Tascam DR-05X Stereo Handheld Audio Recorder and USB Audio Interface

Description The DR-05X offers portable, high-quality stereo recording in MP3 or WAV format – including 96-kHz/24-bit high-resolution audio – using microSD, microSDHC or microSDXC media. A pair of omni-directional mics handles up to 125 dB SPL with the sensitivity to capture every detail. Users can also use their own microphone or line-level source through the mini-jack stereo input which includes plug-in power for microphones that need it.  Simple to Operate The DR-05X is quick and easy to use with one thumb. Operations like recording, adjusting levels, deleting bad takes and adding marks are only a button press away. Other features like low-cut filtering, Variable Speed Audition, chromatic tuner and others more can be chosen from the multilingual menu (English, Spanish, Portuguese, French, Italian, German, Russian, Chinese, Korean, Japanese). Three different auto level modes (Limiter, Peak Reduction, Auto Level) can help to prevent accidental distortion while recording. There is also a Level Align function that allows to smooth out any sudden volume jumps during playback, and a built-in speaker is provided for quick check-back. Users may apply one out of six reverb effects to the input or output signal, and an Overdub feature allows 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. Transcript Your Voice Recordings The new Dictation Mode enables the user to jump back and forth in preselected increments while playing back a file. It can be combined with speed control and a special dictation EQ making it useful for transcribing minutes recordings, for example. The new tape-style Overwrite mode with one level of undo allows users to select a drop-in time and replace part of an existing recording. Turn Your Room Into a Studio – In a Minute Apart from handheld recording, the DR-05X can also be used as a USB audio interface with two inputs and outputs, making it a tool for voiceover work, live streaming, podcasting and songwriting with studio-quality audio. Two AA batteries can power the recorder for more than 17 hours, even while recording at CD quality. Operation by USB bus power or an optional AC adapter (PS-P520E) is also possible. Still Safe If It’s Louder Than You Thought. Peak Reduction works in rehearsal mode or in record. So even if the sound or performance is louder than the soundcheck you’re safe. Combined with Auto Level and Limiter for preventing distortion, you never have to worry about sudden level changes.   Comparison chart for DR-X series recorders DR-05X DR-07X DR-40X Mic type / polar pattern Electret condenser / Omni-directional Electret condenser / Uni-directional Electret condenser / Uni-directional Mic configurations AB (fixed) AB/XY (swivelling) AB/XY (swivelling) Mid-side mic support no no yes Audio tracks 2 2 4 Recording resolution WAV or MP3, up to 96 kHz / 24 bit WAV or MP3, up to 96 kHz / 24 bit WAV or MP3, up to 96 kHz / 24 bit MP3 bit rates 32–320 kbit/s at 44.1/48 kHz 32–320 kbit/s at 44.1/48 kHz 32–320 kbit/s at 44.1/48 kHz Recording media microSD up to 128 GB microSD up to 128 GB SD up to 128 GB Power supply 2 × AA, USB, PS-P520E (optional) 2 × AA, USB, PS-P520E (optional) 3 × AA, USB, PS-P520E (optional) Battery life 17 hours 17 hours up to 18 hours Mic/line input Stereo 3.5-mm mini jack with plug-in power Stereo 3.5-mm mini jack with plug-in power Balanced XLR/jack combo with 48 V phantom power Built-in speaker yes yes yes Phones/line output Stereo 3.5-mm mini jack Stereo 3.5-mm mini jack Stereo 3.5-mm mini jack Remote control no no RC-3F / RC-10 Low-cut filter 40/80/120 Hz 40/80/120 Hz 40/80/120/220 Hz Frequency response 20 Hz – 40 kHz 1/−3 dB 20 Hz – 40 kHz 1/−3 dB 20 Hz – 40 kHz 1/−3 dB Distortion (THD) ≤0.05 % ≤0.05 % ≤0.05 % S/N ratio ≥92 dB ≥92 dB ≥92 dB Dual recording no no dual-level 4-track recording no no internal mics stereo line Non-destructive overdubs yes yes yes Dictation mode yes yes yes Auto-level control Peak Reduction, Auto Level, Limiter Peak Reduction, Auto Level, Limiter Peak Reduction, Auto Level, Limiter Auto recording by input level yes yes yes Pre-recording buffer 2 seconds 2 seconds 2 seconds Self-timer yes yes yes Mark function yes yes yes Variable speed audition yes yes yes Playlist function yes yes yes Playback EQ yes yes yes Auto level align on playback yes yes yes Reverb effect yes yes yes Chromatic tuner yes yes yes Multilingual menu yes yes yes USB audio interface mode yes yes yes Dimensions (W × H × D) 61 mm × 141 mm × 26 mm 68 mm × 158 mm × 26 mm 70 mm × 155 mm × 35 mm Weight with batteries 165 g 171 g 282 g