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    TASCAM DR-40 4-Track Portable Digital Recorder

    • i also wish the dr40 had a better built in speaker
    • Therefore, do not buy this recorder if you plan on recording meetings or interviews or anything less than screaming volume (you will hear a lot of gray/white hiss noise) and keep in mind that the built in mics will only produce mediocre fidelity as compared with studio condenser mics as a reference
    • Left me with a lot less hassle in post productionThe build in mic is amazing
    • Very well built, may be alittle bit plastic compared to the H4n, but audio wise, theres no difference
    • Both XLR and 1/4" inputs are quiet and the built in mics sound very good
    • I think a tougher, more solid build quality would have addressed this
    • The built in mic is great
    • The built-in speaker is mediocre.
    • I live paycheck to paycheck and another 100 isn't worth it just for a more durable build.
    • The built-in speaker is good only for determining if you are actually getting any input
    • (Though the built-in mics sound great!
    • It might feel plasticy and not well build but it is
    • Manual poorly written, Seems well built, Small grey text on black buttons were designed by an idiot.
    • The built in mics are sensitive and sound great
    • Lets just say you do need to probably read the manual,to learn how to use it,but i can grab almost any electronic device and learn it in like 30 min,this one has alot of menues and can get tricky,over all very good build light weight hard plastic the back where the battery is is not loose as i read on another review,excellent device and good price i reccomend this to all indie film makes on a budget.
    • The built in microphones are better than certain cheap shotgun mics you'll find here
    • The built-in speaker is not too great.
    • The built-in cardioid mics (X-Y or A-B) offer amazing quality for a hand-held device, all that plus XLR/Line inputs for channels 3-4 and a host of programming options, easy transfer of files via SD card
    • If you're doing recording on those neat U-shaped rigs, this mounts nicely on top to capture that sweet audio.
    • I want to like it, from reviews I
    • * Independently adjustable L/R inputs really help you dial in the sound