Reference Guide

TASCAM DR-40X
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4 – Recording
In addition to the built-in microphone, an external micro-
phone or external audio device (i.e. CD player) can also be
used for recording. You can select among MP3 (44.1/48 kHz,
32–320 kbps) and WAV/BWF (44.1/48/96 kHz, 16/24-bit) audio
recording formats.
Marks added when recording or playing a WAV file that is
BWF-compatible can be used with software that supports
this format, for example.
This recorder has five recording modes. Using the
overdubbing function, you can mix input signals with an
audio file that is played back and record either the combined
signals or just the input signal as a new file. With dual
recording you can simultaneously record the same input
signals at two different levels. You can also use external mics
with the built-in mics for 4-channel recording.
Setting file format and sampling
frequency (REC SETTING)
Select the audio file type that you want to record before you
start recording.
1.
Press the MENU button to open the MENU screen.
2.
Use the + or − button to select REC SETTING, and press
the ENTER/MARK or / button.
The REC SETTING screen will open.
3.
Use the + or − button to select FORMAT, and press the
ENTER/MARK or / button.
Set the file format here.
Use the + and − buttons to set it to one of the following
options.
Options: BWF 16bit, BWF 24bit, WAV 16bit (default),
WAV 24bit, MP3 32k (bps), MP3 64k, MP3 96k,
MP3 128k, MP3 192k, MP3 256k, MP3 320k
NOTE
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BWF is a format created for broadcasting that has the
same sound quality as the standard WAV format. It also
uses the same “.wav” file extension as WAV files. In this
manual, we distinguish these file types by using the terms
BWF and WAV.
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WAV/BWF formats provide better recording quality than
MP3 formats.
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MP3 formats enable longer recording times than WAV/
BWF formats.
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MP3 formats with higher values provide better recording
quality.
4.
Press the . button to enable selection of settings.
5.
Use the + or − button to select SAMPLE, and press the
ENTER/MARK or / button.
Set the sampling frequency.
Use the + or − button to select 44.1k (default), 48k or
96k.
NOTE
96k cannot be selected if FORMAT is set to MP3.
6.
When finished, press the ¤ (HOME) [8] button to
return to the Home screen.