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Tascam DR-22WL Portable Handheld Recorder with WiFi

style:DR-22WL The Tascam DR-22WL Portable Handheld Recorder with Wi-Fi is a streamlined model that has been designed to provide an easy-to-use interface so that anyone will be able to enjoy high-quality linear PCM recording without difficulty. For ...

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Job

(6 reviews)
Mic

(5 reviews)
Feature

(11 reviews)
Recording

(10 reviews)
Product

(18 reviews)
Audio

(8 reviews)
App

(7 reviews)
Quality

(28 reviews)
Tascam

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Reviews around device (5.00 of 5)

  • It seems like an eternity for a modern device and every time I do
  • The recording quality is good and the device is easy to setup and use.
  • If you have bad hearing and or have never heard or know what to listen for in studio quality recordings and think the high pitch hissing sound in quiet and low recordings is normal, then you'll love this device
  • I would highly recommend this device as an effective tool for recording band rehearsals or getting musical ideas down quickly when inspiration strikes.
  • Sonically, I didn't do any testing to see if there was a loss of sound quality from the older models compared to the DR-22WL, and as far as I could determine, the device supports all the same options for WAV, MP3 formats and sample rates as previous models.
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Reviews around job (5.00 of 5)

  • As I have indicated, the device does a great job recording
  • But as of now, if you need a wireless connection to record audio the DR-22WL does a good job and allows control using either an Apple device or Android device as the controller from a distance.
  • Does a good job the sound is good the features are good, I think they need some improvement on the software, I like the fact you can you use the phone to stop and start the recorder and you can set input levels, the software on the unit is a bit cumbersome
  • The recorder does a great job at recording music concerts and sermons, and if you aren't sure which preset to use, you can set the wheel to "EZ" and the recorder will automatically adjust the mic gain on the fly during the recording to ensure that you get an adequate recording
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Reviews around mic (5.00 of 5)

  • Works perfectly with out Rode NTG-3 mic, and also with the lapel mic from our RodeLink Wireless kit
  • Popped it on a tabletop tripod, tucked it up over a bookshelf, and captured an evening with friends, playing and singing -- acoustic guitars, ukulele, piano, melodica, kazoo, shakers, tambourine, etc... -- and the recording sounds as good as any multi-mic home studio I've been in
  • Small and lightweight, perfect as a backup mic or for small jobs
  • Good drummer mic for recording your kit while playing it.

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Reviews around feature (4.45 of 5)

  • The plastic finish of the body made me feel it is a little fragil, but the commands are easy to use (I still didn't experience the wi-fi features), very easy to calibrate, and the sound (from a external lavalier mic) is pretty good, very impressive
  • The app and the presets are great features which Zoom doesn't give you.
  • The menu has a lot of nice features and customization, and it mounts nicely to my Sony a6300 with a SmallRig Hot Shoe Ball Mount  and the Movo MV-RC300 Line to Mic Attenuator Cable (-25dB)
  • Very easy to use with great sound quality and good auto-features.
  • I am a professional recordist, and I bought this for the Wi-Fi connectability, only to return it when I realized that that feature was completely undependable
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Reviews around recording (4.40 of 5)

  • I have been using this to record my church choir and the recordings have been excellent
  • Produces good recordings, but not as intuitive to use as they advertise.
  • I also use a Zoom H2N which makes better recordings, can be used as a USB recorder on my computer but has a somewhat clunky interface.
  • Does great recordings, also in difficult situations with people aroundCons: size (not so bad but a bit large); plastic screw hole
  • Not the case at all with the DR-07.I have lost three recordings due to faults with the DR-22WL and the build quality
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Reviews around product (4.33 of 5)

  • This product was so confusing to use
  • Product never worked from arrival
  • I am a long time Tascam user of several other Tascam products and know how great their products are.
  • That is my only qualm with this otherwise superior product.
  • Overall, it was a decent product - some of the WIFI integration to the app on your smartphone was glitchy, so I ended up just using the buttons on the recorder itself mostly since the wifi/app was NOT reliable.
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Reviews around audio (4.26 of 5)

  • If someone else knows a digital recorder that produces excellent piano recording audio quality, please let me know.
  • The recorder is capable of recording audio in a myriad of different formats and bit rates, the audio it captures is always crisp and clear and most often needs little to no editing
  • Awesome, sounds great, adds great quality audio to my videos
  • If you want better portable audio than a rode mic I would start here
  • That would be okay if it was a desktop device, but this is meant to be a portable audio recorder
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Reviews around app (4.21 of 5)

  • The app is nice, but I don't want to rely on using my phone every time I want to use it, So get your settings all figured out and go to town with it
  • From horrible battery life on WiFi (OK I can use an external battery pack) to the clunky iOS app, this is not well executed
  • The recorder itself is very high quality, but the wi-fi option, and the app is really not user friendly, and works very,
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Reviews around quality (3.97 of 5)

  • Streaming is clunky, poor quality, unreliable and incredibly slow
  • A decent recorder for grab-and-go situations where you just need quick, simple, no fuss setup and generally good audio quality, like a band practice session or ad hoc interview
  • Recording quality sounds very good but self-noise is noticeable in quiet recordings
  • our first off camera sound recorder - simple to operate, reliable, great quality - Good value
  • Very easy to use with great sound quality and good auto-features.
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Reviews around tascam (3.95 of 5)

  • Sorry, Tascam.
  • At this point, I don't trust Tascam
  • The DR-22WL is slightly different from previous models in that it's buttons and assignments are different - but in general, nothing drastic - though you WILL have to read the user manual to acclimate yourself to it if you're already familiar with previous TASCAM portable devices that use a different layout.
  • The Tascam DR-22WL works fine for every aspect except for WiFi.
  • The Tascam doesn't have the most clear & easy to use interface.
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Reviews around unit (3.77 of 5)

  • It is a shame because the recordings sound ok and it is a neat little compact unit
  • You might as well buy one of the cheaper units without wifi
  • Additionally, it feels like a very sturdy unit, and I have confidence that the on-board mics are safe behind the guard bars
  • Sometimes because the unit drains batteries so fast it shuts off the wifi function
  • Solid unit for the money we use it to record rehearsals pretty decent sound quality
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Reviews around battery (1.22 of 5)

  • The first problem is that although the device seems to normally be easy on batteries, turning on WiFi turns it into a battery sucking beast.
  • battery can't support wifi a long time,under 1 hour only, can't use WIFI function, waste my money
  • Sometimes because the unit drains batteries so fast it shuts off the wifi function
  • Great concept but the WiFi function kills the batteries in less than in hour and therefore isn’t as advertised.
  • From horrible battery life on WiFi (OK I can use an external battery pack) to the clunky iOS app, this is not well executed
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More about Tascam DR-22WL Portable Handheld Recorder with WiFi

  • style:DR-22WL The Tascam DR-22WL Portable Handheld Recorder with Wi-Fi is a streamlined model that has been designed to provide an easy-to-use interface so that anyone will be able to enjoy high-quality linear PCM recording without difficulty
  • For recording music played primarily on acoustic instruments, including acoustic guitars and wind and string instruments, this model is ideal
  • With its easy operation and high quality recording, this recorder can also be used for applications other than music, including for recording audio when capturing video with a digital SLR camera and for interviews
  • Not only does this handheld recorder meet the demand for recording high-quality audio with ease, it also has advanced Wi-Fi functions for full remote control, streaming playback and file transfer.TASCAM has once again revolutionized handheld recording! The DR-22WL creates its own Wi-Fi network, and a free dedicated app can be used for remote operation without touching the unit
  • Not only does the app allow recording to be started and stopped, it can also be used to check and adjust input levels from an iOS or Android device
  • Everything related to recording can be done by Wi-Fi
  • Since the Wi-Fi transmission range is about 20m/65 feet, this feature can be used with the recorder in places that are normally out of reach
  • In addition, audio can be checked by Wi-Fi after recording
  • The audio quality can be checked through headphones connected to a smartphone
  • With operation capabilities and flexibility that exceeds infrared remotes - and reliability that approaches that of wired remotes - this handheld recorder allows freedom of placement that far surpasses that of previous models.Two unidirectional mic units are utilized together for stereo recording in an X-Y format
  • They are arranged so that their diaphragms overlap in the same axis
  • X-Y format recording can capture sound with a good stereo image and no sense of emptiness at the center
  • Since the mic units will not distort even at high