Tascam DR-05X Stereo Handheld Digital Audio Recorder & USB Audio Interface
The DR-05X is the new standard in stereo hand held 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.
Features include:
- Stereo omni directional condenser microphones
- Multiple menu languages
- 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
- Auto recording function that can detect the sound input signal level and automatically start recording
- Proven high sound pressure design for capturing loud sounds of up to 125dB SPL
- Peak reduction function
- Self timer recording function
- Seamless gain control
- Three low cut filter levels (40/80/120Hz)
- Speed change (VSA) function for adjusting the speed from 0.5 to 2.0 times (in 0.1 increments)
- Level align feature that prevents uneven volume levels
- Equalizer setting for adjusting playback sound quality
- Divide/delete functions
- Loop/repeat playback function
- Resume function that retains the last stop position and starts playback from that position when power is turned back ON
- Jump back and play (1 to 10 sec in 1 sec increments, 10 sec, 20 sec, 30 sec)
- QUICK menu button for easy access to various functions
- High-quality 96kHz/24-bit WAV/BWF linear PCM recording and long recordings as MP3 files possible
- microSD/microSDHC/microSDXC (up to 128GB) cards can be used as recording media
- Mark function that can set up to 99 points for a single track Mark information can be utilized by BWF compatible software
- Audio files created on computers can be played (Only in formats compatible with this product)
- Built-in monaural speaker with an output of 0.3
- Pre-recording buffer that can record up to 2 seconds prior to starting recording
- When a predetermined maximum file size is reached, a new file is created to continue recording
- Track increment creates new files at arbitrary locations during recording
- File name format can be set to use a user-defined word or the date
- The first six characters of the file name for recording can be set freely
- Playlist function
- A chromatic tuner is equipped which is helpful for practicing musical instruments
- Stereo mini jack for external stereo microphones/External line input
- Stereo mini line output / Headphone output connector
- 128 x 64 pixel graphic LCD with backlight
- High-speed file transfer to a computer is possible using USB 2.0
- Powered by 2 AA batteries, USB bus power, or optional AC adapter (PS-P520E)
- Tripod attachment screw-hole built in to the unit
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 |
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 |
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) |
System Requirements
Windows
Windows 10 (October 2020 Update) New , Windows 10 (May 2020 Update) New , Windows 8.1 , Windows 7
Mac
macOS Catalina , macOS Mojave , macOS High Sierra (10.13) , macOS Sierra (10.12)
iOS
iPadOS 14 New , iOS 14 New , iPadOS , iOS 13 , iOS 12 , iOS 11
UPC: 043774033669
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