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Tascam DR-05X Dictaphone
Tascam DR-05X
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Tascam DR-22WL Dictaphone
Tascam DR-22WL
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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
This updated entry-level pocket recorder doubles up as a USB audio interface for computers and iOS devices.Read more
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3 editorial reviews
Zoom’s latest recorder ups the ante on the features front — even including M/S recording — but remains very affordable.Read more
Writers such as myself like to romanticize about technology that was once essential to our craft but has been vastly usurped with the march of time. FromRead more
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User rating
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3.6 out of 5
83 user ratings
5 stars
22 %
4 stars
28 %
3 stars
32 %
2 stars
12 %
1 stars
3 %
48
3.9 out of 5
48 user ratings
5 stars
31 %
4 stars
31 %
3 stars
29 %
2 stars
8 %
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)yesyesyes
Number of built-in speakers121
Maximum recording time17.5 h13.5 h
N/A

Design

Colour of productBlackBlackBlack
Backlight colourBlueRed
N/A
Built-in displayyes
N/A
N/A
Backlight
N/A
yes
N/A
Display type
N/A
LCDLCD

Dimensions

Width2.4 in2.06 in2.66 in
Depth1.02 in1.44 in4.48 in
Height5.55 in6.1 in1.68 in
Weight4.09 oz4.34 oz4.59 oz

Connectivity

Microphone inyesyesyes
USB connector typeMicro-USB BMicro-USB BMini-USB B
Connection to PC
N/A
yes
N/A

Storage

Built-in memory capacity128000.0 mB
N/A
N/A
Compatible memory cards
  • microSD
  • microSDHC
  • microSDXC
  • microSD
  • microSDHC
  • microSDXC
N/A
Media types supportedFlash cardFlash cardFlash card

Power

Compatible battery sizesAAAAAA
Number of batteries supported222
Battery technology
N/A
Nickel-Metal Hydride
N/A
Rechargeable
N/A
yes
N/A
Battery life (max)
N/A
N/A
20.0 h

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