Tascam DR-10L PRO Review - The Recorder You Need!

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0:00 Spoiling The Conclusion Of This Review
1:45 It's Smaller!
2:10 What Tascam Kept The Same
3:18 Micro SD Card Size Upgrade
3:49 Mindblowing battery life
5:02 Updated controls
5:33 USB C Power and a bonus feature
6:14 Menu Upgrades
9:03 The BIG Enchilada, 32 bit float
10:44 Audio Quality Test
11:24 The Spicy Burrito Of This Recorder, Bluetooth
12:45 Bluetooth Phone App
14:00 Timecode Sync too
14:49 The Surprising Price
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@michaelrbradley1041 11 ай бұрын

Matt, AMAZING this is absolutely amazing. Yes, please show us time code with this. It’s becoming increasingly important to our workflow, and I would have NO trouble upgrading to these little guys if I can properly make time code work with Atomos or FX3, etc. thank you for your work!

@papsny 11 ай бұрын

Agree, switched my audio to 32 bit... never looked back ever since

@edrakel 11 ай бұрын

Matt, I've really have enjoyed your knowledge and videos over the years. Today, I am retiring from the wedding business. It was fun and interesting at the same time. NO REGRETS.

@andrewsaraceni 11 ай бұрын

Great review! Looks like they knocked this out of the park. The original DR-10L has been rock solid over the years, so I'm looking forward to giving these a go.

@StellyPhotoVideo 11 ай бұрын

Great! was looking for this one, thanks Matt!

@leafcatcherstudio 11 ай бұрын

It’s nice to see more 32 bit options available. I’d still lean toward the Track E because it can supply 5V of power for lavs that require it, and its ability to monitor over bluetooth (though with a delay). I’d prefer if the Track E ran on AAAs, but at least they sell a kit where you can replace the internal battery yourself when that’s needed. I’m looking forward to seeing how Deity’s PR-2 is reviewed and if it might be a good alternative.

@CynthiaLepage 11 ай бұрын

Yes please, it would be great to have more info about timecode. Great video, I'm considering buying these Tascam now ;)

@DevynFromCFXTV 7 ай бұрын

I had the 10L based on what you and Curtis said, but recently the unit just stopped working. I just got static, but the microphone works still. Excited for this one.

6 ай бұрын

I bought the DR-10L because of a video I saw from you. Game changer, has never failed me. I will definitely upgrade to this on.

@andregonzalez4476 11 ай бұрын

Matt! Amazing video 🔥 I have 4 DR-10L recorders and I love them, but this may have to be the next purchase!! I would love to see your take on the best settings for the pro & the time code setup (integrating it w/ other gear)? You rock!!

@Skapo 11 ай бұрын

One thing I'm confused about, does the USB-C port allow for the recharging of the AAA batteries or does it just power the device without charging? I think on of my biggest pet peeves is recorders without the ability to charge via usb. Just a massive hassle when traveling.

@bbkintanar 11 ай бұрын

as if i couldn't love the Tascam 10L anymore than i already did, Tascam comes out with this AMAZING upgrade! definitely gonna go invest in these!

@HiFocusedCinematography 11 ай бұрын

Great video and review! I wonder why when the recorders are placed too close to each other it would create issues? Unless you’re using the Bluetooth? There’s no wireless signal, so how does that work?

@JasonActualization 10 ай бұрын

Sometimes I use my drone to record me walking and talking, and I would use an audio recorder like this and sync the audio in post with a clap. However, my concern with this is that the prop noise from my drone will get picked up in the recording. Would the base model DR-10L be better for me since I can manually adjust the gain with that, just enough to pickup on my voice but not the propellers?

@HwayVision 11 ай бұрын

Out of all the products released this is definitely the most helpful

@B-Moye 11 ай бұрын

Thanks for the video Matt!

@Yogert422 4 ай бұрын

Curious to know what kind of range you can get when using the Bluetooth feature to start and stop the recorder. Also if the recorder moves out of range from a smartphone can it connect back automatically? does it mess with the recording?

@BenPatrik 11 ай бұрын

Just shot my first wedding and bought this lil recorder last minute. Only mic’d up the groom though. Doesn’t 32-bit float audio make it possible to capture bride and groom vocals in clear quality all from just the groom’s lav? Also yes please do a video about time codes

@Alex-jb4ke 9 ай бұрын

Tascam is amazing, just amazing quality product. Thanks for the new video!

@DevynFromCFXTV 7 ай бұрын

Well does the Tascam DR 10L Timecode work with the BT Flavor that the Tascam Portacaptures use with their adaptors? Don't they use the same adaptor?

@haflamorocco 11 ай бұрын

Hi . Can we use another microohone than the tascam one?

@thesoundofnature5607 10 ай бұрын

How do I download from Tascam DR-10L PRO? When I plug in the cable I can't open the file. Thank you.

@sdt4907 7 ай бұрын

Thanks for the review, Matt! One question: can I usw this to record directly for audio from DJ cable? Or only with a microphone signal?

@larbueno 19 күн бұрын

Can we plug a stereo mic into this unit and have discrete right and left channels or is it mono only? Thanks!

@Michaelklimentos 4 ай бұрын

Hey Matt, I've had this recorder for a while now but after I power down the recorder the date/timer will reset by the next day. It's pretty annoying. Just wondering if you've experienced this at all or anyone else here?

@erichly 11 ай бұрын

Man this is awesome. Loving that KZfaq captions thinks it's called the "Dark Tunnel Pro" lol

@sethgoddard81 10 ай бұрын

So say I have 4 different people mic'd up- can I individually start and stop recording each individual one? Or are they all synced?

@JasonActualization 8 ай бұрын

What would be the best settings to use if I were to record with two of these recorders concurrently, podcast-style, attached to two different people at an arms length apart?

@christopherjolly 11 ай бұрын

Hey Matt. I just read somewhere that the 10-L Pro's clock can be sync'd via the Tascam App. Is this true?

@mollytrembley 10 ай бұрын

Okay so now that we're rocking the 32 bit float, can this recorder be hooked up to the DJ soundboard? I know line levels are a no-go for the original DR10L, but now that it's upgraded, thoughts?! It would be awesome if it were that versatile.

@xaratemplate 11 ай бұрын

But can it work with iPhone like the go2 wireless and mic multiple people?

@brainchildchris 11 ай бұрын

Great review. Does bluetooth mean I wouldn't need to attach a lapel mic anymore?

@debjitmajumder1405 4 ай бұрын

what could be the best sound recorder for cooking ASMR kind of videos (which will connect with mobile / cameras) ???

@user-tz8tg7kl8g 6 ай бұрын

Great thorough review! Thanks Looked in the iPhone App Store and cannot find the App referenced in this video “DR 10LPro Connect App” Tried the EZ connect without luck either. Like that this is true audio recording compared to most wireless mics but for wireless recording that can be monitored, in the field, does anyone here have an opinion of Hollyland Lark Max? Or Zoom F2-BT Audio Field Recorder with Bluetooth? I’m A newbie trying to record audio while hiking and outdoors …

@JoshBirman 11 ай бұрын

Would love to see a timecode specific video! Especially compared to the Tentacle Sync TrackE.

@Four1LF 11 ай бұрын

Yes, dive deeper into Timecode because it doesn't seem to work. I have an Atomos Ultrasync Blue and it never seems to connect -does yours? The timecode was one of the main reasons I got this unit and I'm disappointed because it doesn't seem to connect much less work. -ThanksI

@cineffect 11 ай бұрын

Can it record a stereo signal? I have few stereo mics and was thinking about it.

@jeffrey3205 11 ай бұрын

Hey Matt, can you do a comparison video between the Tascam and the Tentacle Track E? Also for the way that you shoot weddings do you use or have a need for timecode? I'd love to see a video with you diving into that. Great Job as usual Matt, Cheers!!!

@jeffrey3205 11 ай бұрын

Also Matt, how do you deal wedding audio when live stream, since you can't use the Tascam or the Tentacle as wireless mics?

@thechannel5471 11 ай бұрын

Matt, what recorder do you recommend for the reception, 1st dance and all.

@petermurphy5874 11 ай бұрын

Yeah, but can you input two mics to right and left stereo channels?

@sytesmedia504 11 ай бұрын

would I need sound recorder for my red Komodo if i have the new rode pro

@KONDORBLUE 11 ай бұрын

Should we make a cage for it?

@user-de1lk8jq2m Ай бұрын

Wouldn't it be better to buy h1essential + Rode lovelier ii instead of DR-10L Pro?

@chrisbrockhurst 11 ай бұрын

Fineeeee ill order one.

@GatesRick 11 ай бұрын

Hey Matt, if you want to monitor the DR-10L Pro, just plug a Rode Wireless Go 2 transmitter into the headphone jack. They're both so small they can still fit in a back pocket. And the latency is very low, and good enough for monitoring.

@cmchicago 11 ай бұрын

Great package! Thank you.

@themartinandersson 15 күн бұрын

11:00 "gain setting to high-mid". With 32 bit float, why would you have any gain setting at all?

@priscillagonzalez6732 11 ай бұрын

Hey Matt! 🎙️ Every time you drop knowledge, it's like a sonic boom to my eardrums but also I can’t hit the “view video” fast enough! 😆 Can you please grace us with your enlightening ways on timecode with the Tascam? I think it would be wicked valuable! If there's a “Yoda” of film tech, it's definitely you! Cheers and thanks for the vid!

@jasonlau8944 11 ай бұрын

Can I monitor the sound record from it during a shoot?

@bestiway 4 ай бұрын

What’s the difference between dji mic 2 and this tascam ?

@dronytruckdrone4891 11 ай бұрын

Hey Matt great vídeo,quick question: It works with GoPro's cameras?

@derickalbert 11 ай бұрын

Can it take line level signal from a mixer?

@nadamuchu 11 ай бұрын

Thanks for the captions as usual! i cant help but request you do a little more thorough quality assurance though - i think it got the name of the model correct like once out the hundred times you said it lol

@petercofrancesco9812 11 ай бұрын

Great review. While all these features are welcomed and great I won't be upgrading because the sound quality is the same as the previous version that I own. The biggest draw back to this recorder is you can't monitor the audio and you have to import and sync in post. The timecode is a pain with this. There is also a lot of competition for this type of recorder. Many will opt for wireless mics that transmit the audio back to the camera like Rode Go. For weddings the Tascam DR10L still has an advantage of setting it up early in the day when the bride/groom are dressing and leave it recording all day.

@jackpatmoreinc 11 ай бұрын

How does it compare the Zoom F2???

@James-qo7uz 11 ай бұрын

Hey Matt, thanks for the review, on my last wedding, I put my tascam mic under the groom’s tie to hide the mic and also to protect it from wind noise. But the mic picked up jacket movement noise. Are there good ways to protect the mic from picking up the clothing noise? I’ve heard from others that stickies can help reduce the noise. I was also wondering if any other mics that are compatible with the recorder came with shielded cables and if that would help reduce noise.

@naturesessions.studio 11 ай бұрын

I think you have to use some of those round sticky’s. Ursa soft circles. There’s way to use them, look up Luc Forsyth he has some good lav tips

@TranzendFilms 11 ай бұрын

you never want to put a mic behind a tie, even if it is windy, because it will sound muffled and cause ruffling sound. id recommend a deadcat cover for the mic if needed for wind and mic the groom next to his boutonnière. i’ve shot 100s of weddings with just the mic and though there may be wind, davinci resolves does a great job removing noise nowadays. hope this helps

@carlraetzsch 11 ай бұрын

Beard's looking sharp! Thanks for the review.

@TexpatOTG 16 күн бұрын

Wonder if they will do a DR10X Pro? Have been using 10x for 5yrs. Very versatile unit.

@Snakeye2209 11 ай бұрын

The clam on the back... is it still that tight as the older one.??!! I hate that part. Always struggle to put it on a belt.....

@AaronGood7 2 ай бұрын

Someone may have mentioned this already but I kept waiting for you to mention the build quality but it was not mentioned. Thanks for everything else tho!

@ngonzale3 11 ай бұрын

Even though I own Rode wireless go’s, thinking that it would speed up my workflow, I still return to my dr-10l’s because they’ve been so reliable. Looks like I’ll be picking the new version too.

@moneyboys2010 11 ай бұрын

Man Matt…. Crazy this dropped after I invested in 4 Tentacle Track E Recorders 😂. I’m cool with Justin and Definitely Bro is insane with it 😅 but I love the dedication to the craft. I guess the Bluetooth Monitoring and Timecode of Tentacle will help me from feeling 😢 since I came from using DR-10L s and dreamed of Tascam doing this one day. Knowing me I will probably pick up one for BTS. Great review Brother.

@UgoDraws Ай бұрын

Can i use this with the m50

@caughtonfilmwa5268 Ай бұрын

1:10 yup! Bought the original in large part due to you, and, well I bought the new one due to a friend as somehow I missed this video, but here I am now that I have it! Also, almost a year later and its down to the $200 of the original

@KTVBOSTON 4 ай бұрын

Matt, I've been asking around about this and I am getting no replies. I have been recording club shows for the past like 15 years with a Tascam DR2d.. A lot of the recordings come out pretty good (especially after some remixing). but apparently, THIS is the way to go. What are the chances you can record music in a loud environment such as a club or a band's rehearsal space and upload the reults?

@GeorgeGuillory 11 ай бұрын

Hey Matt. Thanks for the great review. Looks like an awesome recorder! Question: How do you consider the build materials/quality? I have the Zoom F2-BT and it has a...."non-robust" feeling to it. I'm considering moving to this and would like to hear your thoughts. I have a Tascam Portacapture X8 for comparison and even though the exterior is plastic on that, it feels really sturdy in the hand.

@whoismatt 11 ай бұрын

The dr-10L Pro build quality is night and day better than the f2

@GeorgeGuillory 11 ай бұрын

@@whoismatt Excellent! Thanks for answering!

@chrispelleyfilms 11 ай бұрын

Does anyone know if a white version will be made in the near future?!

@NINETY-97-SEVEN 11 ай бұрын

Would you recommend this over the Zoom H1N? I'm gonna make my first ever Short Film.. so I'm looking for a recorder. I was initially going to buy the zoom h1n together with the rode videomicro (for budget reasons..)

@RussFedorov 6 ай бұрын

Absolutely, the audio quality with this is much better than the zoom h1n. It's also easier to mic someone up with a smaller device instead of the long form factor of the zoom

@unstableentropy5477 11 ай бұрын

About a month ago I saw the original on sale for $99 and got another one lol. Needed a white one cause I was unable to get white ones for a long time for whatever reason. Now I have 3 and two f2s

@joycallender9155 11 ай бұрын

Is timecode really needed for weddings?

@GilKnafo 7 ай бұрын

Hi Matt , is the DR-10L PRO is good for recording the DJ sound? and if not what recorder you recommend with 32bit

@parkviewphotography7529 5 ай бұрын

The Tascam X8 is a portable 32-bit recorder perfect for recording the DJ sound, live bands, etc during receptions. I shot a corporate event recently and used it, the music sounded incredible especially because of the amount of dynamic range. 🔥

@ericanderson9798 Ай бұрын

Have you reviewed the Comica lapel mics?

@estevanzamora 11 ай бұрын

Is the Zoom F2 BT smaller?

@Alexanderthetitan 11 ай бұрын

can't monitor audio..

@thesoundofnature5607 11 ай бұрын

Does it record in stereo?

@ShaneTincu 10 ай бұрын

Can someone tell me what cards they us with these recorders? I have tried 4 different Sandisk cards with no luck, just get "File Not Found" and the menu button is unresponsive unless you remove the card. I have 4 new recorder all doing the same thing. I have tried Sandisk 128GB Extreme SDXC A2 / UHS-I / V30 / U3 / Class 10, SanDisk - Ultra PLUS 128GB microSDXC UHS-I, SanDisk 64GB Ultra microSDXC UHS-I Card (exact SKU# listed on Tascam's site) and another Sandisk Extreme 128GB microSD UHS-I / V30 / U3 / Class 10 that Tascam told me in an email that they had tested in their US office... this is frustrating.

@philipp2812 2 ай бұрын

Did you find a solution? I have the same problem...

@averagejoefilmsofficial 11 ай бұрын

Yes. I wanna know more about time code with this

@julianescobar 5 ай бұрын

How this would compare to a Rode wireless Pro?

@danielgray1874 10 ай бұрын

Can someone convince me that this is a better solution than something like the new Rode Go Wireless Pro system...it has 32 bit float internal recording as well as the direct transmission to the camera. Are these Tascams just more reliable? Trying to choose a system but it seems like wireless, with the backup 32 bit float recording is the more flexible and adaptable system...someone help me out!

@Loriontours 11 ай бұрын

Yess!! Please make a vid on timecodes

@AndyKunkel 11 ай бұрын

I still use the OG DL 10 religiously. Constant DL10 sales on B&H

@OverlandEdits 9 ай бұрын

Hey Matt I got a big problem here with my new DR10L Pro. I’ve used the previous version and love them. I’m REALLY missing the track increment feature. Having those 15minute chunks was WAY easier for the Final Cut to sync in post. Having to sync a short video file with a massive 6 hour file pretty much fails every time. Really wish they would have left it as an option as the previous generation worked so well for my needs.

@whoismatt 9 ай бұрын

Sorry to hear that! This is the first complaint I’ve heard about the lack of increment feature

@OverlandEdits 9 ай бұрын

@@whoismatt yeah I think it’s just the nature of my shooting. I’m running and gunning grabbing shots where I can. And my subjects have external audio. So when my camera only has a 10 seconds of audio and the program has to search through that long 6 or so hour audio clip it struggles big time. I’ve had to work around it by manually chopping up the audio into chunks to give the program a smaller sample to search for an audio match.

@DaveandaCamera 11 ай бұрын

I would like to hear the 28 hours and 17 minutes of that recording please. Great video Matt!

@whoismatt 11 ай бұрын

😂😂

@user-lx4ze3km3y 10 ай бұрын

Does the Rode Wireless Pro now make this obsolete??

@KennyLeFilms 11 ай бұрын

Do you think there will be a black friday sale? 👀

@zariamultimedia 11 ай бұрын

Please do a video on how to use these DR-10L PRO's with timecode. I do weddings, docs and other video work with two FX3's and one A7IV. I'm looking to implement both timecode and 32 bit float into my lav mic work flow. I currently use the DJI mics with the old school DR-10L's as back up's. I recently did a month's long doc shoot where my DJI lav audio was a nightmare to sync and ultimately didn't really work right during edit and I definitely do not want this issue again on my next project. I am looking at Deity and tentacle right now regarding timecode lavs but your opinion is important and I really did not know these were timecode capable. Keep up the great work Matt! BTW, look me up if your ever in Lubbock, free lunch on me bro, just let me pick your brain for an hour! LOL

@paulgero 11 ай бұрын

Would love to see a deep dive into Time Code

@BlaineWestropp1 11 ай бұрын

This is dope.

@BobbyD262 11 ай бұрын

Oh nice. Popping the popcorn...

@Xtr3mice 11 ай бұрын

Heyy Matt, could you do a video talking about the audio in weedings, the best way to record, where to put the main mic and the backup mic, the gears....??? or how to treat the audios... Audio is the worst for me. Hugsss from Brasil!!

@AtomicPixel 11 ай бұрын

For ceremonies, I put one lav mic on the groom which also catches the bride’s audio. One clip mic on the officiant as well. Sony tx660. And if they’re using mics, I plug my Tascam dr40x into the dj mixer or speaker xlr out. At reception/speeches, dr40x into mixer or speaker out. Tx660 taped to the speech mic or a dr10L lav mic if they’re using a podium style with wire mic. Hope that helps! :)

@Xtr3mice 11 ай бұрын

@@AtomicPixel ins the last one that we did we had a problem with the mics and the recorder that was plugged on my cam, so I just could use the sound of the other camera and of the 2 recorder that was on the deskside, h1n1, I tried my best on the audition to get the best that was possible, cause was in open space, and the kids was crying all the time, people coughing..... To not get any problem again we bought the lark duo max and I want to get or the f8 or this tascam to get the 32 float, and I thinking in the backup, have to be better than h1n1 .

@MikeyYuanY 11 ай бұрын

Can you hook this on DJ’s sound board with the 32-bit recording unlike the F2?

@williamaungleyraud 11 ай бұрын

Probably not, most of these personal recorders can't handle stage level input. Some other channel tested that and even with 32bit float the signal coming in was too hot and sound was massively distorted. (tested on Zoom F2) so I wouldn't keep my hopes up.

@MikeyYuanY 11 ай бұрын

@@williamaungleyraud I saw on their website the Maximum input level is -11dBV. The F2 is -5dBV

@michaelangelo1887 11 ай бұрын

How in the world have manufacturers not found a way to record 32-bit internally and transmit 24-bit simultaneously? Even if the pack was double in size and cost twice as much, I would 100% buy a recorder that records 32-bit internally but still gives me the ability to monitor audio from at least 50ft. Checking to see if the waveforms are rolling is not good enough considering the main gripe I'm monitoring for is for mic rustling.

@williamaungleyraud 11 ай бұрын

At least here in the US it seems that some company patented that, look for Deity new wireless audio system, it is capable of recording and transmitting both 32 bit float and 24 bit, except due to patent infringement they could not do both simultaneously within the US so perhaps international models will do it, and the US model will not, major bummer due to the high price tag. I'm with you, every brand wireless system should already do 32bit float recording by default.

@michaelangelo1887 11 ай бұрын

@@williamaungleyraud If this is a patent infringement issue then I would be livid. Patenting very useful tech almost always slows down the industry. We see it happening with RED Raw recording. We also see it in gaming with the Nemesis system. This shit irks me to no end.

@williamaungleyraud 11 ай бұрын

@@michaelangelo1887 💯 % if they ever make an international model, or people find a way to hack the thing into the international model, or some firmware wizardry I'd have to buy the gray market unit. Yet that's true, the whole industry gets held back due to patent monopolies.

@richardnayfilms2812 11 ай бұрын

Tentacle Track’s have been able to do this…

@williamaungleyraud 11 ай бұрын

@@richardnayfilms2812 capable of transmitting and recording 32bit float audio, are you sure?

@keithdf2001 11 ай бұрын

I have had far too many issues with unmonitored recordings and the mic sounds awful

@yourdearestpatty 11 ай бұрын

Yessss, timecode vid pls :)

@bikash9552 11 ай бұрын

Is it better than Dji mic

@mind-brainstudio927 11 ай бұрын

14:49 Looks like a fantastic unit at an amazing price. Hey! Soften up that gobo behind you!

@kon_ger 11 ай бұрын

YES, timecode tutorial please :D

@sheldonnorton9035 11 ай бұрын

Can you quickly check a recording by plugging in headphones?

@whoismatt 11 ай бұрын

Yes

@mondotv4216 11 ай бұрын

I was wondering about timecode. Call me old school but I still think audio you can't monitor is never a great option. Things like crowd noise, planes, trains and automobiles get missed if you're not monitoring. That said these are great for a live situation where you can't stop and go again anyway.