Tascam DR-05X Portable Handheld Recorder

For speech, sound effects, and live music recording applications, the Tascam DR-05X Portable Handheld Recorder portable handheld recorder is capable of capturing two tracks of high-resolution audio with no external microphones required. Its onboard omnidirectional condenser mics are fixed in an A-B arrangement for spacious stereo imaging of your source. Equally adept as a handheld device, stand-mounted, or camera-mounted setups, the DR-05X can handle anything from sampling sessions and recitals to interviews and podcasts. Flexible powering methods, like batteries, USB bus power, or an AC adapter, make the DR-05X well suited to on-the-go recording, all-day video shoots, and computer-based audio production. Need to patch in a lavalier mic or an outboard mixer? The DR-05X's 3.5mm mini-jack input accommodates mic- or line-level signals and can supply plug-in power if needed. Whether you use the built-in mics or an external source, selectable modes such as peak reduction, limiting, and auto level give you options for achieving clean and undistorted recordings. Key Features of the Tascam DR-05X Portable Handheld Recorder Speech, Effects, and Music Recording Onboard Omni Mics, Built-In Speaker 3.5mm Mic/Line Input w/ Plug-In Power Built-In Tuner, EQ, and Reverb Records in WAV Format up to 96 kHz 3.5mm Line/Headphone Output Auto Recording & Pre-Recording Functions Battery Life up to 17.5 Hours Supports microSDXC Cards up to 128GB Auto Level, Limiter, and Low-Cut Filters   Onboard Omnidirectional Microphones The DR-05X's onboard condenser microphones empower you with stereo capture for sources producing sound pressure levels up to 125 dB, so loud concerts won't be a problem. The omnidirectional mics respond to sound from all directions and are permanently spaced apart in an A/B configuration, yielding a broad, sphere-like pickup pattern. 3.5mm Microphone/Line Input with Plug-In Power For maximum intelligibility and optimal vocal tone, recordists often prefer to use lavalier microphones that can be attached to the subject's clothing. The DR-05X's 3.5mm mini-jack input is designed for precisely that situation; clip a lav mic (available separately) to the talent, then plug it into the 3.5mm input on the DR-05X. Knowing that many lav mics require a small amount of voltage called plug-in power, TASCAM offers a selectable setting to supply plug-in power to the 3.5mm input. If you need to record the output of a wireless microphone receiver or an audio mixer, the 3.5mm input can accommodate it with its line-level signal input. Since any source connected to the 3.5mm mini jack will override the onboard mic input, you won't have to sift through menus to select the proper input. Supports microSDXC Cards up to 128GB To maximize compactness and portability, the DR-05X records directly to media cards (available separately). microSD, microSDHC, and microSDXC cards (up to 128GB capacity) are supported for long recording times even at high audio resolutions. With a 128GB card, the DR-05X can record in stereo for up to 192 hours at 16-bit / 44.1 kHz using uncompressed, BWF-compliant, WAV format. 3.5mm Line/Headphone Output When you want to record to your camera and the DR-05X, just connect the 3.5mm mini-jack output from the DR-05X into your camera's input, then use the +/- buttons on the screen to adjust the output level. Alternatively, connect a pair of headphones to the 3.5mm mini jack for critical listening. Quick monitor checks can be done through the DR-05X's built-in mono speaker. USB Microphone and Audio Interface Functionality Connect the DR-05X to your Mac/Windows computer or iOS device via USB for real-time bidirectional audio routing. Once recognized and configured, the DR-05X can be used as a USB microphone or ...