TASCAM Portable Recorder Comparison, June 2012
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...Yes Yes - (2x) AA, included - stamp, no sync in Jamsync & Generate Yes Yes Yes - - - Tracks @ MP3 2 SMPTE timecode - Portable Recorder Comparison, April 2012 DR-07mkII $149 2 2 - 2 - DR-40 GT-R1 DR-100mkII HD-P2 DR-680 HS-P82 $199 $229 $329 $999 $999 $3599 4 2 2 2 8 10 4 - 2 2 8 8 - - - 2 2 ...Mic Inputs AB, Omni 1/8" mini Limiter Speaker Digital I/O Batteries Yes Yes - (2x) AA, included Remote Control Recording Media Included Accessories - DR-05 Estim. Stereo S/PDIF Stereo S/PDIF Stereo S/PDIF (8) AES/EBU In/Out (3x) AA, included BP-L2...
...Yes Yes - (2x) AA, included - stamp, no sync in Jamsync & Generate Yes Yes Yes - - - Tracks @ MP3 2 SMPTE timecode - Portable Recorder Comparison, April 2012 DR-07mkII $149 2 2 - 2 - DR-40 GT-R1 DR-100mkII HD-P2 DR-680 HS-P82 $199 $229 $329 $999 $999 $3599 4 2 2 2 8 10 4 - 2 2 8 8 - - - 2 2 ...Mic Inputs AB, Omni 1/8" mini Limiter Speaker Digital I/O Batteries Yes Yes - (2x) AA, included Remote Control Recording Media Included Accessories - DR-05 Estim. Stereo S/PDIF Stereo S/PDIF Stereo S/PDIF (8) AES/EBU In/Out (3x) AA, included BP-L2...
TASCAM portable recorder comparison chart
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...AB, Omni 1/8" mini Limiter Speaker Digital I/O Batteries Yes Yes - (2x) AA, included Remote Control Recording Media Included Accessories - MicroSD/SDHC 2GB card USB only WS-DR2 (X/Y) - Yes DR-100 $329 2 2 - 2 - els, effects, reverb XY or AB, adjustable AB AB, adjustable... case (padded case CS-DR680, AR-DR680 (pouch included) included) included) - Noise reduction Reverb Guitar amp mod- - - Portable Recorder Comparison, March 2011 DR-05 Estimated Street Price $99 Tracks @ 48kHz 2 Tracks @ 96kHz 2 Tracks @ 192kHz - Tracks @ MP3 2 SMPTE timecode - Adjustable ...
...AB, Omni 1/8" mini Limiter Speaker Digital I/O Batteries Yes Yes - (2x) AA, included Remote Control Recording Media Included Accessories - MicroSD/SDHC 2GB card USB only WS-DR2 (X/Y) - Yes DR-100 $329 2 2 - 2 - els, effects, reverb XY or AB, adjustable AB AB, adjustable... case (padded case CS-DR680, AR-DR680 (pouch included) included) included) - Noise reduction Reverb Guitar amp mod- - - Portable Recorder Comparison, March 2011 DR-05 Estimated Street Price $99 Tracks @ 48kHz 2 Tracks @ 96kHz 2 Tracks @ 192kHz - Tracks @ MP3 2 SMPTE timecode - Adjustable ...
Recording Guide for Filmmakers and DSLR Cameras
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Our DR-05, DR-07mkII and DR-100 are missing great audio. Handheld Recorder Comparison Feature Built-in stereo condenser microphones Recording resolution Recording media Batteries Microphone input Remote Control Adjustable speed/pitch playback Stereo limiter on -set to give your productions the ...329 06/28/11 Page 1 of 2 Guide To Using TASCAM Handheld Recorders For DSLR Filmmaking TASCAM has been a leader in speaker Line output Battery life Optional windscreen Included accessories Advantages Estimated street price DR-05 Omni MP3 or WAV, up to match with phantom power Wired/Wireless Yes...
Our DR-05, DR-07mkII and DR-100 are missing great audio. Handheld Recorder Comparison Feature Built-in stereo condenser microphones Recording resolution Recording media Batteries Microphone input Remote Control Adjustable speed/pitch playback Stereo limiter on -set to give your productions the ...329 06/28/11 Page 1 of 2 Guide To Using TASCAM Handheld Recorders For DSLR Filmmaking TASCAM has been a leader in speaker Line output Battery life Optional windscreen Included accessories Advantages Estimated street price DR-05 Omni MP3 or WAV, up to match with phantom power Wired/Wireless Yes...
Recording Guide for Filmmakers and DSLR Cameras
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...CS5.5, Apple Final Cut Pro X or Singular Software PluralEyes. even while recording 7733 Telegraph Rd • Montebello, CA • 90640 • 323.726.0303 • www.tascam.com © 2011 TASCAM, a division of TEAC America. All trademarks are purpose-built for audio, so setting audio ... won't be distorted. • The separate line out and headphone out on the DR-100 allows you to listen in headphones while you to swap batteries for a better recording. • TASCAM recorders are the property of their respective holders. All rights reserved. Design and specifications subject ...
...CS5.5, Apple Final Cut Pro X or Singular Software PluralEyes. even while recording 7733 Telegraph Rd • Montebello, CA • 90640 • 323.726.0303 • www.tascam.com © 2011 TASCAM, a division of TEAC America. All trademarks are purpose-built for audio, so setting audio ... won't be distorted. • The separate line out and headphone out on the DR-100 allows you to listen in headphones while you to swap batteries for a better recording. • TASCAM recorders are the property of their respective holders. All rights reserved. Design and specifications subject ...
DR-05 version 1.01 release notes
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...8226;• This screen shows a list of the firmware update files inside the UTILITY folder of the name. The actual display differs. D01154700A TASCAM DR-05 1 Continue to press and hold the MARK and  buttons firmly until this screen appears. •• When firmware has been copied to...beginning of the unit. Firmware update procedures CAUTION When updating the firmware, be sure that you created an additional new folder and then tried to record to open the INFORMATION screen FILE (1/3) page. 5 Use the +/− buttons to it . This unit will not be recognized as an ...
...8226;• This screen shows a list of the firmware update files inside the UTILITY folder of the name. The actual display differs. D01154700A TASCAM DR-05 1 Continue to press and hold the MARK and  buttons firmly until this screen appears. •• When firmware has been copied to...beginning of the unit. Firmware update procedures CAUTION When updating the firmware, be sure that you created an additional new folder and then tried to record to open the INFORMATION screen FILE (1/3) page. 5 Use the +/− buttons to it . This unit will not be recognized as an ...
DR-05 Owner's Manual
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Please record it and retain it for your records. Serial number OWNER'S MANUAL D01139520A DR-05 Linear PCM Recorder This device has a serial number located inside the battery compartment.
Please record it and retain it for your records. Serial number OWNER'S MANUAL D01139520A DR-05 Linear PCM Recorder This device has a serial number located inside the battery compartment.
DR-05 Owner's Manual
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...Parts 19 Top panel 19 Front panel 23 Rear panel 23 Left side panel 24 Right side panel 24 Bottom Panel 25 Home Screen 26 Recording Screen 28 Playback Control screen 30 Menu item list 31 Using menus 32 Basic operation 33 3-Preparation 34 Powering the unit 34 Using AA ...the microSD card 39 Removing the card 40 Preparing a microSD card for use 40 Using the built-in speaker 41 Connecting monitors and headphones...... 42 4-Recording 43 Selecting file format/sampling frequency/ type, and maximum file size 43 Set where to save the file 45 Setting the input functions 46 Placing...
...Parts 19 Top panel 19 Front panel 23 Rear panel 23 Left side panel 24 Right side panel 24 Bottom Panel 25 Home Screen 26 Recording Screen 28 Playback Control screen 30 Menu item list 31 Using menus 32 Basic operation 33 3-Preparation 34 Powering the unit 34 Using AA ...the microSD card 39 Removing the card 40 Preparing a microSD card for use 40 Using the built-in speaker 41 Connecting monitors and headphones...... 42 4-Recording 43 Selecting file format/sampling frequency/ type, and maximum file size 43 Set where to save the file 45 Setting the input functions 46 Placing...
DR-05 Owner's Manual
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... Manually adjusting the input level 48 Using the Level Control Function 50 Recording 52 Creating and changeover to a new file during continued recording (track incrementing).... 53 Manual track incrementation during recording 53 Automatic track incrementation by file size 54 Mark function 55 Adding... to a recording........55 Moving to a mark position 55 Recording the moment before pushing RECORD (PRE REC 56 Self-timer function 57 Recording duration 58 5-Working with Files and Folders (BROWSE screen 59 Screen navigation 59 Icons on the BROWSE screen 60 8 TASCAM DR-05 File operations...
... Manually adjusting the input level 48 Using the Level Control Function 50 Recording 52 Creating and changeover to a new file during continued recording (track incrementing).... 53 Manual track incrementation during recording 53 Automatic track incrementation by file size 54 Mark function 55 Adding... to a recording........55 Moving to a mark position 55 Recording the moment before pushing RECORD (PRE REC 56 Self-timer function 57 Recording duration 58 5-Working with Files and Folders (BROWSE screen 59 Screen navigation 59 Icons on the BROWSE screen 60 8 TASCAM DR-05 File operations...
DR-05 Owner's Manual
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... default produce 44.1kHz, 16-bit WAV files. Fit them to recording standby. CAUTION The first time you use the unit, a built-in the compartment. 2 Turn on, and various setting information will appear. 10 TASCAM DR-05 Press the  or ¯ button to move the cursor... (highlighted portion), and adjust the date and time using other recording settings. Quick Start Guide Try recording and playback with TASCAM DR-05. Higher-quality or longer files can be displayed. button. marks shown in clock setting screen will be produced using ...
... default produce 44.1kHz, 16-bit WAV files. Fit them to recording standby. CAUTION The first time you use the unit, a built-in the compartment. 2 Turn on, and various setting information will appear. 10 TASCAM DR-05 Press the  or ¯ button to move the cursor... (highlighted portion), and adjust the date and time using other recording settings. Quick Start Guide Try recording and playback with TASCAM DR-05. Higher-quality or longer files can be displayed. button. marks shown in clock setting screen will be produced using ...
DR-05 Owner's Manual
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...&E$C indicator 4 Use the  or ¯ button to stop playback. The REC indicator will continue flashing during recording. 6 Press the (HOME) [ª] button to restart recording in speaker set , connect it on the speaker settings screen (See "Using the built-in speaker" on page 41...-in the same track. 7 Press the Á button for details. 5 Press the RECORD [º] button to play when playing back or stopped and the Home Screen is displayed. NOTE To pause recording, press the RECORD [º] button. Press the RECORD [º] button again to finish recording. TASCAM DR-05 11
...&E$C indicator 4 Use the  or ¯ button to stop playback. The REC indicator will continue flashing during recording. 6 Press the (HOME) [ª] button to restart recording in speaker set , connect it on the speaker settings screen (See "Using the built-in speaker" on page 41...-in the same track. 7 Press the Á button for details. 5 Press the RECORD [º] button to play when playing back or stopped and the Home Screen is displayed. NOTE To pause recording, press the RECORD [º] button. Press the RECORD [º] button again to finish recording. TASCAM DR-05 11
DR-05 Owner's Manual
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... file automatically when a maximum file size set in advance is reached without interrupting recording • A QUICK button is available for future reference. After you have finished reading this recorder for purchasing the TASCAM DR-05 Linear PCM Recorder. 1-Introduction Thank you will enjoy using this manual, please keep it in order to maximize your use...
... file automatically when a maximum file size set in advance is reached without interrupting recording • A QUICK button is available for future reference. After you have finished reading this recorder for purchasing the TASCAM DR-05 Linear PCM Recorder. 1-Introduction Thank you will enjoy using this manual, please keep it in order to maximize your use...
DR-05 Owner's Manual
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...speed control and IN-OUT loop • Tuner function to tune musical instruments • Self-timer function to start recording after a set period of time. • Jump back and play function allows the last several seconds of the ...to be replayed again by simply pressing a button • REC DELAY function can be used to avoid recording the sound of pressing the RECORD button • Playlist function • DIVIDE function allows files to be split where desired (only for WAV...headphones output jack • 128 x 64 pixel LCD with backlight • Mini-B type USB 2.0 port TASCAM DR-05 13
...speed control and IN-OUT loop • Tuner function to tune musical instruments • Self-timer function to start recording after a set period of time. • Jump back and play function allows the last several seconds of the ...to be replayed again by simply pressing a button • REC DELAY function can be used to avoid recording the sound of pressing the RECORD button • Playlist function • DIVIDE function allows files to be split where desired (only for WAV...headphones output jack • 128 x 64 pixel LCD with backlight • Mini-B type USB 2.0 port TASCAM DR-05 13
DR-05 Owner's Manual
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... the unit 1 • AA alkaline batteries 2 • USB cable (80 cm 1 • Warranty card 1 • Owner's Manual (this document 1 14 TASCAM DR-05 Conventions used in this manual The following items. Take care when opening the package not to a button or connector or control on 2 AA batteries, an...on the screen, the typeface looks like this icon. NOTE A note provides additional explanations for example, that you may lose data (recordings) if you see this : ON. • "microSD memory card" is sometimes abbreviated as "microSD card". • Additional information is introduced in...
... the unit 1 • AA alkaline batteries 2 • USB cable (80 cm 1 • Warranty card 1 • Owner's Manual (this document 1 14 TASCAM DR-05 Conventions used in this manual The following items. Take care when opening the package not to a button or connector or control on 2 AA batteries, an...on the screen, the typeface looks like this icon. NOTE A note provides additional explanations for example, that you may lose data (recordings) if you see this : ON. • "microSD memory card" is sometimes abbreviated as "microSD card". • Additional information is introduced in...
DR-05 Owner's Manual
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... will TEAC Corporation be free from the copyright holder or the rightful licensor. If you have obtained the appropriate permission from the copyright holder or the rightful licensor, your legal advisor. Unless you own the copyright, or have obtained permission from infringement of any illegal copying performed using the recorder. 16 TASCAM DR-05
... will TEAC Corporation be free from the copyright holder or the rightful licensor. If you have obtained the appropriate permission from the copyright holder or the rightful licensor, your legal advisor. Unless you own the copyright, or have obtained permission from infringement of any illegal copying performed using the recorder. 16 TASCAM DR-05
DR-05 Owner's Manual
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... of places. Doing so could degrade the sound quality and/or cause malfunctions. •• Places with bad ventilation or high humidity TASCAM DR-05 17 Precautions for recording and playback. 1-Introduction About microSD cards This unit uses microSD cards for placement •• The environmental temperature operation range of this unit can...
... of places. Doing so could degrade the sound quality and/or cause malfunctions. •• Places with bad ventilation or high humidity TASCAM DR-05 17 Precautions for recording and playback. 1-Introduction About microSD cards This unit uses microSD cards for placement •• The environmental temperature operation range of this unit can...
DR-05 Owner's Manual
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... stereo electret condenser microphone. TASCAM DR-05 19 Top panel 2-Names and Functions of Parts 1 Built-in microphone becomes inactive. 2 PEAK indicator Lights when the input volume is open, press this button to return to the Home Screen. Press this button during recording or recording standby to cause the recording to stop. Press this button...
... stereo electret condenser microphone. TASCAM DR-05 19 Top panel 2-Names and Functions of Parts 1 Built-in microphone becomes inactive. 2 PEAK indicator Lights when the input volume is open, press this button to return to the Home Screen. Press this button during recording or recording standby to cause the recording to stop. Press this button...
DR-05 Owner's Manual
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...microphone or MIC/EXT IN jack. The indicator lights while recording. q RECORD [º] button When stopped, press this button during recording standby. When in the display. 8 PB CONT button This button activates the Playback Control screen. TASCAM DR-05 21 2-Names and Functions of Parts Press this button to... put the unit into recording standby. During adjustment, a volume indicator will be shown depends on the state of the unit...
...microphone or MIC/EXT IN jack. The indicator lights while recording. q RECORD [º] button When stopped, press this button during recording standby. When in the display. 8 PB CONT button This button activates the Playback Control screen. TASCAM DR-05 21 2-Names and Functions of Parts Press this button to... put the unit into recording standby. During adjustment, a volume indicator will be shown depends on the state of the unit...
DR-05 Owner's Manual
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... the cursor right. 22 TASCAM DR-05 Press this button skips to confirm selections. Press and hold this button to show or cancel the popup menu for the current song • Playback/Playback Control screen: level alignment • Recording standby: level control Press this button...Functions of Parts • Stopped: delete, division, or level alignment for file/folder operations. On the setting screens, use this button during recording or recording standby to move down a level. If a file is selected, the file is stopped, press this button to start jump-back playback. r...
... the cursor right. 22 TASCAM DR-05 Press this button skips to confirm selections. Press and hold this button to show or cancel the popup menu for the current song • Playback/Playback Control screen: level alignment • Recording standby: level control Press this button...Functions of Parts • Stopped: delete, division, or level alignment for file/folder operations. On the setting screens, use this button during recording or recording standby to move down a level. If a file is selected, the file is stopped, press this button to start jump-back playback. r...
DR-05 Owner's Manual
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... do so on the Input Setting Screen. The built-in power when set the IN (start) and OUT (end) points of Parts t MARK button When recording, use it to the previous or next mark, respectively. Press the  or ¯ button while pressing and holding this input jack to the MIC... a stereo mini-jack microphone or an external input device. Rear panel u MIC/EXT IN jack Use this button to move to add markers manually. TASCAM DR-05 23 This jack provides plug-in microphone is disabled if an external microphone is open, use this button to set to cancel loop playback and...
... do so on the Input Setting Screen. The built-in power when set the IN (start) and OUT (end) points of Parts t MARK button When recording, use it to the previous or next mark, respectively. Press the  or ¯ button while pressing and holding this input jack to the MIC... a stereo mini-jack microphone or an external input device. Rear panel u MIC/EXT IN jack Use this button to move to add markers manually. TASCAM DR-05 23 This jack provides plug-in microphone is disabled if an external microphone is open, use this button to set to cancel loop playback and...
DR-05 Owner's Manual
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.... 2-Names and Functions of Parts Bottom Panel headphones are connected, when the speaker is disabled, or when Monitor Mix is in speaker to listen to recordings. CAUTION • Tighten the unit securely to the tripod or microphone stand to a tripod or mic stand. f Battery compartment cover g Battery compartment Install batteries (2 AA... page 34.) s Mono speaker Use this to attach the unit to prevent it with this unit. d Tripod attachment screw-hole (1/4-inch) Use this built-in recording standby, when TASCAM DR-05 25
.... 2-Names and Functions of Parts Bottom Panel headphones are connected, when the speaker is disabled, or when Monitor Mix is in speaker to listen to recordings. CAUTION • Tighten the unit securely to the tripod or microphone stand to a tripod or mic stand. f Battery compartment cover g Battery compartment Install batteries (2 AA... page 34.) s Mono speaker Use this to attach the unit to prevent it with this unit. d Tripod attachment screw-hole (1/4-inch) Use this built-in recording standby, when TASCAM DR-05 25