Extended Battery Life DR-05X uses only two AA batteries and has ultra-long battery capability. When using built-in microphones, recording lasts 17.5 hours when recording with standard 2ch WAV, 44.1kHz/ 16bit format using alkaline batteries. Also DR-05X can be powered by a USB mobile battery as well for super long extended use. | Never Miss the Timing Auto recording function can detect the sound input signal level and automatically start recording. Also, Pre-recording function with up to 2 seconds pre-record provides fail-safe protection even when you are a bit late to hit the record button. | Nondestructive Overdubbing The overdubbing function allows for Overdub Recording while playing a previously recorded file. This allows you to record other parts such as a guitar solo over a recording previously made such as at a rehearsal studio. Overdubbing creates a separate file, leaving the original file unaffected, making it easy to re-record. | 192 Hours 192 Hours. This is how long you can record CD-quality sound with one single microSDXC card. DR-05X supports a microSDXC card, which can record longer with larger data capacity. If you record a stereo file at 44.1kHz/ 16bit CD quality, a128GB card holds 192 hours maximum. In MP3/ 320kbps mode, it can record up to 896 hours. |
Use it every day for podcasting and recording voice lines.
Requires reading the manual to get familiar otherwise great piece of equipment.
Bought this to sample everyday objects into my music and record instruments on the go. Since this comes with a pair of small-diaphragm condenser microphones, it’s very receptive to soft sounds. The signal-to-noise ratio is great as well. When plugged in with USB, it utilizes bus power, that’s a big plus when using this as an audio interface. This costs almost 40% more when bought in India but well, it is what it is…
Would definitely recommend it!
Works well
I use it for my jam sessions
And hearing my self back
I use this primarily to record layers from my synth. It even acts as a sound card for any computer with USB!
My previous TASCAM died, maybe 15 years old, and I bought this as a replacement. It was a little confusing at first, but is not so bad now that I’m used to it. I’ve used it almost exclusively for transferring audio from vinyl records to computer and flash drive.
Buena calidad de grabacin. Aunque los temrinados del modelo y pantalla parecen anticuados, la funcionalidad y calidad es de lo mejor. Me ha ayudado para hacer tutoriales
Recording sound quality is amazing. Playback is not so great as the speaker on the device is perhaps too small to be any good. I ended up using my headphones just to hear what I recorded. Battery life is not great either. I was hoping for more but after only three hours of recording the batteries need replaced. I don’t turn it on until I need to use it so I believe the batteries should have lasted much longer.
Ne contenait pas la batterie qu’il a fallu acheter par aprs au cout de 40$
Il aurait fallu le mentionner.
I have had this for about two months and have never needed to change the pair of included AA batteries. The sound from it is good, but there’s more to it than that.
Features:
-You can use it as a microSD card reader when connected via microUSB
-You can use it as a desktop microphone when connected via microUSB
-It has quick settings to do, such as adjust input sensitivity and automatic peak reduction
-You can plug a mic into it
-You can listen to the audio live via wired headphones
…AND MORE!
-not sponsored or paid or given it free
I got this to record do verbal journaling. It serves that purpose perfectly.
Te sorprende la nitidez y la sensibilidad que tiene para registrar el audio, la utilizo para registrar sonidos de la naturaleza y ms que satisfecho.
I am dabbling in making music through collected sounds and after having put off getting one of these for years…. I must admit that it’s the best purchase i’ve made in a long time. reliable, easy to use, and i have honestly been shocked at how useful it is even for regular daily use in regard to note-taking, keeping records of my jack*ss landlords illegally harrassing us, dictation for writing projects, etc etc. 11/10 highly recommend. just be careful about background noise — this lil guy picks up everything! i love i
This little mic does it all. The sound quality is excellent and does what I need it to do. The USB connectivity was simple (Windows 10) and there wasn’t any issues running the mic through Audacity or Wavepad to record vocal audio. The mics are sensitive enough that they will pick up subtle ambient sounds such as distant thunder or distant birds chirping. I like the fact it has a built in tripod mount so I can setup in the field to record nature sounds. Overall I am really happy with this device and so are my listeners.
The recorder works excellent for external outdoor recording, the quality is very impressive for such a cheap price and it picks up sounds that I don’t even notice until playback.
I have used this for some time now, it is plastic but solid and offers great sound quality. I have the older version as well and I have to they are very reliable.
Works like a charm ! Perfect sound, just dont forget that you need to buy a Memory Card as it is not included.
The portability and quality of audio from this device is unbeatable, simple data transfer, mono or stereo, overdubbing, batteries last hours on hours! Volume limiter and controls work perfect and are very user friendly. This is the perfect all-in-one audio device for anyone in need.
Me gusto muchsimo , y luego al precio que lo consegu , ni en usa se encuentra .
Excelente calidad de audio , sube muchsimo el profesionalismo de los videos que realizo
This is a fantastic recording machine. Use this for recording studio line connection with my Peavey VIPR III with quick option limiter while executing guitar and backtracking through the amp. The sound quality is linear like recording studio and experience is amazing. Excellent product works fantastic
This works great but there is one little glitch. I have NO idea where to attach the AC converter? The sound is good and as long as you keep the manual handy you can navigate the steps to record and edit with this fairly priced unit easily. I am heading off to read the manual now ( a few things are new from the older model and a mite confusing) but generally I would HIGHLY recommend buying this recorder. It’s very efficient and utilitarian. .AS I said keep they manual handy!!!
Me gusta esta grabadora, tiene muy buena calidad, la ocupo para mis videos y mejora mucho el audo, es la segunda vez que compro la misma y me lleg antes, hoy es mircoles y deca que llegaba hasta el viernes
De maravilla con el producto, me sirve muchsimo a diario
When I first bought this, I was so excited to finally have my hands on a binaural microphone. The microphones are really sensitive and pick up a lot of sound. Unfortunately, they also pick up a lot of white noise, so recording lower sounds like for ASMR requires a lot more cleanup. I really do like this, and I’d recommend it for interviews and other sounds that can be picked up at normal volume. However, I liked the ease of use so much that I’m going to get the Tascam DR-40X instead and some XLR mics.
You’ll need to buy a micro SD card, because this doesn’t come with one. I used USB bus power for most of my recordings and in the week and a half that I used it, the alkaline batteries didn’t visibly drain. This item is really lightweight, so I’d recommend a wrist strap if you’re going to be moving around a lot.
This is a great recorder capable of 24/96 super-hi-fi data sound recording. It’s easy to use and is an amazing value.
Great machine to eavesdrop with. I originally bought it with intentions to record myself sing!
I’ve just been setting the Tascam DR-05X at the back of the room and recording our jam sessions. Works and sounds great. You can also tap a button to instantly start a new recording so I do this when we start a new song so I have a bunch of smaller files and don’t have to scroll though a full hour and a half to find the song I want. Then I just transfer them via USB to my computer. I’m digging it.
I would have liked a more in-depth instruction manual. This item is probably a favorite with the young folks, who seem to just pick up a new device and innately know how it works. Bless them all! But, unfortunately, I am in my 70s and do not possess this talent. Therefore, I cannot give an accurate rating at this time. Give me a few months and I am sure I will figure it out.
I have been looking for devices that I can carry and use for podcasting. I used other devices for a few months but their audio is not as good quality. So I stopped doing using them and used my phone, a generic mic with a ‘dead cat’ muffler and record. It feels “okayish” but I have to edit the audio to another software for clarity. Until I stumbled a referred product thru a friend, who is using Zoom, which is too much to pay because I am not a big production podcaster or hired to do for some business or profit. I do podcasting for personal use.
Enter TASCAM DR-05X. I used this today because it arrived today. Attached to my phone with a RODE boom mic with a ‘dead cat’ muffler and VOILA! I don’t need an audio editor. Background noise is virtually silenced, the bass and treble are balanced. The P’s and S’s sounds were a hassle before I used TASCAM. A motorbike passed thru while I was walking and barely a problem. I was loud before, now, there is a big difference.
I went to YT for in-depth instructions on how to operate the device and hundreds of them purchased the older version and this new version. Brian Miller’s [Audio for Content Creators] instructions on how to use and manage the 05X device stands out from the rest. I am going to have fun using this moving forward. If you want to purchase a device that is cheap, as of this month because Amazon is selling for a discount, I recommend getting it before the price goes up. Podcasting will continue…
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Amazing. Does everything it states and more.
Awesome and will be buying another if ever needed!
Easy to use, and record on the fly. There are a lot of features, but you don’t have to delve into them if you don’t want to. The battery cover comes off REALLY easily which is annoying, but other than that it does what’s intended.
Es util para inicar a grabar.
Lo malo son la calidad de audio que no es perfecta, aunque justificada por el precio, y el hecho de qeu necesita baterias AA para funcionar.
Great external recorder! I love using it for my YouTube channel and it works perfect clear quality sound.
I received the DR-05X and once I put in a memory card and the included batteries, it was pretty easy to handle right away because the menus make sense. If you know that “.wav” is Wave file and “”db” is decibels and that sort of thing, it will make sense to you. Its packed with great features even though my expectation was just for a voice recorder. I bought one a few months back from another company and it just didn’t work one day, losing all of my files. So I’m fine with the DR-05 not having internal memory. I get to control my files whether or not the unit works. And I get it, they’re in the business of sound not memory. Anyway, great little unit. Perfect size… Perfect features… perfect.
The Tascam DR-50x is a decent little recorder, but you can get buried in all the little adjustments and tweaks it offers. So, it records great, it’s small and a decent price. After you record your song idea; lecture; whatever… You push ‘play’ and turn the volume up, and up, and up and you still can’t hear your recording and the volume is at max. Huh? I think the other side of a quality recording is being able to actually hear it! I ended up buying the Logitech Z50 speaker and now I can say for certain that the recordings on the DR-50 are really clear and crisp!
It’s a great and easy to use recorder. This recorder is a must for any camera with inadequate audio recording ability. Easy to use, sound quality is great. I coupled it with a muff for outdoor use and it really works perfectly.
I’ve had various other Tascam equipment in the past; however, this is the most solid, high-performing recorder I ever laid my hands on.
Lots of nice features, incredible recorded sound and ease of use is bar-setting.
Couldn’t recommend it higher.
Unit does not come with a memory card. Instructions are sparse. Would have liked to be able to consolidate separate recordings into one.
Have been using it with a shotgun microphone in woods and fields to record bird songs. Has worked great so far.
Two batteries will last for about 17 hours if you keep recording continuously, just make sure you have a couple of extra batteries in your bag… Just in case.
The microphone is really sensitive and will capture even the slightest sound, however if you don’t like that or if your needs are different, you can plug an external microphone (lavalier, wireless receiver, etc) and you can plug the recorder to a camera through its output port on the side, thus taking advantage of the recorders preamps. This way you will have the audio saved in both your camera and the recorder at the same time. It’s best to have this audio backup in case your camera fails for some reason, specially when shooting an interview. Just remember to press record and stop, otherwise you’ll end up with reaaaaaally long and heavy files.
The screen is bright enough to let you see it even if you’re out in really bright conditions.
I haven’t found any negatives, however if I do, I will update this review =)
I’m using it to record MP3 music to listen in the car. I think it does a good job.
Hace algunos aos tuve la primera versin, esta es una maravilla tiene ms funciones y ms capacidad expandible. Y lo mejor de todo, me sali mucho ms barata.
Still learning how to get the most out of my new Tascam.
I was contemplating returning this because I was struggling with how to connect this with my Macbook. The firmware was all PC based and it just flat out wasn’t working. The manual is not sufficient for a product that is not super intuitive (once you play with it, it is easy).
Save some grief that I went through. 1) Make sure the USB cable you use (ah yes also, what the heck, they can’t include a USB cable?) is not only set aside for charging. What’s the difference? I think the charging only USB cable have white in the inside. The data transfer ones do not. Anyway if you use the correct one it will go right to your computer. 2) Get a micro SD card while this is on order. Take not MICRO not a regular sd card. This device comes with batteries and that’s it. 3) You can use this as an external recording mic for your computer (the sound quality is outstanding)! Make sure the device is turned off. Plug the USB connectors from the device to your computer. Then power on. From there it will give you three options. Select the last one. (I/O) You should be ready to go after that! Happy recording whatever you do. I use mine for music and it picks up instruments very well!
I am still discovering new uses for it. Of course it does all that it was advertised to do. But when the wife wanted to practice a piece of music that was on Youtube, I played it into the Tascam and then burned it onto a CD. She had her practice music to learn in about 10 minutes. We did not like a hum and buzz in the audio at church so we ran the recording out line through the Tascam, recorded the audio too, and at the same time cleaned it up to sent it out on the stream line and IT WORKED. Now that we were surprised to see. And I still have more stuff on it I need to learn to use. LOVE IT.
It is a decent device, and even has a standard camera mount for tripods. I find syncing a little difficult, I really need a tone. This device eats batteries.
I’m a drummer who uses this for drum tracks. I’ve been pleasantly surprised!
This is an amazing device for the money. I’m currently using it to digitize analog recordings. I record everything to the SD card and then transfer the complete files to my PC via the SD card. So, I have a complete copy of everything on the SD card for posterity and files on the PC for editing. Tascam from Teac is a great go-to recorder.
Es sencila de usar e intuitiva tras haber apretado todos los botones, adems de existir muchos tutoriales en YouTube, me parece un accesorio perfecto para un generador de contenido de redes sociales porque tiene muchas funcionalides y le da ms profesionalismo a t trabajo.
Great recorder, not much else to say. Sound recordings are top notch, I use it for recording music and dialogue in dance company. Easily sync’ed w video. I’d suggest looking at youtube for initial setup, the manual is good, but this thing has all sorts of configurations options and the menus are a bit unsettling. But once setup, its perfect.
I do not like the playback sound quality. I use it for recording music from Holy Mass every Sunday.
Overall, good enough for me!
Perfect for grabbing ambient & interview audio for my video editing needs.
en general el aparato es muy facil de usar, es facil de descargar los archivos y muy facil de ocuparlo
This is an excellent device for people needing to record audio using its onboard mics or by bringing in audio through a 3.5 mm audio input (like a lavalier mic). I guess for students, musicians, reporters, etc. it would be useful. It is kind of limited to the input source of only 3.5 mm inputs. If this had both XLR and 3.5 mm inputs, it would be that much more useful as a tool for in-field use. I returned mine and bought a TASCAM DR-60DMKII, which has what I was looking for.
I had an earlier model but unfortunately the batteries leaked and it will only run off a wall wart – not what you want for a handheld recorder. So I got this. It is similar to my old one, but there are some differences. It uses the mini form of memory card. The built in microphones are angled and the interface is a bit different. It looks like there are a lot of features that I haven’t yet figured out, but look like they will be useful. A useful addition is that there is now a built in speaker, so you can check your recording without having to plug in earphones. However, the sound quality is not all that great with the speaker, so mostly it’s useful to make sure you’ve got what you wanted. With earphones, the sound quality is pretty good, depending on how good your earphones are.
This is a good recorder for recording yourself playing your instrument and then listening to see how good you did and where you might need improving. It also is good your recording ideas you might have, like perhaps a riff or phrase you might want to remember and use in the future.
The user interface is easy enough to understand, and any issues I couldn’t work through on my own were easily solved by the manual that came with it. The sound quality isn’t perfect, but for $80, it’s definitely worth it.
I’d recommend getting a microSD card for it, as attaching it to your computer via a USB cord is kind of a pain in the butt, and the cards are insanely cheap and can store more audio than you’ll ever need.
Magnifico, todo lleg perfecto y lo nico que me falta por comprar es una Micro SD — y ya.
Estoy emocionado por usarla, el da que llego me qued fuera de mi hogar, por lo que vi llegar el paquete, muy buen precio y tiempo de entrega.
I really think the manufacturer should provide some clear and a few more details about the operation. I believe there’s more capabilities that I dont know how to do. And haven’t found in any of the instructions. No fault of the sellers though.
supongo que las otras marcas de otro precio deben de tener mejor calidad en sonido, pero este funciona de manera general muy bien, sencillo, prctico y de buena calidad. Tal vez los plsticos puedan ser de mejor calidad, pero para mi fue suficiente.
Bought one of these as my 10 year old Tascam DR 01 stopped working. This DR 05X is superb for recording music practices and jams. I plug my Shure SM-57 with a special cable to the mic port of this recorder and it it’s perfect. I like the playback settings and how it allows you to pick certain studio sounds. For the money and portability, you can’t beat the DR05X.
Es justo lo que necesitaba para mis trabajos y no me arrepiento de haberlo comprado. La calidad de sonido es muy buena. Dos aos de uso y no me ha fallado.
Si lo conecto a la pc tambin puede utilizarse como micrfono.
Mini studio in your hands , amazing portability great sound and battery life
Su calidad de audio, as como la opcin que me permite de grabar a travs de la Tascam a mi PC de forma directa como un microfono externo es ms que abrumador.
Buen audio pero son muy sensibles los micrfonos pueden captar fcilmente audio no deseado pero se pueden ajustar fcilmente
I love it! Very useful for recording music, with the mic or the line input. Only problem is that it eats batteries quick! Maybe that’s common to handheld recorders like this. Would still recomend
Please note that the current firmware defaults to Mic Pwr OFF. If you want to use an inexpensive lavaliere this must be turned to ON or you will get little or no audio.
Otherwise this is a pretty nifty gizmo and sounds terrific.
llego antes de lo esperado, no pago aduana o gastos de envio extra , ya todo esta incluido, es producto original y funciona al 100 SALUDOS
This recorder has low sound at max input level (90). It is for close recordings.
Surprising quality for the price excellent addition to our production team for on location work and set up for interviews
A great little recorder for the price!
Batteries don’t last long, so get the AC adapter.
Excelente llego rapido y todo muy bien, y la calidad con la que graba es muy buena.
Me gust mucho su funcionamiento, fcil de entender a las opciones, fcil de usar con micrfonos lavalier y muy buena calidad de sonido. Lo nico malo es que es totalmente plstico muy delgado y se me hace algo frgil.
If this had a better interface, it could easily be one of the best audio recorders out there period. This records audio perfect. Side by side to a top of the line, you would not notice a difference. best bang for the buck. Perfect for all of you DIY guys looking to handle your own audio for videos, or just audio.
Crystal clear sound with side range of frequencies. User friendly interface and handy. Cool looking and simple to operate. Must recommend.
Parfait ! Compact, lger, Facile d’utilisation et rapide mettre en place.
Je l’utilise conjointement avec l’OSMO pocket et les deux ensemble, c’est win-win.
Graba en muy buena calidad, tiene buena ergonoma y es bastante simple de manejar a pesar de tener variedad de opciones.
I have recorded many interviews and used it for live production work.
It a great recorder for the money.
– Real time clock date stamps the files. A sequence number is also added.
– Overdubbing is done by creating a new file, thus preserving the initial take.
– Compact with excellent battery life.
The user interface is a bit cumbersome but given the screen size and number of buttons available they did the best they could. It just take some getting used to.
What I’d like to see –
Tascam provides a function to reverse the screen in tuner mode (when the recorder is faced toward you). It seems this would also be useful when recording from the mics. I’d also like the ability to swap the left and right mics in this mode. The manual indicates this capability but I don’t see that option on my device. Perhaps it is in another product? It seems like a feature that could be provided with a firmware upgrade.
This unit is great for recording DJ mixes. Small, light and easy to use. If your output is too hot, you might need an attenuating cable though.
La calidad de grabacin es buena y su uso es intuitivo y sencillo. Los materiales utilizados en el cuerpo del equipo no son de la mejor calidad, al igual que los terminados. Solo por eso no le doy las 5 estrellas.
Used this at the World Superbike race at Laguna Seca. Never peaked once. captured clear crisp audio.
This is an easy to device. I was able to setup without having to refer to the user manual. The only issue I have is that the playback sound level is too low. However, the overall sound quality is good.
I used 24-bit WAV file format for recording, and there were random dropouts in the recordings. It was consistent – always at least once, and often enough to be an annoyance, but very random as to when. Otherwise, they were very handy. Used 5 of them to record multiple venues. Left them on for 4 hours at a time to get speaker after speaker. Other than the random dropouts, I was very pleased.
De lo mejor que he adquirido aqu en Amazon. Una chulada la Tascam
The Tascam DR-05X is a great little recorder! I use it to record live music and it does so extremely well. Once you get to know the operations of the buttons, it’s quick and easy. I find the best way to transfer data to my computer is with the micro SD adaptor. With a 64 gig drive you can record for over 24 hours and still have time left over. I highly recommend!
Other than that, this is a great recorder. Has more features than the H1n; if you don’t mind how big it is, it’s better than H1n. You’ll need a microSD card (standard with premium recorders), and it supports larger microSDXC cards, a rarity among digital records.
I had no issues connecting it to my computer (Windows 10). Good transfer speeds, you can also use it as a USB mic, or use your computer to power the DR-05x. Uses AA batteries, and you get about 17 hours or recording. But I prefer to power it using a USB power bank.
I took 1 star off because of the interference issue (the older version has the same issue). I like it more than the older version (they’ve improved the screen and added microSDXC support), and you’ll get awesome audio quality when you use this recorder.
A lot of reviewers have issues with low volume audio – read manual and figure out how to increase the microphone sensitivity. And the external mic input is a TRS, so won’t work with TRRS lav mic (if it works on your phone, it won’t work on this recorder without an TRRS to TRS adapter).
Great recorder for recording music and easy to use. The only difficulty, which I haven’t resolved yet for sure, is that I couldn’t find a cable to go from its usb port to my Macbook Pro Laptop. Even the Tascam web site under “specifications” only says “Micro B,” just like its very sparse manual that came with the device. However, there are different kinds of Micro B cables I’ve found out after ordering a few that didn’t fit. I’ll have to see if my new try at a Micro B cable works this time. Other than the cable annoyance, the device works well.