[David Rehm]

Thanks for the info.

David

[David Rehm]

Thanks for the reply! Do you have any specific recommended settings. I have a Nikon D7000. I have very little experience with DSLR cameras – but I’m getting there.

Thanks, David

[David Rehm]

Hello, I have been a reader here for a long time – this is my first post.

I have direct experience with the Zoom and the Tascam DR-40. Last February I bought my first DSLR and naturally I needed a good audio recorder. I went to the local Sam Ash store and tested the Zoom against the DR-40. The Zoom was almost $300 and the Tascam was (because it was being discontinued according to Sam Ash) $150.

I had the money to buy the Zoom – so the price did not play a factor at all – I just wanted something pro sounding. I tested them both in identical ways (simple tests) – recording my voice holding them near my mouth and I did a test holding them at waist level. I went home and compared both and to my ears they were identical in all ways. So I went with the Tascam. I have not regretted it – I use it every week.

The Zoom is considered the top-dog in this area but one of the main reasons why I locked on (also) to the Tascam in the first place was because of a function to record a 2nd (backup) track at a lower dB for safety reasons. (I don’t think the Zoom does this)

The only “con” probably would be there is no 1/8″ inch plug on the unit to plug a mic in. There are XLR and 1/4″ plugs though.

David R.