TASCAM DR-44WL Portable Handheld Recorded with Wi-Fi

TASCAM’s DR-44WL is the latest recording innovation from TASCAM. It starts with high-quality stereo condenser microphones, updated with a new XY pattern and high-performance mic components. Two locking XLR inputs feed TASCAM’s latest microphone preamp design, with the lowest noise level and richest sound available in a portable recorder.

Product Features

Additional Images

Stock Code DR-44WL

Owner’s Manual

Product Specs

Recording media             

  • SD card (64MB to 2GB),
  • SDHC card (4GB to 32GB),
  • SDXC card (48GB to 128GB)

Recording format            

WAV/BWF         

  • Sampling frequency 1k/48k/96k Hz
  • Quantization bit rate 16/24-bit

MP3      

  • Sampling frequency 1k/48k Hz
  • Recording bit rate 32k/64k/96k/128k/192k/256k/320k bps
  • Playback bit rate 32kbps to 320kbps

Number of channels      

4-channels

4CH mode

  • Mono (Up to 4 files)
  • Stereo (Up to 2 files)
  • Stereo (1 file) + Mono (Up to 2 files)

MTR mode

  • Mono (Up to 4 files)

Analog Inputs   

EXT MIC/LINE IN             

  • XLR-3-31,
  • 1/4″ (6.3mm) TRS standard jack,
  • Phantom Power Compatible

Input Impendance

  • 2.2kΩ or more

EXT IN [MIC]     

  • Nominal Input Level –              –17.3dBu ±2dB
  • Maximum Input Level –              –1.3dBu ±2dB

EXT IN [LINE]    

  • Nominal Input Level –              +4dBu
  • Maximum Input Level –              +20dBu

Analog Outputs

PHONES/LINE OUT         

  • Connector 1/8″ (3.5mm) stereo mini jack

LINE OUT

  • Nominal Output Level –14dBV(10kΩ load)
  • Maximum Output Level +2dBV(10kΩ load)

PHONES

  • Maximum Output 20mW + 20mW (32Ω load)

USB       

  • Connector Micro-B type 4pin
  • Format 0 HIGH SPEED mass storage class

Wi-Fi    

  • Compliant IEEE 802.11b/g/n (2.4GHz only))
  • Communication mode Simple access point (Limited AP)
  • Security WPA2-PSK (WPS2.0-supported)

Tripod attachment screw-hole

  • 1/4″ Tripod attachment screw-hole

Power Supply   

  • 4 AA batteries (alkaline or NiMH),
  • USB bus power from a computer,
  • Dedicated AC adapter (GPE053B supplied with the unit)

Power consumption      

  • 2.5W (maximum)

Battery operation time

*All times are approximate.

Format WAV, 44.1kHz, 16-bit

Alkaline batteries (EVOLTA)       

  • Recording 16 hours (When MIC input is selected, phantom is not used)

Ni-MH batteries (eneloop)

  • Recording 12 hours (When MIC input is selected, phantom is not used)

Dimensions (W×H×D)

  • 79 x 162.2 x 42.5 mm

Weight

  • 346 g (including batteries)
  • 251 g (excluding batteries )

Accessories

  • AC adapter (GPE053B), 4GB microSD card with adapter (in the unit), USB cable (80 cm), 4 AA batteries for confirming operation, Fur windscreen, Mic stand adapter, Shoe mount adapter, Soft case, Owner’s Manual (including warranty)

 

 

Audio Performance

  • Frequency response 20Hz to 20kHz +1dB/–3dB (Fs 44.1kHz, EXT IN to LINE OUT, JEITA)
  • 20Hz to 22kHz +1dB/–3dB (Fs 48kHz, EXT IN to LINE OUT, JEITA)
  • 20Hz to 40kHz +1dB/–3dB (Fs 96kHz, EXT IN to LINE OUT, JEITA)
  • Distortion 05% or less (Fs 44.1k/48k/96k Hz, EXT IN to LINE OUT, JEITA)
  • S/N ratio 92dB or more (Fs 44.1k/48k/96k Hz, EXT IN to LINE OUT, JEITA)