THE HANDHELD AUDIO RECORDER FOR EVERYTHING!! (Tascam DR-40X Review & Sound Test)

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⌚ TIMELINE ⌚
0⃣ Intro: 00:00
1⃣ Unboxing (What it comes with): 00:38
2⃣ First Impression & Specs: 00:50
3⃣ User Interface (Walkthrough): 01:27
4⃣ Sound Test #1 (X/Y Pattern): 09:07
5⃣ Sound Test #2 (A/B Pattern): 10:55
6⃣ Sound Test #3 (XLR Shotgun Mic): 11:54
7⃣ Overall Thoughts: 13:36
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@d00mhound Ай бұрын

I have one of these recorders, and I use it to record thunderstorms, foley, impulse responses, and ambience. I have not been disappointed with it since I got it.

@corkcamden9878 4 жыл бұрын

Wow... You really know your stuff. I had to keep backing up so I could remember how to do certain functions. I think this is one of the best values I have found. If you break it all down, the number of features for the dollars spent is incredible.

@Tech_HD1 4 жыл бұрын

Yea it's really worth and I love it

@PatrickCawley 4 жыл бұрын

A wonderful no-nonsense video, the good, the bad etc, so yeah a worthwhile option for those of us on the hunt for a decent hands-on review. Thank you kindly.

@Tech_HD1 4 жыл бұрын

Thank You for the kind comment :)

@andystarmorephotography8480 4 жыл бұрын

I want to be able to record direct from a mixing desk, live bands. Is this achievable by connecting the XLR leads (left and right) to jack leads (left and right), coming from the mixing desk?

@EuleneChen 4 жыл бұрын

Great video! Thank you so much for sharing!

@Tech_HD1 4 жыл бұрын

😊👌

@Scot7t7t7 3 жыл бұрын

I was wondering about the headphone output jack on the Teac DR-40. I'm recording directly into the Teac and would like to connect the headphone jack to a camera's mic jack. My question is what quality can I expect coming out of the headphone jack on the Teac? I'm planning to use the audio stored on the Teac because I'm sure it would be better than the output. thank you

@artvmex 4 жыл бұрын

Could you make a video about how to use as a interface on PC?

@a2roland 4 жыл бұрын

Awesome review..... Thank You!

@Tech_HD1 4 жыл бұрын

THANK YOU☺☺

@chainsawteddybear 4 жыл бұрын

Would've love to see how to unload the audio from the SIM card via micro usb cable or any other method

@andrewsimon9943 3 жыл бұрын

Some people were saying that there was "White Noise" that comes from the xlr output, but I did not hear any even with noise cancelling headphones on while watching this video. GREAT JOB! Awesome video!

@Tech_HD1 3 жыл бұрын

Thank You man, I appreciate it 😊😊

@verasmith-winfree9110 3 жыл бұрын

This was great!!

@Tech_HD1 3 жыл бұрын

Thank You😁😁

@cheerfulasmr8780 4 жыл бұрын

Thank u for your detailed review

@Tech_HD1 4 жыл бұрын

😁😁👍👍

@TheJetfighter666 3 жыл бұрын

How did you understand what he said??

@drstew1 2 ай бұрын

Not very familiar with all connections etc is the XLR connected directly from mic to Tascam DR40X ? No other devises meaning. Thanks for your very clear descriptive video. PS i bpoght this Tascam this morning 9th May 2024

@IndyVisuals 2 жыл бұрын

Probably the best review of Tascam DR-40X

@Tech_HD1 2 жыл бұрын

Ayyy I appreciate that! 😁☺️

@michaelbeamon8757 5 жыл бұрын

Awesome Morning :) waiting for next one

@Tech_HD1 5 жыл бұрын

Thanks😊😊

@pepper856 3 жыл бұрын

Best tascam review ever

@Tech_HD1 3 жыл бұрын

Ayyy I appreciate that :)

@rlowle1228 Жыл бұрын

Great demo. Wish I had a source like you to figure out how to work with these things

@Tech_HD1 Жыл бұрын

That's what this video is about lol

@AutoFOCUSED. 4 жыл бұрын

You must have excellent sound treatment. in that room I'm listening with my Audio Technica headset that seems to pick up everything since it removes the lows (It's a recording headphone) and I don't hear much ambient noise at all (especially if you didn't use a noise reduction and that's raw audio. I just got mine today and everything I record (even in that 50-55% range) has a considerable amoun of ambient and input noise from the amps. Are you doing anything specific that makes your audio that clean? Are you no normalizing your audio?

@pranze3484 4 жыл бұрын

There's a huge noise issue with dynamic mics, could be your problem?

@jeznorman2743 4 жыл бұрын

Cheers for the video! What tripod/stand are you using??

@Tech_HD1 4 жыл бұрын

Thank You, I am using the Manfrotto 290 Light to shoot myself and I used the Nikon KeyMission Mini Tripod to hold the recorder

@JoshMcB 3 жыл бұрын

16:15 actually there is a mounting bracket for that part on the inside of the battery cover for those times when you're not using it.

@Tech_HD1 3 жыл бұрын

Yup I did manage to see it months later lmao😂

@jerlopez1164 5 жыл бұрын

Can I hook it up directly to my PC and record sound like that? Could it be used in that fashion with a USB. Also want to record you tube

@Tech_HD1 5 жыл бұрын

Yup it can do that👌👌

@r.utrera7891 5 жыл бұрын

Your internal microphones will be up to the Sony PCM-D100?

@Tech_HD1 5 жыл бұрын

So the DR-40X is similar to the D100. But the D100 provides 192kHz/24 Bit and has 32 GB of internal storage. But then there that BIG price difference ($170 vs $998)

@3Kiwiana Жыл бұрын

I like the internal mics best.

@leswright4108 3 жыл бұрын

I like mine a lot but be aware of one thing--the preamps are noisy, so if you want to use dynamic or even less sensitive condenser mics you really need a FetHead or some sort of clean preamplification before the signal goes into the device. (Lately I have been using a small Behringer mixer for this.) Check out Julian Krause's review of this device--he does measurements. That said, the built-in mics are awesome though very sensitive to plosives. The overdubbing and mixing capabilities are fun to play with, though frankly I prefer to work with a more traditionally laid-out multitrack unit like the DP008EX.

@Tech_HD1 3 жыл бұрын

Very good too know

@Kivencito 3 жыл бұрын

Thanks for the video! I have a question. If you use it as audio interface for your PC with a condenser mic attached to it, will it need the batteries?

@Tech_HD1 3 жыл бұрын

Thank You and Most likely. The USB Connection will most likely not give off enough power to power the Recorder and a Condenser Mic since that requires 48v Phantom Power

@Kivencito 3 жыл бұрын

@@Tech_HD1 Thank you for that quick response! :) really nice channel!

@Tech_HD1 3 жыл бұрын

@@Kivencito Thank You😁😁

@xuakee 4 жыл бұрын

Hi, please may you help me. I do asmr video and I will buy 3dio binaural microphone and B1-E dummy head later. OK. Do you think that I can use or tascam DR 40X or zoom H 4n with both ? Thanks

@Tech_HD1 4 жыл бұрын

Either one would work. The one you choose is more of a personal preference

@maldonadocorrea 4 жыл бұрын

Cual es mejor dr40x o zoom h4n pro??

@verasmith-winfree9110 3 жыл бұрын

If it's a solo podcast is the mode solo or keep it at dual? (No video)

@Tech_HD1 3 жыл бұрын

Solo

@acoustically9201 2 жыл бұрын

Can anyone help....? I've set up Record mode as INT STEREO / DUAL RECORD. Hit 'record' - flashes - set levels - hit record again - solid red. Then....it records for 5 seconds and stops recording and flashes red again. It then counts this 5 sec recording as a ''track'' in the Music Files. It's like there is a setting somewhere which is allowing only for 5 seconds of recording. Same thing happens if I use Ext Line In. PS... I've had this for 2 yrs but only learning to use it the last few days. I wonder if it is a software update issue. Any help much appreciated. Wanted to use it tonight....

@p0lishm4t3y5 5 жыл бұрын

Can you make another how to stream using obs studio on how to make a stream overlay?

@Tech_HD1 5 жыл бұрын

So at the moment I do have other videos scheduled and planned. After all that done, I will start to do more How To Videos. Are you looking on how to make a stream overlay or how to add it into OBS Studio?

@armandol5431 3 жыл бұрын

This is great video for me, as I will probably buy one of these. I was wondering if I would be able to attach an xlr cable from my keyboard to it? And if I can plug in a 1/4 inch cable from by bass guitar directly for multi-track recording, overdubbing and saving files? Thank you.

@Tech_HD1 3 жыл бұрын

You can plug an XLR Cable into it, not sure from the keyboard though. Never tried it. And you should be able to connect a 1/4 inch cable into it as well

@armandol5431 3 жыл бұрын

@@Tech_HD1 Thanks for the info.

@Tech_HD1 3 жыл бұрын

@@armandol5431 😊👌

@troymsmith35 4 жыл бұрын

Great job bet tutorial I've seen

@Tech_HD1 4 жыл бұрын

Thank You :)

@endrizo Жыл бұрын

mics can be flipped in or out but can they stay in the middle both facing front ? thanks

@Tech_HD1 Жыл бұрын

Sadly no. It can only be set as a X/Y or a A/B Pattern and internally the device recognizes that it’s been switch but there no setting or a way for it to stay in the middle

@endrizo Жыл бұрын

@@Tech_HD1 ok thanks

@3Kiwiana Жыл бұрын

You can buy texture tape to put on it

@leswright4108 3 жыл бұрын

The little rubber foot can be stored in a slot in the battery cover--check it out!

@Tech_HD1 3 жыл бұрын

Wait seriously?!?! 👀👀👀

@leswright4108 3 жыл бұрын

@@Tech_HD1 Yup. Take a look.

@photomaster1 4 жыл бұрын

I've seen and read that, using the DR-40X and placing a studio mic it will turn off you have to contact Tascam about the issue(s) it's a build issue which is now fixed.. Test you Tascam DR-40X to find out if you have this issue and return it.. and get the one that's fixed don't wait..

@Tech_HD1 4 жыл бұрын

Well damm. I'm glad mine is working fine

@mvoo27 4 жыл бұрын

A new firmware update fix this issue.

@BangsNaughtyBits 5 жыл бұрын

The problem with this Tascam is even though it is a new revision, the preamps are very much like the older version. Its self-noise or EIN is ~ -108 dBu. Compare this to the Zoom H4n Pro's EIN of -120 dBu. This means if you plug in a low sensitivity mic into each and apply the same gain to get to a decent recording level the Tascam will have a noise floor ~12 dB higher than with the H4n Pro. This is very clear with a Shure SM58 for example and can easily exceed the local ambient sound. !

@Tech_HD1 5 жыл бұрын

So with that, after the video I tested it with my Rode Procaster since it's a Dynamic Mic and with and without the Cloudlifter. I had the gain at about 70% to keep the background noise at about -45 - -50db and vocals at -18 - -12db and the EIN wasn't bad at all. From what I remember, it was definitely over -108 dBu but not at over -120 dBu. I gotta check back and see what my tests said. Regardless, I always do a Hiss Reduction & Noise Reduction in post. As long as my signal is clean, then it's doable

@MrJordanian77 5 жыл бұрын

I could not find the "-120 dBu" spec on the Zoom website? Plus, are they measuring "self noise" while using the mic pres? I have not used the H4N, but I did use the original H4 and found it very noisy as compared to the Tascam stuff.

@BangsNaughtyBits 5 жыл бұрын

I found it here: www.zoom-na.com/products/field-video-recording/field-recording/zoom-h4n-pro-handy-recorder "The Pro features the same high performance, low-noise mic preamps as our acclaimed Zoom H5 and H6 Handy Recorders, with recording and playback at resolutions up to 24-bit/96 kHz. The improved noise floor (-120 dBu EIN) captures audio at lower volumes with less noise and fewer artifacts." I have a dummy mic, an XLR male plug with a 150 ohm resistor soldered across pins two and three to simulate a standard mic load, and have reproduced a similar result and it's been measured by others as well. There is always the question of A-weighting but it's fairly consultant. !

@JimHancock 4 жыл бұрын

Then don't use the Shure SM58.... ;) .. who uses the Shure SM58 for recording? Of course I'm kidding, or sort of.... This gadget is geared more towards filmmakers, with shotgun mics and such... or at least that is my use.... LOL.... for folks that want to record with dynamic mics, maybe there are better solutions.... I'm quite happy with the results I get... and the mics I use...

@farfisa5 3 жыл бұрын

Since the DR doesn't come with any sort of travel case, I keep it in a sock. Best travel case ever. :)

@Tech_HD1 3 жыл бұрын

Lmao😂😂😂

@Ramcharger 3 жыл бұрын

I use a Nintendo DS case for my DR-40.

@JeffDeWitt 4 жыл бұрын

I bought one of these a few weeks ago to improve the sound quality of my videos and while that's worked I knew this thing could do a LOT more than I was using it for... and I really didn't know what some of the settings meant. Thanks! Now my only real complaint about the thing is that it was made in China...

@Tech_HD1 4 жыл бұрын

I'm glad you liked the video :)

@corkcamden9878 4 жыл бұрын

I like the way you positioned the unit so I could follow your tutorial. You don't act like a know-it-all even though it's obvious you have the mojo goin' on this gear. You say stuff like "you won't need most of this stuff if you use it mainly for recording" which encourages idiots like myself to get at least a basic understanding of the DR-40X because I am a musician and if I don't record my bits and pieces I use to build a song, those puppies are GONE forever!! All musicians can relate to that. So, anyway, as I follow you over and over, I am slowly makin progress. Thanks for the groovy tutorial because this device is complex but by breaking it down, you help me to learn. Cheers O' Mighty Snap-back! ;{)

@Tech_HD1 4 жыл бұрын

Thank You😁 I'm glad I was able to help out and I hope everything works out for you👍👍

@momohayato6126 3 жыл бұрын

do you recommend it for going out like in a supermarket?

@Tech_HD1 3 жыл бұрын

Yea that'll work fine👌

@momohayato6126 3 жыл бұрын

@@Tech_HD1 thanks!!!!!

@momohayato6126 3 жыл бұрын

@@Tech_HD1 thanks!!!

@Tech_HD1 3 жыл бұрын

@@momohayato6126 no problem👌👌

@1969ashley1969 2 жыл бұрын

At 15:55 I thought the little rubber piece can be stored in the battery compartment on the back of the cover. :-)

@Tech_HD1 2 жыл бұрын

It can actually. I found that out later on from another comment and tried it myself and IT WORKS 😂🤣

@1969ashley1969 2 жыл бұрын

@@Tech_HD1 Yeah, I watched many videos, trying to decide to buy it or not. I'm just worried that a couple videos have shown it's plagued by electrical interference from other electrical objects, even just walking down the street.

@Tech_HD1 2 жыл бұрын

Oh gotcha. I personally haven't experienced anything like that. No feedback or weird hissing in the background

@1969ashley1969 2 жыл бұрын

@@Tech_HD1 ok cool, that gives me more confidence in it, thanks. At least it comes with 3 year warranty here so I should be able to take it back if I find it does it.

@Tech_HD1 2 жыл бұрын

@@1969ashley1969 Yea definitely 👍🏼

@zBrokess 5 жыл бұрын

Amazing video! But i didnt undestand how you got 8 k views but 5 likes.. :D

@Tech_HD1 5 жыл бұрын

Yea that's usually how it is with all my videos, they really fluctuate😂 I got a video with like 20K and like only 25+ likes. I just mainly prefer more likes then dislikes, that's what I mainly focus on

@JeffDeWitt 4 жыл бұрын

I wonder if that's because a lot of people will start watching the video and realize that it's got nothing to do with what they are interested in. It's an excellent video for those of us who either have one of these gadgets or are shopping for one, but a random KZfaq viewer has no idea what these are and doesn't care.

@Tech_HD1 4 жыл бұрын

Yea I try not to make so in depth but a good amount of the things need to be said and sound test, etc. That's why for all my videos now I have a timeline so people can skip through a bit to the point that they mainly care about

@matthewkelly8445 5 жыл бұрын

Incomparable

@Tech_HD1 5 жыл бұрын

Thank You bro😊

@p0lishm4t3y5 5 жыл бұрын

Yes

@Tech_HD1 5 жыл бұрын

Which one?

@p0lishm4t3y5 5 жыл бұрын

I want for you to do a video on stream overlay and if possible can you do one on how to add it to OBS?

@Tech_HD1 5 жыл бұрын

Ahhhhh gotcha

@kauxkaux 4 жыл бұрын

Can it be used as a usb mic?

@Tech_HD1 4 жыл бұрын

Yes

@kauxkaux 4 жыл бұрын

TECH HD - Gaming Tech Channel thanks!

@Tech_HD1 4 жыл бұрын

@@kauxkaux 😊👌

@mr.ferrari759 3 жыл бұрын

any one please help me fixing the noise...

@Tech_HD1 3 жыл бұрын

What noise??

@melisahegmann2904 5 жыл бұрын

süper👍🔶

@Tech_HD1 5 жыл бұрын

Thank You😁

@riccardo8141 3 жыл бұрын

Anyone has noticed how much rf interferences it gets from cell phones or Wi-Fi? Very bad issue for me

@Tech_HD1 3 жыл бұрын

Nope

@gloriahughes135 5 жыл бұрын

🇬🇧

@Tech_HD1 5 жыл бұрын

Ayyy 🇨🇴🇺🇸😂

@iainchristie9587 3 жыл бұрын

He must think everyone listening already knows this implement as well as he does. I’m a newcomer, so didn’t understand probably about 90% of what he said. FR too quick for someone who wants to know how to use this from scratch.

@maciejlechpaczkowski8717 2 жыл бұрын

No more tascam.... Intrefence issue 😒

@Smood47 3 жыл бұрын

Elmer Fudd

@Tech_HD1 3 жыл бұрын

What about him??

@Smood47 3 жыл бұрын

@@Tech_HD1 Hes COOL!!!!

@TheJetfighter666 3 жыл бұрын

You went way to fast. When you get to a setting ,please explain for us. We are novices. You acted like we knew everything you said, we do not. I need to know where to set the settings and why .I did get some things but the pluses, aligned, what you like to do??? WTF?? I need to know how to make a recording. Thank you. I can do?? I like to >> Source ?? My head is still spinning> I like to do ???? What are you talking about? Slow down, Explain please.

@TheJetfighter666 3 жыл бұрын

I want to record my songs. I want to over dub over what I just played. I need to know how to set it up so I can record., overdub, add keys and vocals ,drums etc, to finally have a complete song as a demo.