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TASCAM DR-05
Thank you very much for purchasing the TASCAM
DR-05 Linear PCM Recorder. Please read this
Owner’s Manual carefully in order to maximize
your use of all the unit’s features. We hope that
you will enjoy using this recorder for many years
to come.
After you have finished reading this manual, please
keep it in a safe place for future reference.
You can also download the Reference Manual from
the TEAC Global Site (http://teac-global.com/).
Features
• Compact audio recorder that uses microSD/
microSDHC cards as recording media
• Omnidirectional stereo microphones allow high-
quality stereo recording
• 44.1/48/96 kHz, 16/24-bit, linear PCM (WAV
format) recording possible
• Compatible with WAV files in BWF format
• 32–320 kbps MP3 format recording possible
(compatible with ID3 tag v2.4)
• Overdubbing allows playback and input signals
to be mixed and recorded together as a new file
• Built-in 0.3 W monaural output speaker
• Built-in effect (reverb) can be used during
recording and playback
• Auto-record function starts recording
automatically when a set sound input level is
detected
• Automatic tone insertion function convenient
for synchronizing with video files when editing
• Can start recording a new file automatically
when a maximum file size set in advance is
reached without interrupting recording
• A QUICK button is available for easy access to
various functions
• Track incrementing function allows a recording
to be split by creating a new file when desired
• Pre-recording (PRE REC) function allows the
unit to record the 2 seconds of sound before
recording is activated
1–Introduction