Tascam DR-40 Linear PCM Digital Audio Recorder

The Tascam DR-40 is a professional-grade, handheld 4-track digital recorder optimized for field recording, indie filmmaking, interviews, and live event capture. Featuring adjustable built-in stereo condenser mics and locking XLR/TRS inputs, this comprehensive rental package includes a premium windjammer for crystal-clear outdoor recording and a protective carrying case.

What’s Included in the Rental:

• 1x Tascam DR-40 Handheld Digital Recorder
• 1x Professional Furry Windjammer (Windscreen)
• 1x Protective Carrying Case [1]

Key Features & Rental Highlights:

• Dual-Position Built-In Mics: Easily switch between A/B orientation for a wide, ambient soundstage, or X/Y orientation for a tight, phase-coherent stereo image.
• Pro-Grade Inputs: Features dual locking XLR/TRS combo inputs supporting +48V phantom power to seamlessly connect external shotgun mics, lavaliers, or mixing board feeds.
• Simultaneous 4-Track Recording: Capture the built-in stereo mics and the external XLR inputs at the exact same time.
• Safety Track Mode: Automatically records a duplicate backup track at a lower volume (-6dB to -12dB) to eliminate unexpected clipping or digital distortion.
• Studio-Quality Audio: Records pristine linear PCM (WAV) files at up to 24-bit/96kHz, plus space-saving MP3 formats.
• Outdoor Ready: The included furry windjammer significantly cuts down ambient wind noise during exterior shoots without sacrificing high-frequency audio clarity. 

Ideal For:

• Location sound for film, documentaries, and videography
• Outdoor interviews, journalism, and field recording
• Capturing live concerts (combining a soundboard feed with ambient room mics)
• Podcasting, rehearsals, and high-fidelity songwriting demos