TASCAM DR-40 4-Track Portable Recorder

TASCAM has recently released the DR-40 4-track portable recorder, which is able to record high-quality WAV or MP3 files to an SD or SDHC flash memory card. The gadget features two adjustable condenser microphones, a couple of Neutrik combo inputs that accept XLR and 1/4-inch connections, built-in mic preamps, a built-in speaker, a 3.5mm audio jack, and a high-speed USB 2.0 port for backup purpose. This portable recorder is powered by three standard AA batteries that offer up to 15-hour of operation time. The TASCAM DR-40 4-track portable recorder is priced at $199 a pop. Each purchase comes equipped with a 2GB microSD card. [TASCAM]