels, the DR-40XP features built-in stereo microphones, adjustable for AB or XY capture, bolstered by two low-noise HDDA mic preamps with phantom power for your condensers. Additionally, 32-bit float/96kHz recording ensures clean, clip-free results across the board. Moreover, the DR-40XP can serve as a USB-C audio interface, enabling you to connect directly to your DAW. You also get a microSDXC slot and extra-long battery life up to 18 hours, so you’ll never run out of storage space or struggle with a dead unit in the midst of a field recording session. Field recordists searching for a feature-laden solution with stellar results and a set-it-and-forget-it workflow will get endless mileage out of the DR-40XP.
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Clean, clip-free recording anywhere
Whether you’re a location recording engineer or a cave-diving field recordist, the DR-40XP ensures that you’ll achieve clean-sounding pro-level results. This flexible 4-channel multitrack portable handheld recorder features two built-in condenser microphones, adjustable for either AB or XY capture, and withstands a whopping 125dB SPL. Want to use your high-quality studio mics? No problem — the DR-40XP’s low-noise HDDA mic pres, equipped with +48-volt phantom power, provide you with 89dB of clean gain. Beyond that, you can record at up to 32-bit float/96kHz, certifying enough headroom to capture everything from whispers to rocket launches — in the same session — with zero clipping. You also get a 4-position low-cut filter — with 40Hz, 80Hz, 120Hz, and 220Hz settings — to help you remove any unwanted low-frequency rumble right at the source.
Engineered for long recording sessions
Limited storage and dead batteries will put a fast, jarring halt to any field recording session. That’s why so many of us here at Sweetwater swear by the TASCAM DR-40XP. For starters, it features a microSDXC slot, providing you with up to 512GB of storage per card. With a pocket full of SD cards, you’ll be able to tackle marathon-length sessions without running out of space. Furthermore, the DR-40XP boasts up to 18 hours of operation using standard alkaline batteries, ensuring that you won’t miss a moment.
Cutting-edge computer connectivity
For recording into your DAW software, podcasting, and other computer-centric tasks, the DR‑40XP serves double duty as a 2‑in, 2‑out USB‑C audio interface. When connected to a computer, it allows you to record audio directly into your favorite recording or streaming software while monitoring playback with low latency, eliminating the need for a separate interface. This makes the DR‑40XP a convenient all‑in‑one solution for home studios, mobile production rigs, and live podcast setups.
TASCAM DR-40XP Features:
- A versatile 4-ch. multitrack portable field recorder
- Built-in stereo microphones, adjustable for AB or XY capture
- 2 low-noise HDDA mic preamps with +48V phantom power for your condensers
- 32-bit float/96kHz recording ensures clean, clip-free results
- 4-position low-cut filter dials out unwanted LF rumble
- USB-C audio interface enables you to connect directly to a DAW
- microSDXC slot provides up to 512GB of storage per card
- Up to 18 hrs. of operation using standard alkaline batteries
