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Tascam DR-05 Dictaphone
Tascam DR-05
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Zoom H2 Dictaphone
Zoom H2
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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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This updated entry-level pocket recorder doubles up as a USB audio interface for computers and iOS devices.Read more
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Zoom’s latest recorder ups the ante on the features front — even including M/S recording — but remains very affordable.Read more
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User rating
53
3.8 out of 5
53 user ratings
5 stars
32 %
4 stars
30 %
3 stars
26 %
2 stars
11 %
1 stars
0 %
38
3.9 out of 5
38 user ratings
5 stars
23 %
4 stars
50 %
3 stars
23 %
2 stars
2 %
1 stars
0 %
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4.3 out of 5
33 user ratings
5 stars
39 %
4 stars
48 %
3 stars
12 %
2 stars
0 %
1 stars
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Technical details

Audio formats supported
  • MP3
  • WAV
  • MP3
  • WAV
  • MP3
  • PCM
  • WAV
InterfaceUSBUSBUSB
Built-in microphoneyesyesyes
Built-in speaker(s)
N/A
N/A
yes
Number of built-in speakers
N/A
N/A
1

Design

Colour of productSilverBlack,ChromeBlack
Backlightyesyes
N/A
Backlight colourOrangeOrange
N/A
Display typeLCDLCDLCD

Dimensions

Width2.0 in2.17 in2.66 in
Depth5.0 in1.02 in4.48 in
Height1.0 in5.55 in1.68 in
Weight64.0 oz4.41 oz4.59 oz

Connectivity

Microphone inyesyesyes
Connection to PCyesyes
N/A
USB connector typeMicro-USB AMicro-USB AMini-USB B
DC-in jackyesyes
N/A

Audio properties

Recording modes
High Quality
High Quality
Pulse-code modulation
MP3 bit rates32 - 32032 - 32048 - 320

Storage

Media types supportedFlash cardFlash cardFlash card
File type supported
  • WAV
  • MP3
  • WAV
  • MP3
N/A
Compatible memory cards
N/A
  • microSD
  • microSDHC
N/A

Power

Battery technologyAlkalineAlkaline
N/A
Battery typeAA
N/A
N/A
Compatible battery sizesAAAAAA
Number of batteries supported222
Battery capacity indicator
N/A
yes
N/A
Battery life (max)
N/A
N/A
20.0 h

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