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Tascam DR-05X Dictaphone
Tascam DR-05X
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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
This updated entry-level pocket recorder doubles up as a USB audio interface for computers and iOS devices.Read 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
We tested the Zoom H1n Handy Recorder, a compact digital audio recorder from one of the most recognized brands in the industry.Read more
Now for the actual audio test.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
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
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4 stars
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1 stars
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4.3 out of 5
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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 speakers1
N/A
1
Maximum recording time17.5 h
N/A
N/A

Design

Colour of productBlackWhiteBlack
Backlight colourBlue
N/A
N/A
Built-in displayyes
N/A
N/A
Display type
N/A
LCDLCD

Dimensions

Width2.4 in1.73 in2.66 in
Depth1.02 in5.35 in4.48 in
Height5.55 in1.22 in1.68 in
Weight4.09 oz2.12 oz4.59 oz

Connectivity

Microphone inyes
N/A
yes
USB connector typeMicro-USB BMini-USB BMini-USB B

Storage

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

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