From Performance to Production, Anywhere

Capture everything from acoustic guitar, piano and vocals, strings and brass, orchestras, to DJ sets, band live shows and rehearsals, lessons, competitions and music production with professional-level sound quality. The DR-40XP features HDDA mic preamps, four-channel recording, overdub and overwrite functions, reverb effects, and a built-in tuner. Connect directly to your iPhone or laptop via USB-C and use it as an audio interface to start composing instantly in your favorite DAW.

Professional Audio That Elevates Your Video

Designed for video creators, YouTubers, and vloggers, the DR-40XP features adjustable stereo microphones with X-Y mode for interviews and vlogs, and A-B mode for capturing immersive ambience in live and on-location scenes. XLR/TRS inputs support external shotgun microphones, while improved clock accuracy, a slate tone for audio-video sync, and a 3.5 mm stereo line output help take your video production to the next level.

Built for Field Recording—Wherever Sound Takes You

Compact and portable, the DR-40XP offers up to 18 hours of battery life with built-in microphones that handle up to 125 dB SPL, capturing everything from subtle birdsong to loud aircraft and vehicle noise. With 32-bit float / 96 kHz recording, it delivers clean, distortion-free audio, while dual external inputs with +48 V phantom power support flexible, professional field recording setups.

Pristine Audio, Every Take

Equipped with TASCAM's HDDA microphone preamps, the DR-40XP features external XLR/TRS combo inputs with an EIN of –126 dB, delivering exceptionally clear, low-noise audio performance.

Worry-Free Recording Formats

With 32-bit float recording, your audio stays clean, detailed, and free from distortion—without the need to worry about input level settings. Multiple recording formats are supported, including 32-bit float, 24-bit, and 16-bit WAV at 96 kHz, 48 kHz, or 44.1 kHz, as well as MP3.

Adjustable Stereo Condenser Microphones

The DR-40XP is equipped with RF-resistant unidirectional stereo condenser microphones supporting A-B and X-Y stereo configurations, enabling accurate and faithful sound capture across a wide range of applications. Ideal for recording electric guitar, piano, vocals, drums, and full band performances, as well as field recordings such as ocean waves, birdsongs, vehicle sounds, and interviews.

External Inputs

Equipped with XLR/TRS combo jacks that support +48 V phantom power for external stereo microphones, as well as stereo line-level inputs (up to +24 dBu).

Additional Features

Record Live Performances with Natural Ambience

Take a 2-channel feed from a live console (balanced line level, max +24dBu) and combine it with the built-in microphones using 4-channel multitrack recording to capture clear sound and authentic live atmosphere.

Long Battery Life

With up to 18 hours of continual usage from three AA alkaline batteries, users can focus on the audio rather than how much power is left.

Your Portable Recording Studio

DR-40XP features a 2-in/2-out USB-C audio interface compatible with iPhone and computers. You can choose to record using the built-in microphones or external inputs, depending on your setup.

Large Recording Capacity

Supports up to 512GB microSDXC cards gives you ample recording capacity for on-the-go use.

Multiple Language Menu

Allows users to access ten of the most widely used languages to easily navigate the onscreen menus.

(English/French/German/Italian/Spanish/Russian/Portuguese/Japanese/ Chinese/Korean)

DR-40XP Recorders and TASCAM Audio File Manager

Not all audio editing programs are created equal. With the free Audio File Manager software, users can adjust levels from 32-bit float recordings with simplicity and ease. Whether dealing with low or high gain levels, balancing audio signal levels has never been simpler.

Features at a Glance