Name: DR-05X
Brand: Tascam
SKU: 418132
Rating: 3.6 (83 reviews)

3.8

based on all reviews

: Comes with lots of features and functions
makes it as easy to operate as using your cell phone
ideal addition to anybody s recording gear and has a robust design

it s not the quietest or most sensitive field recorder available
adding fade in/out volume control
noise became apparent when ambient levels fell below 45dB

Microphone in: yes
Interface: USB
Built-in microphone: yes
Built-in speaker(s): yes
Maximum recording time: 17.5 h
Built-in memory capacity: 128000 mB
Compatible memory cards: microSD, microSDHC, microSDXC

Tascam DR-05X - Pros & Cons

: Comes with lots of features and functions
makes it as easy to operate as using your cell phone
ideal addition to anybody s recording gear and has a robust design
The metallic construction helps ensure it s as durable as possible
Tascam DR-05 incredibly user friendly too
controls are mostly very intuitive
this circle of buttons is very neat and effective
Useful Set of Options Level control is an important aspect of sound recording
this recorder performs admirably
Build quality is impressive Construction is very light-lighter than the average smartphone
quick and easy to work
more accurate
repeatable settings
low cut filter is quick and easy
batteries performed well enough to last for an entire night s worth of audio
simplicity is also where its appeal lies

it s not the quietest or most sensitive field recorder available
adding fade in/out volume control
noise became apparent when ambient levels fell below 45dB
the experience still felt sluggish to me
the Tascam does not come with any wind protection
don't have the quality microphones or features
these microphones are not generally used for recording sound
Tascam doesn't offer a weather-sealed design
The audio recording quality on digital cameras can be bad
the sound-which will be very shrill in the final recording
inexperienced guest
too loud and too quiet
bit wav files that require a lot of memory storage
the printed owner s manual that comes with the recorder is a joke
they fixed a few issues
drains the batteries within a week of not being used and left switched off
Not great for voice recordings - very sensitive built-in microphones
AC adapter or USB cable
PEAK light will come on when your recording source is too loud for your gain setting
signals peak too high and another that shows the record status
lack of XLR inputs
switch the recorder off accidentally)

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Tascam DR-05X - Full Specifications

Audio formats supported	MP3 WAV
Interface	USB
Built-in microphone	yes
Built-in speaker(s)	yes
Number of built-in speakers	1
Maximum recording time	17.5 h

Width	2.4 in
Depth	1.02 in
Height	5.55 in
Weight	4.09 oz

Frequency range	44100 - 96000
Signal-to-Noise Ratio (SNR)	92.0 dB

Compatible battery sizes	AA
Number of batteries supported	2

Colour of product	Black
Backlight colour	Blue
Built-in display	yes

Microphone in	yes
USB connector type	Micro-USB B

Built-in memory capacity	128000.0 mB
Compatible memory cards	microSD microSDHC microSDXC
Media types supported	Flash card

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Tascam DR-05X Tascam - Editorial Reviews (2)

4.0

Based on 2 reviews

MusicRadar

Published: 03.06.2011

Tascam DR-05 review

4.0

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 c