Tascam DR-05X Field Recorder
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Best for
- Music performanceCapturing a live room or a stage: instrument and drum mics, stereo pairs, multitrack recording.
- DocumentaryLong-form vérité: quiet mics, boom and lav, monitoring you can trust, and batteries that last a day.
- Cinema and narrativeScripted work on a set: cine cameras, matte box and FIZ, big lights, grip and timecode.
- Field and run-and-gunShooting on the move with no crew: shotgun or wireless audio, a cage, cards and V-mount power.
Overview
Product description from Tascam
The TASCAM DR-05X set the standard for stereo handheld recorders with its powerful features, simple interface and excellent sound quality. It is the first choice for recording meetings, music, audio-for-video, dictation, and more.
Highlights
- Stereo omni directional condenser microphones
- Support multiple menu languages (ENG/FRA/DEU/ITA/ESP/RUS/PRT/JPN/CHI/KOR)
- 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
- Dictation mode designed for human voice recording and transcription
- Reverb effect for vocal and instrument resonance
More about this product
Record Clean and Clear Audio Anywhere
Simple to Operate
Turning Your Room into a Studio — in a Minute
Upgrade Your Video
Back up Your Transcription Work: Record and Play With One Unit
The TASCAM DR-05X allows high-quality recording utilizing an easy-to-use interface and is portable, powerful, and a true value. Dual internal condenser microphones can handle anything from subtle to loud to 125dB SPL, with sensitivity to capture every detail.
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.
Menu display of DR-05X supports 10 languages: English/ Spanish/ French/ Italian/ German/ Russian/ Chinese/ Korean/ Japanese/ Portuguese
DR-05X uses only two AA batteries and has ultra-long battery capability. When 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.
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.
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.
* The wind screen shown in the picture is not the one included in AK-DR11C.
Writing down what you hear - easier said than done, but it is actually 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 human voice.
Never Miss the Timing
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.
Still Safe if it is Louder Than you Thought
Peak Reduction works in rehearsal mode or in record. Even if the sound or performance is louder than the sound check you’re safe. Combined with Auto level and Limiter for preventing distortion, you never have to worry.
No Need to go Through "Take 2" All Over Again
If you don’t like the last part of a phrase you just recorded with your guitar, or if you change your mind and want to rephrase narration, the “Overwrite mode” is exactly what you need. Overwrite mode allows punch-in recording from a desired point. It is destructive editing with one level of undo.
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 new file, leaving the original file unaffected, making it easy to re-record.
Key specs
- Tracks / channels
- 2-channel (Stereo) / 1-channel (Mono)
- Inputs
- 1/8" (3.5mm) Stereo Mini jack (Unbalanced, Plug-in Power)
- Weight
- 4.1 oz
- Dimensions
- 61 x 141 x 26 mm
- Power
- 1.7 W (Max)
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| Tracks / channels | 2-channel (Stereo) / 1-channel (Mono) | —Not listed | —Not listed | —Not listed |
| Inputs | 1/8" (3.5mm) Stereo Mini jack (Unbalanced, Plug-in Power) | USB Type-C | USB Type-C | 3.5 mm stereo mini (Tip: IN, Ring: OUT) |
| Weight | 4.1 oz | 242 g | 381 g | 520 g |
| Dimensions | 61 x 141 x 26 mm | 75.0 mm (W) x 77.3 mm (D) x 47.8 mm (H) | Recorder: 78.1 mm (W) x 160.1 mm (D) x 42.8 mm (H) | —Not listed |
| Power | 1.7 W (Max) | 5 W maximum | 5 W maximum | 10 W |
Full specifications
| Recording Media | microSD card (64MB to 3GB), microSDHC card (4GB to 32GB), microSDXC card (up to 128GB) |
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| File System | FAT16/32, exFAT |
| 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 |
| Connector | 1/8" (3.5mm) Stereo Mini jack (Unbalanced, Plug-in Power) |
| Nominal Input Level | -20dBV |
| Maximum Input Level | -4dBV |
| Input Impedance | 18kΩ or more (PLUG IN PWR: OFF)2kΩ or more (PLUG IN PWR: ON) |
| PHONES/LINE OUT — Connector | 1/8" (3.5mm) Stereo Mini jack (Unbalanced) |
| Nominal Output Level | -14dBV (10kΩ load) |
| Maximum Output Level | +2dBV (10kΩ load) |
| Output Impedance | 12Ω |
| Maximum Output Power | 20mW + 20mW (32Ω load) |
| USB — Connector | USB Micro B-type |
| Standard | USB2.0 HIGH SPEED |
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| Features | Mass Storage ClassAudio Interface (44.1kHz, 48kHz) |
| 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) |
| 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 |
| 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) |
| Compatible computers | Windows computer with a USB 2.0 (or higher) |
| Frequency Response — Compatible computers | Mac with a USB 2.0 (or higher) |
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