--- product_id: 103548885 title: "Tascam DR-05X Stereo Handheld Digital Audio Portable Recorder and USB Audio Interface, Pro Field, AV, Music, Dictation Recorder" brand: "tascam" price: "$272.89" currency: USD in_stock: true reviews_count: 13 url: https://www.desertcart.us/products/103548885-tascam-dr-05x-stereo-handheld-digital-audio-portable-recorder-usb store_origin: US region: United States of America --- # USB Audio Interface for seamless PC integration 17.5 hours battery life on just 2 AA batteries Dual condenser mics capture every nuance Tascam DR-05X Stereo Handheld Digital Audio Portable Recorder and USB Audio Interface, Pro Field, AV, Music, Dictation Recorder **Brand:** tascam **Price:** $272.89 **Availability:** ✅ In Stock ## Summary > 🎧 Capture brilliance anywhere, anytime—because your ideas deserve pro sound. ## Quick Answers - **What is this?** Tascam DR-05X Stereo Handheld Digital Audio Portable Recorder and USB Audio Interface, Pro Field, AV, Music, Dictation Recorder by tascam - **How much does it cost?** $272.89 with free shipping - **Is it available?** Yes, in stock and ready to ship - **Where can I buy it?** [www.desertcart.us](https://www.desertcart.us/products/103548885-tascam-dr-05x-stereo-handheld-digital-audio-portable-recorder-usb) ## Best For - tascam enthusiasts ## Why This Product - Trusted tascam brand quality - Free international shipping included - Worldwide delivery with tracking - 15-day hassle-free returns ## Key Features - • **Compact & Lightweight:** Weighing only 11.2 ounces and pocket-sized, it’s the ultimate portable studio for the on-the-go professional. - • **Crystal-Clear Capture:** Dual internal condenser microphones deliver studio-quality stereo sound, perfect for field recording, music, and podcasts. - • **Plug & Play Versatility:** Connect effortlessly to your PC in USB Audio Interface Mode for live streaming, voiceovers, and songwriting with pristine audio. - • **Intuitive Control Layout:** Revamped interface lets you record, adjust levels, delete takes, and add markers with lightning speed. - • **Marathon Recording Power:** Record up to 17.5 hours on just two AA batteries or stay powered via USB mobile battery—never miss a moment. ## Overview The Tascam DR-05X is a portable stereo handheld digital audio recorder featuring dual condenser microphones for detailed sound capture, 17.5 hours of battery life on two AA batteries, and USB Audio Interface mode for seamless PC connectivity. Its intuitive controls and compact design make it ideal for professionals in music, field recording, podcasting, and AV work. ## Description Buy Tascam DR-05X Stereo Handheld Digital Audio Portable Recorder and USB Audio Interface, Pro Field, AV, Music, Dictation Recorder: Portable Recorders - desertcart.com ✓ FREE DELIVERY possible on eligible purchases Review: Great Little Recorder - I bought the DR-05 back in 2011 and frequently used it for live band recordings. It died last week after 10+ yrs. I was tempted to try another brand but since I was happy with the quality of the TASCAM recordings, I stuck with TASCAM. For editing software, I use free Audacity and Studio One. Some of my recordings sound excellent. I also recorded my drums for youtube videos with the DR-05. This DR-05X has some extra features like brighter screen and added effects like reverb. I like the portability of the unit as it fits in my drumstick bag easily. The interface is very easy to use. The unit comes with batteries but does NOT include micro SD card and cable for PC. So, right out of the box, you cannot use the recorder unless you have a micro SD card on hand. The unit has no built-in memory. But for under a hundred bucks, I can't complain. I'll be happy if I get at least another 10 years out of this new unit. You can spend more on other recorders, but this little recorder is a great buy at this price point. One small issue - I had to return the first DR-05X I received due to the display light flickering. desertcart provided a replacement right away which works fine. Review: A freakingmasing!! - You know when i got it? I was a little disappointed cuz it look kinda cheap. The built in speaker doesn't give it any faith either. BUT!! i ordered some stereo small headset so i don't look suspicious out n about. Girl! U gotta use it with headsets to really hear the crazy quality behind this beast! I have it at 50% input n i can still hear myself breathing! The audio captured with this device is impressive as hell! I been capturing things my own ears cant! Literally picks up cars running at 2-3 blocks away. I am in my room n it picks up the motor of my fan at 10 feet away from it. Tried vaping in the room and at 1-2 feet away it picks up the button press, the heat up mechanism and even the circuitry powering on! Thats crazy! The left n right channels are very sensitive, u can walk around it n its like i am whispering to myself. This is the best pull of a trigger investment i ever done! To use with your phone? Dont forget to get a usb cable and a usb male c/lightning to usb A and power. Then go to settings and activate usb options. Your blogging will go up like crazy. I paired my rig with a bluetooth mic and i dual record environments and high quality sound effects. My door does like a very light creek sound but this thing turns that gentle sound into horror movie quality. If you are an audiophile? This is the best not to expensive option! Sd is up to 128gb no biggie u can just buy a stack for cheap. Would had liked it to be bluetooth but i know the usb will deliver just fine. No latency delay or crackling just raw audio. I highly recomend for anybody wanting a high quality mic option u can just strap to your body or camera n get better audio quality with phones etc. u may have to play with input, at lower input your voice sounds crisps n cleaner due to not picking up things miles away. Full input? Get yourself headphones that can handle the high pitch of everything all at once. I tested it in my room with close door. It picks up conversations through walls coming from the tv in the living room! Dont forget to buy the furry wind thingy it does not bring one. I chose no case option n just bought a pair of fleece socks. They keep my baby safe n cozy. Easy to take out and keep the accessories in the other sock. ## Features - 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 ## Technical Specifications | Specification | Value | |---------------|-------| | ASIN | B07N3FC7N3 | | Battery Average Life | 17.5 Hours | | Best Sellers Rank | #20,564 in Musical Instruments ( See Top 100 in Musical Instruments ) #31 in Portable Studio Recorders | | Brand | Tascam | | Built-In Media | Recorder | | Compatible Devices | Personal Computer | | Customer Reviews | 4.4 out of 5 stars 2,575 Reviews | | Digital Recording Time | 17.5 hours | | Format | Live | | Global Trade Identification Number | 00043774033669 | | Hardware Interface | USB | | Headphones Jack | 2.5 millimeters | | Item Dimensions D x W x H | 2"D x 5"W x 7"H | | Item Type Name | Stereo Handheld Digital Audio Recorder and USB Audio Interface | | Item Weight | 0.7 Pounds | | Manufacturer | Tascam | | Memory Storage Capacity | 128 GB | | Mfr Part Number | DR-05X | | Microphone Form Factor | Built-In | | Microphone Operation Mode | Stereo | | Model Number | DR-05X | | Number of Batteries | 2 AA batteries required. (included) | | Screen Size | 1.8 | | UPC | 043774033669 | | Unit Count | 1.0 Count | | Warranty Description | 1 years parts; 90 days labor. | ## Product Details - **Brand:** Tascam - **Compatible Devices:** Personal Computer - **Format:** Live - **Hardware Interface:** USB - **Headphones Jack:** 2.5 millimeters - **Item Weight:** 11.2 ounces - **Memory Storage Capacity:** 128 GB - **Microphone Form Factor:** Built-In - **Number of Batteries:** 2 AA batteries required. (included) - **Product Dimensions:** 2"D x 5"W x 7"H ## Images ![Tascam DR-05X Stereo Handheld Digital Audio Portable Recorder and USB Audio Interface, Pro Field, AV, Music, Dictation Recorder - Image 1](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/71YJMdcOg4L.jpg) ## Questions & Answers **Q: Do you notice any RF interference when an electrical device is near, like a cellphonne or streaming device? The previous versions have that problem!** A: YES, radio interference of a nearby cell phone made the recorder un usable for me. Recordings full of static. **Q: What difference between “tascam dr-05x and old model tascam dr-05 ” ?** A: It's older! Updates on the firmware for better performance. Battery life better. The Tascam DR-05x supports MicroSDXC SD cards, plus a brighter screen. **Q: Can you monitor using headphones while recording from line in?** A: Yes, of course. And you can adjust the volume too. The manuals online are fantastic. Not related to your question, but I like the timer start recording. Wow, set it to record from 7:59 -10:05 pm automatically. Extremely handy. **Q: What are the differences between dr-05x, dr-05x model 2019 and dr-05 version 2? i enjoy playing my sax and recording myself over playalong cd's.** A: There's no difference between the DR-05X and 2019 model as the 05X was only introduced in 2019. Version 2 was an older version. The display on the newer one is brighter and easier to read. This model will accept more SD card styles and a larger sd card size. ## Customer Reviews ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Great Little Recorder *by J***A on October 9, 2023* I bought the DR-05 back in 2011 and frequently used it for live band recordings. It died last week after 10+ yrs. I was tempted to try another brand but since I was happy with the quality of the TASCAM recordings, I stuck with TASCAM. For editing software, I use free Audacity and Studio One. Some of my recordings sound excellent. I also recorded my drums for youtube videos with the DR-05. This DR-05X has some extra features like brighter screen and added effects like reverb. I like the portability of the unit as it fits in my drumstick bag easily. The interface is very easy to use. The unit comes with batteries but does NOT include micro SD card and cable for PC. So, right out of the box, you cannot use the recorder unless you have a micro SD card on hand. The unit has no built-in memory. But for under a hundred bucks, I can't complain. I'll be happy if I get at least another 10 years out of this new unit. You can spend more on other recorders, but this little recorder is a great buy at this price point. One small issue - I had to return the first DR-05X I received due to the display light flickering. Amazon provided a replacement right away which works fine. ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ A freakingmasing!! *by J***L on October 22, 2024* You know when i got it? I was a little disappointed cuz it look kinda cheap. The built in speaker doesn't give it any faith either. BUT!! i ordered some stereo small headset so i don't look suspicious out n about. Girl! U gotta use it with headsets to really hear the crazy quality behind this beast! I have it at 50% input n i can still hear myself breathing! The audio captured with this device is impressive as hell! I been capturing things my own ears cant! Literally picks up cars running at 2-3 blocks away. I am in my room n it picks up the motor of my fan at 10 feet away from it. Tried vaping in the room and at 1-2 feet away it picks up the button press, the heat up mechanism and even the circuitry powering on! Thats crazy! The left n right channels are very sensitive, u can walk around it n its like i am whispering to myself. This is the best pull of a trigger investment i ever done! To use with your phone? Dont forget to get a usb cable and a usb male c/lightning to usb A and power. Then go to settings and activate usb options. Your blogging will go up like crazy. I paired my rig with a bluetooth mic and i dual record environments and high quality sound effects. My door does like a very light creek sound but this thing turns that gentle sound into horror movie quality. If you are an audiophile? This is the best not to expensive option! Sd is up to 128gb no biggie u can just buy a stack for cheap. Would had liked it to be bluetooth but i know the usb will deliver just fine. No latency delay or crackling just raw audio. I highly recomend for anybody wanting a high quality mic option u can just strap to your body or camera n get better audio quality with phones etc. u may have to play with input, at lower input your voice sounds crisps n cleaner due to not picking up things miles away. Full input? Get yourself headphones that can handle the high pitch of everything all at once. I tested it in my room with close door. It picks up conversations through walls coming from the tv in the living room! Dont forget to buy the furry wind thingy it does not bring one. I chose no case option n just bought a pair of fleece socks. They keep my baby safe n cozy. Easy to take out and keep the accessories in the other sock. ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ 1.5 year review...Great for Motovlogging. *by J***. on January 5, 2021* I use this with a $20 lav mic in my motorcycle helmet. It's a Shoei Neotec 2 to be precise. I routed the mic in the helmet with a wire coming out the back of the helmet. Plug that into another wire down to my chest pocket where I have the Tascam. It works fantastic. The reason for the second wire is I don't always use this on every road trip and I don't want a long wire on my helmet all the time. Now, good wires is the key to this or you can get popping sounds with bad connections. My Harley is extremely loud so I needed this unit for proper voice vlogging. It just works. I don't try to wire this to my computer. I pop out the SD card and load it into my computer and upload the soundtrack straight to iMovie or Final Cut Pro X. Has served me well for a year and a half now. All my motorcycle videos, I'm using this. The 2 AA batteries work well and I can record multiple videos for over a week of daily use, usually an hour a day. I really haven't tracked the exact time I get, just know that I change the batteries out after about 10-15 hour long recordings as best I can remember, maybe shorter, maybe longer. I keep two spare batteries in the case holder I bought for this. I highly recommend this as an external recording device. GoPro cameras don't have the greatest mics when you are driving a Harley 70mph down the interstate. And I didn't like the external dongle for the newer GoPros. With this, I can use multiple cameras and one sound track of all of it. It's a good idea to give a sharp hand clap for a spike in the audio so you can link up the voice with the video. Just makes editing easier. I have no idea how good this Tascam is for studio recording because that's not what I use it for. But if you make YT videos with multiple cameras, this is the ticket. Highly recommend it for that. I did try to use it on one of my gun range shooting videos but the gun shot reports were too much. The GoPro mics do a good job of stopping the noise spikes on gun shots at the range. But for the speaking part of those videos, this works great there too. Anyway, just my experience with this unit. Still works fantastic a year and a half later. ## Frequently Bought Together - Tascam DR-05X Stereo Handheld Digital Audio Portable Recorder and USB Audio Interface, Pro Field, AV, Music, Dictation Recorder - Amazon Basics Micro SDXC Memory Card with Full Size Adapter, A2, U3, Read Speed up to 100 MB/s, 128 GB, Black - Tourmate Hard Case for DR-05/DR-05X/DR-05XP/DR-07X Stereo Handheld Digital Audio Recorder - Travel Box for Xvive XV1-R Recorder(Only Case) --- ## Why Shop on Desertcart? - 🛒 **Trusted by 1.3+ Million Shoppers** — Serving international shoppers since 2016 - 🌍 **Shop Globally** — Access 737+ million products across 21 categories - 💰 **No Hidden Fees** — All customs, duties, and taxes included in the price - 🔄 **15-Day Free Returns** — Hassle-free returns (30 days for PRO members) - 🔒 **Secure Payments** — Trusted payment options with buyer protection - ⭐ **TrustPilot Rated 4.5/5** — Based on 8,000+ happy customer reviews **Shop now:** [https://www.desertcart.us/products/103548885-tascam-dr-05x-stereo-handheld-digital-audio-portable-recorder-usb](https://www.desertcart.us/products/103548885-tascam-dr-05x-stereo-handheld-digital-audio-portable-recorder-usb) --- *Product available on Desertcart United States of America* *Store origin: US* *Last updated: 2026-07-06*