Tascam DR-22WL - Audio Recorder
Providing WIFI control and file transfer, theTASCAM DR-22W portable audio recorder is equipped with an XY stereo microphone and can record resolution up to 24-bit/96kHz. Thanks to its built-in Wi-Fi, which requires no external network, you can control all transfer functions via an IOS or Android app. What's more, you can use Wi-Fi to stream directly to your mobile, or transfer directly to your computer/tablet/smartphone.
The recorder supports dual-format recording, recording simultaneously in WAV and MP3. This means you can keep your masters and start working on lower resolution tracks. The DR-22 records to Micro SD cards.
The design of Tascam's DR-22 gives it the ability to record very noisy audio sources without distortion. It is capable of this performance up to 120dB, which is equivalent to a volume 20x higher than 105dB, the maximum volume of a cinema loudspeaker. This performance means it can be used - and even recommended - for subsequent sound design work.
A gain amplifier (PGA) is used to adjust the audio input level. Here, it is independent of the A/D converter, for low-noise conditions. Gain can be set manually, automatically or via wifi.
The interface features a 128×128 LCD screen, larger than previous Tascam recorders. It allows vumetre monitoring, settings and other information. Icons at the bottom of the screen provide a visual cue as to how key functions are configured. This interface allows you to instantly reduce the time spent searching through menus for classic recording functions.
The most crucial setting on this recorder is the input gain. Finding the balance between too light and deafening noise is enabled by a knob right under your fingertips. Practical and efficient? Yes. Pleasant? Certainly.
TheTascam DR-22WL audio recorder creates its own WIFI network with your smartphone, and the free app (DR Control) enables remote control of operations without touching the recorder. It lets you start and stop recording, monitor and adjust levels. Transmission range is around 20m, which is quite respectable compared with infra-red remote controls. The recorder can therefore be placed wherever the sound is best picked up. Audio output from the recorder can also be controlled in real time via the app. Plug your headphones (or earphones) into your smartphone, and you'll get "near-real-time" feedback on the sound received by the device.
This Wifi connection is made possible without any hardware other than your phone and the recorder. Leave router configurations and other clutter to the past. Simplicity is the mother of efficiency. The connection is indicated by an LED on the recorder. Of course, if the connection is interrupted for X reason, recording continues.
Other features of the Tascam DR-22WL recorder
- Share on Soundcloud via the application
- Wireless transfer to your computer
- Automatic track creation based on duration
- Automatic track creation based on level
- Non-destructive overdubbing
- Reverb function