DR-05X Stereo Handheld Audio Recorder / USB Interface

Product Features

• High-quality handheld stereo recording
• Small size and easy operation
• Micro SD/SDHC/SDXC cards can be used as recording media (up to 128 GB)
• Supported audio formats:
  • Linear PCM (WAV format) at 44.1 kHz / 16 bit (CD quality) or 44.1 kHz / 24 bit
  • Linear PCM (WAV format), 48 kHz / 24 bit
  • Linear PCM (WAV format), 96 kHz / 24 bit
  • Compressed (MP3 format): 32–320 kbit/s at 44.1/48 kHz (VBR files can be played but not recorded)
• Can be used as a USB audio interface with Mac and Windows computers (two inputs, two outputs)

Recording

• Built-in omni-directional stereo condenser microphone for lively, high-quality sound and high-resolution recording
  • Easy setup
  • Proven high sound pressure design for capturing sounds of up to 125 dB SPL, making it ideal for loud band recordings
  • Natural sound independent of the sound source’s position
  • Ideal for live music recording or news gathering with atmo
• Switchable filter to minimize unwanted low-frequency noise (40 Hz, 80 Hz, 120 Hz)
• Manual recording level setting for music and field recording
• Three options of automatic level control during recording: Peak Reduction, Auto Level, Limiter
• Auto-recording function to automatically start recording based on input level
• Marks can be added automatically when using the automatic recording function
• Overwrite function for punch-in recording with one level of Undo
• Dictation mode designed for human voice recording and transcription
• Pre-recording buffer (2 seconds) allows a recording to start before the record key is pressed
• Self-timer allows a recording to start 5 or 10 seconds after pressing the RECORD button
• A new file can be created manually during recording or automatically when a certain file size is reached
• Set marks to quickly locate certain audio positions (up to 99 per file)
• Automatic tone generator convenient when editing with video on other equipment
• Stereo mic/line input with plug-in power to connect an external source or microphone
• File name format can be set to use a predefined word or the date

Playback

• Automatic level align prevents uneven playback levels
• Variable speed audition to change the playback tempo without affecting the key (50–200 %)
• Repeat/loop function (repeat one track, all tracks or a marked section, convenient for practicing music and studying languages
• Playlist feature to play files in a certain order
• Resume function retains the last stop position and starts playback from that position when power is turned back on
• Jump back function to instantly review playback (1–10, 20, 30 seconds)
• Equalizer for tone control during playback
• MP3 ID3 tag display (up to version 2.4)
• Built-in loudspeaker
• Headphones/Line output

Other features

• QUICK menu button for easy access to various functions
• Chromatic tuner function to tune your instrument
• File divide function to cut unwanted noise or to extract parts from long recordings
• Folder management to organize your files
• Hold function to avoid inadvertent operation
• Menu language can be selected between English, German, French, Italian, Spanish, Portuguese, Russian, Korean, Japanese, Chinese
• Clear, backlit LC display
• USB 2.0 port for file transfer to/from computer
• Power supply by 2 AA size Alkaline or NiMH batteries, USB bus power or optional AC adapter (Tascam PS-P520E)
• Stand adapter (¼ inch) on bottom side to attach the unit to a tripod or microphone stand

Product Specifications

General

• Recording media:
  • microSD card (64 MB – 2 GB)
  • microSDHC card (4–32 GB)
  • microSDXC card (48–128 GB)
• Recording/playback formats:
  • WAV: 44.1/48/96 kHz, 16/24 bit
  • MP3: 44.1/48 kHz, 32/64/96/128/192/256/320 kbit/s
• Number of channels:  2 channels (stereo)

Inputs and outputs

• External Mic input (can provide plug-in power):  3.5-mm stereo mini jack
• Headphones / Line output:  3.5-mm stereo mini jack
• Built-in loudspeaker:  0.3 W (mono)

Control input/output

• USB port:  Micro-B connector
•  Format:  USB 2.0 High Speed mass storage class

Audio performance

• Frequency response:
  • 20 Hz – 20 kHz +0/−1 dB
    • (MIC/EXT IN to LINE OUT, Fs 44.1 kHz, JEITA)
  • 20 Hz – 22 kHz +0/−1 dB
    • (MIC/EXT IN to LINE OUT, Fs 48 kHz, JEITA)
  • 20 Hz – 40 kHz +0/−1.5 dB
    • (MIC/EXT IN to LINE OUT, Fs 96 kHz, JEITA)
• Total harmonic distortion:
  • ≤0.01 %
    • (MIC/EXT IN to LINE OUT, Fs 44.1/48/96 kHz, JEITA)
• S/N ratio:
  • ≥94 dB
    • (MIC/EXT IN to LINE OUT, Fs 44.1/48/96 kHz, JEITA)
• Note: JEITA indicates compliance with JEITA CP-2150

Approximate battery operation time (continuous operation)

• Alkaline batteries (Evolta)
  • WAV, 96 kHz, 24 bit:  15:30 (recording with built-in mics)
  • WAV, 44,1 kHz, 16 bit:  17:30 (recording with built-in mics)
  • MP3, 44,1 kHz, 128 kbit/s:  16:30 (recording with built-in mics)
  • MP3, 48 kHz, 320 kbit/s:  11:00 (recording with built-in mics)
  • WAV, 96 kHz, 24 bit:  14:00 (playback using headphones or built-in speaker)
  • WAV, 44,1 kHz, 16 bit:  16:30 (playback using headphones or built-in speaker)
  • MP3, 44,1 kHz, 128 kbit/s:  16:30 (playback using headphones or built-in speaker)
  • MP3, 48 kHz, 320 kbit/s:  15:30 (playback using headphones or built-in speaker)
• NiMH rechargeable batteries (Eneloop):  
  • WAV, 96 kHz, 24 bit:  12:30 (recording with built-in mics)
  • WAV, 44,1 kHz, 16 bit:  14:30 (recording with built-in mics)
  • MP3, 44,1 kHz, 128 kbit/s:  13:00 (recording with built-in mics)
  • MP3, 48 kHz, 320 kbit/s:  10:00 (recording with built-in mics)
  • WAV, 96 kHz, 24 bit:  13:00 (playback using headphones)
  • 12:00 (playback using built-in speaker)
  • WAV, 44,1 kHz, 16 bit:  14:00 (playback using headphones)
  • 15:00 (playback using built-in speaker)
  • MP3, 44,1 kHz, 128 kbit/s:  13:30 (playback using headphones)
  • 13:00 (playback using built-in speaker)
  • MP3, 48 kHz, 320 kbit/s:  13:30 (playback using headphones)
  • 13:00 (playback using built-in speaker)

Power supply and other specifications

• Power requirements:
  • 2 AA batteries (alkaline or NiMH)
  • USB bus power from a computer
  • AC adapter (Tascam PS-P520E, sold separately)
• Power consumption:  1.7 W (maximum)
• Dimensions (W × H × D):  61 mm × 141 mm × 26 mm
• Weight:
  • 116 g (without batteries)
  • 165 g (with batteries)
• Permissible operating temperature range:  0–40 °C