Finally after looking at video for over an hour someone who actually is doing a review! One fool was comparing a Rode mic 3 inches from his mouth vs the Tascam 3 feet away and talking about how weak the microphones were! I felt like your review was realistic and actually helped me make a decision on buying this unit or not. I’ve been really unhappy with the audio from my GoPro and decided to look into something portable. I’ve got tons of pro gear, but when my wife and I go camping I don’t have room to bring everything, I think this looks like a simple solution to up my audio game and not have to bring another huge camera bag of stuff. Just wanted to say thanks for a great review! I’m going to get it now based on your tests. Was the audio like crazy good, no, but it’s 100 bucks! Better than the GoPro? Absolutely! See you out there as I work on our last trip out.
I've recorded small bands, lectures and interviews with my Tascam DR-05X. I've found the built-in mics to be more than sufficient for most of my uses. If you're going to use an external mic, be sure it's good quality.
For those of you who are struggling with distorted recorded audio, you might want to read these comments. I bought the this unit to record my extended DJ set. Connecting it to one of my mixer outputs. No matter what setting I used, I kept getting clip indicator. After becoming completely frustrated, I came to realize the output signal was way too high. I added a stage mixer to my set up. I routed my mixer to a line input channel of the mixer. Plugged the tape output from the mixer to the tascam line in input. From there it was easier to set the recording levels with out clipping. I set it for negative 9. Afterward the recording was SUPER clean. Great unit now.
What would you say the DB level of your recording was? I'm planning to use this to record voice and home theater audio up to 110 DB, is this unit viable or should I look elsewhere?
I just ordered one of these today for my VO business. I hope it sounds as good as your does. I will use it to capture short phrases from various people in a quiet environment but it needs to be VO quality. Will be using the built-in mics. Sounded good to me. Thanks for the video!
Great review! Very useful. The built in mics sounded great to me in all situations (I'm using a 10 year old Olympus). Thanks for a great review by someone who clearly understands what people are looking for in a recorder review!
The DR-05X’s internal microphone works great as is. I tried connecting some shotgun microphones onto some rigs, and it just picks up all the hand movement on the rig even when you still turn up the low cut on the Tascam. The only time it works is if the rig remains stationary with absolutely nothing touching it. But aside from external mics, the DR-05X goes above & beyond with its internal mics. They’re waaay better than any stationary lavalier or shotgun mic IMO. As for the external mics, they make better recordings with the phone than the Tascam. I would’ve thought otherwise, as the findings made me look at the DR-05X a little less of itself, having to power the external mics using the Tascam takes away too much power as moving the rig, and even kinda active movement like jumping or slight jogging, causes the recorder to skip in its digital recording. I concluded this when connecting a lavalier and did the same movements and it barely cut out, though still kinda did. So all in all, it’s a good voice recorder for podcasts when held in the hand. It gives that dynamic range better than external mics. - I suppose if your phone battery was gonna die, you could connect mics to a rig and back to the recorder. It’s iffy. I give the recorder 8/10 because of it. Figuring the name Tascam, I expected better.
I'm really impressed with the built in microphones with my DR-05X. You do have a very deep voice, but your lapel mic had distortion & no treble. The Tascam mics sounded MUCH better.
Thank you for the demo on the Tascam. Info was very helpful. I do have a question, how and when do I know when I know if my input levels are too hot or too low? What levels on the display should I be looking for? Thanks in advance.
This question with display my ignorance: how is the vocal getting onto the video when there is no line connection between the Tascam and the video camera???
Thanks for the video. I found it very helpful. I do have a question.... are you able to hook up your Tascam directly to your phone to do Facebook live?
Zoom H1 can do usb Audio, with an OTG (on the go) cable. I plug my mixer output into H1 audio input. The OTG cable into H1 usb, and the OTG into my phone usb socket. That way Facebook live on phone recieves high quality line audio from my mixer (can be H1 internal mics too.)
You mentioned you own both the DR-05 & 05X, I'm curious if you've noticed any issues with RF interference? I've noticed some other folks mentioning it in their videos.
i was wondering the same. I think the tascam sounds much better than let's say the zoom h1n but the RF interference issues are gonna be the deal breaker.
I know it lets you record two inputs at once and the condenser mic’s are better. But if you’re just planning to connect a single mic then no point spending extra money.
Hey , Yeah I liked the video but was looking for detail on how to get the files from the unit into computer. Everyone doing these reviews focus only on the audio ... GN
@@ShoAndTech Ok cool... Once again well put together video , lots of folks don't quite appreciated just how long you need to spend editing and retakes etc... All the best for 2021...GN
It would be pretty good. Because you can set the gain, room noise isn't much if a concern. The majority of my videos are recorded with it on the table in my living room.
I think this will work for a podcast mic so long as you use a stand and sit beside your guest if you bring any on. My podcast favourite is stilll the Yeti
What do you think sounds the best?
The DRO5 for sure
I'm definitely starting to prefer it over a lav mic
Finally after looking at video for over an hour someone who actually is doing a review! One fool was comparing a Rode mic 3 inches from his mouth vs the Tascam 3 feet away and talking about how weak the microphones were! I felt like your review was realistic and actually helped me make a decision on buying this unit or not. I’ve been really unhappy with the audio from my GoPro and decided to look into something portable. I’ve got tons of pro gear, but when my wife and I go camping I don’t have room to bring everything, I think this looks like a simple solution to up my audio game and not have to bring another huge camera bag of stuff. Just wanted to say thanks for a great review! I’m going to get it now based on your tests. Was the audio like crazy good, no, but it’s 100 bucks! Better than the GoPro? Absolutely! See you out there as I work on our last trip out.
Glad I could help you make a decision!
7 minutes of actual useful comparisons and informations. thank you.
Thank you for taking the time to support! 🙏🏾
I've recorded small bands, lectures and interviews with my Tascam DR-05X. I've found the built-in mics to be more than sufficient for most of my uses. If you're going to use an external mic, be sure it's good quality.
A very good review, showing clearly the sound quality of the recorder. Thanks.
Thanks for supporting the channel Alan!
For those of you who are struggling with distorted recorded audio, you might want to read these comments. I bought the this unit to record my extended DJ set. Connecting it to one of my mixer outputs. No matter what setting I used, I kept getting clip indicator. After becoming completely frustrated, I came to realize the output signal was way too high. I added a stage mixer to my set up. I routed my mixer to a line input channel of the mixer. Plugged the tape output from the mixer to the tascam line in input. From there it was easier to set the recording levels with out clipping. I set it for negative 9. Afterward the recording was SUPER clean. Great unit now.
What would you say the DB level of your recording was? I'm planning to use this to record voice and home theater audio up to 110 DB, is this unit viable or should I look elsewhere?
I just ordered one of these today for my VO business. I hope it sounds as good as your does. I will use it to capture short phrases from various people in a quiet environment but it needs to be VO quality. Will be using the built-in mics. Sounded good to me. Thanks for the video!
The mics are excellent! I think it’ll work out for you
Best review I have seen on the DR-05X. Well Done!
Thanks Lance! 🙏🏾
Finally a video that's not ASMR, have been looking for actual voice audio comparisons and is hard to find. Thanks for the info!!
Thanks for watching!
Dang, thank you for this! I really appreciate you taking the time to demonstrate the differences.
Thank you for taking the time to even watch it! Haha 🙏🏾
Great review! Very useful. The built in mics sounded great to me in all situations (I'm using a 10 year old Olympus). Thanks for a great review by someone who clearly understands what people are looking for in a recorder review!
Appreciate the compliments. Big thank you!
The DR-05X’s internal microphone works great as is. I tried connecting some shotgun microphones onto some rigs, and it just picks up all the hand movement on the rig even when you still turn up the low cut on the Tascam. The only time it works is if the rig remains stationary with absolutely nothing touching it. But aside from external mics, the DR-05X goes above & beyond with its internal mics. They’re waaay better than any stationary lavalier or shotgun mic IMO. As for the external mics, they make better recordings with the phone than the Tascam. I would’ve thought otherwise, as the findings made me look at the DR-05X a little less of itself, having to power the external mics using the Tascam takes away too much power as moving the rig, and even kinda active movement like jumping or slight jogging, causes the recorder to skip in its digital recording. I concluded this when connecting a lavalier and did the same movements and it barely cut out, though still kinda did. So all in all, it’s a good voice recorder for podcasts when held in the hand. It gives that dynamic range better than external mics. - I suppose if your phone battery was gonna die, you could connect mics to a rig and back to the recorder. It’s iffy. I give the recorder 8/10 because of it. Figuring the name Tascam, I expected better.
Well done and very useful comments. Thank you.
Thanks John! 🙏🏾
I'm really impressed with the built in microphones with my DR-05X.
You do have a very deep voice, but your lapel mic had distortion & no treble.
The Tascam mics sounded MUCH better.
Very good test and perfect for my decision!
🙏🏾thank you for the support
I appreciate a lot of information provided by you . I have to rate your broadcast with a five-star, very helpful. Thank you
Thank you for taking the time!
Thank you for this! Concise and clear test.
Appreciate you!
Thank you for the demo on the Tascam. Info was very helpful. I do have a question, how and when do I know when I know if my input levels are too hot or too low? What levels on the display should I be looking for? Thanks in advance.
Spectacular quality/features/price.
🙏🏾
Did you have to sync the audio and video in post? I don't think you mentioned that.
I did yes
The sound is great!
Thanks just got one of these hoping I’ll do it justice 😊 👌😎☕️ Fred
This question with display my ignorance: how is the vocal getting onto the video when there is no line connection between the Tascam and the video camera???
The Tasman records internally so you can just sync the audio/video together after the recording
I want to use this for songwriting. Any experience with playing guitar and singing with just the recorder, no aux mics?
Exactly what I was looking for
Appreciate you watching 🙏🏾
Ur the reason I bought the liberty air 2 instead of the airpods pro thank u for that
Thanks for the video. I found it very helpful. I do have a question.... are you able to hook up your Tascam directly to your phone to do Facebook live?
Unfortunately you cannot. It’s just able to transfer data through USB
Zoom H1 can do usb Audio, with an OTG (on the go) cable. I plug my mixer output into H1 audio input. The OTG cable into H1 usb, and the OTG into my phone usb socket.
That way Facebook live on phone recieves high quality line audio from my mixer (can be H1 internal mics too.)
just got the tascam after this video ;)
hey how do you access the overdubbing feature on this device?
Thanks for the information
🙏🏾
I think the task cam would be good to use if the camera isn't focused on you, if you get would I mean
Yeah you're totally right. Great for voiceover work
Do you edit that sound of dr-05x
Hi there, what type op lapel mic do you use in the test video and what type of connector does it have? Is it a TRS or a TTRS?
DR-05 , Best !!! thanks !
Thanks for the feedback!
Great review sir!
Thank you for the support 🙏🏾
Great video bruh
Thank you 🙏🏾
You mentioned you own both the DR-05 & 05X, I'm curious if you've noticed any issues with RF interference? I've noticed some other folks mentioning it in their videos.
i was wondering the same. I think the tascam sounds much better than let's say the zoom h1n but the RF interference issues are gonna be the deal breaker.
I personally haven't noticed anything and have used it for all of my videos
@@ShoAndTech damn you just made me make my decision
the title says dr-05x but the video says dr-05, so im wondering is that recorder the 05 or 05x
Great video either way
It’s the DR-05X ! Sorry I didn’t realize I did that. I do own both and find no difference between them really
@@ShoAndTech okay thanks man
Also, I was wondering what lav mic you were using in this video?
I'm using the Power DeWise lav mic
Is there a difference in audio quality with DR-07x or is the only difference the ability to adjust the mic direction?
It's $50 more, is it worth it?
I know it lets you record two inputs at once and the condenser mic’s are better.
But if you’re just planning to connect a single mic then no point spending extra money.
@@ShoAndTech I plan to use the onboard mics for recording found sounds.
Thanks for the quick response.
It’ll be worth it for you
@@ShoAndTech Thanks
Good information!!! Thanks
Thanks for taking the time to comment!
So helpful. Thanks.
Thank you for watching
Thank for the review does DR-05X have XLR input?
No, I wish! 😔
Hey , Yeah I liked the video but was looking for detail on how to get the files from the unit into computer. Everyone doing these reviews focus only on the audio ... GN
Micro SD card
@@ShoAndTech Thanks, but do I have to keep removing the SD card to get the files?
I prefer to. You could use a USB cable
@@ShoAndTech Ok cool... Once again well put together video , lots of folks don't quite appreciated just how long you need to spend editing and retakes etc... All the best for 2021...GN
Thank you for the support 🙏🏾
good video! what configuration do you put in the tascam (db)
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Do you think this recorder would be good for asmr? Does it pick up a lot of room noise?
It would be pretty good. Because you can set the gain, room noise isn't much if a concern. The majority of my videos are recorded with it on the table in my living room.
Thank you
Thank you for taking the time!
Do you think this will do well for podcasting?
I think this will work for a podcast mic so long as you use a stand and sit beside your guest if you bring any on. My podcast favourite is stilll the Yeti
@@ShoAndTech Ok thank you for the swift response! I think I'm gonna get this.
You will enjoy it for sure!
I liked this video as soon as you said the channel lol.
I like ur left arm tattoo, no homo