Best Settings For The Tascam DR-10L Pro Audio Recorder

These are my exact settings that I use with the Tascam DR-10L Pro to record high quality audio at weddings and in YouTube videos. Here, I'll walk you through the entire menu and show you how to setup your DR-10L Pro, as well as tell you why I chose each setting.

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1:08 Recording Level
2:06 Low Cut
2:54 Limiter
3:22 Auto Level
3:44 Phase
4:09 File Format
4:37: File Type
5:10 Recording Format
5:50 Time Mark
6:03 Peak Mark
6:43 File Name
7:15 Text
8:03 Power Save
8:54 File Number
9:03 BackLight
9:20 Format SD
10:18 Battery Type
10:44 Date and Time
10:57 System Initialize
11:22 Version Info
11:39 Bluetooth Adapter Firmware Version
12:12 Card Reader
12:48 Bluetooth Controls
14:17 Timecode Forget
14:26 Bluetooth ID
14:41 File Delete
15:15 Download My DR-10L Pro Cheat Sheet!

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[tincus]

Great review as always! I have 4 new DR10L Pro recorders which I have used on a few shoots. The night before using them I format the cards, add new or charged batteries (eneloop Pro) and set the date and time. When I get to the shoot and turn them on they ask for date and time. If I use them and then turn them off and later in the day turn them on again they want the date and time again? I'm usually in a hurry so I just press enter a few time to get rid of it. Is this normal?

[grbroussard]

Thanks for posting! Great instructional video!

[jeffstone]

I have fresh batteries, and it seems whenever I leave the DR10L Pro inactive for a couple days, it completely resets all of the settings. I don't ever remove the batteries, but I end up finding myself re-doing the date/time frequently, and it's very annoying. Any thoughts?

[TMeier]

Subscribed for the upcoming Bluetooth timecode video. Looking forward to it!

[ArifAlimusic]

sir how i can down opacity of particular part of image and video?

[Pixeld.]

Hi thanks for the Video! Is it only for Lav Microphones or can i attach also a rode mic pro for example? With 0dB amplification

[TeddyRumble]

I have 4 of the original Tascam. I do use the low pass filter outside. It makes a huge difference, along with my Rycote windmuff.

[jackieenstaf]

Whenn i set a wav file on the SD cart, a pop-up say "Not^Supported" What can i do? 😂

[dakotatheally]

I had extreme clipping happen because my record level was set to high-mid — yes 32-bit float gives you latitude, but you can still shoot past the capabilities of the recorder and its pre-amp to get un-savable peaked and distorted audio. Please tell me if I’m missing something here!

[REMY.C.]

I am discovering this Tascam with you. It seems very nice. I'm curious about how the timecode works in a multicam environment because I need this function.
I wanted to buy the Deity Pr-2 and beed waiting since the announcement. It was supposed to be released in November but I contacted them and they told me they're not even sure about a 2024 release because of some setbacks.

[JRyder]

Matt.. Have you looked into the Zoom R4 for weddings? I might get it for live performances plus I would use it for my music. I'm curious how it well it would work for a wedding, being plugged into the sound board. It's new, 32 bit float, $200

[BoSS-dwon]

File number could be used to give each recorder a unique ID number when downloading all the files.

[JesusAndLiliana]

which mic are you currently using on this video?

[andreacappello]

Hello from Sicily, has anyone tried to record audio from line-out of a mixing board? It shouldn't be a problem, at least from a 10db output or + maybe even from a 4dBu, due 32 bit float recording which is always recoverable in post when it is saturated. With his latitude this 32 bit float recorder could be used as very light and cheaper alternative to his big brothers as zoom f3. Moreover it cold be used as lavalier if necessary in the same event.

[caughtonfilmwa]

Only thing I think I wish it had, unless I missed it, is the ability to charge the rechargeable batteries through usb.... That would just be a cherry on top! As it is, having 2 sets of batteries isn't that bit a deal.

[GakeJaskin]

sick advice man. "use all the default settings" fucking awesome video

[flightographist]

I'm waiting...until Monday- 4 sleeps, to get mine. But, I never insert my blue tooth without protection.

[dougdavis]

In other words, don't change a single setting and use the recorder as It came lol