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Tascam DR-05 V2 vs Zoom H1

    2.4 in
    5.55 in
    Tascam DR-05 V2 Dictaphone
    Tascam DR-05 V2
      1.73 in
      1.22 in
      Zoom H1 Dictaphone
      Zoom H1
      Available colors
      Editiorial reviews
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      True inspiration is an elusive thing. When you want to capture one of those best-riff-I've-ever-written moments, you have a choice: hum into your phone (never really works, does it?), or boot up the cRead more
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      Most filmmakers say 60% of a film is the music and audio quality. Without realizing it, viewers notice inconsistency in sound more than anything else.Read more
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      Technical details

      Tascam DR-05 V2Tascam DR-05 V2
      Zoom H1Zoom H1
      Audio formats supported
      • MP3
      • WAV
      • MP3
      • WAV
      InterfaceUSBUSB
      Built-in microphoneyesyes
      Built-in speaker(s)yesyes

      Design

      Tascam DR-05 V2Tascam DR-05 V2
      Zoom H1Zoom H1
      Colour of productGreyWhite
      Display typeLCDLCD

      Dimensions

      Tascam DR-05 V2Tascam DR-05 V2
      Zoom H1Zoom H1
      Width2.4 in1.73 in
      Depth1.02 in5.35 in
      Height5.55 in1.22 in
      Weight4.09 oz2.12 oz

      Connectivity

      Tascam DR-05 V2Tascam DR-05 V2
      Zoom H1Zoom H1
      USB connector typeMini-USB BMini-USB B

      Storage

      Tascam DR-05 V2Tascam DR-05 V2
      Zoom H1Zoom H1
      Media types supportedFlash cardFlash card

      Pros & Cons

      Pros
          Cons

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