Tascam DR-05V2 Linear PCM/MP3 Recorder

Reference: DR05V2

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The DR-05 offers portable, high-quality stereo recording in MP3 or WAV format – including 96-kHz/24-bit high-resolution audio – using microSD or microSDHC media. A pair of A/B-oriented omni-directional microphones 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-05 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 limiting, low-cut filtering, Variable Speed Audition, chromatic tuner and others more can be chosen from the menu. The new Peak Reduction feature automatically reduces the level to prevent accidental distortion. It works in rehearsal mode or in record and can be combined with the built-in limiter. 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.

Internally, the DR-05’s digital and analogue circuit boards are built separately to increase noise performance, with a low-impedance design to further decrease hiss. A separate supply voltage is used for the A/D and D/A converter for even better audio performance. The result is clean sound quality with high signal-to-noise ratio, very little distortion and wide frequency response.

Two AA batteries can power the recorder for more than 17 hours, even while recording at CD quality. Operation by USB bus power or an optional AC adapter is also possible.

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Tascam DR-05V2 Linear PCM/MP3 Recorder
The DR-05 offers portable, high-quality stereo recording in MP3 or WAV format – including 96-kHz/24-bit high-resolution audio – using microSD or microSDHC media. A pair of A/B-oriented omni-directional microphones 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-05 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 limiting, low-cut filtering, Variable Speed Audition, chromatic tuner and others more can be chosen from the menu. The new Peak Reduction feature automatically reduces the level to prevent accidental distortion. It works in rehearsal mode or in record and can be combined with the built-in limiter. 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.
Internally, the DR-05’s digital and analogue circuit boards are built separately to increase noise performance, with a low-impedance design to further decrease hiss. A separate supply voltage is used for the A/D and D/A converter for even better audio performance. The result is clean sound quality with high signal-to-noise ratio, very little distortion and wide frequency response.
Two AA batteries can power the recorder for more than 17 hours, even while recording at CD quality. Operation by USB bus power or an optional AC adapter is also possible.
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Main Features

Portable, high-quality handheld recording
Small size and easy operation
Uses a micro SD/SDHC card as recording medium (2 GB included)
Supported audio formats:
- Linear PCM (WAV format) at 16-bit/44.1 kHz (CD quality) or 24-bit/44.1 kHz
- Linear PCM (WAV format), 24-bit/48 kHz
- Linear PCM (WAV format), 24-bit/96 kHz
- Compressed (MP3 format): 32–320 kbit/s at 44.1/48 kHz (VBR files can be played but not recorded)

Recording features

Built-in omni-directional stereo condenser microphone
- Accepts high sound pressure level up to 125 dB
- Easy setup
- 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
Pre-recording buffer (2 seconds) allows a recording to start before the record key is pressed
Timer allows a recording to start 5 or 10 seconds after pressing the RECORD button
Create a new file manually during recording
Set marks to quickly locate certain audio positions (up to 99 per file)
Stereo mic/line input with plug-in power to connect an external source or microphone

Playback features

Automatic level align allows to increase the perceived overall sound pressure during playback
Variable speed audition to change the playback tempo without affecting the key (50–200 %)
Repeat function (repeat one track or all tracks)
Loop function (repeat a marked section)
Playlist feature to play files in a certain order
Resume function (start playback from the audio position where the unit was last stopped)
Flash back function to instantly review playback (1–10, 20, 30 seconds)
EQ for tone control during playback
MP3 ID3 tag display (up to version 2.4)
Built-in loudspeaker
Headphones/Line output

Other features

Chromatic tuner function to tune your instrument
File divide function to cut unwanted noise or to extract parts from long recordings (WAV format only)
Folder management to organize your files
Hold function to avoid inadvertent operation
Clear, backlit LC display
USB 2.0 connection for file transfer to/from computer
Power supply by 2 AA size Alkaline or NiMH batteries, USB bus power or optional AC adapter (Tacsam PS-P515U)
Stand adapter (¼ inch) on bottom side to attach the unit to a tripod or microphone stand

Specifications

Analogue audio inputs and outputs
Microphone/Line input		3.5-mm stereo mini jack (supporting plug-in power)
Input impedance		25 k?
Nominal input level		–20 dBV
Maximum input level		–4 dBV
Line/headphones output		3.5-mm stereo mini jack
Output impedance		12 ?
Nominal output level		–14 dBV (10 k? load)
Maximum output level		+2 dBV (10 k? load)
Maximum output power (phones)		20 mW + 20 mW (32 ? load)
Built-in loudspeaker		0.3 W (monaural)

Other inputs and outputs
USB jack		Mini-B type
Format		USB 2.0 HIGH SPEED mass storage class

Audio performance
Frequency response		20 - 20 kHz +1/–3 dB (44.1 kHz, EXT IN to LINE OUT, JEITA) 20 Hz – 22 kHz +1/–3 dB (48 kHz, EXT IN to LINE OUT, JEITA) 20 Hz – 40 kHz +1/–3 dB (96 kHz, EXT IN to LINE OUT, JEITA)
Total harmonic distortion		0.05 % or less (EXT IN to LINE OUT, Fs 44.1/48/96 kHz, JEITA)
S/N ratio		92 dB or more (EXT IN to LINE OUT, Fs 44.1/48/96 kHz, JEITA)
Note for JEITA		Conforming to JEITA CP-2150

Computer compatibility
Supported OS		Windows XP, Windows Vista, Windows 7 Mac OS X 10.2 or later
Windows		Pentium 300 MHz or faster 128 MB or more memory USB port (USB 2.0 recommended)
Mac		Power PC, iMac, G3, G4 266 MHz or faster 64 MB or more memory USB port (USB 2.0 recommended)
Recommended USB host controller		Intel chipset

Power supply and other specifications
Power supply		Two AA batteries (Alkaline or Ni-MH) USB bus power supplied from a computer AC adaptor (TASCAM PS-P515U, sold separately)
Power consumption		1.7 W (maximum)
Dimensions (W x H x D)		61 mm x 141 mm x 26 mm
Weight		0,116 kg (without batteries)
Operating temperature range		0–40 °C