A Cheap and Capable Field Recorder | Tascam DR-70D Review + Tutorial

The Tascam DR-70D is a highly capable and affordable field recorder. Purchasing it was a big upgrade in my audio kit - it gave me more channels, and live level adjustment. It's a good addition to an amateur audio bag, but there are also good alternatives out there. Let's take a closer look.

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Tascam DR-70D Bundle (the one I bought): https://amzn.to/3EuT0mo
Sony UWP-D 11 Wireless Microphone System: https://amzn.to/3w4baZh
Orca OR-28 Mini Audio Bag: https://amzn.to/3Bzg8y6
Cable Matters XLR Cables: https://amzn.to/2ZEgVRP

Timestamps:
Intro 0:00 - 0:21
What is an Audio Recorder? 0:22 - 2:01
Do you need an audio recorder? 2:02 - 2:51
Device Overview and Features 2:52 - 6:49
Navigating Menus - Basic: 6:50 - 8:01
How to Turn on Internal Mics on DR-70D: 8:01 - 10:07
Navigating Menus - Monitor: 10:08 - 11:02
Navigating Menus - Input: 11:03 - 13:16
Navigating Menus - Record: 13:17-14:37
Navigating Menus - Slate: 14:38-14:51
Navigating Menus - Mic: 14:52-15:20
Navigating Menus - Browse and Misc: 15:21-15:39
My Impressions of the DR-70D: 15:40-17:03
Audio Tests/Demonstration: 17:04-18:28
Summary: 18:29-20:40
Outro: 20:40-21:19