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Title: Tascam Dr-2d vs Dr-40
Post by: techgui on July 18, 2012, 10:21:12 AM

  I currently have a Dr-2d and I'm very happy with it.  However, now I need to buy a 2nd recorder for use at work.  Originally I planned to purchase another Dr-2r...  But now I'm wondering if the Dr-40 is a better value.  Most of my recordings will be made directly from the balanced monitor outputs from a Bose L1 speaker PA system.   Though less frequently I will use the internal cards or input from a wireless countryman E6 head mic. 
 
  One of the biggest features of the Dr-2d, for me,  is the ability to record a second track at a lower volume.  After reviewing the user manual, it appears the Dr-40 can do the same thing. 

  Any thoughts?  I really like how elegant the Dr-2d looks, but it appears the Dr-40 does everything the the Dr-2d does and more....

Title: Re: Tascam Dr-2d vs Dr-40
Post by: techgui on July 18, 2012, 10:48:08 AM

After more searching, I've found only one big limitation.  I don't think you can record from both the external mic's and the line in at the same time.  Four channel recording has to include the internal mics.  That would be a deal breaker for my home use, but I don't anticipate needing that feature at work. 

Title: Re: Tascam Dr-2d vs Dr-40
Post by: cd2go on July 18, 2012, 05:21:06 PM

Quote from: techgui on July 18, 2012, 10:48:08 AM

Four channel recording has to include the internal mics.

Correct, there is only one input, the XLR combo jacks that can be line/mic/mic with P48. It's a great little box, I just got one to run behind my MixPre. I get about 16 hours record time from Energizer lithiums going line-in with zero gain on the deck, 24/96.

Title: Re: Tascam Dr-2d vs Dr-40
Post by: LikeASong on July 18, 2012, 07:33:58 PM

Yep, on the DR-40 2 of the channels MUST be from the stereo internal mics. My friend Pridix found out that after he'd bought the recorder :(

Title: Re: Tascam Dr-2d vs Dr-40
Post by: bdasilva on July 20, 2012, 01:39:44 AM

I have to tell you   I love My  DR-40... those internal mics are decent... you can set the delay for channel 1 (int mics) vs channel 2 (xlrs)...  battery life is all night... for 150$  a steal

http://www.ebay.com/itm/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=130725187757+&item=130725187757&lgeo=1&vectorid=229466

Title: Re: Tascam Dr-2d vs Dr-40
Post by: techgui on July 20, 2012, 02:21:17 PM

As much as I like delaying one channel for solo voice, it's something I can do on post.  I haven't used the DR-40 so I can't speak for the the internal mics, but I can say the Dr-2d's are pretty good and they are also cards rather than Omni's.  I like the robust XLR inputs on the Dr-40, I also like the portability of the Dr-2d. 

To make a long story short, I purchased a 2nd Dr-2d for $150.