TASCAM DR44WL Portable Digital Recorder

Product Information: TASCAM's DR-44WL is the latest recording innovation from TASCAM. It starts with high-quality stereo condenser microphones, updated with a new XY pattern and high-performance mic components. Two locking XLR inputs feed TASCAM's latest microphone preamp design, with the lowest noise level and richest sound available in a portable recorder. The DR-44WL revolutionizes handheld recorders with its new Wi-Fi feature. A free app for iOS or Android devices provides control, file transfer, and audio streaming to your smartphone. Start recording while on-stage or from anywhere in the room, while setting trim levels and check meters to make sure the transport is running. At the end of a performance, transfer recordings to your phone and instantly upload them to SoundCloud, Facebook, even email directly to fans. With rugged construction, great sound quality, and TASCAM's famed ease of use, the DR-44WL is the ultimate portable recorder for anyone from beginning musicians to experienced professionals. Specifications: DR-22WL DR-44WL Recording media microSD card(64MB to 2GB), microSDHC card(4GB to 32GB), microSDXC card(48GB to 128GB) SD card(64MB to 2GB), SDHC card(4GB to 32GB), SDXC card(48GB to 128GB) Recording format WAV/BWF Sampling frequency 44.1kHz/48kHz/96kHz Quantization bit rate 16bit/24bit MP3 Sampling frequency 44.1kHz/48kHz Recording bit rate 32k/64k/96k/128k/192k/256k/320k bps Playback bit rate 32kbps to 320kbps Number of channels 2-channels (Stereo) 4-channels 4CH mode - Mono (Up to 4 files) Stereo (Up to 2 files) Stereo (1 file) + Mono (Up to 2 files) MTR mode - Mono (Up to 4 files) Analog Inputs EXT MIC/LINE IN Connector 3.5mm(1/8') stereo mini jack, Plug-in power Compatible XLR-3-31, 6.3mm(1/4') TRS standard jack, Phantom Power Compatible Input Impendance 10k ohms or more 2.2k ohms or more Nominal Input Level -20dBV - Maximum Input Level -4dBV - EXT IN [MIC] Nominal Input Level - -17.3dBu +/-2dB Maximum Input Level - -1.3dBu +/-2dB EXT IN [LINE] Nominal Input Level - +4dBu Maximum Input Level - +20dBu Analog Outputs PHONES/LINE OUT Connector 3.5mm(1/8') stereo mini jack LINE OUT Nominal Output Level -14dBV(10k ohm load) Maximum Output Level +2dBV(10k ohm load) PHONES Maximum Output 20mW+20mW(32ohm load) USB Connector Micro-B type 4pin Format USB2.0 HIGH SPEED mass storage class Wi-Fi Compliant IEEE 802.11b/g/n(2.4GHz only)) Communication mode Simple access point (Limited AP) Security WPA2-PSK(WPS2.0-supported) Tripod attachment screw-hole 1/4' Tripod attachment screw-hole Power Supply 2 AA batteries (alkaline or NiMH), USB bus power from a computer, AC adapter (TASCAM PS-P515U, sold separately) 4 AA batteries (alkaline or NiMH), USB bus power from a computer, Dedicated AC adapter (GPE053B supplied with the unit) Power consumption 1.7W(maximum) 2.5W(maximum) Battery operation time Format WAV, 44.1 kHz, 16 bit Alkaline batteries (EVOLTA) Recording About 17.5 hours (With built-in mic) About 16 hours (When MIC input is selected, phantom is not used) Playback About 19 hours (With built-in speaker) - Ni-MH batteries (eneloop) Recording About 13.5 hours (With built-in mic) About 12 hours (When MIC input is selected, phantom is not used) Playback About 14.5 hours (With built-in speaker) - Dimensions 6.1" H x 2.1" W x 1.4" D (155mm H x 52.2mm W ×36.6mm D) 5.2" H x 3.7" W x 3.1" D (79mm W ×162.2mm H × 42.5mm D) Weight 6.0oz including batteries (170g) / 4.3oz without batteries (123g) 12.2 oz including batteries (346g) / 8.8oz without batteries (251g) Accessories microSD card (in the unit), USB cable, 2 AA batteries for confirming operation, Owner's Manual (including warranty) AC adapter (GPE053B), microSD card with adapter (in the unit), USB cable (80 cm), 4 AA batteries for confirming operation, Fur windscreen, Mic stand adapter, Shoe mount adapter, Soft case, Owner's Manual (including warranty) Audio Performance Frequency response 20Hz to 20kHz +1dB/-3dB (Fs 44.1kHz, EXT IN to LINE OUT, JEITA) 20Hz to 22kHz +1dB/-3dB (Fs 48kHz, EXT IN to LINE OUT, JEITA) 20Hz to 40kHz +1dB/-3dB (Fs 96kHz, EXT IN to LINE OUT, JEITA) Distortion 0.05% or less (Fs 44.1/48/96kHz, EXT IN to LINE OUT, JEITA) S/N ratio 92dB or more (Fs 44.1/48/96kHz, EXT IN to LINE OUT, JEITA) Computer Requirements Windows OS Windows XP, Windows Vista, Windows 7, Windows 8, Windows 8.1 Macintosh OS Mac OS X Jaguar (V10.2), Mac OS X Panther (V10.3), Mac OS X Tiger (V10.4), Mac OS X Leopard (V10.5), Mac OS X Snow Leopard(V10.6.8), OS X Lion(V10.7), OS X Mountain Lion(V10.8), OS X Mavericks(10.9) DR-44WL Tested media List Last update:February 9, 2015 Maker Series Model Capacity Result SanDisk SanDisk Extreme Pro® SDHC™ UHS-II Card SDSDXPA-032G-J35N 32GB OK SDSDXPA-016G-J35N 16GB OK SanDisk Extreme Pro® SDHC™ UHS-I Card (Class10) SDSDXPA-032G-J35N 32GB OK SDSDXPA-016G-J35N 16GB OK SanDisk Extreme® PLUS SDHC™ UHS-I Card (Class10) SDSDXS-032G-J35P 32GB OK SDSDXS-016G-J35P 16GB OK SDSDXS-008G-J35P 8GB OK SanDisk Extreme® SDHC™/SDXC™ UHS-I Card (Class10) SDSDXS-064G-J35 64GB OK SDSDXS-032G-J35 32GB OK SDSDXS-016G-J35 16GB OK SDSDXS-008G-J35 8GB N/A SDSDXL-032G-J35 32GB OK SDSDXL-016G-J35 16GB OK SDSDXL-008G-J35 8GB N/A SanDisk Ultra® PLUS SDHC™ UHS-I Card (Class10) SDSDUP-032G-J35 32GB N/A SDSDUP-016G-J35 16GB OK SDSDUP-008G-J35 8GB OK SanDisk® SDHC™ UHS-I Card (Class4) SDSDB-032G-J35U 32GB N/A SDSDB-016G-J35U 16GB N/A Lexar Lexar® Professional 600x SDXC™ UHS-I Card (Class10) LSD128CTBJP600 128GB OK Lexar® Platinum II 200x SDHC™ UHS-I Card (Class10) LSD8GBBBJP200C10 8GB N/A Panasonic Premium PRO SDHC UHS-I Card (Class10) R:90MB/s W:45MB/s RP-SDUC32GJK 32GB OK RP-SDUC16GJK 16GB N/A SDHC™ Card (Class6) R:20MB/s RP-SDLC32GJK 32GB N/A RP-SDLC16GJK 16GB N/A RP-SDLC08GJK 8GB OK RP-SDLC04GJK 4GB OK