TASCAM DR-05X Stereo Handheld Digital Audio Recorder / USB Audio Interface

The DR-05X is the new standard in stereo hand held recorders with its powerful features, simple interface and excellent sound quality. It is the first choice for recording meetings, music, audio-for-video, dictation, and more.

DR-05X allows high-quality recording utilizing an easy-to-use interface, and is portable and powerful but with a size and price that anyone can handle.  Dual internal condenser microphones can handle anything from subtle to loud to 125dB SPL, with sensitivity to capture every detail.

The layout of the DR-05X has been revamped to be quick and easy to work with one thumb. Operations like recording, adjusting levels, deleting bad takes and adding markers are just a button press away.

Choose your language
Menu display of DR-05X supports 10 languages:
English/ Spanish/ French/ Italian/ German/ Russian/ Chinese/ Korean/ Japanese/ Portuguese
Extended battery life

DR-05X uses only two AA batteries and has ultra-long battery capability. When using built-in microphones, recording lasts 17.5 hours when recording with standard 2ch WAV, 44.1kHz/ 16bit format using alkaline batteries.
Also DR-05X can be powered by a USB mobile battery as well for super long extended use.
DR-05X

Features
Stereo omni directional condenser microphones
Support multiple menu languages (ENG/FRA/DEU/ITA/ESP/RUS/PRT/JPN/CHI/KOR)
Overwrite function for Punch-In recording with one level of Undo
Functions as a 2in/ 2out USB Audio Interface for Mac, PC or iOS recording
Dictation mode designed for human voice recording and transcription
Reverb effect for vocal and instrument resonance
Auto recording function that can detect the sound input signal level and automatically start recording
Proven high sound pressure design for capturing loud sounds of up to 125dB SPL
Peak reduction function
Self timer recording function
Seamless gain control
Three low cut filter levels (40/80/120Hz)
Speed change (VSA) function for adjusting the speed from 0.5 to 2.0 times (in 0.1 increments)
Level align feature that prevents uneven volume levels
Equalizer setting for adjusting playback sound quality
Divide/delete functions
Loop/repeat playback function
Resume function that retains the last stop position and starts playback from that position when power is turned back ON
Jump back and play (1 to 10 sec in 1 sec increments, 10 sec, 20 sec, 30 sec)
QUICK menu button for easy access to various functions
High-quality 96kHz/24-bit WAV/BWF linear PCM recording and long recordings as MP3 files possible
microSD/microSDHC/microSDXC (up to 128GB) cards can be used as recording media
Mark function that can set up to 99 points for a single track Mark information can be utilized by BWF compatible software
Audio files created on computers can be played (Only in formats compatible with this product)
Built-in monaural speaker with an output of 0.3W
Pre-recording buffer that can record up to 2 seconds prior to starting recording
When a predetermined maximum file size is reached, a new file is created to continue recording
Track increment creates new files at arbitrary locations during recording
File name format can be set to use a user-defined word or the date
The first six characters of the file name for recording can be set freely
Playlist function
A chromatic tuner is equipped which is helpful for practicing musical instruments
Stereo mini jack for external stereo microphones (provides plug-in power) / External line input
Stereo mini line output / Headphone output connector
128×64 pixel graphic LCD with backlight
High-speed file transfer to a computer is possible using USB 2.0
Powered by 2 AA batteries, USB bus power, or optional AC adapter (PS-P520E)
Tripod attachment screw-hole built in to the unit