Hi Endorya, tudo bem ?
I don't know if is too late for some information, but I have a DR-07KMII and now I got a DR-40.
Both are great machines. I got the DR-40 mainly because I need the overdubbing without mixing and I got a super deal at Amazon for just $91. I use it more with voice and guitar and sometimes with movies.
One important thing I can tell you, it is about the balanced inputs. It really needs a balanced mic or whatever, if the source is not balanced you get a noise and it is noted at TASCAM website, DR-40, FAQ.
Other than that everything is great, easy to use, and so.
Um abraço
Hi,
Well I would say Roland R26 is a different category of recorder, also more than double price. I followed some of yours posts on MICs forum here and understand that for your application it makes sense and will work better than DR-40.
I'd like to add something about the balanced input of DR-40 that may interest others readers. On TASCAM web site says that a "Helicopter like" noise can happens if a unbalanced device is connect to DR-40. It is true but can easily solved with a directed box converting the unbalanced to balance like the Pyle PDC21, from $8 to $13. I use it to connect my guitar and works great.
PS: I live in Florida but I'm from Brazil.
Tudo de bom para você ! Feliz Natal e Feliz Ano Novo !