Tascam DR-10CS

The DR-10C-series recorders connect to your lavalier microphone to create a compact recording system that fits on a belt pack. The DR-10CS is designed for use with Sennheiser microphones.

The DR-10C recorders have both inputs and outputs, so they can either be used standalone or with a wireless transmitter. When used with a transmitter, the unit acts as a backup to protect against wireless dropouts during recording. For lectures or worship services, the DR-10C can record the entire program before it gets to the front of house system. And for events like weddings and reality TV production, the DR-10C is a compact recording system for body mics.

The lightweight DR-10C runs for hours on a single AAA battery. It records to standard microSD media. Recording features include auto-gain and a low-cut filter for simple setup. Its Dual Recording feature records a safety track of your audio at a lower level, so in case of distortion you have a non-clipped backup.

Specifications

General

• Recording media:
  microSD card (64 MB – 2 GB)
  microSDHC card (4–32 GB)
• 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)

Inputs and outputs

• Analogue input (microphone):
  DR-10CS (for Sennheiser): 3.5-mm mini TRS jack (with screw lock)
  DR-10CH (for Shure): Mini XLR 4-pin male
• Maximum input level: –12 dBV
• Minimum input level: –53 dBV
• Mic input gain: 10 dB to 35 dB (according to MODEL SELECT setting)
• Input impedance: 33 kΩ or higher
• Analogue output (passed to the transmitter):
  DR-10CS (for Sennheiser): 3.5-mm mini TRS jack (with screw lock)
  DR-10CH (for Shure): Mini XLR 4-pin male
• Analogue output (Headphones jack): 3.5-mm mini stereo jack (dual mono audio output)
  USB port: Micro-B connector, USB 2.0 High Speed Mass Storage Class

Audio performance, input to phones output

• Frequency response: 20 Hz – 22 kHz, +1/-3 dB
• Distortion: 0.05 % (1 kHz sine wave, maximum input level)
• S/N ratio: 88 dB or higher (PHONES level max., MIC GAIN set to LO)

Power supply and other specifications

• Power supply:
  1 AAA battery (alkaline, NiMH or lithium)
  USB bus power from a computer
• Power consumption: 0.45 W (maximum)
• Current consumption (USB bus power): 0.25A (maximum)
• Date and time data retention: Secondary lithium battery (built-in)
• Dimensions (W × H × D): 52 x 56 x 25 mm (excluding protrusions)
• Permissible operating temperature range: 0-40 °C