Tascam DR-10SG audio recorder with shotgun microphone

General

You'll probably be familiar with the following issue: You're using your DSLR camera or digital video camera to produce gorgeous video, but the audio quality is hardly sufficient. Luckily, Tascam has the perfect solution with the DR-10SG. It's a professional audio recorder with a shotgun microphone, guaranteed to bring your audio up to scratch. What's more, it's all designed to be as lightweight and compact as possible, and it's very easy to mount on your camera. The DR-10SG's shotgun microphone has a supercardioid pickup pattern, meaning it's perfect for recording sound from directly in front of the diaphragm. Everything else will be filtered out.

Compact recorder with professional audio quality.

Besides the shotgun mic, you'll find a professional audio recorder with an EQ that has four different modes. The other thing that makes this recorder particularly practical, is the fact that the audio is passed through to the camera. Together with an on-board audio slate that allows for optimal synchronisation during the editing process. What's more, the camera is also protected from peaks and clipping by Tascam's own dual recording algorithm. This ensures that a second 'take' is being recorded at a lower volume at all times to prevent peaks in volume.

Unrivalled battery life and data-loss prevention

Another impressive feature is this microphone/recorder combo's battery life. A single AAA battery will power the DR-10SG for 8.5 hours of continuous use! Of course, it will also work with lithium batteries and rechargeable batteries. What's more, the DR-10SG features data-loss prevention measures that will keep your data safe should the battery run out unexpectedly. Although, as the battery level indicator is easy to monitor using the Organic EL display, that shouldn't be an issue. Finally, the battery is quick and easy to replace—you won't even have to take the recorder off the camera!