Tascam DR-10L PRO Review - The Recorder You Need!

The Tascam dr-10L pro is the successor to one of the most beloved, audio recorders, that I and many filmmakers have ever used, and because of this, it has massive shoes to fill! So did Tascam pull it off? Yes! And then some.

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0:00 Spoiling The Conclusion Of This Review
1:45 It's Smaller!
2:10 What Tascam Kept The Same
3:18 Micro SD Card Size Upgrade
3:49 Mindblowing battery life
5:02 Updated controls
5:33 USB C Power and a bonus feature
6:14 Menu Upgrades
9:03 The BIG Enchilada, 32 bit float
10:44 Audio Quality Test
11:24 The Spicy Burrito Of This Recorder, Bluetooth
12:45 Bluetooth Phone App
14:00 Timecode Sync too
14:49 The Surprising Price
15:57 Like the colors in this video?

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[michaelrbradley]

Matt, AMAZING this is absolutely amazing. Yes, please show us time code with this. It’s becoming increasingly important to our workflow, and I would have NO trouble upgrading to these little guys if I can properly make time code work with Atomos or FX3, etc. thank you for your work!

[papsny]

Agree, switched my audio to 32 bit... never looked back ever since

[edrakel]

Matt, I've really have enjoyed your knowledge and videos over the years. Today, I am retiring from the wedding business. It was fun and interesting at the same time. NO REGRETS.

[CynthiaLepage]

Yes please, it would be great to have more info about timecode.
Great video, I'm considering buying these Tascam now ;)

[TheNathanMChannel]

Seventeen people at various levels of intoxication wearing lav mics constantly recording everything they say at a wedding? My god, should one person legally be able to have access to that much blackmail material? (Or more likely, the most boring thing imaginable, but still...yikes)

I bought the DR-10L because of a video I saw from you. Game changer, has never failed me. I will definitely upgrade to this on.

[leafcatcherstudio]

It’s nice to see more 32 bit options available. I’d still lean toward the Track E because it can supply 5V of power for lavs that require it, and its ability to monitor over bluetooth (though with a delay). I’d prefer if the Track E ran on AAAs, but at least they sell a kit where you can replace the internal battery yourself when that’s needed. I’m looking forward to seeing how Deity’s PR-2 is reviewed and if it might be a good alternative.

[DevynFromCFXTV]

I had the 10L based on what you and Curtis said, but recently the unit just stopped working. I just got static, but the microphone works still. Excited for this one.

[Alex-jbke]

Tascam is amazing, just amazing quality product. Thanks for the new video!

[bbkintanar]

as if i couldn't love the Tascam 10L anymore than i already did, Tascam comes out with this AMAZING upgrade! definitely gonna go invest in these!

[travelwithdax]

This review is SO GOOD Matt! Can't wait to buy a couple of this soon! Will use your link as well :)

Cheers!!

[GatesRick]

Hey Matt, if you want to monitor the DR-10L Pro, just plug a Rode Wireless Go 2 transmitter into the headphone jack. They're both so small they can still fit in a back pocket. And the latency is very low, and good enough for monitoring.

[HwayVision]

Out of all the products released this is definitely the most helpful

[caughtonfilmwa]

1:10 yup! Bought the original in large part due to you, and, well I bought the new one due to a friend as somehow I missed this video, but here I am now that I have it! Also, almost a year later and its down to the $200 of the original

[andrewsaraceni]

Great review! Looks like they knocked this out of the park. The original DR-10L has been rock solid over the years, so I'm looking forward to giving these a go.

[Alex-jbke]

Both Tascam recorders and Phillips mp3 players are the most reliable and the most high quality products I've ever seen

[StellyPhotoVideo]

Great! was looking for this one, thanks Matt!

[erichly]

Man this is awesome. Loving that YouTube captions thinks it's called the "Dark Tunnel Pro" lol

[andregonzalez]

Matt! Amazing video 🔥 I have 4 DR-10L recorders and I love them, but this may have to be the next purchase!! I would love to see your take on the best settings for the pro & the time code setup (integrating it w/ other gear)? You rock!!

[DaveandaCamera]

I would like to hear the 28 hours and 17 minutes of that recording please. Great video Matt!