Tascam DR-05XP is a portable two-channel recorder, ideal for capturing sound at professional quality. With a 32-bit float resolution, the recorder records without noise or distortion and includes omnidirectional microphones that can capture sounds with a power of up to 125 dB SPL. The portable Tascam DR-05XP can also function as a USB-C audio interface with 2 inputs + 2 outputs and offers over 17 hours of operation with AA batteries. It includes advanced features such as automatic recording level adjustment, overdubbing, dictation mode, and variable speed playback. With a multitude of advanced functions and support for both WAV and MP3 formats, the portable Tascam DR-05XP is the perfect solution for musicians, journalists, and content creators.
- Portable two-channel recorder, compatible with microSDXC cards
- 32-bit float resolution ensures noise-free and distortion-free recordings
- Built-in condenser microphones suitable for noisy environments (up to 125 dB SPL)
- USB-C audio interface with 2 inputs and 2 outputs for direct recording to computer
- Over 17 hours of operation with two AA alkaline batteries
Supported audio formats:
- Linear PCM (WAV/BWF) at 32-bit float, 24-bit, 16-bit (96 kHz, 48 kHz, 44.1 kHz)
- Compressed MP3: 32-320 kbit/s at 44.1/48 kHz (VBR files can be played but not recorded)
Recording:
- The omnidirectional stereo microphones provide high-quality recordings with ambient sound
- Switchable low-frequency noise reduction filter (40 Hz, 80 Hz, 120 Hz)
- Manual recording level adjustment for music and field recordings
- Three automatic level control options: Peak Reduction, Auto Level, Limiter
- Automatic recording function activated based on input level
- Automatic marker addition during recording
- Overwrite function for punch-in recording with an undo level
- Overdub function for non-destructive layering of sounds
- Dictation mode optimized for recording and transcribing speech
- Pre-recording buffer (2 seconds) for capturing sound before pressing the record button
- Timer for starting recording 5 or 10 seconds after pressing the RECORD button
- Ability to manually create a new file during recording or automatically upon reaching a preset size
- Marker setting for quick access to specific audio sections (up to 99 per file)
- Automatic tone generator for video editing with other equipment
- Stereo mic/line input
- File name format can be set to a preset word or the recording date
Playback:
- Automatic level alignment for uniform playback
- Adjustable playback speed without changing pitch (50-200 %)
- Repeat/loop function for playing a track, all tracks, or a marked section (useful for music rehearsals and language learning)
- Playlist function for playing files in a preset order
- Resume function maintains the last stop position and restarts playback from that point
- Quick return function allows immediate listening to the last seconds (1-10, 20, 30 seconds)
- Equaliser for adjusting sound quality during playback
- ID3 MP3 tag display (up to version 2.4)
- Built-in speaker
- Headphone/line-out output
Other features:
- Built-in reverb effect (6 presets, applicable to input or output signal)
- Chromatic tuner for tuning musical instruments
- QUICK MENU button for quick access to functions
- File splitting function for removing noise or extracting sections
- Folder management system for organizing files
- Button lock function to prevent accidental operations
- Menu can be set in English, German, French, Italian, Spanish, Portuguese, Korean, Japanese, Chinese, or Russian
- Clear, backlit LCD screen
- USB 2.0 port for file transfer to/from computer (USB-C type)
- Power supply via 2 AA alkaline or NiMH batteries, USB bus power, or optional AC adapter (Tascam PS-P520U)
- Mounting adapter (1/4 inch) on the bottom for attachment to tripod or microphone stand
Technical specifications:
General:
- Recording medium: microSD/microSDHC/microSDXC card (up to 512 GB)
- Recording/playback format:
- WAV - sampling frequencies: 44.1/48/96 kHz, resolution: 16-bit/24-bit/32-bit float
- MP3 - sampling frequencies: 44.1/48 kHz, bit rate: 32/64/96/128/192/256/320 kbit/s
- Recording channels: 2 inputs (stereo), 2 recording tracks (stereo)
Analog audio inputs and outputs:
- Microphone/external input (plug-in power): 3.5 mm stereo jack
- Input impedance: ≥18 kΩ (power off), ≥2 kΩ (power on)
- Nominal input level: -20 dBV
- Maximum input level: -4 dBV
- Headphone/line-out output: 3.5 mm stereo jack
- Output impedance: 12 Ω
- Nominal output level: -14 dBV (10 kΩ load)
- Maximum output level: +2 dBV (10 kΩ load)
- Maximum output power: 20 mW + 20 mW (32 Ω load)
- Operating impedance: 16−250 Ω
- Built-in speaker: 0.3 W (mono)
Data connection:
- USB-C port
- USB 2.0 HIGH SPEED (Mass Storage) and USB 1.1 FULL SPEED (audio) format
USB audio interface:
- Sampling frequency: 44.1/48 kHz
- Resolution: 24-bit
- Number of audio inputs: 2 channels
- Number of audio outputs: 2 channels
Audio performance:
- Frequency response:
- 20 Hz - 20 kHz, +0/-1 dB (MIC/EXT IN → LINE OUT, 44.1 kHz, JEITA)
- 20 Hz - 22 kHz, +0/-1 dB (MIC/EXT IN → LINE OUT, 48 kHz, JEITA)
- 20 Hz - 40 kHz, +0/-1.5 dB (MIC/EXT IN → LINE OUT, 96 kHz, JEITA)
- Total harmonic distortion (THD+N): ≤0.01 % (MIC/EXT IN -> LINE OUT, 44.1/48/96 kHz, JEITA)
- Compliance with JEITA CP-2150
Power and general specifications:
- Power supply: 2 AA batteries (alkaline or NiMH), USB bus power, or optional AC adapter (Tascam PS-P520U, 5 V, 2 A)
- Power consumption: 1.7 W / 5 V, 0.5 A (maximum)
- Dimensions: 61 mm x 142 mm x 27 mm
- Weight: 174 g (with batteries) / 126 g (without batteries)
- Operating temperature: 0 - 40 °C
