TASCAM will release its new 4-channel portable recorder, the “DR-40XP,” on April 25. It is versatile enough to handle everything from music recording to video audio and field recording. Equipped with a retractable stereo microphone and HDDA microphone preamps, it can clearly capture everything from subtle sounds to high-volume audio. It offers excellent portability and long battery life, and can also be used as a USB audio interface. We encourage you to consider this product.

■ TASCAM / DR-40XP