Tascam DR-05XP Portable Handheld Recorder

About this product

The DR-05XP is a simple to use, high-quality handheld recorder with a 32-bit float recording mode, you’ll never need to worry about setting audio levels. Files are saved onto a microSD / microSDHC / microSDXC card (up to 512GB supported; card not included but is required to use the device). A pair of omnidirectional condenser microphones that can withstand high sound pressure levels up to 125 dB SPL reduce the risk of mic distortion. You can use your own microphone by connecting it to the 3.5mm (0.8") stereo input (plug-in power provided). The DR-05XP is equally useful for recording nature sounds in the field or, with the addition of a 3.5mm jack cable for use with a bat detector. 

The design and layout of the DR-05XP makes it easy to control all of its functions - common operations such as start/stop recording, level adjustments, deleting files and adding markers require a simple button push. The settings menu provides access to additional features, such as level control, overdub functions and a chromatic tuner. A built-in speaker lets you listen to your recordings in the field, and they can be looped and slowed down without the pitch being altered. 

An optional peak reduction feature automatically sets the recording level by listening to the input and adjusting it to the best level. Additional features include an auto-record function, which activates the recorder automatically when the input signal rises above a nominal level and then stops recording when it falls below this level for more than five seconds. When recording long files the auto-mark function can be used to place a mark on the file if the levels falls below nominal for more than five seconds. There is also a 2-second pre-record function, so you need never miss a bird or bat call.

The DR-05XP is powered by 2 x AA batteries (included), which will last approximately 17.5 hours.

Specification

General

• Recording media: microSD/microSDHC/microSDXC card (up to 512 GB)
• File format: WAV (BWF), MP3
• WAV sampling frequency: 44.1kHz / 48kHz / 96kHz
• WAV quantization bit rate: 16 / 24 bit / 32-bit float
• MP3 sampling frequency: 44.1kHz / 48kHz
• MP3 bit-rate for recording: 32 / 64 / 96 / 128 / 192 / 256 / 320kbps
• Number of input channels: 2 (stereo)
• Number of recording tracks: Recording tracks: 2 (stereo)

Analogue audio inputs and outputs

• Mic/ext in connector: 3.5mm (1/8”) stereo mini jack
• Input impedance: ≥18 kΩ (plug-in power off)
                               ≥2 kΩ (plug-in power on)
• Nominal input level: −20 dBV
• Maximum input level: −4 dBV
• Headpones/Line output: 3.5-mm stereo mini jack
• Output impedance: 12 Ω
• Nominal output level: −14 dBV (10 kΩ load)
• Maximum output level: +2 dBV (10 kΩ load)
• Maximum output power: 20 mW + 20 mW (32 Ω load)
• Working impedance: 16−250 Ω
• Built-in loudspeaker: 0.3 W (mono)
   

​Control inputs and outputs

• USB: Type-C connector
• Format: USB 2.0 HIGH SPEED mass storage class
•             USB 1.1 FULL SPEED audio class
• USB Audio
• Sampling frequency: 44.1/48 kHz 
• Quantization bit depth: 24 bit
• Number of audio inputs: 2 channels
• Number of audio outputs: 2 channels
• Audio performance:
• Frequency response: 20 Hz – 20 kHz, +0/−1 dB
•                                    (MIC/EXT IN to LINE OUT, 44.1 kHz, JEITA)
•                                    20 Hz – 22 kHz, +0/−1 dB
•                                    (MIC/EXT IN to LINE OUT, 48 kHz, JEITA)
•                                    20 Hz – 40 kHz, +0/−1.5 dB
                                     (MIC/EXT IN to LINE OUT, 96 kHz, JEITA)
• Total harmonic distortion ratio: (THD+N) ≤0.01 %
•                                                     (MIC/EXT IN to LINE OUT, 44.1/48/96 kHz, JEITA)

Power supply and other specifications

• Power supply: 2 AA batteries (alkaline or NiMH, sold separately)
•                         USB bus power from a computer
•                         Dedicated AC adapter (TASCAM PS-P520U, sold separately, DC 5 V, 2 A)
• Power consumption: 1.7 W / 5 V, 0.5 A (maximum)
• Dimensions: 61 × 142  × 27 mm (W × H × D)
• Weight: 174/126 g (with/without batteries)
• Permissible operating temperature range: 0–40 °C

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