Tascam DR-05X

The TASCAM DR-05X is a compact, user-friendly handheld recorder that offers professional-level audio recording capabilities in a pocket-sized form. Equipped with built-in omnidirectional stereo microphones, it's ideal for capturing voice, music, meetings, and ambient sounds with impressive clarity. Whether you're a musician, podcaster, content creator, or journalist, the DR-05X delivers clean, high-resolution audio (up to 96kHz/24-bit) and handles sound pressure levels up to 125dB, making it versatile for anything from quiet interviews to live concerts.

What sets the DR-05X apart is its dual functionality: not only does it record to microSD cards, but it also operates as a 2-in/2-out USB audio interface for your computer or iOS device. This makes it perfect for voiceover work, streaming, and remote podcasting. Features like overwrite and overdub recording, auto recording, peak reduction, and EQ presets streamline both capturing and editing tasks. With long battery life, intuitive one-touch controls, and language support in ten languages, the DR-05X is a reliable tool for on-the-go audio recording.

• Records high-quality stereo audio using built-in omnidirectional microphones

• Works as a 2-in/2-out USB audio interface for PC, Mac, and iOS

• Ideal for music, meetings, podcasts, voiceovers, and field recording

• Simple, one-touch controls with Quick Menu access

• Records in WAV or MP3 formats onto microSD cards (up to 128GB)

• Long battery life: up to 17.5 hours with 2 AA batteries

• Peak reduction, limiter, and auto level for clear sound capture

• Features overdub, overwrite, and auto-record modes

• Built-in speaker, chromatic tuner, and reverb effects

• Tripod mountable and compact for easy transport and setup

GENERAL SPECIFICATIONS:

• Product Name DR05X

• Type 2 Channel Portable Handheld Recorder with USB Interface

• Built In Microphones Stereo Omnidirectional Condenser

• Recording Media microSD microSDHC microSDXC up to 128GB

• Recording File Formats WAV BWF MP3

• USB Connector Micro B type USB 2.0 High Speed

• Built In Speaker Mono 0.3W

• Power 2 AA Batteries USB Bus Power Optional AC Adapter

• Power Consumption 1.7W Max

• Dimensions 61 x 141 x 26 mm

• Weight 116g

AUDIO RECORDING SPECIFICATIONS:

• Sampling Frequencies WAV 44.1kHz 48kHz 96kHz

• Bit Depth WAV 16bit 24bit

• Sampling Frequencies MP3 44.1kHz 48kHz

• Recording Bit Rates MP3 32k 64k 96k 128k 192k 256k 320k bps

• Playback Bit Rates MP3 32k to 320k bps VBR ID3TAG v2.4

• Number of Channels Stereo Mono

• Max SPL Handling Up to 125dB SPL

INPUT OUTPUT SPECIFICATIONS:

• MIC EXT IN 3.5mm Stereo Mini Jack Plug in Power Supported

• MIC EXT IN Nominal Input Level minus 20 dBV

• MIC EXT IN Max Input Level minus 4 dBV

• Input Impedance Plug in Power Off 18k ohms On 2k ohms

• LINE OUT PHONES 3.5mm Stereo Mini Jack

• LINE OUT Nominal Output Level minus 14 dBV

• LINE OUT Max Output Level plus 2 dBV

• LINE OUT Impedance 12 ohms

• Headphone Max Output Power 20mW plus 20mW at 32 ohms

AUDIO PERFORMANCE:

• Frequency Response 44.1kHz 20Hz to 20kHz plus 0 minus 1dB

• Frequency Response 48kHz 20Hz to 22kHz plus 0 minus 1dB

• Frequency Response 96kHz 20Hz to 40kHz plus 0 minus 1.5dB

• Total Harmonic Distortion 0.01 percent or less

• Signal to Noise Ratio 94dB or higher

FEATURES:

• 2 in 2 out USB Audio Interface for Mac PC iOS

• Dictation Mode with Auto Recording

• Overwrite Function with One Level Undo

• Overdub Recording to New File

• Auto Recording and Pre Recording Buffer Up to 2 Seconds

• Reverb Effect with 6 Presets

• Peak Reduction Auto Level Limiter

• Low Cut Filter 40Hz 80Hz 120Hz

• Variable Speed Playback 0.5 to 2.0x in 0.1x Steps

• Track Mark Function Up to 99 Points per Track

• Resume Function

• Chromatic Tuner

• Quick Menu Button for Easy Access

• File Naming Date or Custom Name Format

• Supports Playlist

• USB Mass Storage and Audio Interface Mode

BATTERY LIFE:

• Alkaline Batteries Approx 17.5 Hours at WAV 44.1kHz 16bit

• NiMH Batteries Approx 15.5 Hours

INCLUDED ACCESSORIES:

• DR05X Recorder

• AA Alkaline Batteries x2

• Owner's Manual with Warranty