Topic: TASCAM DR-44wl (Handheld recorder with iOS and Android control)

[refrain]

It seems like a DR-40 with remote control via smartphone.
They say the XY mics are better and bigger (regarding the DR-40)
and the preamps are low noise (regarding the DR-40)...


http://tascam.com/product/dr-44wl/

[hoserama]

So unfortunate they've abandoned the idea of external four track, like the Tascam 2D. Would love this recorder with just an extra 1/8" input to bypass the internal mics.

[2manyrocks]

Looks like the 44wl is $299 and the 22wl is $149.  The 22wl is 2 channel, with 3.5 stereo line in.  I guessed at levels this evening and just left my 2d on the stage.  Lucked out this time, but the ability to change levels via wifi would sure solve a lot of issues.  Maybe I need to return that 60d I just bought for $149.99?

[Gutbucket]

I second the motion.
Dr2d sized 6ch recorder with remote app control please.

[2manyrocks]

Tascam's news release also said they have some other new products to release soon.  Maybe your motion will be granted.

[Gutbucket]

Hear hear!

I vote Aye.

[Phil Zone]

I may get the 4 track one. How are the dr 40 preamps? Are they good enough that I could run my akgs and have it sound good at the end? Or is the two track version a better call?

This is really sick!

[2manyrocks]

Tascam's description of the preamps in these WL units makes me think it is an entirely new design so we don't know how they are yet.

[Phil Zone]

Once they launch the app I will get the 2 track one.

[StarkRavingCalm]

So unfortunate they've abandoned the idea of external four track, like the Tascam 2D. Would love this recorder with just an extra 1/8" input to bypass the internal mics.

The 60-D still has the ability to record 4 tracks externally.
These new products are promising but I  miss the flexibilty of the 2D.

[yltfan]

Oh man, remote control via smartphone? I've been wondering what the next advancement would be. Love this concept, especially with the ability to monitor. Now I'm glad I waited on my next recorder purchase (almost pulled the trigger on a HS-P82), I will definitely wait for the 6 or 8 track version with this feature.

[mysticeyes]

I wish Tascam had been imaginative enough not to use "R-44" as part of the name.

[hoserama]

So unfortunate they've abandoned the idea of external four track, like the Tascam 2D. Would love this recorder with just an extra 1/8" input to bypass the internal mics.

The 60-D still has the ability to record 4 tracks externally.
These new products are promising but I  miss the flexibilty of the 2D.

Yea but the 60D is a much larger device, different market than these handhelds.

[carlbeck]

That thing is pretty sweet but if I read correctly the only 4 channel mode is with the internal mics on two channels & with the additional two inputs? Too bad, the ability to record two channels with 1/8" & two XLR like the 60D would be awesome.

[2manyrocks]

This omission by Tascam makes me wonder if Tascam just doesn't read TS because it seems pretty obvious that the taper community would have gone nuts over two 1/8 inputs and two XLR inputs with ios and android control.