Tascam DR-05X Handheld Digital Recorder

The DR-05X is the new standard in stereo hand held recorders with its high value, powerful features, simple interface and excellent sound quality, It is first choice for recording meetings, music, audio-for-video, dictation, and more. DR-05X allows high-quality recording utilizing an easy-to-use interface, and is portable and powerful but with a size and price that anyone can handle. Dual internal condenser microphones can handle anything from subtle to loud to 125dB SPL, with sensitivity to capture every detail. The layout of the DR-05X 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. Menu display of DR-05X supports 10 languages: English/ Spanish/ French/ Italian/ German/ Russian/ Chinese/ Korean/ Japanese/ Portuguese 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. Connect to a PC using USB Audio interface mode, and DR-X becomes a tool for voiceover work, live streaming, podcasting and songwriting with studio-quality audio. Built-in microphones work as USB microphones without complicated driver installs. Auto tone function provides easy-adjustments for on-site movie editing, ideal for DSLR filmmaking. The internal slate tone generator produces various tones for easy track making and recognition. Please use the dedicated accessory kit (AK-DR11C) for connecting. Writing down what you hear easier said than done, but it is actually easy with DR-X. In addition to its capability to capture crisp voice recording, DR-X can help you with its Jump back function, variable Speed function and equalizer preset for human voice. Peak Reduction works in rehearsal mode or in record. Even if the sound or performance is louder than the sound check youre safe. Combined with Auto level and Limiter for preventing distortion, you never have to worry. If you dont like the last part of a phrase you just recorded with your guitar, or if you change your mind and want to rephrase narration, the Overwrite mode is exactly what you need. Overwrite mode allows punch-in recording from a desired point. It is destructive editing with one level of undo. 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 new file, leaving the original file unaffected, making it easy to re-record. 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. Features Stereo omni directional condenser microphones Overwrite function for Punch-In recording with one level of Undo Functions as a 2in/ 2out USB Audio Interface for Mac, PC or iOS recording Dictation mode designed for human voice recording and transcription Auto recording function that can detect the sound input signal level and automatically start recording Proven high sound pressure design for capturing loud sounds of up to 125dB SPL Peak reduction function Self timer recording function Level align feature that prevents uneven volume levels Equalizer setting for adjusting playback sound quality Resume function that retains the last stop position and starts playback from that position when power is turned back ON QUICK menu button for easy access to various functions High-quality 96kHz/24-bit WAV/BWF linear PCM recording and long recordings as MP3 files possible microSD/microSDHC/microSDXC (up to 128GB) cards can be used as recording media Built-in monaural speaker with an output of 0.3W A chromatic tuner is equipped which is helpful for practicing musical instruments Stereo mini jack for external stereo microphones (provides plug-in power) / External line input Stereo mini line output / Headphone output connector 12864 pixel graphic LCD with backlight High-speed file transfer to a computer is possible using USB 2.0 Powered by 2 AA batteries, USB bus power, or optional AC adapter (PS-P520E) Tripod attachment screw-hole built in to the unit