Stereo Handheld Digital Audio Recorder w/ USB Audio Interface

The TASCAM DR-05X set the standard for stereo handheld recorders with its powerful features, simple interface and excellent sound quality. It is the first choice for recording meetings, music, audio-for-video, dictation, and more.

Record Clean, Clear Audio Anywhere

The TASCAM DR-05X allows high-quality recording utilizing an easy-to-use interface and is portable, powerful, and a true value.

Dual internal condenser microphones can handle anything from subtle to loud to 125dB SPL, with sensitivity to capture every detail.

Simple to Operate

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.

Ultra-Long Battery Capability

The DR-05X uses only 2x AA Batteries and has ultra-long battery capability. When using built-in microphones, recording lasts 17.5 hours when recording with the standard 2 Channel WAV, 44.1kHz / 16bit format using alkaline batteries.

Also the DR-05X can be powered by an optional USB Battery Bank as well for super long non-stop extended use.

(Shown with Third Party Wind Screen, not included.)

Still Safe If It Is Louder Than You Thought

Peak Reduction works in rehearsal mode or in record. Even if the sound or performance is louder than the sound check you’re safe. Combined with Auto level and Limiter for preventing distortion, you never have to worry.

No Need To Go Through "Take 2!" All Over Again

If you don’t 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.

Nondestructive Overdubbing

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.

192 Hours Of CD Quality Stereo Recording On A Single 128GB microSDXC Card

This is how long you can record CD-quality sound with one single microSDXC card. 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, a 128GB card holds 192 hours maximum. In MP3/ 320kbps mode, it can record up to 896 hours.