Capture Every Detail
Upgrade Your Video
Back Up Your Transcription Work
Dictation Mode
Multi-language Interface
Turn Your Room Into a Studio
Never Miss The Timing
Avoid Sudden Spikes in Loudness
No Need to Go Through “Take 2”
Overdub RecordingPrice: $79.00
(as of Apr 28, 2025 08:04:12 UTC – Details)
Product Description
Capture Every Detail
This device features dual internal condenser microphones that record high-quality sound, adept at capturing everything from soft whispers to loud noises, with a maximum sound pressure level of 125dB. It’s a lightweight, robust option that delivers excellent value.
Upgrade Your Video
The auto tone feature simplifies adjustments during on-location filming, making it ideal for DSLR video projects. An internal slate tone generator is included to help mark and recognize different tracks easily.
Back Up Your Transcription Work
Beyond capturing clear audio, the DR-X comes with a jump back function, adjustable speed settings, and preset equalizers specifically designed for voice recording, aiding your transcription needs.
Dictation Mode
Featuring a dictation mode for seamless playback that allows for speed controls and dedicated EQ settings tailored for dictation.
Multi-language Interface
The device supports a variety of languages for its menus, including English, Spanish, French, Italian, German, Russian, Chinese, Korean, Japanese, and Portuguese.
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Turn Your Room Into a Studio
Equipped with a high-quality 2 in/2 out USB audio interface, this device is ideal for live streaming, podcasting, and digital audio production. The built-in microphones can be used as USB microphones without the need for complicated setups.
Never Miss The Timing
The automatic recording feature detects the level of incoming sound and starts recording automatically. Additionally, the pre-recording function ensures you never lose critical moments.
Sometimes, you might miss the perfect moment to hit record.
The Peak Reduction feature operates in both rehearsal and recording modes. Even if the audio exceeds your volume during sound checks, you don’t need to worry. It works alongside Auto Level and a Limiter to avoid distortion, ensuring you’re always protected.
If you’re unhappy with a segment of a recording, the DR-40X includes an Overwrite Mode. This feature allows you to choose an exact time to replace the part, and you have the option to undo it once.
With Overdub Recording, you can layer additional sounds, like a guitar solo, on top of previously recorded tracks. This means your original recordings remain untouched and intact.
The device features dual internal condenser microphones that capture everything from delicate nuances to loud sounds, ensuring every detail is recorded precisely. Its updated layout simplifies tasks like recording, adjusting levels, removing poor takes, and adding markers, making operations quick and user-friendly. It uses just two AA batteries yet boasts an impressive recording time of 17.5 hours. Additionally, it can be powered through a USB mobile battery. You can connect it to a computer using USB Audio Interface Mode, making it ideal for voiceover work, live streaming, podcasting, and songwriting with professional-quality sound.
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Customer Feedback
Customers have noted that this audio recorder delivers exceptional sound quality and fulfills its intended purpose effectively. It’s seen as reliable and durable, providing good value for the price. One user highlighted its effectiveness for recording musical performances. Feedback on user-friendliness is mixed, with some finding it simple while others struggle with the interface. Additionally, the absence of a memory card is a downside, rendering the recorder unusable without one.
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Mr. Practical –
I like it so far. Easy to use, compact, light, decent quality sound
This is exactly the portable recorder that I was looking for. I use it to record live music and rehearsal sessions.The good things:- It’s the right size.- It has a good range of easy to use features. Easy to navigate menus.- I can operate it with one hand using a thumb.- The recording and sound quality are quite good for my use.- It’s a Tascam product – I have had good experience with Tascam and don’t need to save a couple of bucks by buying a knock off or copycat.- It records WAV and a variety of MP3 densities. No proprietary format that must be converted!- It stores files on a removable Micro USB card, not on board. Files can be easily transferred by USB cable or simply transferring the card to a computer.- It uses two AA batteries (included) which means I am not tethered to a charger. This is perfect for longer recording periods as I can swap out new batteries on the fly so to speak. I was able to record / playback for over 40 hours on the supplied set of batteries.- It has a mounting screw port and can be attached to a mic stand or desk mounted stand.- It is cheap enough that if I lose it or break it I won’t freak out.Could be better:- A bluetooth I/O link would be nice (it is available on more expensive recorders)- You’ll need to use a stereo capable 1/8″ jack patch cord if you want to use an external speaker or patch into another device.- Being a small device with a small screen, setting recording levels can be a bit tedious.- Settings are lost when the recorder is turned off.Notable mentions:- I ended up purchasing and returning a Refurbished recorder. Typically I have had good success with refurbished items but this item was “locking up” as I browsed recordings and switched menus quickly.- I have had one instance of Radio Frequency Interference (RFI) while recording. It comes across as a clicking sound. I wasn’t able to isolate what was causing the interference but it was not a guitar or bass amp. The RFI was transient and only occurred once in 78 recordings on the unit that I returned.- Amazon handled the return as they always do. Efficient and easy.- The lack of a micro-USB card with the recorder is not a big deal. Many people including myself have several micro-usb cards from other retired devices I could use. Memory cards are quite inexpensive these days and you can just order one when you purchase the recorder. Get a 128Gig card because if you are like me you will use it.Although the packaging that it comes in will provide great protection when it’s not in use, I am purchasing a case that can fit spare batteries, a short USB cable, and the 1/8″ stereo output cable in one place.
Jezrael –
A freakingmasing!!
You know when i got it? I was a little disappointed cuz it look kinda cheap. The built in speaker doesn’t give it any faith either.BUT!!i ordered some stereo small headset so i don’t look suspicious out n about. Girl! U gotta use it with headsets to really hear the crazy quality behind this beast! I have it at 50% input n i can still hear myself breathing! The audio captured with this device is impressive as hell! I been capturing things my own ears cant! Literally picks up cars running at 2-3 blocks away. I am in my room n it picks up the motor of my fan at 10 feet away from it. Tried vaping in the room and at 1-2 feet away it picks up the button press, the heat up mechanism and even the circuitry powering on! Thats crazy! The left n right channels are very sensitive, u can walk around it n its like i am whispering to myself. This is the best pull of a trigger investment i ever done!To use with your phone? Dont forget to get a usb cable and a usb male c/lightning to usb A and power. Then go to settings and activate usb options. Your blogging will go up like crazy. I paired my rig with a bluetooth mic and i dual record environments and high quality sound effects.My door does like a very light creek sound but this thing turns that gentle sound into horror movie quality. If you are an audiophile? This is the best not to expensive option! Sd is up to 128gb no biggie u can just buy a stack for cheap.Would had liked it to be bluetooth but i know the usb will deliver just fine. No latency delay or crackling just raw audio.I highly recomend for anybody wanting a high quality mic option u can just strap to your body or camera n get better audio quality with phones etc. u may have to play with input, at lower input your voice sounds crisps n cleaner due to not picking up things miles away. Full input? Get yourself headphones that can handle the high pitch of everything all at once. I tested it in my room with close door. It picks up conversations through walls coming from the tv in the living room!Dont forget to buy the furry wind thingy it does not bring one. I chose no case option n just bought a pair of fleece socks. They keep my baby safe n cozy. Easy to take out and keep the accessories in the other sock.
Tyler –
Excellent, intuitive, high-quality recorder.
All the features I want. None of the ones I donât (or, if theyâre there, theyâre buried in menus – where they belong).Direct to MP3 recording is helpful to me (and saves on card space).I use this at our medium size church where I often need to record smaller classes, etc. This is perfect to place on a podium or music stand to capture a leaderâs message or whatever.The mp3 recording uses a comparatively much smaller file size, so I never worry about running out of storage. I can set up the recorder hours before an event, start recording, and grab it the next DAY to import the audio to the DAW to edit.Auto gain works great (both for the built in mics and for line-in recording).Controls are straightforward and much less fussy than most of the other portable recorders Iâve used through the years.If this recorder breaks today, Iâll buy another one tomorrow.
margaret1949 –
Wrecks memory cards a lot, decent quality
Ive ruined at least 10 brand new memory cards with one of these. I’m on my 5th one. They work for what I need. Sampling random stuff and improvising beats. No cable. No memory card. Pair of cheap batteries. Wish it wasn’t black.
Michael W. –
Leider sind die ein und Ausgänge für Live Video, Audio Aufnahmen ungeeignet. Tausche es gegen das DR 60 von Tascam. Damit sollten meine Probleme behoben sein
teresa –
No puedo decir que no me haya gustado algo es perfecto para lo que lo quiero para publicar podcast sobre todo si trabajas al aire libre
EmydelOrtiz –
Bought this for my daughter few weeks back and she absolutely recorded a lot of things on the first week. The stereo sound is very good for a consumer product.compared to the size cassettes it’s almost as small as one (in this photo the angle of the cassette is not properly placed), it’s easy to pack up and carry around. connecting with USB and transfer files had no problems from her experience and neither did recording, though she did not learn about adjusting the input level until the third day she had it.
Henrique Maziero –
A qualidade de som é excelente em comparação a de câmeras ou celulares ou microfones ‘de escritório’. Imagino que as versões mais avançadas do equipamento como DR07 ou DR40 sejam ainda melhores, mas este certamente já atende para a gravação amadora.A qualidade de som quando utilizado isolado é excelente, porém ela piora consideravelmente ao ser utilizado via USB diretamente, imagino que por a alimentação USB ser grande fonte de ruÃdo, então a pesar de o equipamento oferecer esta funcionalidade, não é o modo de operação mais recomendado.
Rohit Kumar –
Bought this to sample everyday objects into my music and record instruments on the go. Since this comes with a pair of small-diaphragm condenser microphones, it’s very receptive to soft sounds. The signal-to-noise ratio is great as well. When plugged in with USB, it utilizes bus power, that’s a big plus when using this as an audio interface. This costs almost 40% more when bought in India but well, it is what it is…Would definitely recommend it!