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Tascam
TASCAM DR-05XP 32-Bit Float Portable Handheld Field Recorder and…
A pocket recorder for capturing songs yourself.
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4.2· 266 ratings
$109.00
Price checked July 18, 2026
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Our verdict
HSReviewed by the BirdingPath team · Hilly Shore LabsUpdated July 18, 2026Price checked July 18, 2026
Synthesized from public specs and 46 buyer mentions. We research and analyze — we don't lab-test.
Get it if
Birders wanting a pocket 32-bit-float recorder with 17.5-hour battery life for capturing songs themselves.
Skip it if
You want built-in bird ID or a simple interface; it only records, and menus frustrate some.
ID method
Manual field recorder (no built-in ID)
Screen
Yes (LCD)
Power
2×AA (up to 17.5 hrs)
Connectivity
USB-C
Buyers praise
- Recording Quality
- Sound Quality
Buyers flag
- User Interface
- Recording Performance
The BirdingScore, unpacked
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Owner satisfaction61/100
Field value95/100
Specifications
- ID method
- Manual field recorder (no built-in ID)
- Screen
- Yes (LCD)
- Power
- 2×AA (up to 17.5 hrs)
- Connectivity
- USB-C
Specs from the manufacturer listing and public product data; confirm the current listing before buying.
Manufacturer's claims (from Tascam)Show
- The TASCAM DR-05XP portable handheld recorder makes it easy to capture pro-quality recordings for music, audio-for-video, meetings, dictation, and more.
- Flexible recording modes include 32-bit float/24-bit/16-bit, 96kHz/48kHz/44.1kHz and MP3
- Omnidirectional condenser microphones handle loud environments and sources (up to 125dB SPL)
- 2-in/2-out USB-C audio interface for recording directly to your computer
- Up to 17.5 hours of operation with 2 x AA alkaline batteries (*SD card and batteries not included)
Marketing copy as listed by the manufacturer — not our assessment.
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