TASCAM DR05MK2 Portable digital recorder

Limited Edition Metalic Red Finish

Product Code: TAS-DR-05M2R

This product was discontinued on March 02, 2020.

Simple-to-use 24-bit/96kHz Digital Recorder with Omnidirectional Microphones

Features at-a-glance

Stereo condenser microphones for lively, high-quality sound and high-resolution recording

  • Proven high sound pressure design for capturing loud sounds of up to 125dB SPL, making it ideal for loud band recordings
  • Peak reduction function that detects peaks and automatically sets the optimal level
  • Self timer recording function
  • Seamless gain control
  • Three low cut filter levels that cut unnecessary low frequency noise such as from air conditioning equipment(40/80/120Hz)
  • Speed change (VSA) function for adjusting the speed from 0.5 to 1.5 times (in 0.1 increments), which is great for practicing music and language study
  • Level align feature that prevents uneven volume levels
  • Equalizer setting for adjusting playback sound quality
  • Divide/delete functions
  • Loop/repeat playback function that is convention for practicing music and studying languages
  • Resume function that retains the last stop position and starts playback from that position when power is turned back ON
  • Jump back and play that skips back a preset number of seconds during playback (1 to 10 sec in 1 sec increments, 10 sec, 20 sec, 30 sec)
  • QUICK menu button for easy access to various functions
  • High-quality 24-bit/96kHz WAV/BWF linear PCM recording and long recordings as MP3 files possible
  • microSD/microSDHC cards can be used as recording media
  • A 4GB microSD card is included. Up to 149 hours of recording is possible with the included card (MP3 at 32kbps)
  • Mark function that can set up to 99 points for a single track Mark information can be utilized by BWF compatible software
  • Audio files created on computers can be played (Only in formats compatible with this product)
  • Built-in monaural speaker with an output of 0.3W
  • Pre-recording buffer that can record up to 2 seconds prior to starting recording
  • When a predetermined maximum file size is reached, a new file is created to continue recording
  • Track increment creates new files at arbitrary locations during recording
  • File name format can be set to use a user-defined word or the date
  • The first six characters of the file name for recording can be set freely
  • Playlist function
  • A chromatic tuner is equipped which is helpful for practicing musical instruments
  • Stereo mini headphone jack for external stereo microphones (provides plug-in power) / External line input
  • Stereo mini headphone line output / Headphone output connector
  • 128×64 pixel graphic LCD with backlight
  • High-speed file transfer to a computer is possible using USB 2.0
  • Powered by 2 AA batteries, USB bus power, or optional AC adapter (PS-P515U)
  • Mini USB cable included
  • Tripod attachment screw-hole built in to the unit
DR-05 SPECIFICATIONS
Recording media microSD card (64MB to 2GB), microSDHC card (4GB to 32GB)
File system FAT16/32
File format WAV(BWF), MP3
WAV/BWF  
Sampling frequency 44.1kHz/48kHz/96kHz
Quantization bit rate 16/24bit
MP3  
Sampling frequency 44.1kHz/48kHz
Bit-rate for recording 32/64/96/128/192/256/320kbps
Playback bit rate 32 to 320kbps, VBR, ID3 tag Ver. 2.4
Number of channels 2-channel(Stereo)
Playback speed control (VSA) 0.5 to 1.5 times (in 0.1 increments) *44.1/48kHz only
Built-in microphone Omnidirectional, stereo
MIC/EXT IN  
Connector 3.5mm (1/8") stereo mini jack, Unbalanced, Plug-in power
Input Impendance 25kΩ
Nominal Input Level -20dBV
Maximum Input Level -4dBV
PHONES/LINE OUT  
Connector 3.5mm (1/8") stereo mini jack, Unbalanced
LINE  
Output Impendance 12Ω
Nominal Output Level -14dBV(10kΩ load)
Maximum Output Level +2dBV(10kΩ load)
PHONES  
Maximum Output 20mW + 20mW(32Ω load)
Built-in speakers 0.3W, Mono
Low-cut filter 40Hz/80Hz/120Hz
USB  
Connector Mini-B type
Format USB2.0 HIGH SPEED
Chromatic tuner C1 to B6, A4 = 435Hz to 445Hz (in 1Hz increments)
Tripod attachment screw-hole 1/4 inch, Tripod attachment screw-hole
Power 2 AA batteries,
USB bus power,
AC100 to 240V (Optional AC adapter)
Power consumption 1.7W (Max)
Battery operation time  
With alkaline batteries 
(EVOLTA)
Approx. 17.5 hours (WAV, 44.1kHz, 16bit, using built-in microphone, JEITA)
With Ni-MH batteries 
(eneloop)
Approx. 15.5 hours (WAV, 44.1kHz, 16bit, using built-in microphone, JEITA)
Dimensions 61(W)×141(H)×26(D)mm
2.4"(W)×5.55"(H)×1.02"(D)
Weight 116g / 0.25lb
(Without battery)
Standard accessories 4GB microSD card, USB connection cable, 2 AA batteries for confirming operation, Owner's Manual, Warranty card

 

Audio performance
Frequency response 20Hz to 20kHz +1dB/-3dB (Fs 44.1kHz, EXT IN to LINE OUT, JEITA)
20Hz to 22kHz +1dB/-3dB (Fs 48kHz, EXT IN to LINE OUT, JEITA)
20Hz to 40kHz +1dB/-3dB (Fs 96kHz, EXT IN to LINE OUT, JEITA)
Distortion 0.05% or lower (Fs 44.1k/4k8/96kHz, EXT IN to LINE OUT, JEITA)
S/N ratio 92dB or higher (Fs 44.1k/48k/96kHz, EXT IN to LINE OUT, JEITA)

 

Computer compatibilty
Windows
OS Windows XP, Windows Vista, Windows 7, Windows 8
CPU type/speed Pentium 300MHz or faster
Memory 128MB or more
USB USB2.0
Macintosh
OS Mac OS X Jaguar (V10.2), Mac OS X Panther (V10.3), Mac OS X Tiger (V10.4), 
Mac OS X Leopard (V10.5), Mac OS X Snow Leopard(V10.6.8), OS X Lion(V10.7), 
OS X Mountain Lion(V10.8)
CPU type/speed Power PC, iMac, G3, G4, G5 266MHz or faster
Memory 64MB or more
USB USB2.0

 

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