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TASCAM DR-44WL
1 – Introduction
Features
• Compact audio recorder that uses SD/SDHC/SDXC cards as
recording media
• Built-in with high performance directional stereo
microphones in XY positions
• Mid-side decoding function can be used with MS
microphones
• Simultaneous recording of up to four channels is possible
• Built-in four-track MTR feature
• Built-in Wi-Fi feature to use smartphone as remote control,
transfer files from the PCM recorder, and play back audio
• 44.1/48/96 kHz, 16/24-bit, linear PCM (WAV format)
recording possible
• Compatible with the BWF format
• 32–320 kbps MP3 format recording possible (compatible
with ID3 tag v2.4)
• The dual recording feature allows two files to be recorded
simultaneously at different levels
• Supports dual format recording (WAV/MP3)
• Built-in 0.3 W monaural output monitor speaker
• Built-in effector (reverb) function can be used during
recording and playback
• Auto-record function starts recording automatically when a
set sound input level is detected
• Track incrementing function allows you to update a file at
a preset time or at desired position without interrupting
recording
• Pre-recording (PRE REC) function allows the unit to record
the 2 seconds of sound before recording is activated
• Peak reduction function is available to reduce the level
automatically in case of excessively large input
• Limiter function is available to reduce the level
automatically in case of excessively large input
• Low-cut filter conveniently reduces low-frequency noise
• VSA function can change the playback speed in the range
from 0.5 to 2.0 times (in 0.1 increments) the normal speed
without changing pitch
• IN-OUT loop playback functions
This product has a Blackfin® 16/32-bit embedded processor
made by Analog Devices, Inc. This processor controls digital
signal processing.
Inclusion of this Blackfin® processor in the product increases
its performance and reduces its power consumption.
Conventions used in this manual
In this manual, we use the following conventions:
• When we refer to buttons, connectors and other parts of
this unit and other equipment, we use a bold font like this:
MENU button.
• When we show messages, for example, that appears on the
unit’s display, the typeface looks like this:
REPEAT
.
• Highlighted area on the DR-44WL display is indicated as a
“cursor”.
• SD/SDHC/SDXC memory cards are referred to as “SD cards”.
• Words that appear on the computer display are shown in
quotation marks like this: “DR-44WL”
• The selected folder is indicated as the “current folder”.
• A computer or a smartphone that is connected with the
DR-44WL via Wi-Fi is referred to as the “Wi-Fi device”.
• Additional information is provided as “tips", “notes", and
“caution” as required.
TIPS
These are tips about how to use the unit.
NOTE
These provide additional explanations and describe special
cases.
CAUTION
Failure to follow these instructions could result in injury,
damage to equipment or lost recording data, for example.
