TASCAM DR-05X + WS-11 bundle

Record Clean and Clear Audio Everywhere

The DR-05X offers portable, high-quality stereo recording in MP3 or WAV format – including 96-kHz/24-bit high-resolution audio – using microSD, microSDHC or microSDXC media. A pair of omni-directional mics handles up to 125 dB SPL with the sensitivity to capture every detail. Users can also use their own microphone or line-level source through the mini-jack stereo input which includes plug-in power for microphones that need it.

Tascam DR-05X Mobile Audio Recorder is simple to operate

Simple to Operate

The DR-05X is quick and easy to use with one thumb. Operations like recording, adjusting levels, deleting bad takes and adding marks are only a button press away. Other features like low-cut filtering, Variable Speed Audition, chromatic tuner and others more can be chosen from the multilingual menu (English, Spanish, Portuguese, French, Italian, German, Russian, Chinese, Korean, Japanese). Three different auto level modes (Limiter, Peak Reduction, Auto Level) can help to prevent accidental distortion while recording. There is also a Level Align function that allows to smooth out any sudden volume jumps during playback, and a built-in speaker is provided for quick check-back. Users may apply one out of six reverb effects to the input or output signal, and an Overdub feature allows to record other parts such as a guitar solo over a recording previously made such as at a rehearsal studio. Overdubbing creates a new file, leaving the original file unaffected, making it easy to re-record.

Tascam DR-05X Portable Audio Recorder helps with transcriptions

Transcript Your Voice Recordings

The new Dictation Mode enables the user to jump back and forth in preselected increments while playing back a file. It can be combined with speed control and a special dictation EQ making it useful for transcribing minutes recordings, for example. The new tape-style Overwrite mode with one level of undo allows users to select a drop-in time and replace part of an existing recording.

Tascam DR-05X Portable Audio Recorder can be used as a USB interface

Turn Your Room Into a Studio – In a Minute

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.

Two AA batteries can power the recorder for more than 17 hours, even while recording at CD quality. Operation by USB bus power or an optional AC adapter (PS-P520E) is also possible.

Still Safe If It’s Louder Than You Thought.

Tascam DR-05X | Peak Reduction

Peak Reduction works in rehearsal mode or in record. So even if the sound or performance is louder than the soundcheck you’re safe. Combined with Auto Level and Limiter for preventing distortion, you never have to worry about sudden level changes.

No Need to Go Through “Take 2” All Over Again.

Nondestructive Overdubbing.

192 Hours of CD-Quality With a Single Memory Card.

Options

Tascam PS-P520E

PS-P520E: 

5-Volt AC adapter

BP-6AA: 

External battery pack

Comparison chart for DR-X series recorders

  DR-05X DR-07X DR-40X

Mic type / polar pattern Electret condenser / Omni-directional Electret condenser / Uni-directional Electret condenser / Uni-directional

Mic configurations AB (fixed) AB/XY (swivelling) AB/XY (swivelling)

Mid-side mic support no no yes

Audio tracks 2 2 4

Recording resolution WAV or MP3, up to 96 kHz / 24 bit WAV or MP3, up to 96 kHz / 24 bit WAV or MP3, up to 96 kHz / 24 bit

MP3 bit rates 32–320 kbit/s at 44.1/48 kHz 32–320 kbit/s at 44.1/48 kHz 32–320 kbit/s at 44.1/48 kHz

Recording media microSD up to 128 GB microSD up to 128 GB SD up to 128 GB

Power supply 2 × AA, USB, PS-P520E (optional) 2 × AA, USB, PS-P520E (optional) 3 × AA, USB, PS-P520E (optional)

Battery life 17+ hours 17+ hours up to 18 hours

Mic/line input Stereo 3.5-mm mini jack with plug-in power Stereo 3.5-mm mini jack with plug-in power Balanced XLR/jack combo with 48 V phantom power

Built-in speaker yes yes yes

Phones/line output Stereo 3.5-mm mini jack Stereo 3.5-mm mini jack Stereo 3.5-mm mini jack

Remote control no no RC-3F / RC-10

Low-cut filter 40/80/120 Hz 40/80/120 Hz 40/80/120/220 Hz

Frequency response 20 Hz – 40 kHz +1/−3 dB 20 Hz – 40 kHz +1/−3 dB 20 Hz – 40 kHz +1/−3 dB

Distortion (THD) ≤0.05 % ≤0.05 % ≤0.05 %

S/N ratio ≥92 dB ≥92 dB ≥92 dB

Dual recording no no dual-level

4-track recording no no internal mics + stereo line

Non-destructive overdubs yes yes yes

Dictation mode yes yes yes

Auto-level control Peak Reduction, Auto Level, Limiter Peak Reduction, Auto Level, Limiter Peak Reduction, Auto Level, Limiter

Auto recording by input level yes yes yes

Pre-recording buffer 2 seconds 2 seconds 2 seconds

Self-timer yes yes yes

Mark function yes yes yes

Variable speed audition yes yes yes

Playlist function yes yes yes

Playback EQ yes yes yes

Auto level align on playback yes yes yes

Reverb effect yes yes yes

Chromatic tuner yes yes yes

Multilingual menu yes yes yes

USB audio interface mode yes yes yes

Dimensions (W × H × D) 61 mm × 141 mm × 26 mm 68 mm × 158 mm × 26 mm 70 mm × 155 mm × 35 mm

Weight with batteries 165 g 171 g 282 g