TASCAM has announced the introduction of the DR-10L Pro, a new portable 32-bit float field recorder and lavalier microphone that builds on the strengths of the previous generation DR-10L recorder.
The DR-10L Pro’s default 32-bit float recording mode employs dual ADCs in a design to capture sounds across a wide dynamic range without distorting or introducing excessive noise. The TM-10L lavalier microphone is designed to capture clear audio while handling loud sound pressure levels without distortion.
Fitting in the palm of one’s hand and weighing in at 65 grams, the recorder is easy to hide at film shoots, weddings, stage performances, and more. The included belt clip is designed to attach securely to clothing.
Two Lithium AAA batteries are stated to be able to power the DR-10L Pro for up to 24.5 hours (16 hours with Alkaline batteries). It’s storage capacity supports microSDXC cards up to 512GB.
Up to five DR-10L Pro units can be remotely controlled using the optionally available AK-BT1 Bluetooth dongle working with iOS, iPadOS and Android devices wirelessly with the free DR-10L Pro CONNECT app. The app also enables users to check device status and view the recorded waveforms real time for operation confirmation. Names and colors can be applied to individual devices for easier identification. Also, Metadata (project name, scene name, take number) can be recorded in the recording file (BEXT, iXML).
For those requiring timecode synchronization, the optional AK-BT1 Bluetooth dongle also enables the DR-10L Pro to wirelessly sync timecode with supported Atomos products. The recorder is outfitted with a high-visibility OLED display designed to make it easier to check battery level, recording status, and input levels, with all functions only a couple button presses away. Further, there are no LED lights on the product that can leak through fabric and compromise a shot.
The DR-10L Pro is equipped with a headphone output, providing the ability to monitor the input before or during recording and check the quality of the recordings immediately without having to first transfer them to a computer. A USB Type-C port that enables connecting an extra battery as well as facilitating data exchange with computers. The recorder is bundled with a complimentary version of RX Elements, iZotope’s audio repair and noise reduction software.
TASCAM Business Unit general manager Yosuke Matsuno state, “The DR-10L Pro is a remarkably capable recorder and lavalier system with an equally impressive compact form factor. And with its app control including wireless timecode synchronization capabilities using Atomos products, the system provides a wide range of creative opportunities for capturing world-class audio. I’m confident the DR-10L Pro will find a home with many audio professionals.”
Paul Scurrell, SVP Product at Atomos, adds, “We’re delighted to have another market-leading TASCAM recorder supporting the Atomos AirGlu BT wireless timecode sync ecosystem. The DR-10L Pro will be the perfect partner for our customers using our UltraSync Blue, Ninja V / V+ with Atomos Connect module and the Shogun Connect — even shooting video with the Atomos Pro Camera iOS app which supports AirGlu BT timecode. Many different use cases for our joint customers!”
