Tascam DR-10X – Mic-Attachable Audio Recorder

Tascam DR-10X

The Tascam DR-10X is a compact audio recorder that attaches to handheld dynamic microphones using a captive XLR making an excellent news gathering recording system. The DR-10X records in broadcast WAV format at 48 kHz/24-bit which can then be offloaded through a USB connection or by inserting the microSD card into a computer.

The Tascam DR-10X also offers both manual and automatic gain setting, a low-cut filter and a limiter to prevent overloads as well as Dual Recording Mode which records a simultaneous recording at a lower level as a backup track in case there is distortion.

Tascam DR-10X Features

• Compact, lightweight audio recorder that can be attached directly to a dynamic microphone with XLR connector
• Mono recording at 48 kHz sample rate and 24-bit resolution
• BWF (WAV) format allows inclusion of time information within audio files
• Records to microSD/microSDHC card (up to 32 GB)
• Dual recording function allows two files to be recorded simultaneously at different levels
• Recording level can be set to High/Mid/Low
• AGC function (Auto Gain Control)
• Switchable limiter to prevent clipping
• Switchable low-cut filter conveniently reduces low-frequency noise
• Time track increment function
• Playback function for checking recordings via headphones
• Headphones output
• Built-in clock for storing time information with recordings
• Fastening mechanism for a stable joint between the recorder and the microphone
• OLED display with great visibility
• Micro USB-B connector for easy data transfer with a computer
• Power supply through one AAA battery/rechargeable or USB connection
• Settings can be created in a text file on a computer and transferred to the DR-10X via USB
• Firmware update possible using the microSD card