Tascam DR-05X portable audio recorder, usb2.0

Product Information

The all-plastic body of the DR-05X doesn’t make it feel particularly durable. It might survive a drop on the bed or a pile of leaves, but harder surfaces probably won’t be as forgiving. 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 The Tascam DR-05X is a perfectly worthwhile candidate for anybody interested in trying out field recording. It’s super affordable, so you don’t have to feel so guilty if it just so happens that field recording isn’t quite your thing.

Built-in omni-directional stereo condenser microphone for lively, high-quality sound and high-resolution recording 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. Recording Media microSD card (64MB to 3GB), microSDHC card (4GB to 32GB), microSDXC card (up to 128GB) Built-in microphones work as USB microphones without complicated driver installs. Upgrade your movie Proven high sound pressure design for capturing sounds of up to 125 dB SPL, making it ideal for loud band recordings

Features at a Glance

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

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. You can get even more intentional with your process and use your field recordings to splice and make samples out of, which you can then continue to layer and arrange however you feel. 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. 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.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. 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.