Introduction

The TASCAM DR-05XP is a compact two-channel handheld audio recorder designed for music, interviews, field recording, rehearsals, video production, sound effects, lectures, and everyday content creation. Its built-in omnidirectional stereo condenser microphones provide a simple self-contained recording system that captures both the primary source and the surrounding ambience without requiring external microphones.

Supporting 32-bit float WAV/BWF recording at up to 96kHz, the DR-05XP provides greater flexibility when recording sources with unpredictable levels while retaining the straightforward controls of TASCAM’s popular DR-series handheld recorders. A 3.5mm external microphone/line input, USB-C connectivity, 2-in/2-out USB audio interface functionality, microSDXC support up to 512GB, and operation from just two AA batteries make the DR-05XP a practical portable recorder for musicians, creators, students, videographers, and field-recording applications.