Features:

  • Amazon as the seller is the only authorized fulfilled by amazon dealer, and purchases from unauthorized dealers carry no Warranty
  • The dual internal condenser microphones can handle anything from subtle to loud, with sensitivity to capture every detail
  • A revamped layout means operations like recording, adjusting levels, deleting bad takes and adding Markers are quick and easy
  • Uses only two AA batteries, but can record for an outstanding 17.5 hours; It can also be powered by a USB mobile battery
  • Connect to a PC using USB Audio Interface Mode for voiceover work, live streaming, podcasting and songwriting with studio-quality audio
  • Record up to 192 hours of CD-quality audio to one single microSDXC card, or record up to 896 hours in MP3/320kbps Mode
Great recorder

It is really good recorder. Simple menu, a lot of useful functions and great recording quality. I like new USB functions, specifically audio hub. Just connect this to my macbook and record sound directly to VideoPad software. Build quality is also good. So far I have no issues at all. Everything functions as it should be. Will see how it will work going forward.

Great little recorder

Great product. I have used Tascam products in the past, but wanted a hand-held recorder for use with my musical projects and for some simple songwriting. I am super pleased with the sound quality of this recorder and it’s ease of use. It easily handled my garage band playing at full volume, and I also really enjoy the “Overdub” feature (allows you to put down a quick idea and then layer parts over top of the original). You can basically do a full fledged “multi-track” demo right on the unit. Very cool! Some things I found a bit weird…You definitely have to look at the manual to figure out how to get it into the overdub mode (I downloaded the manual from the website, so I could search it electronically), but once you have it in that mode, it’s super easy to layer tracks. I also found it odd that they did not include a USB cable since the unit can be used as a USB interface, but I had an old cable from a cell phone laying around and it worked fine. The pic is me using this with Audacity software (free download). All in all, very pleased with this recorder for what I am using it for.

Not an "Audio Guy" but it's still easy to use.

Bought this after having issues with using semi-pro wireless mics. Was super easy to get up and running, menus are pretty self explanatory, and syncing up the audio to video is fairly easy. Batteries seem to last forever. I've not tried the previous version, but this one does exactly what I need it to do. Record high quality audio.. Duh.

It's a high quality voice recorder and worth the money.

You can't go wrong with the Tascam DR-05X. It comes with a manual that men can use once they discover they can't figure out all the features without it.

Great price and quality.

I purchased the DR-05X because of their legacy name over the others and I wasn't disappointed. I've tested it by recording my acoustic guitar and vocals as an audio interface, as well as recording the ocean for location recording. The quality I heard coming from my HS-N8's were fantastic! I highly suggest this product.

Excellent recording quality, easy to use

The Tascam DR-05X is a great little recorder! I use it to record live music and it does so extremely well. Once you get to know the operations of the buttons, it’s quick and easy. I find the best way to transfer data to my computer is with the micro SD adaptor. With a 64 gig drive you can record for over 24 hours and still have time left over. I highly recommend!

great improved product

I was doing research on the “old” DR-05 when I came across the new “X” version. So far, I am loving this recorder! Super easy to use and sounds great. One of the new features is the ability to record directly to a computer by using the DR-05X as an interface. I had never really considered using a hand-held as a USB interface, but I hooked it up to my computer (Windows 10), and it didn’t even need drivers installed. It just worked. I have a free version of Audacity, and I simply selected the Tascam unit in the drop-down for microphone input. Works great! I also messed around with the “overdub” feature (allows you to stack sounds one take at a time). It’s a very cool feature, but for true multi-tracking I think I would just hook it up to my computer and use Audacity to do the extra tracks. Keep in mind that you’ll need an SD card (micro) as it does not come with one

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