Tascam DR-10L Micro Portable Audio Recorder with Lavalier Microphone

Tascam DR-10L Micro Portable Audio Recorder with Lavalier Microphone

The DR-10L is an ultra-compact digital recorder/lavalier microphone combination. Designed for both the creative filmmaker and the busy videographer, it is a powerful problem solver providing professional sonics and high convenience. For location recording, a DR-10L can be mounted to each on-camera actor, making booms, wires, or expensive (and unpredictable)wireless systems unnecessary. The DR-10L is also an inspiring tool for the experimental audio designer thanks to its portability, high quality, and tiny, professionally spec microphone.

For added flexibility, the included wired lavalier microphone is affixed via a screw connector compatible with most Sennheiser lavalier microphones and other mics with the same connector.

Ultra-Compact Recorder/Mic Combo

The DR-10L is small, easy to conceal, and weighs only 63 grams including the battery. Perfect for film shoots, interviews, press conferences, or stage performances, the DR-10L can easily be hidden away so that nothing comes between you and the perfect shot (with perfect audio!).

A durable clip is also included allowing the unit to be attached to a belt and hidden under a jacket, for example.

Simple and Easy Setup

The dedicated lavalier microphone included with the DR-10L is a perfect match with the recorder. It captures a wide range of sound levels with a sensitivity of –42 dB/Pa, and 115 dB SPL maximum input sound pressure. This means it picks up quiet speakers just as well as loud ones.

A few settings on the simple panel are needed to start recording, and the screw lock ensures that the connection is always secure.

Long Time Operation With a Single AAA Battery

One easily obtained Alkaline AAA battery powers the DR-10L for up to 10 hours^* continuously. This means all-day-long performance with minimal concern for changing the battery. Disposable lithium or rechargeable NiMH batteries can also be used.

^* Up to 15 hours with a lithium battery. Battery life varies depending on battery type. When using the DR-10L with headphones connected, operation time decrease

Linear PCM Recording For High-Quality Audio

The DR-10L is designed to capture high-quality audio at 44.1 kHz or 48 kHz and 16/24 bit. It is perfect for television, film, and stage performances, as well as lectures and other professional recording applications. The unit records in WAV/BWF recording format, selectable from mono or poly (stereo file with the same data on both left and right channels). The firmware V2.0 and later update also offers MP3 recording at both 128 kbit/s and 192 kbit/s.

Also, the names of the files created can be composed of a user-defined series of characters or the date.

Headphones Output For Input Monitoring and Playback

Even though the DR-10L is really small, it has a headphones output that allows you to check recorded data right away, and monitor the input during recording. Although you can connect stereo headphones, you will hear the same signal on both sides as the DR-10L records in mono.

Note: When operated with headphones, battery life decreases significantly.

Specifications

Portable Recorder

Number of Tracks 1 Maximum Sampling Rate 48 kHz / 24-Bit Microphone Interchangeable Omnidirectional Condenser Lavalier Built-In Speaker No Display OLED Memory Card Support microSD (64 MB to 2 GB)
microSDHC (4 to 32 GB) Internal Storage None

Recording

Audio File Formats BWF, MP3, WAV Sample Rates WAV:
44.1 / 48 kHz Bit Depth 16 / 24-Bit Bit Rates 128 to 192 kb/s (Record)
32 to 320 kb/s (Playback) Signal Processing & FX Auto Gain, Limiter, Low-Cut Filter Timecode Support No Recording Time WAV 48 kHz/24-Bit:
2 Hrs 4 Mins per GB (Mono)

Connectivity

Analog I/O 1 x 1/8" / 3.5 mm TRS Female Unbalanced Mic Input (Lockable)
1 x 1/8" / 3.5 mm TRS Female Unbalanced Headphone Output Digital I/O None Phantom Power None Plug-In Power Yes, 2 V Host Connection 1 x Micro-USB (2.0)

Performance

Frequency Response 20 Hz to 22 kHz +1/-2 dB Gain/Trim Range Mic Inputs:
+14 to +38 dB Max Input Level Inputs:
-15 dBu (Low Gain)
-55 dBu (High Gain) Impedance Mic Inputs:
33 Kilohms (Plug-In Power Off)
2 Kilohms (Plug-In Power On) SNR Headphone Outputs:
≥88 dB Microphone Sensitivity -42 dBV/Pa Microphone Max SPL 115 dB SPL

Power

Power Options Batteries or USB Bus Power Battery Type 1 x AAA (Not Included) Approximate Battery Life WAV 48 kHz/24-Bit:
10 Hours (Alkaline, Mono, without Headphones)
9.5 Hours (Alkaline, Mono, Plug-In Power On, without Headphones)
8 Hours (NiMH, Mono, without Headphones)
7.5 Hours (NiMH, Mono, Plug-In Power On, without Headphones)
15.5 Hours (Lithium, Mono, without Headphones)
14.5 Hours (Lithium, Mono, Plug-In Power On, without Headphones)

Physical

Operating Temperature 32 to 104°F / 0 to 40°C Dimensions 2 x 2.2 x 1" / 52 x 55.6 x 24.4 mm Weight 2.2 oz / 63 g (with Batteries)
1.8 oz / 51 g (without Batteries)

Packaging Info

Package Weight 0.45 lb Box Dimensions (LxWxH) 5.8 x 4.6 x 2.2"