Tascam DR-44WLB digital recorder

‌The DR-44WLB revolutionises handheld recorders with its Wi-Fi feature. A free app for iOS or Android devices provides control, file transfer, and audio streaming to your smartphone or tablet computer. Start recording while on stage or from anywhere in the room. Set trim levels, check meters and control the transport. At the end of a performance, transfer recordings to your smartphone and instantly upload them to SoundCloud or Facebook, or even e-mail directly to fans.

The DR-44WLB has a pair of high-quality stereo condenser microphones built from high-performance components and arranged in XY pattern. These mics can handle high sound pressure levels without distortion. Two locking XLR inputs for external mics or sources are also available.

With four independent recording tracks, built-in mixer with reverb effect plus a bounce feature, the DR-44WLB offers the ability to create true multitrack recordings. Or record two tracks in different formats (WAV/MP3) or with different level settings.

Supported Operating Systems

• Windows: Windows 10 (May 2020, version 2004) Windows 8.1 Windows 7
  
• Mac: macOS Catalina (10.15) macOS Mojave (10.14) macOS High Sierra (10.13)

Specifications:

General

Recording media

• SD card (64 MB – 2 GB)
  
• SDHC card (4–32 GB)
  
• SDXC card (64–128 GB)

Recording/playback formats

• BWF: 44.1k/48k/96kHz, 16/24 bit
  
• WAV: 44.1k/48k/96kHz, 16/24 bit
  
• MP3: 44.1k/48kHz, 32/64/96/128/192/256/320 Kbit/s

• Number of channels: 4 channels
  

Recorded files, 4-channel mode

• Mono: Up to 4 files
  
• Stereo: Up to 2 files
  
• Stereo (1 file) + mono (up to 2 files)

• Recorded files, multitrack mode: Mono: Up to 4 files

Analogue audio inputs and outputs

EXT MIC/LINE IN jack (supporting phantom power supply)

• Combo type
  
• XLR-3-31 (1: GND, 2: HOT, 3: COLD)
  
• 6.3-mm TRS standard jack (Tip: HOT, Ring: COLD, Sleeve: GND)

When EXT IN switch set to MIC or MIC+PHANTOM

• Input impedance: 2.2 kΩ or more
  
• Reference input level: –17.3 dBu ±2 dB
  
• Maximum input level: –1.3 dBu ±2 dB

When EXT IN switch set to LINE

• Input impedance: 2.2 kΩ or more
  
• Reference input level: +4 dBu
  
• Maximum input level: +20 dBu
  
• Phones/LINE OUT jack: 3.5-mm stereo mini jack
  
• Output impedance: 12 Ω
  
• Reference output level: –14 dBV (at 10 kΩ load)
  
• Maximum output level: +2 dBV (at 10 kΩ load)
  
• Maximum output power: 20 mW + 20 mW (at 32 Ω load)
  
• Built-in speaker: 0.3 W (mono)

Other inputs/outputs

• USB port: Micro-B type
  
• Format: USB 2.0 HIGH SPEED mass storage class

Audio performance

Frequency response (EXT IN to LINE OUT)

• 20 Hz – 20 kHz +1/−3 dB (44.1 kHz, JEITA)
  
• 20 Hz – 22 kHz +1/−3 dB (48 kHz, JEITA)
  
• 20 Hz – 40 kHz +1/−3 dB (96 kHz, JEITA)

• Distortion (EXT IN to LINE OUT): 0.05% or less (44.1/48/96 kHz, JEITA)
  
• S/N ratio (EXT IN to LINE OUT): 92 dB or higher (44.1/48/96 kHz, JEITA)
  
• Note: Measurements based on JEITA CP-2150

Requirements for connected computers

Windows

• Pentium 300 MHz or more
  
• 128 MB or more memory
  
• USB port (USB2.0 is recommended)

Mac

• Power PC, iMac, G3, or G4 with 266 MHz or higher
  
• 64MB or more memory
  
• USB port (USB2.0 is recommended)

• Recommended USB host controller: Intel chip set
  
• Wi-Fi standard: IEEE 802.11b/g/n (2.4 GHz only)
  
• Wireless communication mode: Simple access point (Limited AP)
  
• WiFi security: WPA2-PSK (WPS2.0 compatible)

Power supply and other specifications

Power supply

• 4 AA batteries (alkaline or NiMH)
  
• USB bus power from a computer
  
• Dedicated AC adapter (Tascam PS-P520U; sold separately)

• Power consumption: 2.5W (maximum)
  
• Dimensions (W × H × D): 79 mm × 162 mm × 43 mm
  
• Weight: 346 g (including batteries) 251 g (excluding batteries)
  
• Operating temperature: 0–40 °C

Approximate battery operation time (continuous operation)

Alkaline batteries (EVOLTA)

• 2ch WAV, 96 kHz, 24 bit: 13 hours (Recording with built-in microphone)
  
• 2ch WAV, 44.1 kHz, 16 bit: 16 hours (Recording with built-in microphone)
  
• 2ch MP3, 44.1 kHz, 128 Kbit/s: 14 hours (Recording with built-in microphone)
  
• 4ch WAV, 96 kHz, 24 bit: 13 hours (Recording with built-in microphone + line input)
  
• 4ch WAV, 44.1 kHz, 16 bit: 13.5 hours (Recording with built-in microphone + line input)
  
• 4ch MP3, 44.1 kHz, 128 Kbit/s: 13.5 hours (Recording with built-in microphone + line input)
  
• 2ch WAV, 44.1 kHz, 16 bit: 15.5 hours (Playback using headphones)
  
• 2ch MP3, 44.1 kHz, 128 Kbit/s: 16 hours (Playback using headphones)

NiMH batteries (eneloop)

• 2ch WAV, 96 kHz, 24 bit: 10.5 hours (Recording with built-in microphone)
  
• 2ch WAV, 44.1 kHz, 16 bit: 12.5 hours (Recording with built-in microphone)
  
• 2ch MP3, 44.1 kHz, 128 Kbit/s: 10 hours (Recording with built-in microphone)
  
• 4ch WAV, 96 kHz, 24 bit: 10.5 hours(Recording with built-in microphone + line input)
  
• 4ch WAV, 44.1 kHz, 16 bit: 11.5 hours(Recording with built-in microphone + line input)
  
• 4ch MP3, 44.1 kHz, 128 Kbit/s: 11 hours(Recording with built-in microphone + line input)
  
• 2ch WAV, 44.1 kHz, 16 bit: 12.5 hours (Playback using headphones)
  
• 2ch MP3, 44.1 kHz, 128 Kbit/s: 12 hours (Playback using headphones)

Package includes:

• Tascam DR-44WLB digital recorder x1
  
• AA batteries x2