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TASCAM DR-40X

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ManufacturerTASCAM
TypeRecorder

Connections

ConnectorCarriesDirection
XLR 3-pin femaleAnalog audio, microphone levelinput
XLR 3-pin female48V phantom poweroutput (switchable)
3.5 mm TRSAnalog audio, headphone leveloutput
USB (unspecified type)USB Audio Class 2.0 (class-compliant, driverless)in/out

What the TASCAM DR-40X can feed

Devices whose inputs accept what this one puts out, directly or with the cable noted.

Recorder 26
AD/DA Converter 21
Audio Interface 21
Studio Monitor 16
Analog Mixer 14
Monitor Controller 10
Power Amplifier 10
Wireless System 7
Digital Mixing Console 7
Headphone Amp / Distribution 5
Hardware Effects 3
Subwoofer 3
Install Processor 3
Microphone 2
Stagebox / Expander 2
Preamp 2
Mobile Device 1
Cable 1
Clock 1
Headphones 1
PA Loudspeaker 1
Personal Monitoring 1

What can feed the TASCAM DR-40X

Devices whose outputs this one accepts.

Microphone 333
Audio Interface 40
Digital Mixing Console 19
Behringer X32, Behringer X32 PRODUCER, Mackie DL16SE, Mackie DL32SE, Midas M32 LIVE, Midas M32R LIVE, Midas MR18, PreSonus StudioLive 16R (needs USB-C cable), PreSonus StudioLive 24R (needs USB-C cable), PreSonus StudioLive 32R (needs USB-C cable), PreSonus StudioLive 32SC (needs USB-C cable), PreSonus StudioLive 32SX (needs USB-C cable), PreSonus StudioLive SE 16 (needs USB-C cable), PreSonus StudioLive SE 24 (needs USB-C cable), QSC TouchMix-16 (needs USB-C cable), QSC TouchMix-30 Pro (needs USB-C cable), Soundcraft Si Impact (needs USB-C cable), TASCAM Sonicview 16XP / Sonicview 16dp (needs USB-C cable), TASCAM Sonicview 24XP / Sonicview 24dp (needs USB-C cable)
AD/DA Converter 15
Analog Mixer 13
Recorder 12
Sound Devices 833 (needs USB-C cable), Sound Devices 888 (needs USB-C cable), Sound Devices MixPre-10 II (needs USB-C cable), Sound Devices MixPre-6 II (needs USB-C cable), Sound Devices Scorpio (needs USB-C cable), TASCAM DR-05X (needs USB-C cable), TASCAM DR-05XP (needs USB-C cable), TASCAM DR-07X (needs USB-C cable), TASCAM DR-07XP (needs USB-C cable), TASCAM DR-40XP (needs USB-C cable), TASCAM Portacapture X6 (needs USB-C cable), TASCAM Portacapture X8 (needs USB-C cable)
Wireless System 8
Audix NCBP, Audix NCHH, Audix NCHHEC, Audix NCHHTH, RØDE Wireless GO (Gen 3) (needs USB-C cable), RØDE Wireless ME (needs USB-C cable), RØDE Wireless PRO (needs USB-C cable), Samson Stage XPD2 Handheld (needs USB-C cable)
Preamp 6
DI / Reamp 5
Power Amplifier 3
Hardware Effects 3
Monitor Controller 3
Stagebox / Expander 2
Cable 2
PA Loudspeaker 2
Mobile Device 1
Inline Preamp 1
Studio Monitor 1
Subwoofer 1
Clock 1
Channel Strip 1
Install Processor 1
QSC Core 110f (needs USB-C cable)

Check a specific pairing

The lists above are one-step connections. To check a full chain, including adapters, gain and phantom power, ask about a specific pair on the main page.