Tascam has announced the DR-05XP and DR-07XP two-channel handheld recorders for capturing professional-quality recordings for music, audio-for-video, meetings and dictation, and other uses.
Featuring 32-bit float recording capability and compact form factors for easy, one-hand operation, these two new recorders both have micro SDXC card storage, with support for up to 512GB memory cards. Their 32-bit float recording mode with up to 96kHz, 32-bit sample rate ensures low-noise, distortion-free recordings.
The DR-05XP and DR-07XP both have built-in microphones. The DR-05XP features omnidirectional, fixed position condenser microphones capable of recording audio from any direction with audio levels up to 125dB SPL. The DR-07XP is has unidirectional stereo condenser microphones that are adjustable from A/B to X/Y configurations able to handle levels up to 125dB SPL.
Both recorders can function as a 2-input/2-output USB-C audio interface, making it easy to connect them to a computer or DAW (PC and Mac platforms) and iOS devices. Equally, both recorders can be connected to a computer via USB-C for use as a USB microphone.
The DR-05XP and DR-07XP recorders also incorporate a stereo mini-jack. As a result, in addition to the built-in microphones, users can use the stereo mini jack to add microphones with plug-in power or external line inputs to capture line level audio from any source in mono or stereo.
Among the additional features offered by the DR-05XP and DR-07XP recorders is a built-in chromatic tuner to support use as song scratchpad for musicians. Further, onboard reverb is available for vocal and instrumental treatment. To further help fine-tune recordings, three different low-cut filter options are available for reducing unwanted noise. For use with video, both units have Auto Tone output functionality to make postproduction sync a simple task. The DR-07XP can easily attach to a tripod mount.
‘The DR-05XP and DR-07XP recorders build upon the strengths offered by their first-generation siblings while taking both sound quality and features to an entirely new level,’ says Tascam Product Specialist, Sean Daily. ‘With 32-bit float recording capability, these recorders capture sound with greater precision than ever before. Combine this with their ability to provide 17.5 hours of battery life using standard alkaline batteries and you have an incredibly versatile, easy-to-use recorder that is ideal for a wide range of applications. I’m confident recording enthusiasts will find much to like with these new units.’
The units carry MAP pricing of US$119 for the DR-05XP and US$149 for the DR-07XP.
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