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TASCAMDR-10X XLR Plug-on Compact Recorder

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TASCAM DR-10X XLR Plug-on Compact Recorder
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Independent shopping perspective

The Korena take

Built around a handheld microphone, the DR-10X creates a compact interview-recording setup without a separate recorder to manage. Its captive XLR connection keeps the recorder attached at the mic, while manual or automatic gain, low-cut filtering, and limiting give you control over the recording. Dual Recording captures a second, lower-level copy for protection when the main take overloads. Start recording while powering it on, then move files by USB or from the memory card.

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Strong match

Who this is for

  • Recording interviews with a handheld microphone in a compact news-gathering setup.
  • Capturing a lower-level backup recording when unexpected loud speech risks overloads.
  • Starting a recording quickly during fast-moving interview setups.

What matters in use

The specifications, translated

Catalog numbers tell only part of the story. These are the details most likely to change how this product feels, sounds, or fits into a setup.

TASCAM DR-10X XLR Plug-on Compact Recorder construction detail

Detail 01

Dual Recording mode

Records an additional copy at a lower level as a safeguard against distortion in the main recording.

Detail 02

44.1/48 kHz, 16/24-bit BWF recording

Provides WAV recording options up to 48 kHz/24-bit.

Detail 03

microSD and microSDHC media

Supports microSD cards from 64 MB to 2 GB and microSDHC cards from 4 GB to 32 GB.

Detail 04

Approx. 10 hours on alkaline batteries

The quoted runtime is for alkaline batteries.

Final check

Know before you order

  1. 01The recorder is designed to attach via its captive XLR connector to a handheld microphone.
  2. 02Recording media is required; supported cards are microSD or microSDHC within the listed capacities.
TASCAM DR-10X XLR Plug-on Compact Recorder close-up

Product questions

Before you decide

Straight answers to the questions shoppers most often ask about this product.

01How can I transfer recordings?

Connect through the Micro-B USB port or remove the microSD card.

02What happens if the main recording distorts?

Dual Recording creates a second copy at a lower level for backup.

Reference

Full specifications

The complete catalog record, organized around the decisions musicians make when comparing gear.

1 detailsBody & build
Playback
32k to 320k BPS
5 detailsConnections & power
Input Impedance
10kΩ or more
Battery Rtc
Lithium × 1(built in with soldering)
Mic Input Gain
LOW / MID / HIGH
Maximum Output
USB2.0 HIGH SPEED mass storage class
Connector
USB Micro-B type 4pin × 1
2 detailsSize & weight
Weight
2.4
Dimensions
2.1 inch × 3.7 inch × 1.1 inch / 52 × 94.4 × 28 mm
7 detailsOther
Alkaline Batteries Evolta
Approx. 10 hours
Accessories
USB cable, Owner's Manual (including warranty)
Recording
128k/192k BPS
Media
microSD card (64MB to 2GB), microSDHC card (4GB to 32GB)
Wav
44.1kHz/48k Hz, 16/24-bit mono/poly (BWF format)
Media Discharging
Push-Push type (Guard cover mounted)
Mp3
44.1kHz/48k Hz, 24-bit mono/poly

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