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Tascam DR-40 Audio Recorder Gets Update, Competes with Zoom H4n at Fraction of the Cost

03.1.12 @ 9:34AM Tags : audio, dr40, h4n, recorder, tascam, zoom

Tascam is nipping at the heels of the Zoom H4n with its new firmware update for the Tascam DR-40.  If you’re not too familiar with the Tascam DR-40, here’s the recap – it’s one of the smallest flash audio recorders with XLR inputs, has most of the basic functions run-and-gun filmmakers want, and runs you roughly $130 cheaper than the H4n.  With the new firmware update it also eliminates one of its biggest disadvantages – setting independent gains on the two XLR inputs.  Why is that important?  Find out after the jump: More »