Tascam DR-05X Stereo Handheld Audio Record with USB Interface

Overview

The standard in stereo handheld recorders

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.

Record anything, anywhere

Pro-quality audio at an unbelievable price

Record events, music, meetings, ambient sounds, and more

Ultraportable size and extremely long battery life

Record hundreds of hours of audio on a single SD card

Record clean and clear audio anywhere

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.

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.

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.

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 video

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 - 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.

TASCAM DR-05X Handheld Recorder Features

• Portable recorder for dictation, voice recording, musicians, podcasting, and field recording
• Dual omnidirectional condenser microphones for stereo recording
• 2-in/2-out USB audio interface for Mac and PC
• Dictation and Auto Recording modes simplify certain recording tasks
• One-touch user interface with Quick Menu button for most functions
• Up to 17.5 hours of operation from 2 AA batteries
• Supports high-capacity microSDXC card media for hours of recording time

Specifications

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

Connecto: 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)