[cma-l] New Field Recorder / Mic

[Alan Coote]

Hi Terry,

 

I use the Tascam DR-40. You can hear it on all our radio only (not videoed)
interviews away from the studio.

 

It has metering, XLR in and phantom power. Our rechargeable batteries seem
to last for ages too. I had to experiment with Mics', as the preamp can be
slightly on the noisy side if not driven correctly. The headphone amp isn't
noise free either - but that doesn't matter too much. 

 

I would not recommend it as a station's digital recorder for general use
though. The setting are a mixture of a side switch and the menus. On more
than one occasion I had to fiddle finding the settings which had been
changed from a previous session. 

 

Other than that an excellent recorder and will last you an age. 

 

Kind Regards

Alan

 

PS when you get really stuck the iPhone is excellent. Used by many a Journo
when there's no alterntive. 

 

 

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[mailto:cma-l-bounces at mailman.commedia.org.uk] On Behalf Of terry mechan
Sent: 16 November 2014 21:04
To: cma-l at commedia.org.uk
Subject: [cma-l] New Field Recorder / Mic

 

Am going to treat myself to an new WAV recorder for location work when doing
my documentaries

 

It will replace the Roland R-05 I have had for a few years.

 

Ideally would like something with a waveform monitor to confirm levels when
recording

 

Any suggestions as to what works for you or your colleagues

 

terry mechan

www.terrymechan.com

 

 

 

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