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Tascam DR-40 vs Tascam DR-40X

    2.76 in
    6.1 in
    Tascam DR-40 Dictaphone
    Tascam DR-40
      2.76 in
      6.1 in
      Tascam DR-40X Dictaphone
      Tascam DR-40X
      Available colors
      User rating
      43
      3.7 out of 5
      43 user ratings
      5 stars
      		20 %
      4 stars
      		44 %
      3 stars
      		18 %
      2 stars
      		13 %
      1 stars
      		2 %
      64
      3.7 out of 5
      64 user ratings
      5 stars
      		21 %
      4 stars
      		32 %
      3 stars
      		34 %
      2 stars
      		10 %
      1 stars
      		0 %

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      Technical details

      Tascam DR-40Tascam DR-40
      Tascam DR-40XTascam DR-40X
      Audio formats supported
      • MP3
      • WAV
      • MP3
      • WAV
      InterfaceUSBUSB
      Built-in microphoneyesyes
      Built-in speaker(s)yesyes
      Number of built-in speakers11
      Maximum recording time15.0 h18.0 h

      Design

      Tascam DR-40Tascam DR-40
      Tascam DR-40XTascam DR-40X
      Colour of productBlack,ChromeBlack
      Backlight colourAmberBlue

      Dimensions

      Tascam DR-40Tascam DR-40
      Tascam DR-40XTascam DR-40X
      Width2.76 in2.76 in
      Depth1.38 in1.38 in
      Height6.1 in6.1 in
      Weight7.51 oz7.51 oz

      Connectivity

      Tascam DR-40Tascam DR-40
      Tascam DR-40XTascam DR-40X
      Microphone inyesyes
      USB connector typeMini-USB BMicro-USB B

      Audio properties

      Tascam DR-40Tascam DR-40
      Tascam DR-40XTascam DR-40X
      Frequency range20 - 4000044100 - 96000
      Signal-to-Noise Ratio (SNR)92.0 dB92.0 dB

      Storage

      Tascam DR-40Tascam DR-40
      Tascam DR-40XTascam DR-40X
      Compatible memory cards
      • SD
      • SDHC
      • SD
      • SDHC
      • SDXC
      Media types supportedFlash cardFlash card

      Power

      Tascam DR-40Tascam DR-40
      Tascam DR-40XTascam DR-40X
      Compatible battery sizesAAAA
      Number of batteries supported23

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              Tascam DR-40 vs Tascam DR-40X - Editorial Reviews (1)

              Tascam DR-40X
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              Published: 15.04.2019
              Tascam DR-40X

              Featuring four-track recording, overdubbing and mixing facilities, this handy recorder promises more than most...

              By Matt Houghton
              13 minute read

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