Tascam DR-05X Portable Audio Recorder

The Tascam DR-05X is a high quality stereo handheld audio recorder with USB interface designed for recording musicians, videographers, podcasters and sound designers on-the-move.

Key Features:

Stereo omni directional condenser microphones
2 in, 2 out audio interface for live streaming and podcasts
Can handle loud volumes of up to 125SPL
Built in reverb effects for recording vocals and instruments
High-quality 96kHz/24-bit WAV/BWF linear PCM recording and mp3
Ideal for musicians, video makers, podcasters and sound designers

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Product Code: 100305874

The Tascam DR-05X is a high quality stereo handheld audio recorder with built in USB interface designed for recording musicians, videographers, podcasters and sound designers on-the-move.

The DR-05X delivers exceptional quality recordings with an easy-to-use interface so you can get recording in no time. Dual internal condenser microphones capture subtle naunces all the way to loud volumes of up to 125dB SPL.

The Tascam DR-05X is extremely portable and can last up to 17.5 hours at full quality using two AA batteries. Instantly capture ideas on the move or improve your camera audio. The DR-05X also features a USB audio interface mode with two inputs and outputs, making it an excellent tool for voiceovers, live streaming and podcasting.

High quality recordings anywhere
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.

Quick and easy to use
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.

Main features of the Tascam DR-05X include:

Stereo omni directional condenser microphones

Support multiple menu languages (ENG/FRA/DEU/ITA/ESP/RUS/PRT/JPN/CHI/KOR)

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 0.3W

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 (provides plug-in power) / External line input

Stereo mini line output / Headphone output connector

128×64 pixel graphic LCD with backlight

High-speed file transfer to a computer is possible using USB 2.0

Tripod attachment screw-hole built in to the unit

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, +1/-3dB (EXT IN to LINE OUT, JEITA)
Fs 48kHz	20Hz to 22kHz, +1/-3dB (EXT IN to LINE OUT, JEITA)
Fs 96kHz	20Hz to 40kHz, +1/-3dB (EXT IN to LINE OUT, JEITA)
Total Harmonic Distortion	0.05% or less (Fs 44.1k/48k/96kHz, EXT I Not LINE OUT, JEITA)
Signal-to-Noise Ratio	92 dB or higher (Fs 44.1k/48k/96kHz, EXT I Not LINE OUT, JEITA)

Computer Requirements

Windows

Computer	Windows PC with USB2.0 or USB3.0 port
CPU	Dual Core, 2GHz or faster (x86)
Memory	2GB or more

Macintosh

CPU	Power PC, iMac, G3, G4, G5 266MHz or faster
Memory	64MB or more
USB	USB2.0 recommended

Supported OS'

Windows

Windows 10 (October 2018 Update) , Windows 10 (April 2018 Update) , Windows 8.1 , Windows 7

Mac

macOS Mojave , macOS High Sierra (10.13) , macOS Sierra‎ (10.12)

iOS

iOS 12 , iOS 11

*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.

Supported Media

microSD card
Maker	Series	Model	Capacity
Panasonic	Premium microSDHC™ UHS-I Memory Card (Class6) R:45MB/s	RP-SMGA04GJK	4GB
Panasonic	Premium microSDHC™ UHS-I Memory Card (Class6) R:45MB/s	RP-SMGA08GJK	8GB
Panasonic	Premium microSDHC™ UHS-I Memory Card (Class6) R:45MB/s	RP-SMGA16GJK	16GB
Panasonic	Premium microSDHC™ UHS-I Memory Card (Class6) R:45MB/s	RP-SMGA32GJK	32GB
SanDisk	SanDisk Extreme microSDHC™/ microSDXC™ UHS-I Memory Card (Class10)	SDSDQX-016G-J35A	16GB
SanDisk	SanDisk Extreme microSDHC™/ microSDXC™ UHS-I Memory Card (Class10)	SDSDQX-032G-J35A	32GB
SanDisk	SanDisk Extreme microSDHC™/ microSDXC™ UHS-I Memory Card (Class10)	SDSDQX-064G-J35A	64GB
SanDisk	SanDisk Extreme PRO® microSDHC™ UHS-I Memory Card	SDSDQXP-016G-J35A	16GB
SanDisk	SanDisk Extreme PRO® microSDHC™ UHS-I Memory Card	SDSDQXP-032G-J35A	32GB
SanDisk	SanDisk Extreme PRO® microSDXC™ UHS-I Memory Card	SDSDQXP-064G-J35A New	64GB
SanDisk	SanDisk Extreme® microSDHC™ UHS-I Memory Card (U3, Class10)	SDSDQXL-016G-J35A	16GB
SanDisk	SanDisk Extreme® microSDHC™ UHS-I Memory Card (U3, Class10)	SDSDQXL-032G-J35A	32GB
SanDisk	SanDisk Ultra® microSDHC™ UHS-I Memory Card (Class10)	SDSDQUL-008G-J35A	8GB
SanDisk	SanDisk Ultra® PLUS microSDHC™ UHS-I Memory Card (Class10)	SDSDQUP-008G-J35A	8GB
SanDisk	SanDisk Ultra® PLUS microSDHC™ UHS-I Memory Card (Class10)	SDSDQUP-016G-J35A	16GB
SanDisk	Ultra microSD UHS-I Card	SDSQUAC-128G-JN3MA*1 New	128GB
SONY	microSDHC™ UHS-I Memory Card (Class10)	SR-32UXA	32GB
SONY	microSDXC/microSDHC UHS-I Memory card	SR-8UY2A	8GB
SONY	microSDXC/microSDHC UHS-I Memory Card SR-UY3A Series	SR-128UY3A New	128GB
SONY	microSDXC/microSDHC UHS-I Memory Card SR-UY3A Series	SR-16UY3A New	16GB
SONY	microSDXC/microSDHC UHS-I Memory Card SR-UY3A Series	SR-32UY3A New	32GB
SONY	microSDXC/microSDHC UHS-I Memory Card SR-UY3A Series	SR-64UY3A New	64GB
Transcend	microSDXC/SDHC300S	TS128GUSD300S New	128GB