This kit is ideal for HDSLR recording, the Tascam DR-40 has those features needed for HDSLR recording and you get the mount for mounting it on the camera,The adjustable mics, four-track recording and extended battery life of the TASCAM DR-40 give you the flexibility you need to record tracks anywhere.Features:*Handheld 4-track Portable Recorder *Built-in condenser microphones, adjustable to XY or AB position *XLR / 1/4" mic/line input with phantom power *Record the built-in microphones with the XLR mic or line input for a four-track recording *Dual recording mode captures a safety track at a lower level to avoid distortion *Peak reduction automatically sets the ideal recording level *15-hour battery life from three AA batteries *Up to 96kHz/24-bit WAV/BWF or MP3 recording resolution *2-second pre-recording buffer *Variable speed playback from 50-150% speed without changing the pitch *Adjustable limiter and low cut filter (40 / 80 / 120 Hz) *Built-in speaker and chromatic tuner *Stereo Reverb effect *SD/SDHC card slot supports up to 32GB media (2GB card included) *Locking Neutrik Combi jacks *Powered by three AA batteries, AC adapter (optional PS-P515U), external battery pack (optional BP-6AA), or USB bus power