Tascam DR-05X portable audio recorder, usb2.0

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DR-05X uses only two AA batteries and has ultra-long battery capability. When using built-in microphones, recording lasts 17.5 hours when recording with standard 2ch WAV, 44.1kHz/ 16bit format using alkaline batteries. Also DR-05X can be powered by a USB mobile battery as well for super long extended use. Turning your room into a studio – in a minute. There was a slight difficulty in finding a method for adjusting the microphone level, it turned out that the up and down keys are the level of the headphones, and the left and right keys adjust the microphone gain when the recording mode is activated. The "auto" mode is suitable for recording speech information, when you need to fix each word (the level is not adjustable), and the "limiter" mode is suitable for high-quality recording, affecting only the excess level, without damaging the entire signal. I want to push the DR-05X to its limits by recording quiet nature sounds. Natural sounds tend to be quiet and if you try to get close, they tend to run away. I want to hear what a quiet ambience sounds like on the 05x with the gain cranked all the way up.

Recording Media microSD card (64MB to 3GB), microSDHC card (4GB to 32GB), microSDXC card (up to 128GB)Enhance the sonic impact of your audio with the DR-05X's built-in level modes and signal processing. Engage automatic level control to increase or decrease the recording volume when the input sound is too quiet or loud and switch on the limiter to compress the signal before it reaches the point of distortion. If rehearsal mode on while recording, the peak reduction function automatically reduces the input gain to a suitable level. Connect to a PC using USB Audio interface mode, and DR-X becomes a tool for voiceover work, live streaming, podcasting and songwriting with studio-quality audio. Apart from handheld recording, the DR-05X can also be used as a USB audio interface with two inputs and outputs, making it a tool for voiceover work, live streaming, podcasting and songwriting with studio-quality audio.

A new file can be created manually during recording or automatically when a certain file size is reached Gain (0 to 90 dB) can be adjusted using the rewind and fast forward buttons while in pre-recording or recording mode. Headphone volume works the same way, except with the “+” and “-” buttons.Proven high sound pressure design for capturing sounds of up to 125 dB SPL, making it ideal for loud band recordings You can get even more intentional with your process and use your field recordings to splice and make samples out of, which you can then continue to layer and arrange however you feel.

The Tascam DR-05X is a perfectly worthwhile candidate for anybody interested in trying out field recording. It’s super affordable, so you don’t have to feel so guilty if it just so happens that field recording isn’t quite your thing. Built-in microphones work as USB microphones without complicated driver installs. Upgrade your movie For reference, the average level of conversational human speech falls around the 50 dB threshold, meaning that you may be disappointed with the amount of noise if you are attempting to record anything quieter. Still, it’s an incredibly workable device. I/O and controls 4.1 If you don’t like the last part of a phrase you just recorded with your guitar, or if you change your mind and want to rephrase narration, the “Overwrite mode” is exactly what you need. Overwrite mode allows punch-in recording from a desired point. It is destructive editing with one level of undo. For your reference, rustling leaves is 30dB, light rain is 40dB and conversational speech is 50dB. That means that most natural sounds are within the acceptable range of the DR-05X. Who is it for?DR-05X uses only two AA batteries and has ultra-long battery capability. When using built-in microphones, recording lasts 17.5 hours when recording with standard 2ch WAV, 44.1kHz/ 16bit format using alkaline batteries. Also DR-05X can be powered by a USB mobile battery as well for super long extended use. Built-in omni-directional stereo condenser microphone for lively, high-quality sound and high-resolution recording

The all-plastic body of the DR-05X doesn’t make it feel particularly durable. It might survive a drop on the bed or a pile of leaves, but harder surfaces probably won’t be as forgiving. Auto recording function that can detect the sound input signal level and automatically start recording The DR-05X offers several recording functions that simplify your workflow and save you from missing the beginning of a performance. Once enabled, the prerecord setting keeps the DR-05X in standby mode, which allows it to capture up to two seconds of signal before you press the record button. The DR-05X is also capable of recording in response to input signal; its auto-record function can begin recording at the user-selectable decibel threshold of -6, -12, -24 or -48. If you'll be recording yourself playing an instrument such as piano or drums, use the self-timer function to initiate recording after a set period of time (5 or 10 seconds). Non-destructive Overdubbing Menu language can be selected between English, German, French, Italian, Spanish, Portuguese, Russian, Korean, Japanese, Chinese DR-05X supports a microSDXC card, which can record longer with larger data capacity. If you record a stereo file at 44.1kHz/ 16bit CD quality, a128GB card holds 192 hours maximum. In MP3/ 320kbps mode, it can record up to 896 hours. Key FeaturesUsing the two included AA batteries, you can power the DR-05X for up to 17.5 hours of stereo recording time at 16-bit / 44.1 kHz resolution. For long-duration sessions that require extended recording time, the DR-05X may be powered via a USB connection to a computer or mobile battery or through the Tascam PS-P520E AC adapter. Ideal for Handheld or Tripod-Mounted Use