TASCAM’s DR-05 brings high-quality stereo recording to an easy-to-use portable powerhouse with a size and price that anyone can handle. The Tascam DR-05 records in MP3 or WAV format – including 96kHz/24-bit high-resolution audio – to microSD or microSDHC media. A pair of all-new microphones handles up to 125dB SPL with the sensitivity to capture every detail. With new recording features like Peak Reduction and Quick Menu, the Tascam DR-05 puts album-quality recording in the palm of your hand.

Tascam DR-05 Features:

• Built-in Stereo Condenser Omnidirectional Microphones with sensitivity up to 125dB SPL
• Up to 96kHz/24-bit WAV (BWF) linear PCM recording
• Stereo MP3 recording from 32-320 kbps bit rate
• Peak Reduction function, optimized for music recording, automatically sets the gain of while recording
• Limiter and low-cut filter to help prevent distortion
• Automatic or manual level setting
• Self timer recording starts recording 5 or 10 sec. after pressing the record button for waiting until you are ready
• Auto and manual track increment
• Variable speed playback (50%-150%) without changing the pitch
• Loop and repeat playback
• Level Align feature prevents uneven volume levels during playback
• Playback EQ setting
• Editing function (Divide and delete)
• Up to 99 mark points on each file
• Chromatic tuner
• 1/8” stereo mic/line input
• USB 2.0 port for transfer to PC and external power
• Up to 2-second pre recording buffer
• Jump back function returns to previous point with one action (1-10, 20, 30 sec.)
• 1/8” headphone/line output
• Built-in speaker
• Tripod socket hole

Tascam DR-05 Includes:

• 1 x DR-05
• 1 x microSD Card (2GB)
• 2 x AA Alkaline Batteries
  

• 1 x USB Cable (80 cm)
• 1 x Warranty Card
• 1 x Owner's Manual
  

Internally, the Tascam DR-05’s digital and analog circuit boards are built separately to increase noise performance, with a low-impedance design to further decrease hiss. A separate power supply is sent to the A/D and D/A converter for even better audio performance. The result is clean sound quality – over 92dB signal to noise ratio, under 0.05% total harmonic distortion and 20Hz to 40kHz response (-1/+3dB) at 96kHz/24-bit resolution.

One new feature that makes the Tascam DR-05 easy to operate is the new Peak Reduction feature. This setting automatically sets your recording level by listening to the input and adjusting for the best level. Unlike Auto Gain settings, this one only goes down to prevent accidental distortion after a period of low level like a break. Peak Recording works in rehearsal mode or in record, so if the performance is louder than the soundcheck you’re still safe. Used with the built-in limiter, it’s unlikely you’ll distort your career-making live recording.

Other classic TASCAM features are included, like Variable Speed Audition to loop and slow down music without changing the pitch – perfect for transcribing or learning new music. A Level Align function can be switched on for playback, to smooth out any sudden volume jumps, and a built-in speaker is also provided. The two AA batteries are enough to power the recorder for 17 1/2 hours, even while recording at CD quality.

For musicians and recordists at any stage of their career, there’s no easier way to get great-sounding recordings than TASCAM’s DR-05.

Tascam DR-05 General Specifications:

microSD card (64 MB - 2 GB)
microSDHC card (4 GB - 32 GB)

20-20kHz +1/-3dB (44.1kHz, Ext In to Line Out) (JEITA)
20-22kHz +1/-3dB (48kHz, Ext In to Line Out) (JEITA)
20-40kHz +1/-3dB (96kHz, Ext In to Line Out) (JEITA)

1 x microSD Card (2GB)
2 x AA Alkaline Batteries
1 x USB Cable (80 cm)
1 x Warranty Card
1 x Owner's Manual

• Tascam DR-05 Manual (4.73 Mb, pdf)
• Tascam Portable Comparison Chart (93 kb, pdf)
• Product Registration (Web Link)
• Warranty Information (Web Link)