Tascam DR-05 Guide

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Guide To Using
TASCAM Handheld Recorders
For DSLR Filmmaking
TASCAM has been a leader in audio recording for lmmak- ers for over 30 years. Our DR-05, DR-07mkII and DR-100
are perfect high-quality audio recorders to match with DSLR,
HDV and other prosumer cameras that are missing great
audio. Capture every moment on-set to give your productions
the polish and legibility your clients demand.
Feature DR-05 DR-07mkII DR-100
Built-in stereo condenser
microphones
Omni Cardioid,
adjustable
Omni & Cardioid
Recording resolution MP3 or WAV,
up to 96k/24-bit
MP3 or WAV,
up to 96k/24-bit
MP3 or WAV,
up to 96k/24-bit
Recording media MicroSD card MicroSD card SD Card
Batteries AA AA AA or Li-ion
rechargeable
Microphone input Stereo 1/8” mini Stereo 1/8” mini (2x) XLR with
phantom power
Remote Control – – Wired/Wireless
Adjustable speed/pitch playback Yes Yes Yes
Stereo limiter on input Yes Yes Yes
Built-in speaker Yes Yes Yes
Line output Combo Phones/Line Out Combo Phones/Line Out Separate Line &
Phones outputs
Battery life 17 hours 17 hours 9+ hours
Optional windscreen WS-DR2 WS-DR2 (Included)
Included accessories 2GB card 2GB card 2GB card, Li-ion battery,
remote, case, windscreen
Advantages Full-featured
stereo recorder
Directional
microphones avoid back-
ground noise
XLR inputs to connect
external mics, dual
batteries
Estimated street price $99 $149 $329
Handheld Recorder Comparison

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Guide To Using
TASCAM Handheld Recorders
For DSLR Filmmaking
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Connecting to your Camera
Advantages of Audio Recorders
1. Attach the recorder to your camera using a hot shoe
mount (sold separately)
2. Connect an 1/8” cable from the line/headphone output of
the recorder to the MIC IN of your camera (also sold sepa-
rately, use an attenuator cable if available)
3. Set your camera to use the line/mic input, if necessary
4. To automatically synchronize your video clips with the DR-
series recordings, use software like Adobe Premiere Pro
CS5.5, Apple Final Cut Pro X or Singular Software
PluralEyes.
• Youcanassignsomeonetojustrecordaudio,sotheycanget
closer to the talent with a microphone for a better recording.
• TASCAMrecordersarepurpose-builtforaudio,sosettingaudio
levels and adjusting settings is often as easy as a single button
press or switch
• Youcansettheaudiorecordingleveltobemanualorautomatic
• TASCAMhandheldrecordershavealimiterduringrecording,so
that sudden loud sounds won’t be distorted.
• TheseparatelineoutandheadphoneoutontheDR-100allows
you to listen in headphones while you send a copy of the signal
to your camera to sync up later.
• Aselectablelowcutlterallowsyoutocutbassrumbleorwind
noise while recording
• DualbatteriesontheDR-100allowyoutoswapbatteriesfor
extended battery life – even while recording
Optional WS-DR2 Windscreen