Recording An External Device (Line In); Setting The External Input Type - Tascam DR-40 Reference Manual

4 – Recording

Recording an external device (LINE IN)

Use stereo plug cables to connect to the output of an external
audio device.
CAUTION
• Reduce the output level of the external audio device if the
input sound is distorted even when reducing the input gain
level on the unit.
• When an external audio device with a fixed output line
level is connected, it would be impossible to control the
gain level appropriately because of excessively large input
signals. In such cases, use the headphone jack or other
level-controllable output for connection to the unit.
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Other audio equipment
or external sound source

Setting the external input type

When using an external input source, set the EXT IN switch
on the left side panel according to the type of equipment
connected.
LINE:
Use this setting when connecting line output jacks of external
devices to the analog inputs of this recorder.
MIC:
Use this setting when connecting mics to the recorder.
MIC+PHANTOM:
Use this setting when connecting condenser mics that require
phantom power (+24V or +48V) to the recorder.
CAUTION
Depending on this setting, the input level setting range
changes. For this reason, the input level might change greatly
when this setting is changed. Before changing it, you should
turn the power OFF or turn the output level all the way down.