TASCAM DR-05 Portable Digital Recorder @ Amazon US$69.99 (Save $110) + Delivery $10.49

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ShipShapeRC on 24/06/2015 - 20:40 amazon.com (575 clicks)
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Best price according to Camelcamelcamel and Amazon #1 in Portable Studio Recorders. In case you don't know this a really great quality audio recorder. I have one and use it as a back up to my video camera shotgun mic in case I leave the battery switched off or it goes flat. I keep this just out of view and it does a great job. I also use it to record audio only. Would be a great budget way to record podcasts in high quality. Lovely, just lovely.

I just noticed it dropped in the last few hours. Get in quick if you love a bargain and need a great quality audio recorder. I posted a deal on these with amazon a year or two ago and they sold out pretty quick once we OzBargained it!

Battery powered 2 x AA (did anyone say eneloop)
Built-in omni-directional microphones
Stereo mic/line input with plug-in power to connect external source or microphone
Variable speed playback (50%-200%) without changing pitch, Loop and repeat
Playback EQ setting, Chromatic tuner, Powered by 2 AA batteries, USB power or optional AC adapter (Tascam PS-P515U), MicroSD 2GB card included

EDIT: It's version 1 but is identical to V2 when upgraded by firmware. Thanks to SpotTheOzzie. http://tascam.com/product/dr-05/downloads/

Price History at CamelCamelCamel.

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  soymeat on 24/06/2015 - 21:18

  +1

  Purchased - cheers. Was considering getting something like this for field recording and whatever else, so this is perfect.

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    ShipShapeRC on 24/06/2015 - 21:36

    Yeah I'm amazed as to how handy it can be both as primary and backup in the field.

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  [Deactivated] on 24/06/2015 - 21:21

  +1

  "Save $110"

  I bought one of these from a Melbourne eBay store for $119 delivered about 6 months ago. This one on Amazon appears to be the old model or version one. Version two still goes for $140+

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    ShipShapeRC on 24/06/2015 - 21:25

    +2

    Hey just saying what Amazon says.
    My usual Melbourne stores:
    Storedj - $172
    DJcity - n/a
    soundcorp n/a

    V2 DJcity $189

    How come I don't see an OzB post for these from you about 6 months ago?

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      [Deactivated] on 24/06/2015 - 21:57

      How come I don't see an OzB post for these from you about 6 months ago?

      because that was the normal price for v1………………..

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        ShipShapeRC on 24/06/2015 - 22:08

        +3

        Really never seen one that price in Melb, looking around now can't find a v1 or v2 near it. On ebay cheapest in Melb is $148, $169, $175, then $199. Although the last 3 are the V2 which is the same with a firmware uograde.

        Good news though you can upgrade your v1 to v2 as shown below. Sorry to seem defensive, I felt your "Save $110" was having a go at the value of this deal. Yours was a good deal, and this is a good deal. Both at the same price, except this is available now.

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        [Deactivated] on 25/06/2015 - 00:39

        @ShipShapeRC:

        I normally buy from DWI but it was $10 cheaper at the time on eBay so I got it from there - still cheapish on DWI www.dwidigitalcameras.com.au/astore/Tascam-DR-05-Portable-Ha…

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    ddhytz on 24/06/2015 - 22:24

    There are a few Tascam models selling over USD $140 at B&H
    But this model is USD$69.99 too.

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  Elyxar on 24/06/2015 - 21:36

  Thanks ShipShapeRC!

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    ShipShapeRC on 24/06/2015 - 21:37

    I'm pleased I could help.

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  Elyxar on 24/06/2015 - 21:45

  +2

  Montebello, CA (July 15, 2014): TASCAM has updated the DR-05 to Version 2. This free software update adds a list of flexible recording features to the best-selling portable recorder.

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  SpotTheOzzie on 24/06/2015 - 21:46

  +2

  Hi Thanks OP For posting.

  For the guy posting above regarding Version 2. I believe you'll find Version 2 is just a firmwire update which is free on on TASCAM's website:

  http://tascam.com/product/dr-05/downloads/
  http://tascam.com/content/downloads/products/558/e_dr-05_rn_…

  Please let me know if I am wrong, as I'm also interesting in purchasing after seeing the reviews.

  FYI After a USD-AU Conversion it's roughly $109.

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    ShipShapeRC on 24/06/2015 - 21:55

    +1

    Thanks for doing the follow up. It's great news. I'll have a look at what's in the update. As it is, it's been perfect for me though.

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  Matt P on 24/06/2015 - 23:08

  far out, i could have made good use of this recently, had an event to go to that i used my phone to record. Would have happily paid the dollars for a better quality recording

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  Dealayed on 24/06/2015 - 23:34

  Not much into videos.. but are these better than the on-camera shotgun or xy mics?

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    ShipShapeRC on 25/06/2015 - 08:05

    It depends on your setting. I use both and then I am fine. Shotgun on the camera, Tascam as close in as I can get it. I would say much safer than a shotgun on it's own. One time on a borrowed camera I plugged my shotgun into the headphones rather than the mic socket, so the audio was all shot on in stock mic - yukko. This backup was worth it weight in gold. Saved the $$ and time re-shooting.

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      ShipShapeRC on 25/06/2015 - 16:31

      Oh I should say I have also used my shotgun on this tascam to record highly direction audio. Worked nice.

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  financialwar on 28/06/2015 - 12:07

  Not that much of a deal when considering

  http://www.ebay.com.au/itm/BRAND-NEW-TASCAM-DR-05-VERSION-2-…

  So after conversion, you save only about $24.

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    ShipShapeRC on 28/06/2015 - 12:45

    Well its just a firmware update difference, hardware is identical. So yeah I would save the $24 thanks.