The black DR-05 Portable Handheld Digital Audio Recorder from Tascam offers high-quality recording in a lightweight and compact design that anyone can use, and is perfect for musicians, teachers, journalists, and more. The DR-05 records WAV or MP3 files at rates up to 24-bit/96 kHz to microSD or microSDHC cards for reliable, skip-free storage. A 2GB card is included so you can get started right away. Integrated microphones capture clear stereo audio, while a 3.5mm stereo mic/line input lets you connect external mics and sound sources. The jack even provides plug-in power for mics that require it.
An integrated speaker and a 3.5mm headphone jack make it easy to listen to your recordings to make sure everything was captured perfectly. The large display screen shows vital information during recording and playback, while the intuitive controls provide quick and easy single-handed operation. The Peak Reduction feature will automatically set your recording level by listening to the audio input and adjusting for the best level. When used alongside the built-in limiter, unwanted distortion becomes a thing of the past.
The DR-05 includes other classic Tascam features, such as Variable Speed Audition, a level-align function, loop and repeat playback, self-timer recording, integrated editing, a chromatic tuner, and more. A USB 2.0 port allows you to connect the recorder to a computer to quickly transfer files. The DR-05 operates on a pair of standard AA batteries or via the included USB cable. A threaded socket provides convenient tripod mounting.
Compact Design
The lightweight and compact design allows you to bring the recorder anywhere, perfect for musicians, teachers, journalists, and more
Versatile Recording
The DR-05 records WAV files at rates up to 24-bit/96 kHz and MP3 files at rates up to 320 kbps to provide you with a wealth of high-quality options to meet your needs
microSD
The recorder writes to microSD or microSDHC cards for reliable, skip-free storage. A 2GB card is included so you can get started right away
Integrated Microphones
Integrated omnidirectional condenser microphones capture clear stereo audio with a sensitivity rating up to 125 dB to withstand loud sound sources, while also capturing the nuance and detail of a subtle performance
Mic/Line Input
The 3.5mm stereo mic/line input lets you connect external mics and sound sources. The jack even provides plug-in power for mics that require it
Integrated Speaker and Headphone Jack
An integrated speaker and a 3.5mm headphone jack make it easy to listen to your recordings to make sure everything was captured perfectly
Large Display
The large display screen shows vital information during recording and playback
Intuitive Controls
The intuitive controls provide quick and easy single-handed operation
Level Control Options
The DR-05 offers automatic and manual level setting, as well as a Peak Reduction feature that will automatically set your recording level by listening to the audio input and adjusting for the best level. Unlike auto-gain functions, Peak Reduction only goes down to prevent accidental distortion after a period of low level, like a break. Peak Recording works in rehearsal mode or while recording, so if the performance is louder than the soundcheck, you're still safe
Limiter and Low-Cut Filter
An integrated limiter and low-cut filter help to prevent distortion and low-frequency rumble and hum
Self-Timer Recording
This feature will start the recorder 5 or 10 seconds after you hit the record button, giving you time to get ready when recording yourself. Alternately, you can enable a 2-second pre-recording buffer, which will capture audio from 2 seconds before you hit the record button
Playback Options
The recorder has variable-speed playback, letting you adjust recordings from 50-150% without affecting the pitch. It also offers loop and repeat playback, auto and manual track increment, playback EQ settings, and a level-align feature that prevents uneven volume levels during playback
Editing
Onboard editing capabilities let you divide and delete tracks and sections of tracks, an assign up to 99 mark points on each file. A jump-back function will return to your previous point with one action
Tuner
A built-in chromatic tuner ensures that you're in-key and sounding your best
USB Port
The USB 2.0 port makes it easy to connect the recorder to a computer to transfer your files for editing and sharing. The port also provides power to the DR-05
Power Options
The recorder can operate on a pair of standard AA batteries or via USB bus power with the included cable
Recording media |
microSD card (64MB to 2GB), microSDHC card (4GB to 32GB) |
File system |
FAT16/32 |
File format |
WAV(BWF), MP3 |
WAV/BWF |
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Sampling frequency |
44.1k/48k/96k Hz |
Quantization bit rate |
16/24-bit |
MP3 |
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Sampling frequency |
44.1k/48k Hz |
Bit-rate for recording |
32/64/96/128/192/256/320k bps |
Playback bit rate |
32k to 320kbps, VBR, ID3 tag Ver. 2.4 |
Number of channels |
2-channel (Stereo) |
Playback speed control (VSA) |
0.5 to 1.5 times (in 0.1 increments) *44.1k/48k Hz only |
Built-in microphone |
Omnidirectional, stereo |
MIC/EXT IN |
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Connector |
1/8" (3.5mm) stereo mini jack, Unbalanced, Plug-in power |
Input Impendance |
25kΩ |
Nominal Input Level |
–20dBV |
Maximum Input Level |
–4dBV |
PHONES/LINE OUT |
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Connector |
1/8" (3.5mm) stereo mini jack, Unbalanced |
LINE |
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Output Impendance |
12Ω |
Nominal Output Level |
–14dBV (10kΩ load) |
Maximum Output Level |
+2dBV (10kΩ load) |
PHONES |
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Maximum Output |
20mW + 20mW (32Ω load) |
Built-in speakers |
0.3W, Mono |
Low-cut filter |
40/80/120 Hz |
USB |
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Connector |
Mini-B type |
Format |
USB2.0 HIGH SPEED |
Chromatic tuner |
C1 to B6, A4 = 435Hz to 445Hz (in 1Hz increments) |
Tripod attachment screw-hole |
1/4 inch, Tripod attachment screw-hole |
Power |
2 AA batteries, USB bus power, AC100 to 240V (Optional AC adapter) |
Power consumption |
1.7W (Max) |
Battery operation time |
*All times are approximate. |
With alkaline batteries (Panasonic EVOLTA) |
Recording
10.5 hours (WAV, 96kHz, 24-bit, using built-in microphone, JEITA) 17.5 hours (WAV, 44.1kHz, 16-bit, using built-in microphone, JEITA) 16 hours (MP3, 44.1kHz, 128kbps, using built-in microphone, JEITA)
Playback
19.5 hours (WAV, 44.1kHz, 16-bit, using built-in speaker, JEITA)
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With Ni-MH batteries (Panasonic eneloop) |
Recording
10 hours (WAV, 96kHz, 24-bit, using built-in microphone, JEITA) 15.5 hours (WAV, 44.1kHz, 16-bit, using built-in microphone, JEITA) 13 hours (MP3, 44.1kHz, 128kbps, using built-in microphone, JEITA)
Playback
16.5 hours (WAV, 44.1kHz, 16-bit, using built-in speaker, JEITA)
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Dimensions (W×H×D) |
2.40" × 5.55" × 1.02" / 61 × 141 × 26 mm |
Weight |
4.1 oz. / 116 g (excluding battery) |
Standard accessories |
4GB microSD card, USB connection cable, 2 AA batteries for confirming operation, Owner's Manual, Warranty card |
Audio performance
Frequency response |
20Hz to 20kHz +1dB/–3dB (Fs 44.1kHz, EXT IN to LINE OUT, JEITA) 20Hz to 22kHz +1dB/–3dB (Fs 48kHz, EXT IN to LINE OUT, JEITA) 20Hz to 40kHz +1dB/–3dB (Fs 96kHz, EXT IN to LINE OUT, JEITA) |
Distortion |
0.05% or lower (Fs 44.1k/48k/96k Hz, EXT IN to LINE OUT, JEITA) |
S/N ratio |
92dB or higher (Fs 44.1k/48k/96k Hz, EXT IN to LINE OUT, JEITA) |