Introducing the Tascam DR-10L Digital Audio Recorder with Lavalier Microphone

An ultra-compact and powerful solution designed for creative filmmakers and busy videographers. This exceptional recorder-microphone combo eliminates the need for cumbersome booms, wires, or unpredictable wireless systems during location recording.

Key Features:

• Compact Design: The DR-10L is a micro-sized audio recorder with an included lavalier microphone, microphone clip, and windscreen, featuring a cable length of 160 cm for versatile positioning.

• High-Quality Recording: Capture professional-grade audio with linear PCM mono/poly recording at 44.1/48 kHz and 16/24 bits. The BWF-compatible WAV format ensures precise time information inclusion within audio files.

• Flexibility in Format: Record and playback in MP3 format with sampling rates of 44.1/48 kHz and resolutions of 16/24 bits. Choose from a variety of bit rates, including 128/192 kbit/s for recording and 32320 kbit/s for playback.

• Advanced Audio Controls: Benefit from a switchable limiter to prevent clipping and a switchable low-cut filter for reducing low-frequency noise. Adjust recording levels with Low/Mid/High/High+ settings, and utilize the automatic level control feature.

• Dual Recording Function: Ensure a safety track in case of distortion by recording two files simultaneously at different levels. Select level reduction options for secondary recording at -6/-12 dB.

• Convenient Operation: The sliding record switch and hold function prevent misoperation during recording. The automatic file closing function safeguards recorded data, and the high-contrast OLED display ensures easy monitoring.

• Long Battery Life: With at least 10 hours of recording on a single AAA battery (Evolta), the DR-10L is highly efficient. The micro USB-B connector allows easy data transfer with a computer.

• Smart Features: Create and transfer settings as a text file on a computer via USB. Update firmware using a microSD card for enhanced functionality.

• User-Friendly Design: The recorder comes with a belt clip and a custom case for convenient storage of the unit and accessories.

Elevate your audio recording experience with the Tascam DR-10L, offering portability, exceptional quality, and the convenience needed for both professional and experimental audio applications.

Specifications

General:

• Recording Media:

  • microSD card (64 MB 2 GB)
  • microSDHC card (432 GB)

• Recording/Playback Formats:

  • BWF-compatible WAV format, 44.1/48 kHz, 16/24 bits, mono/poly
  • MP3 format, 44.1/48 kHz, 128/192 kbit/s (recording) 32320 kbit/s (playback)

Inputs and Outputs:

• Microphone Input:

  • 3.5-mm mini TRS jack (with screw lock)
  • Maximum Sound Pressure Level (Mic): 115 dB SPL
  • Minimum Input Level: 55 dBu (Gain H+)
  • Maximum Input Level: 15 dBu (Gain L)
  • Gain Range: 1438 dB
  • Nominal Input Impedance: 33 k (Mic bias off), 2 k (Mic bias on)

• Analogue Output (Headphones Jack):

  • 3.5-mm mini stereo jack (dual mono audio output)

• USB Port:

  • Micro-B connector, USB 2.0 High Speed Mass Storage Class

Audio Performance:

• Frequency Response (Input to Phones Output, 10 k Load):
  • 20 Hz 22 kHz, +1/2 dB
• Distortion:
  • 0.05% (1 kHz sine wave, maximum input level)
• S/N Ratio:
  • 88 dB or higher (phones level max., MIC GAIN set to L)

Power Supply and Other Specifications:

• Power Supply:
  • 1 AAA battery (alkaline, NiMH, or lithium)
  • USB bus power from a computer
• Power Consumption:
  • 0.45 W (maximum)
• Current Consumption (USB Bus Power):
  • 0.25 A (maximum)
• Date and Time Data Retention:
  • Secondary lithium battery (built-in)
• Dimensions (W H D):
  • 52 mm 56 mm 25 mm (excluding protrusions)
• Weight:
  • 63 g (with battery, without microphone)
  • 51 g (without battery/microphone)
• Permissible Operating Temperature Range:
  • 0-40 C

Battery Operation Time:

• Conditions:
  • WAV recording at 48 kHz/24 bit, continuous operation, JEITA recording times, in hours:minutes
• Alkaline Battery (Evolta):
  • 10:00 (Microphone connected, headphones not connected, mic bias off, limiter off, dual recording off, mono file)
  • 9:30 (Microphone connected, headphones not connected, mic bias on, limiter off, dual recording off, mono file)
• NiMH Battery (Eneloop):
  • 8:00 (Microphone connected, headphones not connected, mic bias off, limiter off, dual recording off, mono file)
  • 7:30 (Microphone connected, headphones not connected, mic bias on, limiter off, dual recording off, mono file)
• Lithium Battery (Energizer Ultimate Lithium):
  • 15:30 (Microphone connected, headphones not connected, mic bias off, limiter off, dual recording off, mono file)
  • 14:30 (Microphone connected, headphones not connected, mic bias on, limiter off, dual recording off, mono file)

Experience exceptional recording flexibility and extended battery life with the Tascam DR-10L, ensuring optimal performance in a compact design.