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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)
Record clean and clear audio anywhereDR-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 movieAuto 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 unitWriting 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 languageThe menu display of DR-05X supports 10 languages: English/ Spanish/ French/ Italian/ German/ Russian/ Chinese/ Korean/ Japanese/ Portuguese. |
Extended Battery LifeDR-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 TimingThe 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 OverdubbingThe 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 Hours192 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. |
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 | 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) |
for LINE connection | |
Nominal Output Level | -14dBV (10kΩ load) |
Maximum Output Level | +2dBV (10kΩ load) |
Output Impedance | 12Ω |
for Headphones connection | |
Maximum Output Power | 20mW + 20mW (32Ω 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 |
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) |
Compatible computers | Windows computer with a USB 2.0 (or higher) |
Compatible computers | Mac with a USB 2.0 (or higher) |
* Verified with Intel and Apple Silicon (M1 and M2) hardware
*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.