As the rise of the digital camera continues on a breakneck speed, consumers who are investing heavily in DSLRs or mirrorless are quickly learning just how much they often need a solid and reliable audio recorder for many projects and shoots.

And while at their heart, portable audio recorders are designed for all variety of audio and music capture needs (not just audio for video and short films, etc…). Brands like TASCAM are perhaps more aware than ever of just how valuable a solid portable audio recorder can be for all manner of filmmakers, videographers and run-and-gun documentarians.


Let’s take a look at the latest and greatest Tascam models, the DR-05X, DR-07X and the DR-40X.

Tascam DR-05X

  • Stereo Omnidirectional Condenser Mics

  • 2-In/2-Out USB Audio Interface

  • Overwrite Function for Punch-Ins

  • Dictation Mode with Speed Control and EQ

  • Multi-Language Menus

  • Auto-Recording Function

  • One-Touch User Interface

  • 17.5 Hours with Standard AA Batteries

  • High-Capacity microSDXC Card Capacity

Price: $119.99

Tascam DR-07X

  • Stereo Unidirectional X/Y Condenser Mics

  • 2-In/2-Out USB Audio Interface

  • Overwrite Function for Punch-Ins

  • Dictation Mode with Speed Control and EQ

  • Multi-Language Menus

  • Auto-Recording Function

  • One-Touch User Interface

  • 17.5 Hours with Standard AA Batteries

  • High-Capacity microSDXC Card Capacity

Price: $149.99

Tascam DR-40X

  • 2 x Unidirectional Stereo Condenser Mics

  • XLR/TRS Combo Inputs

  • Built-In +48 Phantom Power

  • 4-Channel Multi-Track Recording

  • 2-In/2-Out USB Audio Interface

  • Overwrite Function for Punch-Ins

  • Dictation Mode with Speed Control and EQ

  • One-Touch User Interface

  • High-Capacity microSDXC Card Capacity

Price: $199.99