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
| 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 |