Tascam DR-05XP Portable Handheld Recorder
- Stereo handheld recorder with 32-bit float at up to 96 kHz
- Built-in omnidirectional condenser mics and a mic/line input
- 2-in/2-out USB-C audio interface and auto tone for cameras
$109.00 USD
Tascam DR-05XP Portable Handheld Recorder
With built-in omnidirectional stereo condenser mics, the Tascam DR-05XP records 32-bit float at up to 96 kHz in a portable handheld unit.
The mics handle sound pressure levels up to 125 dB SPL, and 32-bit float recording keeps loud and quiet sources clear and free of distortion without careful level setting. A 3.5 mm MIC/EXT IN jack takes an external stereo mic with plug-in power or a line source. Shielding keeps interference from Wi-Fi and other radio and digital signals out of the recording.
Recording and Playback
It records WAV files at 44.1, 48, or 96 kHz in 16-bit, 24-bit, or 32-bit float, or MP3 at 32 to 320 kbps, to microSD cards up to 512 GB. Peak reduction, auto level, and a limiter control levels, and the low-cut filter has four settings from 40 to 220 Hz.
Auto recording, a two-second pre-record buffer, a self-timer, overdubbing, a reverb effect, and a chromatic tuner are built in. On playback, the speed changes from 50 to 200 percent without changing pitch, and a 0.3 W speaker checks recordings without headphones.
USB, Power, and Camera Use
Over USB-C, the DR-05XP is a 2-in/2-out audio interface at 44.1 or 48 kHz and 24-bit for a Mac or PC. Two AA batteries, sold separately, run it for about 17.5 hours recording 44.1 kHz, 16-bit WAV with the built-in mics, and it takes alkaline or NiMH cells. It also runs on USB bus power or the Tascam PS-P520U AC adapter, sold separately.
With a camera, the auto tone sends the same tone to the DR-05XP’s recording and the camera’s, to line them up in editing. A 1/4-inch thread fits a tripod.
Features
- Built-in omnidirectional stereo condenser mics, up to 125 dB SPL
- 32-bit float or 16/24-bit WAV at up to 96 kHz, or MP3
- microSD cards up to 512 GB
- 3.5 mm mic/line input with plug-in power
- Peak reduction, auto level, limiter, and low-cut filter
- 2-in/2-out USB-C audio interface
- Auto tone for syncing with a camera
- Runs on two AA batteries, USB bus power, or an AC adapter
What's Included
- DR-05XP
- Safety Guide (with warranty)
- Tascam ID registration guide
Specifications
| Recording Media | microSD, microSDHC, microSDXC (up to 512 GB) |
|---|---|
| Recording Format | WAV (BWF): 44.1, 48, or 96 kHz; 16-bit, 24-bit, or 32-bit float MP3: 44.1 or 48 kHz; 32–320 kbps |
| Tracks | 2 (stereo) |
| Inputs | Built-in stereo mics (omnidirectional electret condenser) 3.5 mm (1/8″) stereo mini jack (MIC/EXT IN) |
| Line Input | MIC/EXT IN: nominal −20 dBV, maximum −4 dBV, impedance 18 kΩ or higher (2 kΩ or higher with plug-in power on) |
| Plug-in Power | MIC/EXT IN jack |
| Maximum SPL | 125 dB SPL (built-in mics) |
| Outputs | 3.5 mm (1/8″) stereo mini jack (headphone/LINE OUT): nominal −14 dBV, maximum +2 dBV (10 kΩ load), 12 Ω; 20 mW + 20 mW into 32 Ω Built-in speaker: 0.3 W (mono) |
| Frequency Response | 20 Hz – 20 kHz, +0/−1 dB (44.1 kHz) 20 Hz – 22 kHz, +0/−1 dB (48 kHz) 20 Hz – 40 kHz, +0/−1.5 dB (96 kHz) |
| THD+N | 0.01% or less |
| USB | USB Type-C; USB 2.0 High Speed mass storage, USB 1.1 Full Speed audio class; audio interface 2-in/2-out at 44.1 or 48 kHz, 24-bit |
| Display | 128 × 64-pixel backlit LCD |
| Power | 2 AA batteries (alkaline or NiMH, sold separately); USB bus power from a computer; Tascam PS-P520U AC adapter (sold separately) |
| Power Consumption | 1.7 W maximum |
| Battery Life | Alkaline: about 17.5 h (44.1 kHz, 16-bit WAV), about 14.5 h (96 kHz, 32-bit float WAV) (recording with the built-in mics) |
| Dimensions | 60.5 × 142.3 × 27 mm (2.38 × 5.60 × 1.06 in), W × H × D |
| Weight | 126 g (4.44 oz) without batteries; 174 g (6.14 oz) with batteries |
| Operating Temperature | 0 – 40 °C (32 – 104 °F) |
