DR-05X

The DR-05X is the new standard in stereo hand held recorders. With its high value, powerful features, simple interface and excellent sound quality, it is first choice for recording meetings, music, audio-for-video, dictation, and more.

Record Clean and Clear Audio Anywhere
DR-05X allows high-quality recording utilizing an easy-to-use interface, and is portable and powerful but with a size and price that anyone can handle. Dual internal condenser microphones can handle anything from subtle to loud to 125dB SPL, with sensitivity to capture every detail.

Simple to operate
The layout of the DR-05X has been revamped to be quick and easy to work with one thumb. Operations like recording, adjusting levels, deleting bad takes and adding markers are just a button press away.

Extended battery life
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.

Turn your room into a studio in a minute
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.
Built-in microphones work as USB microphones without complicated driver installs.

KEY FEATURES
• Stereo omni directional condenser microphones
• Support multiple menu languages (ENG/FRA/DEU/ITA/ESP/RUS/PRT/JPN/CHI/KOR)
• Overwrite function for Punch-In recording with one level of Undo
• Functions as a 2in/ 2out USB Audio Interface for Mac, PC or iOS recording
• Dictation mode designed for human voice recording and transcription
• Reverb effect for vocal and instrument resonance
• Auto recording function that can detect the sound input signal level and automatically start recording
• Proven high sound pressure design for capturing loud sounds of up to 125dB SPL
• Peak reduction function
• Self timer recording function
• Seamless gain control
• Three low cut filter levels (40/80/120Hz)
• Speed change (VSA) function for adjusting the speed from 0.5 to 1.5 times (in 0.1 increments)
• Level align feature that prevents uneven volume levels
• Equalizer setting for adjusting playback sound quality
• High-quality 96kHz/24-bit WAV/BWF linear PCM recording and long recordings as MP3 files possible
• Built-in monaural speaker with an output of 0.3W
• Pre-recording buffer that can record up to 2 seconds prior to starting recording
• Stereo mini jack for external stereo microphones (provides plug-in power) / External line input
• Stereo mini line output / Headphone output connector
• 128x64 pixel graphic LCD with backlight
• Powered by 2 AA batteries, USB bus power, or optional AC adapter (PS-P520E)
• Tripod attachment screw-hole built in to the unit

SPECIFICATIONS

Recording Media: microSD card (64MB to 3GB), microSDHC card (4GB to 32GB), microSDXC card (up to 128GB)

File System: FAT16/32, exFAT

Recording File Format:
WAV / BWF
• Sampling Frequency: 44.1k / 48k / 96k Hz
• Bit-depth: 16 / 24-bit
MP3
• Sampling Frequency: 44.1k / 48k Hz
• Recording Bit-rate: 32k / 64k / 96k / 128k / 192k / 256k / 320k bps
• Playback Bit-rate: 32k to 320k bps, VBR, ID3TAG Ver. 2.4

Number of Channels: 2-channel (Stereo) / 1-channel (Mono)

Playback speed control: 0.5 to 1.5 times (in 0.1 increments) • 44.1k/48kHz only

Built-in Microphone: Omnidirectional, Stereo

MIC/EXT IN : Connector: 1/8" (3.5mm) Stereo Mini jack (Unbalanced, Plug-in Power)

PHONES/LINE OUT : Connector: 1/8" (3.5mm) Stereo Mini jack (Unbalanced)

USB
• Connector: USB Micro B-type
• Format: USB2.0 HIGH SPEED

Built-in Speaker: 0.3W, Mono

Low-cut Filter: 40 / 80 / 120Hz

Chromatic Tuner: C1 to B6, A4 = 435Hz to 445Hz (in 1Hz increments)

Effector: 6 presets (Hall 1, Hall 2, Room, Studio, Plate 1, Plate 2)

Tripod attachment screw-hole: 1/4" Tripod attachment screw-hole

Power: 2 AA Batteries, USB bus power, AC 100 to 240V (optional AC Adapter)
Power Consumption: 1.7 W (Max)
Battery Operation Time (Recording)
• Alkaline (EVOLTA): approx. 17.5 hours (2ch WAV, 44.1kHz, 16-bit, using Built-in Microphone, JEITA)
• Ni-MH (eneloop): approx. 15.5 hours (2ch WAV, 44.1kHz, 16-bit, using Built-in Microphone, JEITA)

Dimensions (WHD): 2.4" x 5.55" x 1.02" / 61 x 141 x 26 mm
Weight: 4.1 oz. / 116 g

Audio Performance
Frequency Response
• Fs 44.1kHz: 20Hz to 20kHz, +1/3dB
• Fs 48kHz: 20Hz to 22kHz, +1/3dB
• Fs 96kHz: 20Hz to 40kHz, +1/3dB
Total Harmonic Distortion: 0.05% or less
Signal-to-Noise Ratio: 92 dB or higher

Computer Requirements

Windows
Computer: Windows PC with USB2.0 or USB3.0 port
CPU: Dual Core, 2GHz or faster (x86)
Memory: 2GB or more

Macintosh
CPU: Power PC, iMac, G3, G4, G5 266MHz or faster
Memory: 64MB or more
USB: USB2.0 recommended