Tascam DR-05XP Portable Handheld Recorder
The Tascam DR-05XP is a compact, high-quality portable handheld recorder designed for creators, musicians, videographers, podcasters, journalists, students, and professionals who need reliable audio capture anywhere. Whether you are recording live music in Melbourne, interviews in Sydney, content in Brisbane, field audio in Perth, or meetings in Adelaide, the DR-05XP delivers clean, flexible recording in a lightweight travel-ready design.
Available from Audio Shop Australia, this handheld recorder is built for modern production workflows with 32-bit float recording, built-in condenser microphones, USB-C audio interface functionality, and microSDXC card support up to 512 GB.
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Premium Portable Recording for Any Situation
The DR-05XP is made for quick, dependable recording without a complicated setup. Its built-in condenser microphones capture clear stereo sound, while the 32-bit float recording mode gives you more confidence when recording unpredictable audio levels. From quiet spoken-word sessions to louder live environments, it is designed to help preserve detail while reducing the risk of distorted takes.
With support for 44.1, 48, and 96 kHz sampling frequencies, plus 16-bit, 24-bit, and 32-bit float recording options, the Tascam DR-05XP gives you flexible audio quality settings for everyday capture, professional content creation, and post-production workflows.
USB-C Audio Interface and USB Microphone Functionality
More than just a portable recorder, the Tascam DR-05XP can also operate as a 2-in/2-out USB-C audio interface. Connect it to a computer, DAW, or compatible iOS device and use it for podcasting, streaming, online meetings, voiceovers, content production, or simple desktop recording.
This makes it a versatile option for creators who need one compact device for location recording and studio-style USB audio work. Whether you are producing video content on the Gold Coast, recording voice notes in Canberra, capturing interviews in Newcastle, or creating course material on the Sunshine Coast, the DR-05XP fits easily into a mobile production kit.
Key Features
The Tascam DR-05XP features portable microSD, microSDHC, and microSDXC card recording with support up to 512 GB, giving you generous storage capacity for long sessions. Its built-in microphones are designed to handle loud environments up to 125 dB SPL, making it suitable for music rehearsals, events, ambience, and field recording.
Powered by two AA batteries, USB bus power, or a compatible dedicated AC adapter, the DR-05XP gives you practical power options for both portable and fixed recording environments. With over 17 hours of operation on two AA alkaline batteries, it is ideal for long recording days, interviews, location sound, lectures, meetings, and travel work.
Ideal For
The Tascam DR-05XP is ideal for musicians, podcasters, YouTubers, filmmakers, journalists, students, voiceover creators, business users, and field recordists who need a dependable portable recorder. It is especially useful for capturing rehearsals, live performances, interviews, lectures, meetings, location ambience, podcasts, streaming audio, and audio-for-video projects.
For Australian creators working across Sydney, Melbourne, Brisbane, Perth, Adelaide, Gold Coast, Canberra, Newcastle, and the Sunshine Coast, the DR-05XP offers a compact, professional recording solution that is easy to carry, quick to set up, and flexible enough for both creative and business use.
Why Buy from Audio Shop Australia?
When you buy from Audio Shop Australia, you get access to quality audio equipment backed by local product knowledge and support for Australian buyers. Whether you are building a mobile recording kit, upgrading your content creation setup, or adding a reliable handheld recorder to your studio gear, Audio Shop Australia helps you choose the right tools with confidence.
Order the Tascam DR-05XP today and enjoy a professional portable recording solution with Australia-wide service and support for creators, musicians, educators, and audio professionals.
