Proven high sound pressure design for capturing sounds of up to 125 dB SPL, making it ideal for loud band recordings The DR-05X boasts a built-in omnidirectional microphone, which captures sound from all directions, ensuring a comprehensive audio recording experience. Moreover, it includes a microphone input, providing users with the option to connect external microphones for customized recording setups. The microphone input impedance is 18,000 Ω, enabling compatibility with a wide range of external microphones.

Recording Media microSD card (64MB to 3GB), microSDHC card (4GB to 32GB), microSDXC card (up to 128GB) The buttons are labeled well and easy to navigate in poorly lit environments. The user interface is also incredibly user-friendly.Enhance the sonic impact of your audio with the DR-05X's built-in level modes and signal processing. Engage automatic level control to increase or decrease the recording volume when the input sound is too quiet or loud and switch on the limiter to compress the signal before it reaches the point of distortion. If rehearsal mode on while recording, the peak reduction function automatically reduces the input gain to a suitable level.

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. To maximise compactness and portability, the DR-05X records directly to media cards. microSD, microSDHC and microSDXC cards, up to 128GB capacity, are supported for long recording times even at high audio resolutions. With a 128GB card, the DR-05X can record in stereo for up to 192 hours at 16-bit / 44.1 kHz using uncompressed, BWF-compliant WAV format. 3.5mm Line/Headphone Output If you don’t like the last part of a phrase you just recorded with your guitar, or if you change your mind and want to rephrase narration, the “Overwrite mode” is exactly what you need. Overwrite mode allows punch-in recording from a desired point. It is destructive editing with one level of undo.The DR-05X is a 2-input, 2-output interface. Recording operations are standard, simply press the “Record” button once to go into standby, and press it once more to begin recording. Connect the DR-05X to your Mac/Windows computer or iOS device via USB for real-time bidirectional audio routing. Once recognised and configured, the DR-05X can be used as a USB microphone or 2-in/2-out audio interface for your favourite audio software. For convenient file transfers, the DR-05X can function as a card reader when connected via USB. Powered via AA Batteries, USB or AC Adapter The DR-07X is the slightly more competent sibling of the DR-05X. They operate similarly, but the DR-07X delivers better sound quality. If you have a little bit more leeway in your budget, we suggest opting for the DR-07X. Tascam DR-05X vs. Zoom H1n I want to push the DR-05X to its limits by recording quiet nature sounds. Natural sounds tend to be quiet and if you try to get close, they tend to run away. I want to hear what a quiet ambience sounds like on the 05x with the gain cranked all the way up.

DR-05X supports a microSDXC card, which can record longer with larger data capacity. If you record a stereo file at 44.1kHz/ 16bit CD quality, a128GB card holds 192 hours maximum. In MP3/ 320kbps mode, it can record up to 896 hours. Key FeaturesConnect to a PC using USB Audio interface mode, and DR-X becomes a tool for voiceover work, live streaming, podcasting and songwriting with studio-quality audio. Built-in microphones work as USB microphones without complicated driver installs. Gain (0 to 90 dB) can be adjusted using the rewind and fast forward buttons while in pre-recording or recording mode. Headphone volume works the same way, except with the “+” and “-” buttons. There was a slight difficulty in finding a method for adjusting the microphone level, it turned out that the up and down keys are the level of the headphones, and the left and right keys adjust the microphone gain when the recording mode is activated. The "auto" mode is suitable for recording speech information, when you need to fix each word (the level is not adjustable), and the "limiter" mode is suitable for high-quality recording, affecting only the excess level, without damaging the entire signal. Power supply by 2 AA size Alkaline or NiMH batteries, USB bus power or optional AC adapter (Tascam PS-P520U) The DR-05X offers several recording functions that simplify your workflow and save you from missing the beginning of a performance. Once enabled, the prerecord setting keeps the DR-05X in standby mode, which allows it to capture up to two seconds of signal before you press the record button. The DR-05X is also capable of recording in response to input signal; its auto-record function can begin recording at the user-selectable decibel threshold of -6, -12, -24 or -48. If you'll be recording yourself playing an instrument such as piano or drums, use the self-timer function to initiate recording after a set period of time (5 or 10 seconds). Non-destructive Overdubbing

For reference, the average level of conversational human speech falls around the 50 dB threshold, meaning that you may be disappointed with the amount of noise if you are attempting to record anything quieter. Still, it’s an incredibly workable device. I/O and controls 4.1

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Connect to a PC using USB Audio interface mode, and DR-X becomes a tool for voiceover work, live streaming, podcasting and songwriting with studio-quality audio. Apart from handheld recording, the DR-05X can also be used as a USB audio interface with two inputs and outputs, making it a tool for voiceover work, live streaming, podcasting and songwriting with studio-quality audio. Using the two included AA batteries, you can power the DR-05X for up to 17.5 hours of stereo recording time at 16-bit / 44.1 kHz resolution. For long-duration sessions that require extended recording time, the DR-05X may be powered via a USB connection to a computer or mobile battery or through the Tascam PS-P520E AC adapter. Ideal for Handheld or Tripod-Mounted Use Power supply with 2x batteries or NiMH rechargeable batteries (size AA), USB or optional power supply (Tascam PS-P520E, not included)