| Product Dimensions | 19 x 6 x 3 cm; 300 Grams |
|---|---|
| Batteries | 2 AA batteries required. (included) |
| Item model number | DR-05V2 |
| Colour | Black |
| Compatible Devices | Personal Computer |
| Hardware Interface | USB 2.0 |
| Speaker Size | 2 |
| Size | 7.5 x 2.4 x 1.2 inches |
| Battery Type | Alkaline |
| Media Format | WAV |
| Standing screen display size | 2.4 Inches |
| Item Weight | 300 g |
Tascam DR-05 – High quality handeld audio recorder
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| Compatible devices | Personal Computer |
| Brand | TASCAM |
| Hardware interface | USB 2.0 |
| Microphone form factor | Built-In |
| Format | WAV |
| Number of batteries | 2 AA batteries required. (included) |
| Item dimensions L x W x H | 19 x 6 x 3 centimetres |
| Memory storage capacity | 4 GB |
| Item weight | 0.3 Kilograms |
| Screen size | 2.4 Inches |
About this item
- Portable, high-quality handheld recording. Small size and easy operation. Uses a micro SD/SDHC card as recording medium (2 GB card included, can be extended up to 128 gb)
- Supported audio formats: Linear PCM (WAV format) at 16-bit/44.1 kHz (CD quality) or 24-bit/44.1 kHz; Linear PCM (WAV format), 24-bit/48 kHz; Linear PCM (WAV format), 24-bit/96 kHz; Compressed (MP3 format): 32–320 kbit/s at 44.1/48 kHz (VBR files can be played but not recorded).
- Built-in omni-directional stereo condenser microphone. Stereo mic/line input with plug-in power to connect an external source or microphone. Switchable filter to minimize unwanted low-frequency noise (40 Hz, 80 Hz, 120 Hz).
- USB 2.0 connection for file transfer to/from computer. Power supply by 2 AA size Alkaline or NiMH batteries, USB bus power or optional AC adapter (Tascam PS-P520E).
- Stand adapter (¼ inch) on bottom side to attach the unit to a tripod or microphone stand. Optional footswitch (RC-3F) and wired remote control (RC-10).
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| Price | Unavailable | £104.53 | £87.67 | £210.34 | £19.99 |
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| Are batteries included? | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes |
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| ASIN | B00LU8K790 |
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| Customer Reviews |
4.5 out of 5 stars |
| Date First Available | 13 Dec. 2011 |
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- Batteries : 2 AA batteries required. (included)
- Is discontinued by manufacturer : No
- Product Dimensions : 19 x 6 x 3 cm; 300 Grams
- Manufacturer : Tascam
- ASIN : B00LU8K790
- Item model number : DR-05V2
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You "arm" so that you can set levels if necessary, but as often as not you can just arm-record as two quick jabs on that button. This really helps to get straight to recording something.
It works from batteries or USB power, so you are able to set it up just to listen to your musical noodlings for as long as you need it to. If there's some golden moment in that playing you've at least caught it on your machine. It's a doddle to export these music clips as WAV files to your recording equipment. There's an MP3 option (just those 2 formats) but no serious musician would capture in mp3 given a choice. The recording is also variable in depth up to 24-bit. The "mic in" socket on the top (between the XY microphones up there) will take any mic that might need an adapter to go to the mini-jack format of the socket, and if the external mic is mono you can also set to record in mono and double your available recording time.
It's also a bit more chunky than a dictation machine, almost twice the size in each dimension. There's a threaded hole in the back panel that also allows you to screw the unit onto the top of a mini-tripod (mine's now permanently sporting "legs"). Mine came with a 4GB Micro-SD card that is more than enough for all my "audio capture needs" - I can capture a couple of hours without any problems.
There are more featured machines up the price scale, but for bare-bone instant recording this really suits my purposes. It's a nice echo back to my ancient analogue reel-to-reel days. Plug in, switch on, go.
I need a good quality recording device for my YouTube channel.
I have tried many different microphones on my laptop, but never been able to achieve a good quality sound, whether this is the fault of my laptop, or software, microphones etc I just could not cure my problems whatever I tried.
I even bought some very expensive microphones which just wasted my money.
I saw this Tascam being reviewed on a YouTube channel and thought that I would give it a go (still cheaper than a lot of the microphones out their)
This cured all of my problems, I now have a rich and clear narration, even my subscribers have noticed a vast difference in quality.
On live streaming it holds up well using just as a microphone, so now I have the best of two worlds.
I didn't play with the settings, just left it in automatic recording mode, so it might even be possible to make things sound even better once I have learned all of the functions.
I use it plugged into my laptop with the USB, so I can save the files straight to where I want them to go, plus it is powered by the USB so no batteries to buy.
This now sits permanently on my microphone boom above my head, It's my main sound source, I wouldn't change it for the world.
I hope this helps someone out their.
Update,,,,,,,
After using the Tascam DR05 for a few months I can find no faults or problems with the unit,
I already had a Zoom H1 which is a good recorder but the Tascam has a much warmer sound to it, and a better layout, more functions Etc.
I have just bought my narrators a second tascam DR05 to replace the Zoom.
I am seriously thinking of buying another 3 for outside recording mounted on my cameras instead of the Rode mics we use at the moment.
Cheers, A happy Ray.........now a happier Ray,,,,,,, this is not a sponsored review,
I have never been approached by Amazon or Tascam to leave a review.
It was not as easy as reviews led me to believe, but once you get into
the way the menus work it gets much better.
My first time switching it on I noticed a black mark on the screen, at first
I thought it was on the screen protector but after removing that it was still there
I gently cleaned the screen but it was still visible, it appears to be on the inside, not good.
Once you notice it you cannot stop noticing it and it gets very annoying.
Don't get me wrong, it works and I'm very pleased with the results I'm getting,
I've just been outside and wind noise will be a problem, so a wind sock will be a must for outside use.
I've also tried my lavalier mic and this improves things a lot if your recording on the move and want
to control wind noise. If you have somewhere indoors that's quite just put it on a mic stand
and you should be good to go. I have done several recording's like this and they came out great.
This has a built in tuner for tuning your guitar or anything else that requires tuning.
The Others menu has a lot of stuff including the time the display is backlit (5 seconds is the default).
Last thing is the instruction booklet, the main pages you'll need are 14,15 and 16.
Would I recommend the Tascam DR 05 audio recorder, YES.
But that little black spot is annoying me so much, it's like having an itch you cannot scratch.
Happy recording....





