Create two stereo recordings from the built-in microphones and the external mic/line input at the same time Film-makers and videographers often experience sudden audio volume spikes during filming. An actor could suddenly scream, or a documentary subject could do almost anything.

Approx. 18 hours (2ch MP3, 44.1kHz, 128kbps) Using built-in microphone + line Approx. 8.5 hours (4ch WAV, 96kHz, 24bit)hours (2ch MP3, 44.1kHz, 128kbps) Using built-in microphone + line 8 hours (4ch WAV, 96kHz, 24-bit)

The adjustable microphone capsules move as independently of one another as a cat's ears, but their polar patterns are cardioid, meaning that they are likely to provide the best results either spread outwards at 90 degrees to one another, providing a wide stereo soundfield, or facing in towards one another, in an X/Y configuration. The latter setup requires the capsules' left/right status to be reversed, and when the right-hand capsule is moved by a certain amount, a screen option to switch them pops up, which is a clever touch. Connecting to a PC using USB Audio interface mode, and DR-40X becomes a tool for voiceover work, live streaming and songwriting with studio-quality audio. hours (2ch MP3, 44.1kHz, 128kbps) Using built-in microphone + line 8.5 hours (4ch WAV, 96kHz, 24-bit) microSD card, USB connection cable, 3 AA batteries for confirming operation, Owner's Manual, Warranty card Speed change (VSA) function for adjusting the speed from 0.5 to 1.5 times (in 0.1 increments), which is great for practicing music and language study

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Establishing a USB connection is very fast and trouble free. General operation is also fast, but delightfully simple too, benefiting from what seems to be just the right number of dedicated buttons and short menu lists. Power supply by 3 AA size Alkaline or NiMH batteries (up to 15 hours continuous operation with phantom power off), USB bus power or optional AC adapter (Tascam PS-P520U)