Tascam DR-05 Review With Audio Recording

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  • Опубліковано 9 тра 2011
  • www.aibal.com/tascam-dr-05-rev... Tascam DR-05 review with audio samples.
    If you're interested in the Tascam DR-05, you're probably also looking at the Zoom H1. Both devices offer comparable features and are priced similarly at around $100.
    What I've found with DR-05 is that it offers a superior build quality, button controls, display and software menus. That's a lot of benefits to consider over the Zoom H1.
    The Zoom H1, on the other hand, is a slimmer and lighter unit that features mics placed in a X/Y arrangement.
    Is the Tascam DR-05 right for you? Watch my video review to find out, and keep in mind that all the audio in the review (my voice over) has been recorded with the DR05.
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  • @weshoward4301
    @weshoward4301 10 років тому +8

    As fine an overview as I've seen in the time taken in quite awhile. Thanks for the help in making a decision.

  • @whackcracka
    @whackcracka 8 років тому +59

    I would just like people reading this to know, you can multitrack with this device. You have to enable the feature first. You go into the menu - settings - recording settings and scroll down to turn auto rec off. This will allow you to hit record, play some guitar for instance.. then when you hit stop it becomes a file. The next time you hit record it will say overdub yes/no and if youre wearing headphones itll help a lot but then it will start a new file with this new track you are doing over the previous one

    • @AndrewAviles
      @AndrewAviles 4 роки тому +3

      Thanks this is super helpful

    • @morten1
      @morten1 4 роки тому +7

      Yes, I think when overdubbing it will create 2 files: One with the overdub (mixed together) and one without. So you have the original saved just in case

    • @fullyinformed2241
      @fullyinformed2241 3 роки тому

      Thank you for the info. I just purchased this recorder.

    • @richardsgonzalez8204
      @richardsgonzalez8204 3 роки тому

      This is amazing to know

    • @petergilstrap6357
      @petergilstrap6357 3 роки тому

      YOU CANNOT MULTITRACK WITH THE DR-05. THERE IS NO "AUTO REC"

  • @KevinNether
    @KevinNether 10 років тому +25

    Hey man - good review. Really clean and precise.

    • @KevinNether
      @KevinNether 10 років тому +2

      Thanks first of all. It's the lime color. I color corrected my images and I shoot outside so colors are a bit different sometimes. It's the same thing though.

  • @34Kuro
    @34Kuro 13 років тому +1

    there are enough videos reviewing or unboxing this device but this review-video is the best by any means. Nice work and very usefull information, good close-ups on the device. You helped me very much!

  • @mindthegap2065
    @mindthegap2065 8 років тому +1

    Thanks for that great review, it helped me big time deciding between the Tascam and Zoom. I appreciate it!

  • @chickrock66
    @chickrock66 8 років тому

    I just got my Tascam DR-05. My old guitar player bought one last summer and I knew I wanted one. I still did a lot of researching and reading reviews and hands down I was going to get this one.
    I Thank You very much your review and showing of the basic of use. It sent me light years into my future. It's gonna come in handy this weekend. Thank you for the info.

  • @soundboy89
    @soundboy89 12 років тому

    The audio quality of the voiceover is really good! Thanks for a helpful review.

  • @kjackso406
    @kjackso406 11 років тому

    I found the review to be very helpful. Excellent overview and introduction for my new DR 05. Also like the comparison with the H1. Covers basic operations very quickly. Very useful video!!

  • @KountryKlare
    @KountryKlare 5 років тому +1

    Mercy, thank you so much for walking me through using the Tascam DR-05! I was a little put off when you started by saying, "don't bother to read the manual." What? I read the manual and was really confused and became more and more frustrated. Your program was concise, to the point, easy to watch i.e. well focused, and of course, with clear audio. So again, thank you so much for walking me through using this recorder. I would nominate you to make instructional videos for all my electronics! My Canon camera, for example. Happy New Year! Claire S

  • @oldguyriders
    @oldguyriders 3 роки тому

    Nice review. Just what I needed in learning about the Tascam Dr-05.

  • @MrJPrive
    @MrJPrive 11 років тому

    Thank you. I was having trouble with the mic-in volume, and this video showed how to fix it. Thanks for the help!

  • @UpNextWithNickLate
    @UpNextWithNickLate 11 років тому +2

    You sir, have just sold another dr-05! Thank you for this amazing review.

  • @TrinaFoster
    @TrinaFoster 11 років тому

    Fantastic Review! I just got mine and enjoyed learning the basics with YOU! Many Heartfelt Thanks for a great video!

  • @TheBest5MinuteWinePodcast
    @TheBest5MinuteWinePodcast 3 місяці тому

    NICE job! My brain goes at 90 miles an hour and reading the manual isn't done until years later usually. I knew I was on the right track of learning this device when you said don't bother. Your audio and speech were very clear and especially no rustling noise that so many have when unboxing. Again Great job!

  • @DaisyHollowBooks
    @DaisyHollowBooks 10 років тому

    Thanks for this review. It was thorough, and gave a good overview of the recorder. You saved me some time leafing through the manual.

  • @Robinechampion
    @Robinechampion 9 років тому +2

    I'm so excited about this product. A guy in a drum/rock shop recommended it and I pick it up tomorrow. I'll be using it to record group time with about 10 3-4year olds and their teachers having a discussion. As it's for research I have to have a clean, clear recording so I can transcribe easily. I was beginning to think there was no easy solution. This might be it though.

  • @bluetoothh700
    @bluetoothh700 13 років тому

    that was the best review ive seen of this. thank you!

  • @billybobthornton1136
    @billybobthornton1136 12 років тому

    Great review!! I just received mine (before I looked at your video). Well packaged and I just love the feel and the ease of setup. Menu is great-now all I have to do is record and playback to see for myself how good the machine is. Thanks for sharing~~

  • @IreneDrives
    @IreneDrives 12 років тому

    Thank you for the great information about this product. I am ordering one today.

  • @RUSSLANDfuerIMMER
    @RUSSLANDfuerIMMER 9 років тому

    Man, great review! I've been searching for a portable recorder that could produce a good-quality tracks for professional voice recording to set up a home studio .. you actually wasted none of my time and gave a great feedback on the device! I really appreciate that, keep it going! Greetings from Russia ;)

  • @slaggart
    @slaggart 11 років тому

    Wow thanks for the review! Mostly instructive and shows how great the Tascam-05 is!

  • @helldotsin
    @helldotsin 12 років тому

    thank you so much for the review and i think im going to order one now!

  • @bearpitrock
    @bearpitrock 7 років тому

    Great in-depth review. Thank you!

  • @SeanRosairo
    @SeanRosairo 3 роки тому

    Super in-depth, I really appreciate this!

  • @GratefulCraig
    @GratefulCraig 10 років тому

    Nice review. I own this unit and I like it as well. Your mono tip for voice over recording was key for me. Most appreciated.

  • @ModelBoatMayhemPhotos
    @ModelBoatMayhemPhotos 12 років тому

    WXCELENT review. One of the best of any product I've seen on youtube.
    Many thanks for posting.

  • @TobyBaier
    @TobyBaier 13 років тому

    Thanks for the review, next to your brilliant video quality, the Tascam makes a good impression. Think I'm gonna get one.

  • @angelikmayhem
    @angelikmayhem 10 років тому +2

    This was very helpful. Thank you.

  • @svendura1
    @svendura1 6 років тому

    Very nice review. I like your smooth way of talking and explaining. Just one short question: What about battery life? How long can you record with a set of two AA-batteries?

  • @tennisbum3686
    @tennisbum3686 4 роки тому

    Excellent tutorial, concise, straight to the point.

  • @Finzlow
    @Finzlow 12 років тому

    I ordered a Tascam DR-05 from SweatWater. Thanks to this video, I was able to use the Tascam right when It got here, a few minutes ago. Thanks, AibalReview!

  • @andybungert
    @andybungert 9 років тому

    Thank you sir, this video is great. I will maybe check a vid on the zoom but i saw a picture of it, and on top of everything else, the DR-05 looks more like the device for me.

  • @lovaraso.1989
    @lovaraso.1989 6 років тому

    Very Good Review, I enjoyed it. Thank you. Very informative and very PRO.

  • @Ironic5Dave
    @Ironic5Dave 11 років тому

    Very well done. I might get this Audio Recorder if the Line in works well.

  • @timlee19
    @timlee19 10 років тому +4

    Thank you for this review, it helped me choose the Tascam and I love it! It's definitely my favourite toy and I use it for all sorts of purposes - recording song ideas, live gigs, recording, dictation and it handles all these jobs brilliantly! It's easily the best recording sound quality for a portable recorder I've found since my old beloved mini-disc recorder years ago. Thanks again, a very straightforward and useful review of a very straightforward and useful device!

    • @AibalReview
      @AibalReview  10 років тому +2

      I'm glad you're happy with it. It's been three years since I did the review, and I still use my DR-05 for everything.

    • @timlee19
      @timlee19 8 років тому +1

      Me too! I've recorded live gigs, drum tracks for my own music, ambient sounds like the sea, everything. Great value piece of technology!

    • @randyduncan4004
      @randyduncan4004 6 років тому

      AibalReview nice job

  • @Gestureye7x
    @Gestureye7x 9 років тому

    Spot on and very clear! Thank you! Can't wait to start using it! :)

  • @Stonefieldmedia
    @Stonefieldmedia 10 років тому +1

    Sold ! Tascam owes you a commission for probably two units. Nice review. Very helpful.

    • @jenblackmon1894
      @jenblackmon1894 5 років тому

      Just purchased mine, they owe you for 3 units!

  • @Jimed756
    @Jimed756 11 років тому

    I just bought one and was baffled a bit by the manual. There should be a simple "How to record" section, and I couldn't find one. I enjoyed your video. It gave me easy tips to do what I want with it, so now I can put it to use!! Thanks again. Nice job.

  • @ereviewsyt
    @ereviewsyt 8 років тому

    Awesome video! =D
    This helped me pick up the Tascam DR-05 =)
    I just wanna ask what settings did you use to make this video?
    Format, type, sample and in details would be helpful.
    Also, did you do any post processing?
    Hoping for a reply =)

  • @MinDigitalMedia
    @MinDigitalMedia 12 років тому +1

    Great job on the video.. I just bought one.. Thank you!

  • @kammhron
    @kammhron 11 років тому

    Good , clear & informative review. Also , the camera is excellent. What r u using? Thanx.

  • @bygdeals
    @bygdeals 11 років тому +3

    I'm a songwriter and keyboard player, i just bought one of those a few months ago and I'm very happy with this recorder, the sound is very impressive,very clear too,really its a great device!

    • @wendigo2442
      @wendigo2442 2 роки тому +1

      You should have bought bitcoins instead

  • @Mixnotes
    @Mixnotes 13 років тому

    Great review!

  • @arfurlife
    @arfurlife 11 років тому

    a most excellent review. Thankyou and well done.

  • @imnotgonnasay3612
    @imnotgonnasay3612 7 років тому

    Great video! Thanks for making it!

  • @flatblackstrat
    @flatblackstrat 13 років тому

    Very cool man. I had one of the original portable Tascam 4 track recorders. They make really good audio equipment.

  • @WoodneyJuste
    @WoodneyJuste 10 років тому

    Very good review. I picked up a Tascam myself. And I agree, I would get the Tascam over the zoom just because of build quality.

  • @uunz4075
    @uunz4075 Рік тому

    That Tuner is a VERY nice feature for guitar sessions. I had no idea it was in there

  • @ryanceestah
    @ryanceestah 7 років тому +1

    Hi there, I just got one of these mics and was wondering what settings you had for your mic?
    My mic picks up quite a bit of background noise and I noticed that yours didn't

  • @subhashgoragund6470
    @subhashgoragund6470 3 роки тому

    Thanks for the info, it was helpful

  • @TheMetroPhotographer
    @TheMetroPhotographer 12 років тому

    GREAT REVIEW!!!! Thanks for posting!

  • @jhagley
    @jhagley 9 років тому +1

    Wow, amazing video, great review! Approximately how far is your face from the device in this audio recording?

  • @LegalVideoEtc
    @LegalVideoEtc 10 років тому

    This info is very valuable. Thank you! I have one question. When porting files to your computer using the USB cable, does the Tascam need to have batteries inside, or does power come in through the USB cable? Thank you!

  • @MrChillybillydee
    @MrChillybillydee 11 років тому

    Very nice, simple, straight- forward.....just what I wanted!

  • @flyoversirens3704
    @flyoversirens3704 4 роки тому +4

    Do you think this can handle louder sounds in the 100+ db range? I know it's strange, but I would like to use it to record the audio from tornado sirens.

  • @goldslum
    @goldslum 12 років тому +1

    i just wanted to say this unit is freaking incredible. great battery life. i turn the mic gain all the way off and have a separate 8 channel mixer. great for recording studio work and podcasting. 24 bit recording is nice cause you can go back and edit the audio nicely in a daw. happy as heck about this thing. get a 32 gb micro sdhc

  • @rmpeete
    @rmpeete 10 років тому

    Hi. Great review! Did you do some editing in post? Your recording is crisp and clean and all I hear is your voice. When I record with my tascam, I get the slight hmm sound in the background --it's not crisp and clean. How did you get your recording that way? Thanks!

  • @znere65
    @znere65 6 років тому

    Very good review thanks!

  • @etwproductions
    @etwproductions 12 років тому

    Good video. Thanks for the info.

  • @petersaternusbrazil
    @petersaternusbrazil 11 років тому

    Thanks a lot! Sorry for the delay in answering!

  • @PicturaSonus
    @PicturaSonus 11 років тому

    Yes. There is a USB cable included with the product. I believe you can export to mp3 or wav files and transfer them straight to your computer. From there you can use them in any video editing software you prefer.

  • @charlieburns1385
    @charlieburns1385 Рік тому

    I have mine dr05 for yrs
    Great tool for band practices

  • @whackcracka
    @whackcracka 8 років тому +2

    Also realistically if you want to multi-track and dont feel like spending a lot, you could buy this tascam unit and simply buy a 4-8 channel mixer and play around with what youve got as far as turning the 'auto rec' feature off I had mentioned.

  • @traviswoodring5568
    @traviswoodring5568 11 років тому

    thanks man u are very clear and simple good job nice review

  • @hawaiihomepro422
    @hawaiihomepro422 6 років тому

    nice review. do you know the difference between DR05 and DR 22WL in terms of the microphone direction does it make any difference?

  • @QuantumPsychonautics
    @QuantumPsychonautics 2 роки тому +1

    This device is very simple and easy to use! I have had consistent success picking up great quality recordings. Sure there are lots of really fancy recorders out there with loads of advanced features, but as for me, I will likely stay with this great, simple little workhorse. 🤓

  • @jacobl6572
    @jacobl6572 10 років тому +4

    I lost my H1 but also hated the tiny hard to press buttons. I had to use my fingernail to dig down on them. The tiny card door also did not work having to glue it in place. This unit looks like winner, Thanks for the great review.

  • @EricBerry47
    @EricBerry47 9 років тому

    Great review. Thanks.

  • @labalbi
    @labalbi 11 років тому

    Thanks so much for this review. What settings WAV or MP3 do you recommend ?

  • @GladiusOFFICIAL
    @GladiusOFFICIAL 3 роки тому +5

    Can you use Tascam recorder (say, DR 05 or DR 40) as android audio interface for live-streaming (& monitoring) directly from your phone?

  • @pantano207
    @pantano207 10 років тому

    Good review, thanks.

  • @djborap
    @djborap 12 років тому

    Great review, thank you!

  • @ethanclarkfilm
    @ethanclarkfilm 8 років тому

    Hi, great video, would it be possible to use the tascam dr05 with a headphone splitter going into the line out so that you could use headphones to monitor audio at the same time as recording audio into the cameras mic input. Thanks, Ethan

  • @greenebear2267
    @greenebear2267 7 років тому

    thx mate..you have a nice sounding voice..

  • @PicturaSonus
    @PicturaSonus 11 років тому +1

    It actually does a pretty great job at cancelling out background noise. The mics are a lot less sensitive than your average condensers. I recorded with an airplane flying over in the background and you could barely tell. :)

  • @fabiovillelaoficial
    @fabiovillelaoficial 7 років тому +1

    AibalReview, good night. Bought a DR-05 and would, if possible, to get me a question. When I connect an external mic to the DR-05 I hear a hiss, which only disappears with the recording volume below level 30. I have connected a lapel mic and Turn Videomig Go and both the hiss is audible. It happens to you too? Am I with a faulty drive? When I use the auto level this also happens. I guess it's a gain that the DR-05 take the microphone out, but I thought the noise was not to appear. When using the internal microphones do not hear this noise. If you can help, thank you. A hug.

  • @gakiyarou
    @gakiyarou 11 років тому

    good review! are you still using this product? Does it hold up against the test of time?

  • @MrLex76
    @MrLex76 11 років тому

    Great review! Thanks.

  • @bt10ant
    @bt10ant 9 років тому

    Done very well. Thanks. Does it come with that USB cable?

  • @xxOzzie63xx
    @xxOzzie63xx 7 років тому

    Great review, I want to use it with my GoPro Hero 5 black attached to my Karma Grip aa the sound recorded on the Gopro is pretty bad, I like the inclusion on a tripod mount underneath so I can attach to the Grip.

  • @ladybluu
    @ladybluu 7 років тому

    awesome review!!!!

  • @Smrahno
    @Smrahno 10 років тому

    Have you already tried to increase the input as explained in 2:40 in this video? Seems to me that it may solve the issue, I had the same problem sometimes and the input was just set too low.
    It may be also a issue with volume levels set incorrectly on your computer. Hope it helps.

  • @MySetDancer1
    @MySetDancer1 12 років тому

    Very well done!

  • @SPER666
    @SPER666 6 років тому

    Good review. Thanks

  • @DigitalImageMag
    @DigitalImageMag 11 років тому

    Nice review- thanks!

  • @mitcharney1
    @mitcharney1 5 років тому

    Good review!

  • @mwj5368
    @mwj5368 7 років тому +1

    Hi! Why does my screen keep turning off after about 10 seconds? The device stays on and I can see it in a non-lit black characters. It's just the screen keeps turning off. Thanks for having this tutorial!

  • @batman.darthmaul
    @batman.darthmaul 8 років тому

    I'd like to get either this unit or the DR-40 for digitizing vinyl and other analog sources. Audiophile soundcards usually don't have RCA inputs and have much more background noise in general than this unit would. With the DR-40, you can connect with balanced line-level inputs. Most importantly, with a Tascam you're getting pro-spec A/D converters for about half the price of an audiophile or gaming soundcard (which will have nowhere near as good A/D converters and be much noisier). Amazon currently has the 05 for $80. Of course, the DR-40 is more.

  • @PeresD
    @PeresD 10 років тому

    wow that sound is clean.

  • @kissslipknotnirvana
    @kissslipknotnirvana 12 років тому

    mine is on the way from amazon, going to get a good mic for recording concerts as well as a batt box to power my mics..

  • @julio3100
    @julio3100 12 років тому

    Great vid, I will buy this one, but I'm not very shure about the line in feature, because I read that the line level from this is very high so almost everything you plug in will create distortion, for ex. the stereo rca out from a mixer,

  • @chrisridley1210
    @chrisridley1210 8 років тому

    Thanks for excellent intel. sound folk are special, and i am not one of them alas,but i made sense your skills. thanks

  • @nycboy121
    @nycboy121 4 роки тому

    For the voice over in this video what are the Recording settings you used besides Mono? WHat it a WAV and if so how was it set? Was the Low Cut on? I ask because I recorded on it and it does not sound anything like yours. Any help will be greatly appreciated. Thank you.

  • @Dragonfyre137
    @Dragonfyre137 8 років тому

    I'm considering buying this unit for recording my guitar. Now while I'd surely record it via the uilt-in mics, I was just wondering whether it is possibel to record using the external mic input. One of my amps has a phones/record output, so I was asking myself whether it would be possible to record my amp using this input.

  • @supercecime3079
    @supercecime3079 3 роки тому

    Thanks. very informative.

  • @andrewwright99999
    @andrewwright99999 7 років тому

    Good review

  • @TCLucas40
    @TCLucas40 7 років тому

    I just got my dr-05 (version 2) bundle delivered, and I know it has the auto record option in the menu. I looked through the manual and couldn't see if auto is their definition of voice activated.

  • @kaisermel
    @kaisermel 9 років тому

    Excellent tutorial! The user guide terrible so this really helped me learn how to use it. Any way I can record while connected to my laptop?

  • @readwithDavid
    @readwithDavid 7 років тому

    Thanks for the post.

  • @bassmasta93
    @bassmasta93 12 років тому

    hey, AibalReview, how does this handle recording live bands? or for recording a full band (guitar bass vocals drums)