Description
The DR-05X offers portable, high-quality stereo recording in MP3 or WAV format – including 96-kHz/24-bit high-resolution audio – using microSD, microSDHC or microSDXC media. A pair of omni-directional mics handles up to 125 dB SPL with the sensitivity to capture every detail. Users can also use their own microphone or line-level source through the mini-jack stereo input which includes plug-in power for microphones that need it.
The DR-05X is quick and easy to use with one thumb. Operations like recording, adjusting levels, deleting bad takes and adding marks are only a button press away. Other features like low-cut filtering, Variable Speed Audition, chromatic tuner and others more can be chosen from the multilingual menu (English, Spanish, Portuguese, French, Italian, German, Russian, Chinese, Korean, Japanese). Three different auto level modes (Limiter, Peak Reduction, Auto Level) can help to prevent accidental distortion while recording. There is also a Level Align function that allows to smooth out any sudden volume jumps during playback, and a built-in speaker is provided for quick check-back. Users may apply one out of six reverb effects to the input or output signal, and an Overdub feature allows 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.
Product Features
- High-quality handheld stereo recording
- Small size and easy operation
- Micro SD/SDHC/SDXC cards can be used as recording media (up to 128 GB)
- Supported audio formats:
- Linear PCM (WAV format) at 44.1 kHz / 16 bit (CD quality) or 44.1 kHz / 24 bit
- Linear PCM (WAV format), 48 kHz / 24 bit
- Linear PCM (WAV format), 96 kHz / 24 bit
- Compressed (MP3 format): 32–320 kbit/s at 44.1/48 kHz (VBR files can be played but not recorded)
- Can be used as a USB audio interface with Mac and Windows computers (two inputs, two outputs)
Recording
- Built-in omni-directional stereo condenser microphone for lively, high-quality sound and high-resolution recording
- Easy setup
- Proven high sound pressure design for capturing sounds of up to 125 dB SPL, making it ideal for loud band recordings
- Natural sound independent of the sound source’s position
- Ideal for live music recording or news gathering with atmo
- Switchable filter to minimize unwanted low-frequency noise (40 Hz, 80 Hz, 120 Hz)
- Manual recording level setting for music and field recording
- Three options of automatic level control during recording: Peak Reduction, Auto Level, Limiter
- Auto-recording function to automatically start recording based on input level
- Marks can be added automatically when using the automatic recording function
- Overwrite function for punch-in recording with one level of Undo
- Dictation mode designed for human voice recording and transcription
- Pre-recording buffer (2 seconds) allows a recording to start before the record key is pressed
- Self-timer allows a recording to start 5 or 10 seconds after pressing the RECORD button
- A new file can be created manually during recording or automatically when a certain file size is reached
- Set marks to quickly locate certain audio positions (up to 99 per file)
- Automatic tone generator convenient when editing with video on other equipment
- Stereo mic/line input with plug-in power to connect an external source or microphone
- File name format can be set to use a predefined word or the date
Playback
- Automatic level align prevents uneven playback levels
- Variable speed audition to change the playback tempo without affecting the key (50–200 %)
- Repeat/loop function (repeat one track, all tracks or a marked section, convenient for practicing music and studying languages
- Playlist feature to play files in a certain order
- Resume function retains the last stop position and starts playback from that position when power is turned back on
- Jump back function to instantly review playback (1–10, 20, 30 seconds)
- Equalizer for tone control during playback
- MP3 ID3 tag display (up to version 2.4)
- Built-in loudspeaker
- Headphones/Line output
Other features
- QUICK menu button for easy access to various functions
- Chromatic tuner function to tune your instrument
- File divide function to cut unwanted noise or to extract parts from long recordings
- Folder management to organize your files
- Hold function to avoid inadvertent operation
- Menu language can be selected between English, German, French, Italian, Spanish, Portuguese, Russian, Korean, Japanese, Chinese
- Clear, backlit LC display
- USB 2.0 port for file transfer to/from computer
- Power supply by 2 AA size Alkaline or NiMH batteries, USB bus power or optional AC adapter (Tascam PS-P520E)
- Stand adapter (¼ inch) on bottom side to attach the unit to a tripod or microphone stand
General
- Recording media:
- microSD card (64 MB – 2 GB)
- microSDHC card (4–32 GB)
- microSDXC card (48–128 GB)
- Recording/playback formats:
- WAV: 44.1/48/96 kHz, 16/24 bit
- MP3: 44.1/48 kHz, 32/64/96/128/192/256/320 kbit/s
- Number of channels: 2 channels (stereo)
Inputs and outputs
- External Mic input (can provide plug-in power): 3.5-mm stereo mini jack
- Headphones / Line output: 3.5-mm stereo mini jack
- Built-in loudspeaker: 0.3 W (mono)
Control input/output
- USB port: Micro-B connector
- Format: USB 2.0 High Speed mass storage class
Audio performance
- Frequency response:
- 20 Hz – 20 kHz +0/−1 dB
- (MIC/EXT IN to LINE OUT, Fs 44.1 kHz, JEITA)
- 20 Hz – 22 kHz +0/−1 dB
- (MIC/EXT IN to LINE OUT, Fs 48 kHz, JEITA)
- 20 Hz – 40 kHz +0/−1.5 dB
- (MIC/EXT IN to LINE OUT, Fs 96 kHz, JEITA)
- 20 Hz – 20 kHz +0/−1 dB
- Total harmonic distortion:
- ≤0.01 %
- (MIC/EXT IN to LINE OUT, Fs 44.1/48/96 kHz, JEITA)
- ≤0.01 %
- S/N ratio:
- ≥94 dB
- (MIC/EXT IN to LINE OUT, Fs 44.1/48/96 kHz, JEITA)
- ≥94 dB
- Note: JEITA indicates compliance with JEITA CP-2150
Approximate battery operation time (continuous operation)
- Alkaline batteries (Evolta)
- WAV, 96 kHz, 24 bit: 15:30 (recording with built-in mics)
- WAV, 44,1 kHz, 16 bit: 17:30 (recording with built-in mics)
- MP3, 44,1 kHz, 128 kbit/s: 16:30 (recording with built-in mics)
- MP3, 48 kHz, 320 kbit/s: 11:00 (recording with built-in mics)
- WAV, 96 kHz, 24 bit: 14:00 (playback using headphones or built-in speaker)
- WAV, 44,1 kHz, 16 bit: 16:30 (playback using headphones or built-in speaker)
- MP3, 44,1 kHz, 128 kbit/s: 16:30 (playback using headphones or built-in speaker)
- MP3, 48 kHz, 320 kbit/s: 15:30 (playback using headphones or built-in speaker)
- NiMH rechargeable batteries (Eneloop):
- WAV, 96 kHz, 24 bit: 12:30 (recording with built-in mics)
- WAV, 44,1 kHz, 16 bit: 14:30 (recording with built-in mics)
- MP3, 44,1 kHz, 128 kbit/s: 13:00 (recording with built-in mics)
- MP3, 48 kHz, 320 kbit/s: 10:00 (recording with built-in mics)
- WAV, 96 kHz, 24 bit: 13:00 (playback using headphones)
- 12:00 (playback using built-in speaker)
- WAV, 44,1 kHz, 16 bit: 14:00 (playback using headphones)
- 15:00 (playback using built-in speaker)
- MP3, 44,1 kHz, 128 kbit/s: 13:30 (playback using headphones)
- 13:00 (playback using built-in speaker)
- MP3, 48 kHz, 320 kbit/s: 13:30 (playback using headphones)
- 13:00 (playback using built-in speaker)
Power supply and other specifications
- Power requirements:
- 2 AA batteries (alkaline or NiMH)
- USB bus power from a computer
- AC adapter (Tascam PS-P520E, sold separately)
- Power consumption: 1.7 W (maximum)
- Dimensions (W × H × D): 61 mm × 141 mm × 26 mm
- Weight:
- 116 g (without batteries)
- 165 g (with batteries)
- Permissible operating temperature range: 0–40 °C
Delivery
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Here at DYProAudio we want you to be completely satisfied with your purchase. If for any reason you are not, we're here to help.
All products come with a minimum of 1 year manufacturer warranty and some manufacturers also offer an extended warranty which you will need to register directly with them to activate.
Return Eligibility
You can return most items to us within 14 days of receipt for a full refund or exchange, provided the following conditions are met:
1.The item must be in its original, unused condition
2. All tags, packaging, and accessories (if applicable) must be intact.
3. Some items, such as headphones, that have been used, we are unable to accept a return on for personal hygiene reasons.
When sending items back to us, please put items into another box, using brown, or clear tape and not gaffa tape.
Returns within 14 Days of purchase.
If you have ordered an item within 14 days of purchase and change your mind, then you can return the item to us as long as all the packaging inside, Manuals, and Power cables, is all included, and the box is in the same condition as you received it.
If you have disposed of your packaging then unfortunately we are unable to accept a return of your order due to not being able to re-sell this product on.
To complete your return, we require a RMA Number to be displayed on the package, or inside the package. To obtain your RMA Number please sales@dyproaudio.co.uk We will then supply you with our address to send the item back to. This then needs to be sent back within 7 working days of receipt of the email, otherwise, your refund may be refused.
Returns Faulty Item within 30 Days of purchase.
If your item has arrived faulty, this is very rare but it can happen every now and then, and you still have the original packaging and all of the box, then we will repair this at our cost, on occasions we will also replace the item.
If you have disposed of the packaging, then we will need to send your item off to be repaired, and a replacement cannot be issued.
Please email us sales@dyproaudio.co.uk and let us know what the fault is, and any photos of the fault which can be seen, this will help us get the fault diagnosed and looked at quickly. Once we have done this we will supply you with a postage label at our cost, to get the item shipped back to us. We will then confirm the fault and get a replacement shipped straight back to you. This then needs to be sent back within 7 working days of receipt of the email, otherwise, your refund may be refused.
We must point out that should an item come back to us with no fault found then we reserve the right to charge the costs incurred for shipping the item back to us, and shipping the item back to you, These costs are £19.99 and are payable before we will ship the item back.
Returns Warranty Repair
All Products come with a Standard 1 years manufacturer warranty, and some products come with an extended warranty if registered online. Please contact us sales@dyproaudio.co.uk with a description of the fault and images and we can confirm where to send the item back to, and all of the returns information. On average the repair times are 2-3 weeks, sometimes this can be quicker, and sometimes longer due to if parts are needed. This then needs to be sent back within 7 working days of receipt of the email, otherwise, your refund may be refused.
Please be aware that the warranty does not cover general wear and tear of products such as batteries, bag zips, and Controller Sliders to name a few. Battery items come with a 90-day warranty.
It is your cost to send the item back to us, we recommend using a tracked and insured courier in case of loss and damages.
We must point out that should an item come back to us with no fault found then we reserve the right to charge the costs incurred for inspection of the unit, and shipping the item back to you. These costs are £19.99 and are payable before we will ship the item back.
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