Tascam DR-40 vs. Zoom H4N
As usual, Deejay over at DSLR Film Noob gives us another thorough comparison of two popular products for the low-budget filmmaker. I was especially interested in his opinion of the Tascam DR-40, which is the lowest priced recorder ($150) that has XLR inputs. This means you can use all kinds of pro gear that will give you much better sound than the super-cheap unbalanced stuff I usually use. He says it's basic, but works well, which is really all I wanted to hear.
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The Tascam recorders would be much more competitive if they had the ability to serve as a computer's audio input. I can't understand why they wouldn't include that functionality -- it's really just a matter of software as the hardware is all there.
I actually preferred the sound of the Tascam, the Zoom was pretty 'boomy'.
Think I will pick one up to compliment my current Zoom H1 when I get some cashy money I don't know what to do with.
Thanks for the review. What about handling noise? Which is more sensitive? I'm choosing one for field recording w/out tripods or a table to put one on top of.
This review definitely made me reconsider my choice to get a Zoom H4n. Do you know if the Tascam comes with any DSLR kits?
That was extremely helpful! Thanks! I'd been told about the H4N, and was moments away from buying one, but then discovered the Tascam. I stared at the numbers and specs for a bit, but then my brain stopped working - this was exactly what I needed. The Tascam is exactly what I need.
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Nice work guys.
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