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Tascam DR-05X Stereo Handheld Digital Audio Recorder and USB Audio Interface

Name: Tascam DR-05X Stereo Handheld Digital Audio Recorder and USB Audio Interface
Brand: Tascam
SKU: TASCAM-DR05X-RECORDER
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Tascam DR-05X Stereo Handheld Digital Audio Recorder and USB Audio Interface

The dual internal condenser microphones can handle anything from subtle to loud, with sensitivity to capture every detail.
Respond to sound from all directions and are permanently spaced apart in an A/B configuration, yielding a broad, sphere-like pickup pattern.
A revamped layout means operations like recording, adjusting levels, deleting bad takes and adding Markers are quick and easy.
Connect to a PC using USB Audio Interface Mode for voiceover work, live streaming, podcasting and songwriting with studio-quality audio.

Number of Channels: 2-channel (Stereo) / 1-channel (Mono)
File System: FAT16/32
Playback Speed Control: 0.5 to 1.5 times (in 0.1 increments) * 44.1k/48kHz only
Built-In Microphone: Omnidirectional, Stereo
MIC/EXT IN Connector: 1/8" (3.5mm) Stereo Mini-jack (Unbalanced, Plug-in Power)
PHONES/LINE OUT Connector: 1/8" (3.5mm) Stereo Mini-jack (Unbalanced)
USB Connector: USB Micro B-type

Tascam DR-05X

Stereo Handheld Digital Audio Recorder and USB Audio Interface

The DR-05X is the standard in stereo handheld recorders with its high value, powerful features, simple interface and excellent sound quality, It is the first choice for recording meetings, music, audio-for-video, dictation, and more.

Recording Media: microSD card (64MB to 3GB), microSDHC card (4GB to 32GB), microSDXC card (up to 128GB)

New DR-05X now features a stereo omnidirectional condenser microphone, which captures everything from the quietest detail to the loudest peaks.
Overwrite function for Punch-In recording with one level of Undo
Functions as a 2in/ 2out USB Audio Interface for Mac, PC or iOS recording
Auto recording function that can detect the sound input signal level and automatically start recording
Power: 2 AA Batteries, USB bus power, AC 100 to 240V (optional AC Adapter)

Record clean and clear audio anywhere

DR-05X allows high-quality recording utilizing an easy-to-use interface, and is portable and powerful but with a size and cost that anyone can handle. Dual internal condenser microphones can handle anything from subtle to loud to 125dB SPL, with sensitivity to capture every detail.

Simple to operate.

The layout of the DR-05X has been revamped to be quick and easy to work with one thumb. Operations like recording, adjusting levels, deleting bad takes and adding markers are just a button press away.

You are turning your room into a studio – in a minute.

Connect to a PC using USB Audio interface mode, and DR-X becomes a tool for voiceover work, live streaming, podcasting and songwriting with studio-quality audio. Built-in microphones work as USB microphones without complicated driver installs.

Upgrade your movie

Auto tone function provides easy adjustments for on-site movie editing, ideal for DSLR filmmaking. The internal slate tone generator produces various tones for easy track-making and recognition. Please use the dedicated accessory kit (AK-DR11C) for connecting.

Back up your transcription work: record and play with one unit

Writing down what you hear – is easier said than done, but it is easy with DR-X. In addition to its capability to capture crisp voice recording, DR-X can help you with its Jump back function, variable Speed function and equalizer preset for the human voice.

Choose your language

The menu display of DR-05X supports 10 languages: English/ Spanish/ French/ Italian/ German/ Russian/ Chinese/ Korean/ Japanese/ Portuguese.

Extended Battery Life

DR-05X uses only two AA batteries and has ultra-long battery capability. Using built-in microphones, recording lasts 17.5 hours when recording with standard 2ch WAV, 44.1kHz/ 16bit format using alkaline batteries.

Also, DR-05X can be powered by a USB mobile battery as well for super long extended use.

Never Miss the Timing

The auto-recording function can detect the sound input signal level and automatically start recording. Also, Pre-recording function with up to 2 seconds pre-record provides fail-safe protection even when you are a bit late to hit the record button.

Nondestructive Overdubbing

The overdubbing function allows for Overdub Recording while playing a previously recorded file. This allows you to record other parts such as a guitar solo over a recording previously made such as at a rehearsal studio. Overdubbing creates a separate file, leaving the original file unaffected, making it easy to re-record.

192 Hours

192 Hours. This is how long you can record CD-quality sound with one single microSDXC card. DR-05X supports a microSDXC card, which can record longer with a larger data capacity. If you record a stereo file at 44.1kHz/ 16bit CD quality, a 128 GB card holds 192 hours maximum. In MP3/ 320kbps mode, it can record up to 896 hours.

Spec description

Recording Media	microSD card (64MB to 3GB), microSDHC card (4GB to 32GB), microSDXC card (up to 128GB)
File System	FAT16/32, exFAT
Recording File Format
WAV / BWF
Sampling Frequency	44.1k / 48k / 96k Hz
Bit-depth	16 / 24-bit
MP3
Sampling Frequency	44.1k / 48k Hz
Recording Bit-rate	32k / 64k / 96k / 128k / 192k / 256k / 320k bps
Playback Bit-rate	32k to 320k bps, VBR, ID3TAG Ver. 2.4
Number of Channels	2-channel (Stereo) / 1-channel (Mono)
Playback speed control	0.5 to 2.0 times (in 0.1 increments) * 44.1k/48kHz only
Built-in Microphone	Omnidirectional, Stereo
MIC/EXT IN
Connector	1/8" (3.5mm) Stereo Mini-jack (Unbalanced, Plug-in Power)
Nominal Input Level	-20dBV
Maximum Input Level	-4dBV
Input Impedance	18k ohm or more (PLUG-IN PWR: OFF) 2k ohm or more (PLUG-IN PWR: ON)
PHONES/LINE OUT
Connector	1/8" (3.5mm) Stereo Mini-jack (Unbalanced)
for LINE connection
Nominal Output Level	-14dBV (10k ohm load)
Maximum Output Level	+2dBV (10k ohm load)
Output Impedance	12ohm
for Headphones connection
Maximum Output Power	20mW + 20mW (32ohm load)
USB
Connector	USB Micro B-type
Format	USB2.0 HIGH SPEED
Built-in Speaker	0.3W, Mono
Low-cut Filter	40 / 80 / 120Hz
Chromatic Tuner	C1 to B6, A4 = 435Hz to 445Hz (in 1Hz increments)
Effector	6 presets (Hall 1, Hall 2, Room, Studio, Plate 1, Plate 2)
Tripod attachment screw-hole	1/4" Tripod attachment screw-hole
Power	2 AA Batteries, USB bus power, AC 100 to 240V (optional AC Adapter)
Power Consumption	1.7 W (Max)
Battery Operation Time (Recording)
Alkaline (EVOLTA)	approx. 17.5 hours (2ch WAV, 44.1kHz, 16-bit, using Built-in Microphone, JEITA)
Ni-MH (Eneloop)	approx. 15.5 hours (2ch WAV, 44.1kHz, 16-bit, using Built-in Microphone, JEITA)
Dimensions (W×H×D)	2.4" × 5.55" × 1.02" / 61 × 141 × 26 mm
Weight	4.1 oz. / 116 g

Audio Performance

Frequency Response
Fs 44.1kHz	20Hz to 20kHz, +0/-1dB (EXT IN to LINE OUT, JEITA)
Fs 48kHz	20Hz to 22kHz, +0/-1dB (EXT IN to LINE OUT, JEITA)
Fs 96kHz	20Hz to 40kHz, +0/-1.5dB (EXT IN to LINE OUT, JEITA)
Total Harmonic Distortion	0.01% or less (Fs 44.1k/48k/96kHz, EXT I Not LINE OUT, JEITA)
Signal-to-Noise Ratio	94 dB or higher (Fs 44.1k/48k/96kHz, EXT I Not LINE OUT, JEITA)

Computer system requirements

Windows

Compatible computers

Windows computer with a USB 2.0 (or higher)

Mac

Compatible computers

Mac with a USB 2.0 (or higher)

* Verified with Intel and Apple Silicon (M1 and M2) hardware

Supported OS

Windows Windows 10 2022 Update (Version 22H2) New, Windows 11 2022 Update (Version 22H2) New, Windows 11, Windows 10 (November 2021 Update), Windows 10 (May 2021 Update), Windows 10 (October 2020 Update), Windows 10 (May 2020 Update), Windows 8.1, Windows 7

Mac macOS Ventura New , macOS Monterey , macOS Big Sur , macOS Catalina , macOS Mojave , macOS High Sierra (10.13) , macOS Sierra‎ (10.12)

iOS iOS 16 New , iPadOS 16 New , iOS 15 , iPadOS 15 , iPadOS 14 , iOS 14 , iPadOS 13 , iOS 13 , iOS 12 , iOS 11

*1: The performance of the media may be degraded significantly if it will be used repeatedly. ERASE FORMAT by DR-05X is recommended before use.

What's in the box

Recorder

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