The XLR/jack combination input sockets are on the bottom face of the unit, as well as the jack input for control of the unit using the optional RC-3F foot-switch or RC-10 wired remote control, which enable remote starting and stopping of playback, and other functions. A photographic tripod may be fitted using the 1/4 inch BSW threaded aperture on the rear, between the internal speaker and battery compartment. Operations like recording, adjusting levels, deleting bad takes and adding markers are just a button press away. That said, I found it just a tad frustrating when I wanted to make big input gain changes — it took a while to make such changes using buttons rather than a wheel/knob.

All image and audio content is used by permission of the copyright holders or their agents, and/or according to fair dealing as per the UK Copyright, Designs and Patents Act 1988. Other features like variable speed audition, low-cut filtering, chromatic tuner and more can be chosen from the menu. But while the smaller devices will appeal to some, SOS readers will probably be most interested in the DR-40X, reviewed here.Operations like recording, adjusting levels, deleting bad takes and adding marks are just a button press away. Guitar Guitar Limited trading as guitarguitar acts as a credit broker not a lender and is Authorised and Regulated by the Financial Conduct Authority, firm registration number 742103. Don't let yourself be stuck without a functioning unit, because you didn't bring extra batteries to power your device. Leisuretec are Trade Distributors of Professional and Commercial Audio, Lighting, Video, Special Effects and Ancillary.

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Cards with other capacities and other sample/bit rates give pro-rata recording times for each format. If the item comes direct from a manufacturer, it may be delivered in non-retail packaging, such as a plain or unprinted box or plastic bag.

The various optional accessories, including a windshield, wired/wireless remote control, a footswitch and an external battery pack just add to the appeal.DR-40X has a Dual Recording mode that captures a copy of your take but at a lower level, as a safety track in case of sudden distortion.