Best settings for the Tascam DR-10L Audio Recorder

These are my exact settings that I use with the Tascam DR-10L 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, as well as tell you why I chose each setting.

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[claytonmedic]

Recently received my Tascam recorder and watched this video again to input my settings. This tutorial was really great to follow along with. Not too fast, and not too short. Very easy to understand, and even got some humor in there. Thanks again!

[alpineprojectsgarage]

I just picked up a DR-10L to make my audio better for my vids. Thanks for this video--it's 5 years old and still providing value! :)

[king-curse]

I remember watching this video when you just published it. I just bought two and am starting a YouTube channel and shooting my first wedding in 2 weeks! Thanks for your helpful videos!

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[RickValasek]

Just received my DR-10L. Read the manual and your video just saved me a "ton" of time trying to figure out the settings. Thanks. Brief, concise and well thought out.

[SwissNetHawk]

I thought knowing the technical stuff is sufficient, but I just learned that having experience tops that! Thanks for sharing this.

[Drones]

I just love your thumbnails! You always look like an overjoyed kid who just got everything he wanted on Christmas morning! Lol.

[SeanBreathnach]

Brilliant. I've had a couple of these for about 4 years, but I hadn't updated the firmware so I popped on here to confirm my settings were good and I picked up some tips too - cheers for that!

[MichaelRFenton]

Using this for the first time in a wedding tomorrow! (Only my second solo shoot wedding) thanks for all the help! You’re actually the reason I purchased this 😄

[danielzee]

Hey Matt, all the settings I agree with, but I would caution videographers from using the Auto Level. If it's a speech with longer pauses, it will bring up the hiss and background noise quite a bit in between the talking. I leave it off and keep the mic gain at M. Also you have the second backup lower volume file to help in case you need it. Thanks again for the video, always enjoy watching them. One day maybe we can film a wedding together, that'd be awesome.

[laurenjankovskis]

Holy moly, this saved my life. Thank you for how simple and clear this was!

[GrandeViewProductions_video]

Just received my first DR-10l in the mail today, excellent timing! I’m testing it out with a couple tomorrow!!!

[AustinWestbro]

Thanks Matt! I got my first solo shoot on saturday. About to test out my new mic. You're the best!

[StevesRealWorld]

Oh man - THANK YOU for these settings. I was up and running in minutes!!

[RGMGFitness]

Still a GREAT VIDEO! Have come back to this video a few times to set and double-check all my settings...Thank You Matt!

[Thecontentceo]

Love this video on how it explained every part of the tascam and what each function does. I appreciate you for making this!

[MichaelGrode]

Thank you for this video Matt! I just picked up a DR-10L, and this walkthrough made me feel more confident about getting the most out of it!

[BobsWoodStuff]

Thanks for the clear description. This helped me understand some settings for the DR-10L that I was not using yet because I didn't know what they did.

[AintBigAintClever]

I've just bought a secondhand DR-1 and a lot of these settings apply there, too. Thanks!

[chrisbairdfilms]

been catching a bunch of your tutorials lately and they’re so well done, extremely useful stuff. much appreciated sir

[RayCarpio]

Yo just wanted to let you know that you literally sold me from the interview and the settings for this video. Yeah this might be 2 years old, but yo, QUALITY YOU ARE SIR.