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The first unit I received had a 2.5 dB difference in volume between the two microphones. I sent it back for a replacement, and the replacement had a 1.0 dB difference between the two microphones.
Wondering if perhaps I was expecting too much, I pulled out two bare $5 electret microphone elements and wired them to a 1/4" TRS connector and plugged them in. The levels were within 0.1 dB of each other. So it's not a problem with the ADC in the device, it's just the internal microphones not being well-matched to each other.
Figuring that I wouldn't get anything better, I kept that one, thinking that I could just replace the internal microphones with my own electret microphones if I'm ever sufficiently bothered, but so far I've just been fixing the difference between the two channels with software.
There's a lot of videos on the internet complaining about radio interference but I haven't had that problem, which makes me think Tascam fixed it.
The recording quality is great. I record in 24-bit PCM mode, and just set the recording volume to 48 and forget it. It's low enough that even the loudest sounds won't peak the recording, and high enough that even the quietest sounds the microphone can detect are a mile above the noise floor of the ADC. So I can just record without worry and then, later on a PC, try to get the volume level perfect. Unfortunately the limited range of the on-screen volume meter, and the fact that it makes you press record twice, really tries to encourage you to do otherwise, but trust me, just set it to 48 and try not to forget to press record twice, and your recordings will always sound perfect after you amplify them to whatever volume you actually want them to be.
Other than that, the software on the device seems good enough. The menus are logically ordered and while it's a bit confusing to try to play back recordings and seek through them (though there are two modes for this, with which one is better depending on whether you have one long recording or many short recordings to go through), it does work and for the most part I just want to copy files to my PC and listen to them there anyway.
Overall I'm quite happy with the device and would definitely just buy another one if this one were to stop working someday, but I do hope that if that happens, though I do hope that, if that day comes, Tascam is shipping them with microphones that are well matched to each other.
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- Number of Channels: 2-channel (Stereo) / 1-channel (Mono)
- File System: FAT16/32
- Playback Speed Control: 0.5 to 1.5 times (in 0.1 increments) * 44.1k/48kHz only
- Built-In Microphone: Omnidirectional, Stereo
- MIC/EXT IN Connector: 1/8" (3.5mm) Stereo Mini jack (Unbalanced, Plug-in Power)
- PHONES/LINE OUT Connector: 1/8" (3.5mm) Stereo Mini jack (Unbalanced)
- USB Connector: USB Micro B-type
Tascam DR-05X
Stereo Handheld Digital Audio Recorder and USB Audio Interface
The DR-05X is the standard in stereo hand held recorders with its high value, powerful features, simple interface and excellent sound quality, It is the first choice for recording meetings, music, audio-for-video, dictation, and more.
Recording Media: microSD card (64MB to 3GB), microSDHC card (4GB to 32GB), microSDXC card (up to 128GB)
- New DR-05X now features a stereo omnidirectional condenser microphone, which captures everything from the quietest detail to the loudest peaks.
- 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
- Auto recording function that can detect the sound input signal level and automatically start recording
- Power: 2 AA Batteries, USB bus power, AC 100 to 240V (optional AC Adapter)
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Record clean and clear audio anywhereDR-05X allows high-quality recording utilizing an easy-to-use interface, and is portable and powerful but with a size and cost that anyone can handle. 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. |
Turning your room into a studio – in a minute.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. |
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Upgrade your movieAuto 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. |
Back up your transcription work: record and play with one unitWriting 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. |
Choose your languageMenu display of DR-05X supports 10 languages: English/ Spanish/ French/ Italian/ German/ Russian/ Chinese/ Korean/ Japanese/ Portuguese. |
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Extended Battery LifeDR-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. |
Never Miss the TimingAuto recording function can detect the sound input signal level and automatically start recording. Also, Pre-recording function with up to 2 seconds pre-record provides fail-safe protection even when you are a bit late to hit the record button. |
Nondestructive OverdubbingThe 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 separate file, leaving the original file unaffected, making it easy to re-record. |
192 Hours192 Hours. 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, a128GB card holds 192 hours maximum. In MP3/ 320kbps mode, it can record up to 896 hours. |
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| weight | 0.7 pounds | — | — | 318 grams | 8.2 ounces | 3.35 ounces |
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I purchased this as an upgrade from my R-09 and should have done so years ago. I use it for recording loud concerts and the results are excellent. Pristine quality and very long battery life when using Duracell or Energizer. Same thickness as the R-09 but significantly taller. Highly recommended for entry level tapers and tapers on a budget. Perfect for songwriting as well. I love it.
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