Comes with an attenuator so you can hook it up to a DJ's speaker to capture all the audio clean that comes out of there system especially during weddings when people use the Microphones. Never used hooked up once to make sure that attenuator worked. TASCAM DR-10X attaches to a handheld microphone for the ultimate compact news gathering recording system. A captive XLR connector attaches firmly to your microphone, capturing interviews at 48kHz/24-bit Broadcast WAV resolution. Offload recordings through the microUSB connection or by removing the MicroSD card. The DR-10X has both manual and automatic gain settings, with a low cut filter and limiter to prevent overloads. The Dual Recording mode captures a copy of the audio at a lower level, so if there is distortion you have a backup safety. Recording can begin instantly by holding the record side switch while turning the unit on. Features XLR jack mounts directly to dynamic microphone (It also can use condenser microphone powered by battery.) 48kHz/24 bit BWF mono recording Uses MicroSD or MicroSDHC media, up to 32GB Mic pre gain Low/Mid/High control Instant record mode power on while holding record button side switch Limiter and low cut filter Manual or automatic gain control Dual recording mode captures a copy of your audio at a lower level as a safety track Time Track Increment function writes a new track marker after a set time limit. There is on/off setting, but the time is 15 minutes fixed when turn it on. Easy-to-read OLED display Edit settings on a PC and send them to the DR-10X through the microUSB port Playback function with headphone out More than 8 hours of recording with single AAA battery Specifications Recording media: microSD card(64MB to 2GB), microSDHC card(4GB to 32GB) Media discharging: Push-Push type (Guard cover mounted) Number of channels: 1-channel (Mono) Analog audio iInputs Connector: XLR-3-31 Input Impedance: 10k ohm or more MIC input gain: LOW / MID / HIGH Power: 1 AAA batteries (Alkaline or NiMH), USB bus power Battery (RTC): Lithium × 1(built in with soldering) Dimensions: 52(W) × 94.4(H) × 28(D) mm Weight: 68.3g (including batteries) / 56.3g (without batteries)