Tasam DR-05 joins the highly success range of DR-series portable MP3 recorders from Tascam. DR-05 is a new, low cost handheld recorder featuring stereo, omni-directional microphones that deliver high-quality stereo recording. Tascam DR05 records audio in MP3 or WAV format at resolutions up to 96kHz/24-bit and uses readily available microSD and microSDHC media.
Tascam DR-05 features a pair of built-in microphones that can withstand sound pressure levels up to 125dB and offer the sensitivity to capture every detail. With DR05, you can add your own microphone or line-level source through the 1/8” stereo input, including plug-in power for microphones that need it. Internally, the 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. The layout of the Tascam DR-05 has been revamped to be quick and easy to work with one thumb. Operations like recording, adjusting levels, deleting bad takes and adding markers are just a button press away. Dig deeper to find features like limiting, low cut filtering, a built-in chromatic tuner and more.
One new feature that makes the DR05 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 album-quality recording in the palm of your hand than Tascam's DR-05.