Tascam DR-05
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Tascam DR-05 (Tascam DR05)
TASCAM’s DR-05 brings high-quality stereo recording to an easy-to-use portable
powerhouse with a size and price that anyone can handle. The DR-05 records in
MP3 or WAV format – including 96kHz/24-bit high-resolution audio – to microSD or
microSDHC media. A pair of all-new microphones handles up to 125dB SPL with the
sensitivity to capture every detail. With new recording features like Peak
Reduction and Quick Menu, the DR-05 puts album-quality recording in the palm of
your hand.
Premium-quality Sound
Everything about the DR-05 is designed to get the best quality recordings of
your music. A new pair of built-in microphones withstands up to 125dB SPL – the
volume of a jet plane from 200 feet away – yet still have the sensitivity to
capture every detail of a performance. You can add your own microphone or
line-level source through the 1/8” stereo input, including plug-in power for
microphones that need it.
Internally, the DR-05’s digital and analog circuit boards are built separately
to increase noise performance, with a low-impedance design to further decrease
hiss. A separate power supply is sent to the A/D and D/A converter for even
better audio performance. The result is clean sound quality – over 92dB signal
to noise ratio, under 0.05% total harmonic distortion and 20Hz to 40kHz response
(-1/+3dB) at 96kHz/24-bit resolution.
Simple to Operate
The layout of the DR-05 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. Dig deeper to find features like
limiting, low cut filtering, a built-in chromatic tuner and more.
One new feature that makes the DR-05 easy to operate is the new Peak Reduction
feature. This setting automatically sets your recording level by listening to
the input and adjusting for the best level. Unlike Auto Gain settings, this one
only goes down to prevent accidental distortion after a period of low level like
a break. Peak Recording works in rehearsal mode or in record, so if the
performance is louder than the soundcheck you’re still safe. Used with the
built-in limiter, it’s unlikely you’ll distort your career-making live
recording.
Other classic TASCAM features are included, like Variable Speed Audition to loop
and slow down music without changing the pitch – perfect for transcribing or
learning new music. A Level Align function can be switched on for playback, to
smooth out any sudden volume jumps, and a built-in speaker is also provided. The
two AA batteries are enough to power the recorder for 17 1/2 hours, even while
recording at CD quality.
For musicians and recordists at any stage of their career, there’s no easier way
to get great-sounding recordings than TASCAM’s DR-05.
