Description
The Tascam DR-05X stereo handheld recorder and USB interface
Your ultimate solution for high-quality stereo recording in a compact, user-friendly package. Whether you’re a seasoned professional or just starting out, the DR-05X delivers exceptional audio performance at an affordable price point.
Capture Every Detail Equipped with a pair of advanced microphones capable of handling up to 125dB SPL, the DR-05X ensures pristine recordings with every take. Record in MP3 or WAV format, including high-resolution 96kHz/24-bit audio, directly to microSD or microSDHC media. Plus, with a convenient 1/8” stereo input, you can easily connect external microphones or line-level sources for added versatility.
Premium Sound Quality Designed for optimal audio fidelity, the DR-05X features separate digital and analog circuit boards to minimize noise and distortion. With over 92dB signal-to-noise ratio and under 0.05% total harmonic distortion, you can expect studio-grade sound reproduction in any recording environment.
Effortless Operation With intuitive controls and quick-access buttons, operating the DR-05X is a breeze. Adjust levels, add markers, or engage features like Peak Reduction and Quick Menu with just a press of a button. The Peak Reduction feature automatically sets your recording level for optimal performance, ensuring distortion-free recordings even in dynamic environments.
Unmatched Versatility Experience unmatched versatility with features like Variable Speed Audition for transcribing or learning music, a built-in chromatic tuner, and a Level Align function to smooth out volume fluctuations during playback. Plus, the built-in speaker and long-lasting battery life make the DR-05X the perfect companion for musicians and recordists on the go.
Don’t settle for anything less than exceptional recordings – choose the Tascam DR-05X for professional-grade audio performance in the palm of your hand.
DR-05 SPECIFICATIONS
| Recording media | microSD card (64MB to 2GB), microSDHC card (4GB to 32GB) |
| File system | FAT16/32 |
| File format | WAV(BWF), MP3 |
| WAV/BWF | |
| Sampling frequency | 44.1kHz/48kHz/96kHz |
| Quantization bit rate | 16/24bit |
| MP3 | |
| Sampling frequency | 44.1kHz/48kHz |
| Bit-rate for recording | 32/64/96/128/192/256/320kbps |
| Playback bit rate | 32 to 320kbps, VBR, ID3 tag Ver. 2.4 |
| Number of channels | 2-channel(Stereo) |
| Playback speed control (VSA) | 0.5 to 1.5 times (in 0.1 increments) *44.1/48kHz only |
| Built-in microphone | Omnidirectional, stereo |
| MIC/EXT IN | |
| Connector | 3.5mm (1/8″) stereo mini jack, Unbalanced, Plug-in power |
| Input Impendance | 25kΩ |
| Nominal Input Level | -20dBV |
| Maximum Input Level | -4dBV |
| PHONES/LINE OUT | |
| Connector | 3.5mm (1/8″) stereo mini jack, Unbalanced |
| LINE | |
| Output Impendance | 12Ω |
| Nominal Output Level | -14dBV(10kΩ load) |
| Maximum Output Level | 2dBV(10kΩ load) |
| PHONES | |
| Maximum Output | 20mW 20mW(32Ω load) |
| Built-in speakers | 0.3W, Mono |
| Low-cut filter | 40Hz/80Hz/120Hz |
| USB | |
| Connector | Mini-B type |
| Format | USB2.0 HIGH SPEED |
| Chromatic tuner | C1 to B6, A4 = 435Hz to 445Hz (in 1Hz increments) |
| Tripod attachment screw-hole | 1/4 inch, Tripod attachment screw-hole |
| Power | 2 AA batteries, USB bus power, AC100 to 240V (Optional AC adapter) |
| Power consumption | 1.7W (Max) |
| Battery operation time | |
| With alkaline batteries (EVOLTA) |
Approx. 17.5 hours (WAV, 44.1kHz, 16bit, using built-in microphone, JEITA) |
| With Ni-MH batteries (eneloop) |
Approx. 15.5 hours (WAV, 44.1kHz, 16bit, using built-in microphone, JEITA) |
| Dimensions | 61(W)×141(H)×26(D)mm 2.4″(W)×5.55″(H)×1.02″(D) |
| Weight | 116g / 0.25lb (Without battery) |
| Standard accessories | 4GB microSD card, USB connection cable, 2 AA batteries for confirming operation, Owner’s Manual, Warranty card |
| Audio performance | |
| Frequency response | 20Hz to 20kHz 1dB/-3dB (Fs 44.1kHz, EXT IN to LINE OUT, JEITA) 20Hz to 22kHz 1dB/-3dB (Fs 48kHz, EXT IN to LINE OUT, JEITA) 20Hz to 40kHz 1dB/-3dB (Fs 96kHz, EXT IN to LINE OUT, JEITA) |
| Distortion | 0.05% or lower (Fs 44.1k/4k8/96kHz, EXT IN to LINE OUT, JEITA) |
| S/N ratio | 92dB or higher (Fs 44.1k/48k/96kHz, EXT IN to LINE OUT, JEITA) |
| Computer compatibilty | |
| Windows | |
| OS | Windows XP, Windows Vista, Windows 7, Windows 8, Windows 10 |
| CPU type/speed | Pentium 300MHz or faster |
| Memory | 128MB or more |
| USB | USB2.0 |
| Macintosh | |
| OS | Mac OS X Jaguar (V10.2), Mac OS X Panther (V10.3), Mac OS X Tiger (V10.4), Mac OS X Leopard (V10.5), Mac OS X Snow Leopard(V10.6.8), OS X Lion(V10.7), OS X Mountain Lion(V10.8) |
| CPU type/speed | Power PC, iMac, G3, G4, G5 266MHz or faster |
| Memory | 64MB or more |
| USB | USB2.0 |
- Description
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The Tascam DR-05X stereo handheld recorder and USB interface
Your ultimate solution for high-quality stereo recording in a compact, user-friendly package. Whether you’re a seasoned professional or just starting out, the DR-05X delivers exceptional audio performance at an affordable price point.
Capture Every Detail Equipped with a pair of advanced microphones capable of handling up to 125dB SPL, the DR-05X ensures pristine recordings with every take. Record in MP3 or WAV format, including high-resolution 96kHz/24-bit audio, directly to microSD or microSDHC media. Plus, with a convenient 1/8” stereo input, you can easily connect external microphones or line-level sources for added versatility.
Premium Sound Quality Designed for optimal audio fidelity, the DR-05X features separate digital and analog circuit boards to minimize noise and distortion. With over 92dB signal-to-noise ratio and under 0.05% total harmonic distortion, you can expect studio-grade sound reproduction in any recording environment.
Effortless Operation With intuitive controls and quick-access buttons, operating the DR-05X is a breeze. Adjust levels, add markers, or engage features like Peak Reduction and Quick Menu with just a press of a button. The Peak Reduction feature automatically sets your recording level for optimal performance, ensuring distortion-free recordings even in dynamic environments.
Unmatched Versatility Experience unmatched versatility with features like Variable Speed Audition for transcribing or learning music, a built-in chromatic tuner, and a Level Align function to smooth out volume fluctuations during playback. Plus, the built-in speaker and long-lasting battery life make the DR-05X the perfect companion for musicians and recordists on the go.
Don’t settle for anything less than exceptional recordings – choose the Tascam DR-05X for professional-grade audio performance in the palm of your hand.
- Specifications
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DR-05 SPECIFICATIONS
Recording media microSD card (64MB to 2GB), microSDHC card (4GB to 32GB) File system FAT16/32 File format WAV(BWF), MP3 WAV/BWF Sampling frequency 44.1kHz/48kHz/96kHz Quantization bit rate 16/24bit MP3 Sampling frequency 44.1kHz/48kHz Bit-rate for recording 32/64/96/128/192/256/320kbps Playback bit rate 32 to 320kbps, VBR, ID3 tag Ver. 2.4 Number of channels 2-channel(Stereo) Playback speed control (VSA) 0.5 to 1.5 times (in 0.1 increments) *44.1/48kHz only Built-in microphone Omnidirectional, stereo MIC/EXT IN Connector 3.5mm (1/8″) stereo mini jack, Unbalanced, Plug-in power Input Impendance 25kΩ Nominal Input Level -20dBV Maximum Input Level -4dBV PHONES/LINE OUT Connector 3.5mm (1/8″) stereo mini jack, Unbalanced LINE Output Impendance 12Ω Nominal Output Level -14dBV(10kΩ load) Maximum Output Level 2dBV(10kΩ load) PHONES Maximum Output 20mW 20mW(32Ω load) Built-in speakers 0.3W, Mono Low-cut filter 40Hz/80Hz/120Hz USB Connector Mini-B type Format USB2.0 HIGH SPEED Chromatic tuner C1 to B6, A4 = 435Hz to 445Hz (in 1Hz increments) Tripod attachment screw-hole 1/4 inch, Tripod attachment screw-hole Power 2 AA batteries,
USB bus power,
AC100 to 240V (Optional AC adapter)Power consumption 1.7W (Max) Battery operation time With alkaline batteries
(EVOLTA)Approx. 17.5 hours (WAV, 44.1kHz, 16bit, using built-in microphone, JEITA) With Ni-MH batteries
(eneloop)Approx. 15.5 hours (WAV, 44.1kHz, 16bit, using built-in microphone, JEITA) Dimensions 61(W)×141(H)×26(D)mm
2.4″(W)×5.55″(H)×1.02″(D)Weight 116g / 0.25lb
(Without battery)Standard accessories 4GB microSD card, USB connection cable, 2 AA batteries for confirming operation, Owner’s Manual, Warranty card Audio performance Frequency response 20Hz to 20kHz 1dB/-3dB (Fs 44.1kHz, EXT IN to LINE OUT, JEITA)
20Hz to 22kHz 1dB/-3dB (Fs 48kHz, EXT IN to LINE OUT, JEITA)
20Hz to 40kHz 1dB/-3dB (Fs 96kHz, EXT IN to LINE OUT, JEITA)Distortion 0.05% or lower (Fs 44.1k/4k8/96kHz, EXT IN to LINE OUT, JEITA) S/N ratio 92dB or higher (Fs 44.1k/48k/96kHz, EXT IN to LINE OUT, JEITA) Computer compatibilty Windows OS Windows XP, Windows Vista, Windows 7, Windows 8, Windows 10 CPU type/speed Pentium 300MHz or faster Memory 128MB or more USB USB2.0 Macintosh OS Mac OS X Jaguar (V10.2), Mac OS X Panther (V10.3), Mac OS X Tiger (V10.4),
Mac OS X Leopard (V10.5), Mac OS X Snow Leopard(V10.6.8), OS X Lion(V10.7),
OS X Mountain Lion(V10.8)CPU type/speed Power PC, iMac, G3, G4, G5 266MHz or faster Memory 64MB or more USB USB2.0
