Recorder Tascam DR-44WL

Tascam DR-44WL

Tascam DR-44WL is a groundbreaking Four-Track Recorder with Stereo Mics, XLR Mic inputs and Wi-Fi. TASCAM's DR-44WL is the latest recording innovation from TASCAM. It starts with high-quality stereo condenser microphones, updated with a new XY pattern and high-performance mic components. Two locking XLR inputs feed TASCAM's latest microphone preamp design, with the lowest noise level and richest sound available in a portable recorder. The DR-44WL revolutionizes handheld recorders with its new Wi-Fi feature. A free app for iOS or Android devices provides control, file transfer, and audio streaming to your smartphone. Start recording while on-stage or from anywhere in the room, while setting trim levels and check meters to make sure the transport is running. At the end of a performance, transfer recordings to your phone and instantly upload them to SoundCloud, Facebook, even email directly to fans. With rugged construction, great sound quality, and TASCAM's famed ease of use, the DR-44WL is the ultimate portable recorder for anyone from beginning musicians to experienced professionals.

Features

• Recording at up to 96kHz/24-bit (WAV/BWF format)
• MP3 recording
• SD/SDHC/SDXC media supported (4 GB microSDHC card and SD card adapter included)
• Two recording modes:
• Normal recording mode (up to 4 tracks) for simple recording
• Professional MTR mode for music creation
• Improved internal clock - ideal for filmmaking
• Unidirectional condenser microphones in X-Y configuration
• Dedicated shock mount system to eliminate handling noise
• Accepts up to 132 dB SPL
• XLR/TRS analogue inputs compatible with +4 dBu line level signals
• Improved microphone preamps for higher-quality audio
• Cirrus Logic AD / DA codec with improved audio performance and low power consumption
• 24 / 48V phantom power
• 128 × 128 graphic LCD with backlight
• Built-in monaural speaker (300 mW)
• Long-time operation
• Wi-Fi connection supports monitoring, transport control, level control, file transfer and more
• Easy Wi-Fi connection with Android
• Dedicated wi-fi file transfer application for Windows / Mac available (with firmware v1.10)
• Improved user interfaces for ease of operation
• QUICK menu button shows convenient features for various recording situations
• Dual recording with different level settings or in different formats
• ERI (Extended Recording Information) function for notes on recording settings (with firmware v1.20)
• Reverb effect for acoustic instruments and vocals
• Four-position low-cut filter (40/80/120/220 Hz)
• Peak-reduction function automatically sets the optimal level when peaks are detected in music recordings
• Limiter function for overload protection
• Auto-recording function to automatically start recording based on input level
• Pre-recording function that can record up to two seconds prior to actual record start
• Self-timer recording function
• Mark function (manual or automatic by peak or by time (with firmware v1.20))
• Input delay function for adjusting distance / time delay differences between external mic and internal mic
• Variable Speed ​​Audition (VSA) is ideal for practice and arrangement (50-150% change of speed)
• Key changing function with fine-tuning (± 6 halftones)
• Divide function (manual or automatic by markers)
• File delete function
• I-O loop playback function - ideal for rehearsal
• Resume function retains the last stop position when power is turned back on
• Audio files created on computer are playable (only in formats compatible with this product)
• Track division function creates new files during recording (manual or automatic by time or by level)
• File name format can be set to use a user-defined word or date
• Chromatic tuner and metronome for rehearsal (Metronome in MTR mode available with v1.20 firmware)
• M-S decode function for external M-S microphone
• Punch in / out function in MTR mode
• Bounce function in MTR mode
• Mixdown function for 4-track recording
• Normalize function to maximise the overall level and improve the sound density (with firmware v1.20)
• MP3 encoding function to create MP3 files from WAV recordings (with firmware v1.20)
• Stereo-mini headphones / line output with 20 mW output power per channel
• USB 2.0 high-speed file transfer to / from computer
• Micro-B type USB connector
• Included accessories: AC adapter, hot-shoe adapter, soft case, hand grip, wind screen and micro USB cable
• Powered by four AA batteries, included AC adapter or USB bus power
• Tripod screw socket

User manual