Tascam DR-05X Quick Start Setup Guide for Content Creators 2021 | AUDIO TUTORIAL

[@AudioforContentCreators]

Is it worth the extra $10 or so to pick up the DR05X over the original? I certainly think so! Super cool, the ability to use it as an audio interface. So much power in such a tiny unit. Check out the Tascam DR05x here: amzn.to/3alwUoF

[@charliebrownau]

Please mirror your videos on Bitchute

[@maielenasong]

I just bought the dr07x. I hope it is just as good as the Dr05x 🙏🏼

[@phonemaniatico]

Pues yo adquirí el otro día una unidad de DR-05V02 reacondicionada, y he rcibido la caja de una DR-05X. Espero que la unidad esté realmente nueva como parece la propia caja

[@starivuk6561]

does the function work as an interface for linux, ubuntu?

[@starivuk6561]

@@edwardfletcher7790 Thanks :)

[@BigFreakinTexan]

This is such good content! You demystified my DR-05X in a mere 13 minutes and 15 seconds. I'm new to audio recording and I was feeling a bit overwhelmed. I feel much more confident now and can't wait to start working on my motovlog.

[@Evee84]

Great Video. I'm using this for a show in 2hrs and learned everything I needed to know in 14mins. Thank you.

[@NiklasSteenfatt]

Underrated channel, very nice walkthrough, keep up the quality content! 🚀

[@AudioforContentCreators]

Thanks Niklas!

[@JoeNocella]

My DR-05 just died after 11 yrs of occasional use. Some of the live band recordings I've made with the DR-05 over the years are pretty amazing. Looking forward to using the DR-05X.

[@woodsoupgirlasmr]

Even though I have a newly acquired DR-07x, I stumbled upon this video and it was SO helpful! Thank you so much for helping me to understand some things that I had no clue looking at this sucker. 😄 So grateful for the tutorial.

[@anonymous-xy8wc]

Straight to the point without all the unnecessary fluff that one (more often than not) comes across on KZbin. Perfect!

[@ackeelover6878]

Excellent presentation. Simple and clear.

[@ajaniwright3731]

Thank you I just learned how to use my new Christmas present!

[@TrufflesOnTheRocks]

Hey sir! Just recevied the Tascam DR-05X. I there a way to plug it in the camera while recording instead of having to sync audio with video in post?

[@moltchanoph]

When I start recording, it's recorded for only 7sec., Why is it so? Thank you for your time.

[@grantschatzman7077]

I have a pair of Slint lav mics that I'm trying to use for dual track/stereo audio for some interviewing, but I've yet to be able to get it to record stereo.

[@EnzaMobilia]

This video is amazing! Loved the way you explained everything. I’m very excited to set up this mic when it arrives 😬 thank you!

[@OliverJanShD]

This was by far the most helpful video on using my DR-05x. Thanks for your effort in making this!

[@oqueeutofazendoaqui]

Zoom h1n or Dr-05x? Im getting só much interferrence when my mic is directly in dsrl. I heard about interference in tascam line.

[@AudioforContentCreators]

There are no interference issues with this unit.

[@neuroncrux5937]

Dude, I started watching your audio tutorials weeks ago when I bought the DR-05X, and I just now realized you're also a magician. I've been performing magic for over 20 years, and I've always wanted to be a filmmaker as well but I'm just now getting around to it. Those 2 fields have always seemed to go hand-in-hand, so it's cool to find another artist who is into both! Your tutorials have been very helpful. Looking forward to the upcoming premier on your other channel 'How to do live theater during a pandemic'. This definitely needs to be addressed. Anyway, keep up the good work, and thanks for the quality info.

[@AudioforContentCreators]

Great to meet you, man! Thanks so much.

[@mwhite212]

I'm seeing some people mention issues with interference when recording in the field. Have you had anything like that?

[@HollyHargreaves]

I just followed you blindly & have a shoot tomorrow, so hope it works! Thank you.

[@kdsewell01]

Thank you for the great review! Is using the Tascam's built in mics with the windscreen equal (less or more) in quality than using the VXR10 Pro? I'm wondering if the VXR10 pro would be a good companion for creating podcasts and for vocals and/or instruments? The built it mics sound really good to me, but not an expert. Thank you for any input!

[@patmartel100]

I seem to get "garbled" audio on playback. The are no Effects turned on. Any idea what might be wrong? It sounds ok (thru headphones) while I'm recording, but sounds a bit like martians on playback.

[@insightbike]

I purchased one of these for recording interviews because I like quality audio. Now I'm using it for content creation as well. The sound is amazing. Thanks for the tips on use. Especially on the input record volume!

[@calmcaseyasmr]

Hello 👋. I know this vid is old 🤣 but I was wondering if this mic can be used to do live streaming from your phone like the blue yeti can? I really want to mix it up with the mics for lives, but not even sure it's possible? I'd appreciate any help 💜

[@aperturefilm]

you explain every bit of details better than anyone else. Thank you 🙏

[@mjsjazz]

This is a great explanation. I just bought this product. However, as a performing musician I recorded my first performance last night. When I went to upload the file to my computer the file ended up being many small files, not just one long file of the entire performance. Why would that happen? What am I doing wrong. Any assistance would be greatly appreciated. Thanks.

[@ChrisT-fr2qt]

Hi Michael did you use the settings he used on this video for recording vocals? I've just bought one and wondering what would be the best settings for recording clean vocals, cheers.

[@BenjiDWJ]

Thank you for taking the time to put this guide togeher, Brian. 😁 👍 👍 Cheers to you, my man! 🍻

[@JoshConnectMedia]

i got a quick question here, @9.48, how did you get the interface on the computer to use to do the recording after you plug in the usb to the tascam and to the computer? Was there a software that needed to be downloaded before?

[@bettyhill6475]

Hello! I am using and enjoying the TASCAM Dr-05x for my band's music. I love the sound when listened to directly from the recorder, however I am having alot of trouble transferring the wave files to my Mac (version 10.11.6). Any info would really, really help. Thanks for the video : )

[@AudioforContentCreators]

Hi Betty! When you say you're having trouble, what do you mean? Pull the micro SD card out, put it in an SD adapter, and put that into the Mac. Click and drag your files. OR connect the DR-05X via USB for storage (not I/O), click and drag.

[@archiwumkryminalne763]

Thank you very much for that video ! You explain everything very clearly and understandably. Before I found you I didn't know anything about audio settings. I love your channel :*

[@chikenjr]

Thanks so much! Exactly what I was looking for, and very well and easily explained. I'm new to audio (but very interested) and content creation, and now I will hit the subscribe button! Looking forward to watching and learning more from your channel!

[@MediaMike-fz7st]

Great video Brian. I have the Tascam DR -05. I purchased it due to your recommendation in your review of it. It is an amazing unit. It has served me well. Thank you for your work. I've gain a great deal of knowledge from your channel and look forward to new videos from you.

[@cawrtnei]

such an excellent video! and i like your vibe ^-^ new sub~

[@teddeguzman5298]

Brian, love your channel. I just ordered the DR-05X and waiting for it to arrive. On the difference between WAV and MP3 @2:30, you said, "Wav is to MP3, as Raw files are to JPEGs." Did you mean to say "WAV is to Raw as MP3 is to JPEGs?" I watched your set-up guide for the older DR-05 and you said "WAV=Raw, MP3=JPEG." I know WAV is the better format, but just want to clarify. Again, love the audio content of your channel: I've learned a lot!

[@AudioforContentCreators]

Yes I must have misspoken here. Wav is to raw as mps are to jpg. Thanks for watching, Ted!

[@casadepistola]

The absurdity of 4K subscribers makes me confused. This channel deserves at least triple that.

[@AudioforContentCreators]

Super kind of you.

[@naomiomiasmr102]

Really good video, I make asmr videos and it is difficult for me to find settings to that type of audio 😊

[@tumper96]

I using him for my KZbin-Videos but sometimes it has strange Audiocorruptens it only lasts for 1 Second it sounds like it is damaged or something! Can you help me out?

[@AudioforContentCreators]

Send a sample to [e-mail]

[@tumper96]

@@AudioforContentCreators Hey Sorry for the late answer! It seems that it helped that i changed Sample from 48k to 96k! But what does that mean anyway? Is 96k better than 48k? I also have Wav 24bit in use

[@markorodokopljev9224]

How do I connect the tascam with the android phone?

[@sunsetstormx]

Were you able to find your answer?

[@markorodokopljev9224]

@sunsetstormx yeah, you can't do it. The only way is to record audio and video separately and later sync it in the post

[@VladislavKurashov]

Nice video, I'm also going to purchase the dr05x for my video voiceovers. Mic Input jack is mono or stereo?

[@AudioforContentCreators]

Stereo 3.5mm TRS.

[@falconlara]

Thanks for this one, having just received one for a project this video is actually helpful (apart from reading the manual of course).

[@iRideuWatch]

Under Recording Settings there's an option for "Auto Tone." I have no idea what this is and the manual doesn't even mention it. It has the options for off, head, and head-tail. What the heck is this?

[@MuzikBlox]

Hi, I just bought the dr-05x on the basis it could be used an an external mic for my laptop when I'm on the move. I tried to do a screen recording of a tutorial with the audio going through the tascam with my headphones plugged into it to get he play back of the Ableton project, and wanted to use the mic to run through things as a talker, but unfortunately I'm having no joy. Any suggestions? Thanks

[@btk4010]

I have one arriving today, looking forward to doing some ambient/nature recordings. The only thing I don't like, are the micro USB types. They are flimsy and when they were the 'new thing' 10-15 years ago, I had a few items break purely due to that type of usb socket! On small items like this, USB C should already be the standard, like it has been on phones for years. I'd pay the extra few coins. Great content and very helpful video, thanks.

[@dengony]

Great video. I just purchased the DR-07X. I assume it has the same specs.

[@kennethadam5107]

You sound pretty knowledgeable with this device, thanks. !

[@rhysie9983]

Love your videos man, keep em coming.

[@tadeuszjaniszewski8392]

04:07 2GB is not the best option - this setting tells you what the maximum single file the recorder can create if you record continuously for many hours. For example, if we record 16bit/44.1k, the recorder will automatically "break" the files every 3 hours and 20 minutes (for 16bit/48kHz respectively 3h and 6m) and further recording will be in the next file. However, if in the meantime a serious failure occurs (e.g. sudden power loss), then unfortunately the entire previous record is irretrievably lost. For this reason, it is worth considering whether to use a lower value of automatic file splitting (we have here from 64MB to 2GB). Of course, the safest option is 64MB, i.e. closing one file and opening another one every 64MB, but this in turn means that we have only about 6 minutes of recording in one file, the continuation is in the next and in the next. Then we need to "glue" these files together. But on the other hand, we are almost 100% sure that in the event of a failure we will only lose the last 6 minutes. In the recorder, we can choose the following values: 64, 128, 256, 512MB, 1GB and 2GB. It is worth thinking ahead and choosing the right value, depending on how valuable the recording we are making and how high a degree of reliability we expect. 04:50 HPF - najlepsza opcja dla nagrań mowy to 80Hz, ponieważ w głosie ludzkim nie ma właściwie żadnych użytecznych dźwięków poniżej 80Hz (a nawet poniżej 100). W skrajnych przypadkach można użyć 120Hz. Co prawda będzie wówczas słychać lekkie podcięcie niskich częstotliwości, ale razem w tym podcięciem będą niwelowane zakłócenia od np. wiatru lub drgań, które przenoszą się na mikrofon (w przypadku wiatru oczywiście zawsze należy stosować gąbki ochronne, pop-filtr)

[@AnupamDas]

Should I install any asio in my windows-11 laptop to connect this tascam DR-05x? Innmy laptop sound settings panel its not showing that its connected😩😩

[@karinhaze2006]

WICKED! Thanks best 13 minutes I have spent watching a helpful video. I have a couple questions in a reader hub that regards to the sd cards and card readers and the 48k vs 96k. 1. Should I reformat old sd cards on the recorder or on the computer? 2.Can you suggest a good reliable multiple reader hub ( I have old sd cards different formats that I want to transfer , so 2birds 1 stone!) 3. How to choose the right mini sd card in terms of speed, format and size? 4. If I am primarily using the audio for video shot on 4k @24fps, which speed should I be using for audio 48k or 96k Thanks in advance !

[@aisenmabeatz]

Hi when I record my Dj mixer, how do I turn off the mics so it just records from the left and right cables input on the bottom? Are the mics recording the room speakers when you plug in the the two cables?

[@AdolfPA]

Excellent video, many thanks

[@willcliftonmusic3914]

Great video. Thank you for helping me get this set up.

[@GingerBoy1974]

Very helpful thanks, although quick query. I have recorded music on Micro Sd card on tascam and am trying to transfer this music to PC without taking out & unplugging the card. I've conected Tascam to the PC via USB cable yet I cant seem to then access the SD card? Pc doesnt show it as accessible storage device. Any advice? Thanks

[@adelheyd2007]

Please tell me if I can put on Tascam DR-05X wav files from my PC for use them as backing tracks in a live concert. I need a solution for crisis situation of laptop failure. Thank you.

[@lindabell6476]

Thank you! I use the DR 05 for recording my duo for promos. I am audio-naive. You provided many things I needed to know!

[@creeksiderockmusic]

I have a SD2488 tascam. What do you suggest to use to record my song i mastered. I do have older 2488 with the cd burner but its giving me problems after I premaster, it does burn. Its very temperamental. Does tascam have any not pricy small equipment that i can plug my 2 1/4 output jacks into and record with a meter. Also Able to upload the recorded full song via chord to computer? So it gets uploaded as a mp3. I really need your help. Thanks so much!!

[@garmit61]

I stumbled upon this video by chance. I was intrigued with the audio interface facility as an aid to mutitrack music recording. Just to illustrate possible use. If I use Garageband on my Mac with am externak mixing desk, say a Boehringer 6 channel.mixer and i want to either DI or mic up a guitar or bass, how would I utilise the dr05x ? Would I put the instruments through the mixer and connect the desk output to the tascam.or is that pointless? I'm trying to work out whether this device would be a better option than my old M-Audio inteface and a mixing desk. This is only for home recording so I'm not wanting to survey or thousands on studio grade equipment but the sound of your you tube video was pretty impressive..certainly better by a long way when compared to the AM radio I listened to in my teens.

[@jesseonamotorcycle]

Awesome video bro, keep up the good work. Any recommendations for the best quality lav mic I can connect to this device?

[@doug_velasquez007]

I'm wondering the same thing. I've heard good things about the Purple Panda lav mic for a good budget mic but wonder if there's a better recommendation?

[@Snail0220]

Hi Brian, I’m looking for USB mic and portable recorder, and found this great video. Thank you. It’s seems fits both my requirements. I have one question want to ask you: is DR-05X able to be USB mic and record line-in simultaneously? Thanks you.

[@AudioforContentCreators]

Great question, and I'm not sure. My gut tells me no, you can't record live-in and USB at the same time. The USB interface function takes over the entire unit and screen.

[@lpjbird]

@@AudioforContentCreators ; Yep me again... playing around with my Tascam Dr-05X and was curious if I could & how would I use it with my USB Apogee Mic+? Like do I plug into the ext. mic in or connect them by using the USB connections...

[@AudioforContentCreators]

@@lpjbird You wouldn't. Plug a USB mic directly into the computer.

[@stafvh5783]

What about the complaint about Radio Frequency Interference (RFI) witht the Tascam DR-05(X)...? Is there any?

[@ntvonline9480]

I am trying to use a DR05X to record music my neighbor is playing 24 hours a day. The sound is coming through the walls of my unit. Every time I record, it is not picked up. What settings must I use to hear the music? I don’t understand anything about sound mixing. This music has been playing all the time whenever my neighbor is home since April 2021. He turns off the music when the police arrive and puts it back on after they leave. They cannot enforce the noise ordinance without hearing the music themselves. My landlord will not do anything without a recording. She says I am the only person who hears it and it is all in my imagination. I am desperate to rid myself of this constant noise. The neighbor is currently playing “Suicide is Painless” over and over on a loop. Not the entire song, just that line. He is playing the lyrics on one sound system and another song (sounds like the chorus of a Fleetwood Mac song) on another sound system at the same time. I have tried to get the police to commit him to a hospital for mental illness, but that doesn’t work. I need a recording. All of the information I see is about voice recording. I need to pick up the music without having the recorder think it’s is background noise which needs to be filtered out. What settings will made this audible??

[@mophotodetroit]

Can the Tascam record to a camera using a TRS cable. Or using the micro USB out to a TRS input on my Nikon?

[@DJbace1]

How do i use dr-05x with my analog gear? Dude 5ch mixer, Korg NTS-1, Kastle 1.5, & 2 Pocket operators. I would like to record directly in

[@kjanbartuah5373]

@Audio for Content Creators. Hi, thanks for this very helpful video. I have few question though. I got the dr-07x for the purpose of recording ATC audio coming through the airplane intercom audio system. for some reason the audio don't sound right to me. it sounds like it peaking although the peak indicator on the recorder is not coming on. this is when I record it in mono. now when record it in stereo, the sound is so low that I have to amplify it in audacity doing post editing; when I do this, the sound go back to sounding like the audio was peaking while I was recording it. I followed the setting in this video. i really want my audio to sound as good as the audio in this video. is there anything I need to do differently with the 07x (ps, it is a question without a question mark because my question mark command is not working on my laptop lol). I would really appreciate any input from you or any one reading this that have experience with using this recorder. Thanks again. ps: I did purchase a chap inline volume control to set the audio input level, but I don't think is really working. could be I'm not using it the right way. Last question..... is there any way to reset this recorder to factory setting. I cant seem to find it.

[@leonardgoffe7159]

hi, I'm using the DRO5X, I want to be able to use it as a microphone for a MacBook on zoom, but I also need to play youtube during the broadcast, any advice?

[@rlowle1228]

I hope you can help me. I have the 07 m2. It has a 16g card. Under record settings under size it says 2g. Someplace there is an info page that i cant find again that says 16g. Can you clarify what the 2g is telling me and how can i find the info page that says 16g. Thanks

[@TMsubzero]

THanks for the good video! Question: Can i record phone calls with this device? And can it record both channels (other person and myself)? How would I set it up?

[@andyfreek6664]

Hey dude I have my rascal dro5x issues fixed. And what a mission that was something. You should do a tutorial on how to insert an microscope card into said Microsoft card slot the right way up..... Yep that was it.gawd what a dick.

[@Drummer94550]

Hello Brian. I just bought this device. Can you tell me what the best settings I should use to record my bands practice. We are loud. Thank you in advanced

[@livaatdr3789]

Hi, very nice video. Question : the line in is stereo or mono ? Can i plug for example a discman or a mixer to the tascam using a jack 3.5mm and obtain stereo sound ? Can i use it as a mp3 player. Thank you.

[@sheryltupa4289]

Can this DR-05X be connected to a mixer (Yamaha MG10XU) to record karaoke performances?

[@estebanitoelunico]

Nice video ! Would you say the Tascam DR-05X is a good option to start interviewing people ?

[@rfilianogmailcom]

One more question : ) I understand that this recorder stops recording when it reaches the max file size of 2gb. I need to record non stop one hour of audio. Can I modify the max file size in this recorder dr-05 or 05x? Thank you in advance

[@AudioforContentCreators]

It should keep recording and simply split the files. But 24 bit WAV files at 48khz are about 1gb per 1 hour per track. So, you should be fine!

[@rfilianogmailcom]

@@AudioforContentCreators Thank You Man!

[@RudeToStareOfficial]

I want to record a DJ Set from my mixer. The audio is recording but so is the noise of me speaking to people at the booth. Is there a way to disable the external microphone? I want to just record my DJ set from the mixer audio.

[@gunkamotoultra6730]

Every time I use a lavalier mic, it will tend to cut out recordings with static? Is the auxiliary connection just no good? I have decent mics connected. Not sure how to avoid this . Thanks for the great video

[@musicdefinesgravity]

Can I hook it to my PC and use the audio in to record my synth for example (directlyto my PC) ?

[@marshallclark1127]

any idea how to get decent quality into audacity? The interface works but the recording quality is terrible. anyone know the settings? thanks

[@MikeleKonstantyFiedorowiczIV]

using usb as pc mirohphone is gamebreaker, to bad i waste money and buy used olympus, there is no option like this, overall i got one micro usb but its waste a electricity, place on desk and money

[@MichelleBrown-t5x]

How do you go about using the audio from the Tazcam on a video you are making off of a phone? Do I need an app or something? Thanks in advance !

[@CJ-gp9yh]

Question, why would you plug a mic into the tascam when you’re plugged into a computer, when it has its own condenser mic built in

[@violistanton]

Fantastic review. Thank you so much. Love from Korea

[@bojang6475]

Can I plug in a stereo jack into the mic input and take a feed from my soundboard via headphone out will it record that way?

[@tamernader]

you edit the sound of this recorder or not ?

[@AudioforContentCreators]

Raw!

[@tamernader]

@@AudioforContentCreators ok

[@fahimkohistani4321]

Hi How can I record the live gigs from the sound mixer to the tascam directly and clear? Thanks

[@jlh5995]

Hey Brian, thanks for taking the time and effort to produce this excellent, easy to follow, video tutorial on the setup and use of the Tascam DR-05X. I used Tascam professional products about 20-years ago and I'm happy to know it manufactures a hand held recording device that I can use for dictation (to text using software not included), as well as other recording needs. Really appreciate your time.

[@superchema]

Amazing video! I'm waiting for my DR-05X! Just a quick question, what kind of microSD card should I use? Thanks!

[@Abou3ouF]

when u said that you do the low cut in post; how can that be done in premier pro? Also If I am recording someone speaking or vlogging, should I keep the low cut to 40 then or 80 for a better audio regaridng voice overs too?

[@AudioforContentCreators]

80hz for vlogging if you're mostly capturing voices and regular environment sounds. In any editing software, bring up the EQ module and enable the low cut (high pass) filter. Set it to 60-80 hz, wherever sounds best.

[@Abou3ouF]

@@AudioforContentCreators So I det it to 80 (not 40) then also do this other step in the editing software to set it to 60-80 right?

[@AudioforContentCreators]

@@Abou3ouF No need to do it twice. Either on the recorder or in software.

[@FlackoWeasel]

Hello there! Found your videos when I searched trs and trrs topic and found this one! What recommendation do you have when I want to record bird songs with this unit? Only external mic I have is Rode videomic me. I am aware I need adapter for it bc its TRRS one. I cannot wait to try mine! I just hope i did not buy wrong things again. I tend to always mess up, mic did not work on this phone or that phone and so much adapter stuff which confused me so much.

[@jimbooth2413]

It would be nice to know how to use the marker on the recorder. And what it does. The manual doesn't say anything about it.

[@ChrisT-fr2qt]

Hi would you recommend these settings also for recording vocals for songs?

[@zekewheel]

recorded but having tough time figuring how to copy to computer, any tips? thanks

[@caleyhall]

dr o5 has an input monitor mix setting too, but i dont know how to use it, do you? ive put a headphone splitter on the headphone/line out output..

[@josephpadgett9664]

How do I transfer what I recorded on my DR-05x to my computer?

[@AW-Services]

I still have my DR-05 which I use alot. The only negative is the battery door retaining guides wear out causing a loose battery door that falls off

[@mattcero1]

Low cut is best at 80 as it cuts out household current and computer fans and the such. 40 won't.

[@stoakesstoakes6332]

How do you correct a recording, i.e go back and over record the mistake? Great tutorial.

[@jefferson.castillo]

Cool video!! Have you done a video for Tuscan Dr40x?

[@GhostStealth590]

Be careful about the Stereo vs Mono setting. If this thing is anything like the Zoom H4N, a standard Senheiser shotgun mic will only record 1 audio channel if set to stereo (in my case, it was always the left channel). General rule is setting stereo to capture level differences in different channels, so if you know your shotgun mic can do 2 channels (like in the vid), go for it, but Mono is always a safe bet when hooking up external. AND ALWAYS TEST BEFORE RECORDING, I made the mistake so many times of recording in stereo when I was supposed to record in mono, only to rerecord entire sound segments because it was fucked up.

[@AudioforContentCreators]

Is your Sennheiser shotgun mic an XLR or 3.5mm connection?

[@GhostStealth590]

@@AudioforContentCreators It was an XLR connection to the senheiser shotgun mic. I was pretty dumb and didn't decide to test my shit when I hooked up the external mic to the recorder, and jeopardized like 4 of my 20 sounds I was assigned to record, whiiiiiich was a big detriment to the assignment I was given lol. Which is why I preach to the moon, "TEST THE AUDIO BEFORE YOU RECORD!" lmao. Fucked me over pretty hard.

[@AudioforContentCreators]

Thanks for letting me know. I’d be frustrated if that happened to me as well. So, there was a mistake here, but not the one you think :) I’ll do my best to explain. When you plug a single XLR cable into a single XLR port, you have a mono sound. In order to get stereo, you’d need two XLR microphones each plugged into a separate XLR port, and then pan those two captured sources left and right to taste. Meanwhile a 3.5mm TRS input, like the kind found in on-camera shotgun mics, is already stereo signal. Unless the 3.5mm mic you’re using is a stereo mic, this signal will transmit as dual mono. In other words, it will send an identical signal to each the left and right channels of that 3.5mm connection, which when captured, sounds like a single mono source. Okay, so now we have to understand the Zoom H4N. Unlike the Tascam DR-05X in this video, the Zoom H4N has two mono XLR inputs. But it also has a 3.5mm input, and built-in stereo mics. The “4” in H4N means you can record up to four channels at once: The two independent XLR inputs plus EITHER the built-in stereo mics (2 channels) OR the 3.5mm input (2 channels, because it’s stereo). And here is where we discover the error being made. When you set the H4N to record in stereo, you’re telling it to capture the two XLR inputs as a single, liked stereo signal. You’re capturing Input 1 as the left channel and Input 2 as the right channel of a single stereo signal. Then, if you only plug a mono XLR mic into Input 1, you’re capturing that mic as merely the left channel of a stereo signal. So, yes, if you are using a single XLR mic with a multi-input recording device, and intend for it to be captured as a single mono source, then you must set your recorder to mono, not stereo. But no such mistake could possibly be made by following the example in this video. The Tascam DR-05X, like the Zoom H1, has only a single 3.5mm stereo input. And when you plug a 3.5mm mic into it, unless it is a stereo mic it will output as dual mono, and therefore it won’t matter at all if you’re set to record in mono or stereo. Hope that helps!

[@caleyhall]

@@AudioforContentCreators ive been using mics for 26 years and i learnt more off this explanation than ever lol, please do a video based on this explanation of his issue as it affects everyone, cheers..

[@yeeeha5674]

@@AudioforContentCreators Hi dude, helpful video and I'm using this to get quick started with it for a project this week. Just wondered if I would be correct in saying it should be MONO if I'm using 2 Lav mics connected to this? I'll be using a 3.5mm TRS splitter to dual 3.5mm female jacks, then putting my Lav's in to that. I assume I would just leave it on MONO for that as well?

[@michaelguardado6531]

Where can I find the link you have for learning how to manually set the audio?

[@eu_bogsu]

Hello , I’m trying to record a DJ set with tascam dr-05x from a DJ mixer Allen & Heath Xone 42 directly to Mac , I follow all the steps from your video but the peak stays on red so the gain into the input is to loud . How should I make it working fine? Thank you for your videos! 🙏🏼

[@vampyre_asmr]

Can you hook it up to a mixer (like goxlr) and use it with streamlabs obs?

[@kenkrupa1736]

This told me what i was missing: SD CARD READER option in USB CONNECT. All I need to do is record my band rehearsal, then upload that file to my PC for work in Audacity. The manual shows nothing about this, only about AUDIO I/F, which got me nowhere. Very simple, now that I know how. Thank you much.