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Tascam DR-22WL Portable Handheld Audio Recorder with WiFi,Black
Compatible Devices | Personal Computer, Smartphone |
Brand | Tascam |
Hardware Interface | MicroSD, microSDHC, microSDXC, USB, USB 2.0 |
Microphone Form Factor | Built-In |
Headphones Jack | 3.5 millimeters |
Number of Batteries | 2 AA batteries required. |
Memory Storage Capacity | 4 GB |
Item Weight | 8 Ounces |
Screen Size | 2 |
Microphone Operation Mode | Stereo |
About this item
- The first portable recorder to include Wi-Fi for transport control, file transfer, and audio streaming to your smartphone or PC
- The new eight-position Scene Dial make it easier than ever to capture great-sounding recordings and share them online
- A set of stereo condenser microphones is arranged in true XY pattern for ideal stereo imaging
- A great choice for a recording beginner or experienced user looking for a great-sounding, portable recorder with Wi-Fi
- The design allows it to record loud sound sources, including rehearsals and concerts, without distortion
- The A/D - D/A chip features both great audio performance and low power use for longer battery life
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Product information
Item Weight | 8 ounces |
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Product Dimensions | 2.1 x 1.4 x 6.1 inches |
ASIN | B00MIXFBKG |
Item model number | DR-22WL |
Batteries | 2 AA batteries required. |
Customer Reviews |
4.2 out of 5 stars |
Best Sellers Rank | #29,596 in Musical Instruments (See Top 100 in Musical Instruments) #82 in Portable Studio Recorders |
Is Discontinued By Manufacturer | No |
Date First Available | September 15, 2014 |
Color Name | Black |
Compatible Devices | Personal Computer, Smartphone |
Hardware Interface | MicroSD, microSDHC, microSDXC, USB, USB 2.0 |
Speaker Count | 2 |
Size | DR-22WL |
Battery type | Alkaline |
Standing screen display size | 2 |
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The TASCAM DR-22WL makes it easier than ever to capture great-sounding recordings and share them online. The DR-22WL includes a set of stereo condenser microphones in a true XY pattern for ideal stereo imaging. Included is a Wi-Fi function for controlling its transport and transferring files to a smartphone or computer. A free app for iOS, Android, Mac and Windows devices starts and stops recording from anywhere in the room. Instantly share recordings online without moving the DR-22WL from the perfect microphone position. Whether you're a recording beginner or simply looking for a great-sounding, portable recorder withe Wi-Fi, the DR-22WL is the ultimate choice.
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Customer Ratings | ||||||
Sound quality | 4.3 | 4.5 | 4.1 | 4.3 | — | 4.1 |
Battery life | 4.1 | 4.3 | 4.2 | 4.5 | — | 4.3 |
Value for money | 5.0 | 4.2 | 4.0 | — | 4.8 | — |
User interface | 3.3 | 4.0 | — | — | — | 4.0 |
Easy to use | — | — | 3.9 | 4.1 | — | 3.9 |
Sold By | — | Safe 'N Quick | GARMAY | TCTEC | York Sales | Amazon.com |
hardware interface | usb, micro sdhc, microsd, micro sdxc, usb2.0 | usb2.0 | usb3.0 c | usb3.0 c | usb | usb |
memory capacity | 4 GB | 32 GB | 48 GB | 96 GB | — | 128 GB |
display size | — | 2.4 inches | 8 inches | — | 7 inches | — |
battery quantity | 2 aa, 1 lithium ion | — | 1 a, 1 lithium ion, 1 9v | 1 lithium ion | — | 2 aa, 1 lithium ion |
weight | 8 ounces | — | 90 grams | 3 ounces | — | 0.7 pounds |
mic form factor | Built-In | Built-In | Built-In | Built-In | Built-In | Built-In |
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Customers like the performance, sound quality and recording quality of the voice recorder. They mention that it works well, has plenty of bass pickup and that it records beautifully. They are also happy with the features. However, some customers disagree on connectivity, value, ease of use, and quality.
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Customers like the performance of the sound and recording equipment. They mention that it works well, produces amazing results, and is portable. The recorder itself seems to function fine and sounds as good as one would expect from this kind. The wifi connection and XLR combo works fine, and it works perfectly for them with no issues. The sound is clear and captures the actual performance accurately.
"...This is an amazing device, capable of producing truly exceptional sounding recordings...." Read more
"...Direct wifi function works properly via special app, so you are able to control the device remotely, within basic functions..." Read more
"...well designed, and the numerous features are not gimmicks, they all work extremely well...." Read more
"...product, but honestly everything they added from the DR-40 was implemented quite well, in my opinion...." Read more
Customers like the recording quality of the sound and recording equipment. They say it gives a very nice recording straight from the sound board, and is an excellent recorder for music, lectures, and close-up audio. Customers also mention that the recordings are much cleaner than what they hear from the headphone output, and that it's an effective tool for recording band rehearsals or getting musical ideas down.
"...The on board microphone is luscious and captures stereo accurate sound in a way that, listening through headphones, makes you feel like you’re in..." Read more
"Without any doubt, this is an excellent recorder, mostly because it's multifunctional and universal...." Read more
"First off, this is a very reasonable performing audio recorder, with some very useful functions, and then some...." Read more
"...LAST BLURB: I'm pleased with the DR-44WL: excellent recording quality, good built-in mics, clean preamps, RFI resistant and great iOS remote control..." Read more
Customers like the sound quality of the sound and recording equipment. They mention that it has exceptional sound quality, and voices are crystal clear. Some say that the product gives a clean and hiss free recording.
"...The on board microphone is luscious and captures stereo accurate sound in a way that, listening through headphones, makes you feel like you’re in..." Read more
"...The sound is good, although there is a little amount of background white noise, but this is not critical...." Read more
"...Positives:- The internal mic does sound good, as good as you would expect from a $300 handheld-..." Read more
"...to check if you have a clean signal because of all the noise from the headphone amp...." Read more
Customers find the features of the voice recorder useful and versatile. They mention it has a lot of functionality, and is a rich-featured device.
"...any doubt, this is an excellent recorder, mostly because it's multifunctional and universal...." Read more
"...The quality of the size, the feel, the menu system, and the amazing sounding internal mics were great, but there were issues. 1...." Read more
"...The device is very well designed, and the numerous features are not gimmicks, they all work extremely well...." Read more
"...This unit is well designed and provides a great deal of functionality and versatility which makes it a good value at this price pint, BUT understand..." Read more
Customers are mixed about the ease of use of the sound and recording equipment. Some mention that the user interface is very easy to use and navigate, while others say that it's not intuitive, has limited instructions, and the manual is almost worthless. The app needs a lot of work and the speaker quality is poor.
"...It's rather easy to tune, each channel has its own settings (input, level, FX)...." Read more
"...Unlike the DR-70 and Zoom H6, it has a phantom power switch! Operation is intuitive save for setting levels: 1. press input level button; 2...." Read more
"...The interface is a little clunky, with some of the menus feeling unnecessarily confusing...." Read more
"...I found the Zoom with its individual level knobs, soo much easier to use. I could adjust all 3 channels before I could even adjust 1 on the TASCAM...." Read more
Customers are mixed about the quality of the voice recorder. Some mention it's simple to operate, reliable, and has solid construction. However, others say that it does seem a bit fragile being made entirely of plastic, and the controls feel flimsy.
"...The knobs and buttons are definitely solid but the plastic is very cheap and if you drop this thing on a hard surface it is going to be toast." Read more
"...The buttons nearest the LCD screen feel kind of flimsy as well as the door covering the microSD cars... but all other buttons and controls feel solid..." Read more
"...Additionally, it feels like a very sturdy unit, and I have confidence that the on-board mics are safe behind the guard bars...." Read more
"...The cons are awkward level adjustment and controls feel flimsy. Considering the reasonable price and sound quality, the DR-44WL is a winner for me." Read more
Customers are mixed about the connectivity of the sound and recording equipment. Some mention that the WiFi ability is awesome, convenient, and works perfectly communicating through WiFi using their smart phone. However, others say that the wifi feature is unreliable, difficult to connect wirelessly to a PC, and has connection issues.
"...The real thing that makes this device shine, however, it’s the wireless feature...." Read more
"...Other than that audio wise, its great. But then if the Wifi feature is so unstable and practically unusable, then why need to shell out extra for..." Read more
"...It sports new features over its predecessors--Wi-Fi, iOS app, larger LCD and better RFI shielding--but does operation and sound quality measure..." Read more
"...The fatal con: Wifi feature is so unreliable that it is unusable. I basically don't bother using it anymore...." Read more
Customers are mixed about the value of the sound and recording equipment. Some mention it's a good product for the price, and a solid unit for the money. However, others say that it'll waste your money and is unreliable.
"...This is well worth the money." Read more
"...In general I definitely recommend this product, it worth its price for sure." Read more
"...The fatal con: Wifi feature is so unreliable that it is unusable. I basically don't bother using it anymore...." Read more
"...video capture device's in-built mic, this is far better and great for the price.I love the dual-level record function...." Read more
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The interface is a little clunky, with some of the menus feeling unnecessarily confusing. However, it’s not difficult to use, and you get used to it pretty quickly.
The buttons nearest the LCD screen feel kind of flimsy as well as the door covering the microSD cars... but all other buttons and controls feel solid. I love the input control, which feels more like a classic analog knob than modern + and - buttons.
There is also a “Scene” wheel, reminiscent of the same control on a DSLR, where you can change the “scene” to reflect the recording environment you’re in. This felt super unnecessary to me, and since purchasing I’ve never used it and have kept it in manual mode (“M” on the wheel.) the entire time I’ve owned it. I appreciate the efforts to making this more accessible to different skill sets, however.
The real thing that makes this device shine, however, it’s the wireless feature. This allows you to start/stop recording, adjust and monitor input levels via a only slightly delayed stereo VU meter, change sample rates and recording format, and download recordings... all from your smartphone. This essentially means you can use it as a Lavalier microphone without having to reach up a subjects shirt to turn it off or on.
The only downside to the wireless feature is that you can’t monitor the audio. You can see the VU meters bounce in near real-time, but you can’t actually HEAR what’s being recorded until you stop recording and download the recorded file to your smart phone. Even without this critical feature, this still provides a HUGE gamechanging way of operating this device. You can record a test clip from afar, play it back in the headphones of your smart phone, adjust, then record again... All from across the room, or, if connecting to a router, from a different part of your building entirely.
This is an amazing device, capable of producing truly exceptional sounding recordings. I’ve used the stereo mics to record violins, baby grands, and acoustic guitars. The stereo effect rivals a lot of studio condensers I’ve used.
This is well worth the money.
Reviewed in the United States on December 25, 2019
I love the dual-level record function. It saved me a few times from clipped recordings.
There are some bonus functions which I would say are gimmicks and are just wasting system memory - metronome, tuner.
However, the biggest beef I've to complain, and which I cannot provide a 5 star is the Wifi function. I purchase this in 2017. At the time, it was a pretty new unit. The Wifi was unstable. Wifi Firmware was v1.0. The unit would attach, then when using with the DR Control app, will freeze/drop connection ... and it will be an irrecoverable situation. You cannot restart the app to save it. There doesn't seem to be a timeout to monitor and recover. The unit will then be essentially zombie mode. You've lost control of it!
2 years later, now in 2019, the firmware is at v2.1. I was hopeful this instability issue would fixed. I just did another try, and again it froze after just a few mins. I tried to adjust the levels at the time.
So all-in-all the Wifi control is a great idea, and is a critical function, if it worked. My use case is that I put the recorder to the front of the stage to capture better audio, while I am at the back to video. I am sure this applies for wedding videographers.
Right now, that function is as good as useless (maybe its more stable if you just use it as start-stop recording only), and losing control is just unacceptable. I really hope that Tascam can just remove useless stuff like the metronome, tuner, and insert a hearbeat/health check routine into the Wifi function so that the unit will self-check, and reset the Wifi upon losing connection with the client (phone/DR Control app). This is very very critical so that you don't lose control of the unit no matter what.
Due to this, I still have to put the unit into 'dumb' record of the entire event, while I go to another section to do the video. It was a great and revolutionary idea to wirelessly control the unit. But alas, Tascam failed to stabilize this feature, and its basically useless.
Other than that audio wise, its great. But then if the Wifi feature is so unstable and practically unusable, then why need to shell out extra for the function? Tascam - please do something about it. I am very very sure your test units are behaving the same, as can be seen by the many reports of this!
Top reviews from other countries
Die WLAN-Verbindung funktioniert perfekt (iPhone7). Eine klare Empfehlung für diesen Rekorder. Für einige wirkt der DR-44wl billig: Ich konnte das nicht feststellen, die Verarbeitung ist gut und über jeden Zweifel erhaben. Für mich macht er einen qualitativ hochwertigen Eindruck.