The DR-40X is a versatile four-track audio recorder for cinema, music, podcasting and any other application where clear capture and quality overdubbing is critical. The easy-to-use compact design integrates a high-performance feature set and versatile audio I/O.Professional I/O for live capture or line level input - Dual Neutrik XLR/TRS combo jacks support both mic-level and +4d - Bu line-level. The DR-40X inputs can accept balanced microphone or line level from mixers or the FOH console. The microphone preamp also includes +48V phantom power and plenty of gain for detailed recordings using condenser microphones, as well as electret microphones. Using the stereo built-in microphones, you can capture ambient sound of the surroundings while recording direct from an external consoleideal for live performance. - Record clear audio anywhere - DR-40X allows high-quality recording with its stereo built-in condenser microphones. Every detail is captured from a whisper all the way up to 125d - B.The built-in microphones are adjustable unidirectional microphones for recording in an X/Y pattern for tight stereo imaging, or in an A/B pattern for a more ambient recording. - Easy to operate - TASCAM created a totally revamped user interface, making it easy to access recording, adjusting levels, deleting takes, adding markers, and other common functions with just the click of a thumb. And DR-40X now includes a new powerful bright white backlit display thats easy to see even in the brightest sunlight. - Turn your room into a studio The DR-40X taps offers a studio-quality 2 in/2 out USB audio interface, making the DR-40X a perfect fit for live streaming, podcasting, and digital audio workstations. Built-in microphones operate as USB microphones without complicated settings changes. - Multi-language interface inside - Multi-language menus in English/ Spanish/ French/ Italian/ German/ Russian/Chinese/ Korean/ Japanese/ Portuguese are included. - Dictation mode for voice recording and transcription playback - In addition to its capability to capture crisp voice recording, DR-40X can help you with its instant Jump back function, variable Speed function and equalizer preset for human voice. - Safety track Film-makers and videographers often experience sudden audio volume spikes during filming. An actor could suddenly scream, or a documentary subject could do almost anything. DR-40X has a Dual Recording mode that captures a copy of your take but at a lower level, as a safety track in case of sudden distortion. - Four-track recording mode In addition to normal stereo channel recording and Dual Recording mode, DR-40X has 4CH Mode that can record two different stereo feeds simultaneously. - The combination of the sources are flexible; recording the built-in microphones along