TASCAM DR-10SG
Camera-mountable audio recorder with shotgun microphone
DR-10SG
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The DR-10SG is a mini recorder that weighs only 100 grams. It has an integrated shotgun microphone than can be placed on any camera with a hotshoe and will help beginners in particular to add sound to their DSLR video recordings. The recorder creates mono recordings in WAV/BWF format with a sampling rate of 44.1 kHz or 48 kHz at a resolution of 16 or 24 bits or space-saving MP3-format recordings and offers automatic or manual level adjustment, a limiter, low-pass filter and EQ presets for different scenarios. It is also capable of dual recordings, with the second recording at a reduced level to protect against overloads and hence distortion.
A slate signal function and the ability to forward the sound signal to the camera simplify synchronisation during post-editing of the video material. The DR-10SG has a USB port for data exchange and is powered by a single AAA battery. A noise isolation arm and a wind shield for the microphone are included.
Key features
- Cost-effective miniature audio recorder with shotgun microphone for DSLR cameras
- High-quality mono sound recording with easy setup
- Directly attachable to the camera with standard-size shoe mount
- Compact, lightweight chassis (only 110 g with battery)
- Shotgun microphone features super-cardioid directional pattern for clear direct sound even in noisy environments
- Records to microSD/microSDHC card (up to 32 GB)
- Mono/poly recording at 44.1/48 kHz sample rate and 16/24-bit resolution
- BWF-compatible WAV format allows inclusion of time information within audio files
- Recording and playback of MP3 format files
- Sampling rate: 44.1/48 kHz, resolution: 16/24 bits
- Bit rate: 128/192 kbit/s (recording), 32–320 kbit/s (playback)
- Auto or manual gain control
- Switchable limiter to prevent clipping
- Switchable low-cut filter conveniently reduces low-frequency noise
- EQ presets for different scenes of use
- Dual recording function allows two files to be recorded simultaneously at different levels to provide a safety track in case of distortion (level reduction for secondary recording selectable –6/–12 dB)
- Output connector to allow recording the audio also on the camera for later synchronization
- Slate tone generator to simplify synchronization of video files when editing
- Three LEDs for level monitoring
- Headphones connector for input monitoring and playback
- Name for recorded files can be set
- Floating structure to avoid operation noise
- USB 2.0 port for high-speed file transfer to computers
- Operates on one AAA battery (Alkaline, NiMH, Lithium) or USB bus power
- Included accessories:
- Isolation arm to reduce lens operation noise
- Windscreen to reduce noise in outdoor applications
Specifications
| General | ||
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| Recording media | MicroSD card (64 MB-2 GB) MicroSDHC card (4-32 GB) |
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| Recording/playback formats | BWF-compatible WAV format, 44.1/48 kHz, 16/24 bits, mono/poly MP3 format, 44.1/48 kHz, 128/192 kbit/s (recording) 32–320 kbit/s (playback) |
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| Input and output | ||
|---|---|---|
| Microphone input | Built-in shotgun mic | |
| Directional pattern | Supercardioid | |
| Input gain | 0–50 dB (in 1-dB increments) | |
| Camera connector | 3.5-mm stereo mini jack (dual mono audio output; an attenuator cable can be connected to reduce the output level) |
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| USB port | Micro-B connector | |
| Format | USB 2.0 HIGH SPEED mass storage class | |
| Audio performance | ||
|---|---|---|
| Frequency response | 50 Hz – 20 kHz | |
| S/N ratio | 78 dB (+30 dB gain, A-weighting) | |
| Power supply and other specifications | ||
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| Power supply | 1 AAA cell (alkaline battey, NiMH rechargeable or lithium battery) USB bus power from a computer |
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| Power consumption | 0.75 W (maximum) | |
| Current consumption (via USB bus power) | 0.15 A (maximum) | |
| Approximate battery operation time in hours:minutes (continuous operation) | Conditions: Recording, headphones not connected, limiter off, dual recording off, file type: mono, file format: WAV, 48 kHz, 24 bit, recording time according to JEITA | |
| Alkaline battery (Evolta) | 8:30 | |
| Ni-MH rechargeable (Eneloop) | 7:30 | |
| Lithium battery (Energizer Ultimate Lithium) | 15:00 | |
| Date and time data retention | Secondary lithium battery (built-in) | |
| Dimensions (w × h × d, excluding protrusions) | 53 mm × 70 mm × 168 mm | |
| Weight | 110 g (including batteries) 98 g (excluding batteries) |
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| Operating temperature range | 0–40 °C | |
