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title: "Roland R-05 Studio WAV/MP3 Recorder (old model)"
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# 16+ hours battery life Onboard editing & effects 24-bit/96kHz stereo capture Roland R-05 Studio WAV/MP3 Recorder (old model)

**Brand:** roland
**Price:** £2.05
**Availability:** ❌ Out of Stock

## Summary

> 🎧 Capture brilliance anytime, anywhere—because your sound deserves the spotlight.

## Quick Answers

- **What is this?** Roland R-05 Studio WAV/MP3 Recorder (old model) by roland
- **How much does it cost?** £2.05 with free shipping
- **Is it available?** Currently out of stock
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## Best For

- roland enthusiasts

## Why This Product

- Trusted roland brand quality
- Free international shipping included
- Worldwide delivery with tracking
- 15-day hassle-free returns

## Key Features

- • **Rugged & Ready:** Sleek metallic body with built-in tripod mount and windscreen—designed for studio, stage, or street.
- • **Endurance Performer:** Keep recording all day with over 16 hours of battery life—never miss a moment of inspiration.
- • **Smart Auto Functions:** Auto record start, song split, and level adjust mean you focus on creativity, not settings.
- • **Studio-Grade Clarity:** Capture every detail with pristine 24-bit/96kHz stereo recording—your ideas deserve the best sound.
- • **Pro-Level Editing On-the-Go:** Trim, loop, and add reverb directly on the device—perfect your tracks without a laptop.

## Overview

The Roland R-05 is a compact, high-quality WAV/MP3 recorder offering 24-bit/96kHz stereo recording, over 16 hours of battery life, and advanced onboard editing features. Its durable metallic design includes a tripod mount and windscreen, making it ideal for musicians, podcasters, and professionals capturing audio on the move.

## Description

R-05: WAV/MP3 Recorder Affordable Pocket Recorder with Advanced Features The compact R-05 is easy to use, affordable, and packed with big-ticket features that raise the bar in its price class. Experience crystal-clear 24/96 capture, enhanced recording and editing features, and extended battery life (over 16 hours per charge). On stage, in rehearsal, at school, on the street, in the boardroom - whenever inspiration strikes, let the R-05 capture the moment with convenience and quality.

Review: This is it, a real recorder done right.. - I've had this product for 24 hours now and used it at a live Karaoke session last night. I was sitting closest to the speakers and the recording was amazing. I know the first thing anyone is going to think about this is.. But it is $200.00.. As I told others, you get what you pay for. At first, I bought a different unit for 1/2 the price and it had major problems for live band and Mixer recording. The split feature works well so I can split the recording without having to hit stop and record again... It is so small, It fits in my shirt pocket.. Pro's for me: Amazing Sound: nuf said.. The recordings seems true and clear. No detectable hormonic distortion, compression noise or anything that I've heard from cheaper recorders. Battery Life: 16 hours recording, confirmed with power saving turned on. (peak and red recording lights turn off) Immediate Recording (Setup and Start): The cheaper units go through an "Initialization phase" when you hit the record button. The R-05 is immediate. When you press the REC button, it automatically pauses for level adjustments and start of song queueing. Options: Too many to list; Very well done and well thought out for recording live instruments / voice / etc. Sensitivity and Direction I noticed pattern that I could use to dampen back group (audience) sounds. This is useful when your primary interest is the music. Power Saving Features: Lights can be turned off automatically when you want to conserve power. Ease of Use: Very simple and easy to use.. Well thought out interface. Cons: V1.03 is required to use NI-MH batteries.. If you have V1.02, it will show the battery is dead within an hour of use. After the update, I have tested it so far for 3 hours recording with 1 bar drop.. The aluminum case is only a shell, it is mostly plastic with what amounts to a phone case around it. If it is dropped, it will respond like plastic so don't drop it. While corners were cut to bring a very good recorder to be affordable at this price point, I would highly recommend the R-05 to anyone who wants a recorder that works exactly as advertised.
Review: Great recorder, delivers better sound than larger, more expensive devices - Perfect size. I wanted a recorder that was smaller than the newer mammoth portable recorders that seem to pervade the marketplace nowadays. I don't need XLR inputs, and I don't need multi-track recording. I just need a recorder that I can fit in my suit-coat pocket, or at least that doesn't require a large case, yet has 24/96 capability for recording everything from speeches to live music. This one fits the bill. It also gives the best sound for its price range--I listened to many, many YouTube samples comparing this recorder to others, and this recorder gives extremely clean (noise-free) sound with just the right balance between treble and bass. (Some more expensive recorders give way too much bass.) I am extremely pleased with the sound quality and low S-N ratio. Caveats: -- The rocker switch (L, R, up, down) is extremely sensitive. If you press down too hard, the recorder will lose its mind. For example, if you want to FF a recording, just press very, very lightly on the FF button (right edge of the rocker switch). If you press down too hard, it won't FF at all. I thought this was a bad rocker switch and was going to send it in for repair, but then I found that it's just way too sensitive. -- I nearly always have to set the mics on High, because I nearly always record at a distance and in that situation the mics just won't pick up anything without that setting. -- The SD card is difficult to access, because the flap that covers the slot is not easily opened. (It is floppy, and positioned under a metal ridge, so that you have to use your fingernail to open it and you may be afraid to rip it off.) This is a problem because if you want to transfer the files from the recorder to your computer, you need to remove the SD card and plug the SD card directly into your computer (via a USB adapter, etc.)--or else you will spend 20 times as long getting the information transferred. That is, transferring data through the recorder to your computer is extremely slow, taking over 45 minutes to transfer a 1-hour, 2-GB recording; if you remove the SD card and use a USB adapter to your computer, it takes only a couple of minutes.

## Features

- High-quality stereo recording (24-bit / 96kHz) with the built-in stereo mic or external input.
- Strong, attractive metallic exterior. Music-practice features (change tempo without changing pitch, loop playback, etc.). Onboard editing functions; built-in reverb
- Auto record start, auto song split, auto level adjust Pre Record function (captures 2 seconds of audio that precedes pressing REC)Use as a high-quality portable audio player (plays WAV and MP3 files)Includes windscreen and built-in tripod mounting socket
- For the latest model, see the Roland R-07 High-Resolution Audio Recorder, available in black, red, or white

## Technical Specifications

| Specification | Value |
|---------------|-------|
| ASIN | B003FGN0I0 |
| Battery Average Life | 16 Hours |
| Best Sellers Rank | #274,088 in Musical Instruments ( See Top 100 in Musical Instruments ) #480 in Portable Studio Recorders |
| Brand | Roland |
| Compatible Devices | MP3 Player |
| Customer Reviews | 4.1 out of 5 stars 241 Reviews |
| Digital Recording Time | around 4 hours and 16 minutes |
| Format | MP3 Audio, WAV |
| Global Trade Identification Number | 00761294411605, 04957054411602, 05269692847460 |
| Hardware Interface | USB 1.1, USB 2.0 |
| Headphones Jack | 3.5 millimeters |
| Item Type Name | Portable Studio Recorder |
| Manufacturer | Roland |
| Memory Storage Capacity | 32 GB |
| Mfr Part Number | R-05 |
| Microphone Form Factor | Built-In |
| Microphone Operation Mode | Music recording mode |
| Model Number | R-05 |
| Number of Batteries | 2 AA batteries required. (included) |
| UPC | 761294411605 |
| Warranty Description | 90 days parts, 1 year labor. |

## Product Details

- **Compatible Devices:** MP3 Player
- **Brand:** Roland
- **Hardware Interface:** USB 1.1, USB 2.0
- **Microphone Form Factor:** Built-In
- **Format:** MP3 Audio, WAV
- **Headphones Jack:** 3.5 millimeters
- **Number of Batteries:** 2 AA batteries required. (included)
- **Memory Storage Capacity:** 32 GB
- **Battery Life:** 16 Hours
- **Digital Recording Time:** around 4 hours and 16 minutes

## Images

![Roland R-05 Studio WAV/MP3 Recorder (old model) - Image 1](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/61IEu7huDiL.jpg)
![Roland R-05 Studio WAV/MP3 Recorder (old model) - Image 2](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/81uul2WKjfL.jpg)

## Customer Reviews

### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ This is it, a real recorder done right..
*by A***R on October 5, 2012*

I've had this product for 24 hours now and used it at a live Karaoke session last night. I was sitting closest to the speakers and the recording was amazing. I know the first thing anyone is going to think about this is.. But it is $200.00.. As I told others, you get what you pay for. At first, I bought a different unit for 1/2 the price and it had major problems for live band and Mixer recording. The split feature works well so I can split the recording without having to hit stop and record again... It is so small, It fits in my shirt pocket.. Pro's for me: Amazing Sound: nuf said.. The recordings seems true and clear. No detectable hormonic distortion, compression noise or anything that I've heard from cheaper recorders. Battery Life: 16 hours recording, confirmed with power saving turned on. (peak and red recording lights turn off) Immediate Recording (Setup and Start): The cheaper units go through an "Initialization phase" when you hit the record button. The R-05 is immediate. When you press the REC button, it automatically pauses for level adjustments and start of song queueing. Options: Too many to list; Very well done and well thought out for recording live instruments / voice / etc. Sensitivity and Direction I noticed pattern that I could use to dampen back group (audience) sounds. This is useful when your primary interest is the music. Power Saving Features: Lights can be turned off automatically when you want to conserve power. Ease of Use: Very simple and easy to use.. Well thought out interface. Cons: V1.03 is required to use NI-MH batteries.. If you have V1.02, it will show the battery is dead within an hour of use. After the update, I have tested it so far for 3 hours recording with 1 bar drop.. The aluminum case is only a shell, it is mostly plastic with what amounts to a phone case around it. If it is dropped, it will respond like plastic so don't drop it. While corners were cut to bring a very good recorder to be affordable at this price point, I would highly recommend the R-05 to anyone who wants a recorder that works exactly as advertised.

### ⭐⭐⭐⭐ Great recorder, delivers better sound than larger, more expensive devices
*by M***7 on December 30, 2014*

Perfect size. I wanted a recorder that was smaller than the newer mammoth portable recorders that seem to pervade the marketplace nowadays. I don't need XLR inputs, and I don't need multi-track recording. I just need a recorder that I can fit in my suit-coat pocket, or at least that doesn't require a large case, yet has 24/96 capability for recording everything from speeches to live music. This one fits the bill. It also gives the best sound for its price range--I listened to many, many YouTube samples comparing this recorder to others, and this recorder gives extremely clean (noise-free) sound with just the right balance between treble and bass. (Some more expensive recorders give way too much bass.) I am extremely pleased with the sound quality and low S-N ratio. Caveats: -- The rocker switch (L, R, up, down) is extremely sensitive. If you press down too hard, the recorder will lose its mind. For example, if you want to FF a recording, just press very, very lightly on the FF button (right edge of the rocker switch). If you press down too hard, it won't FF at all. I thought this was a bad rocker switch and was going to send it in for repair, but then I found that it's just way too sensitive. -- I nearly always have to set the mics on High, because I nearly always record at a distance and in that situation the mics just won't pick up anything without that setting. -- The SD card is difficult to access, because the flap that covers the slot is not easily opened. (It is floppy, and positioned under a metal ridge, so that you have to use your fingernail to open it and you may be afraid to rip it off.) This is a problem because if you want to transfer the files from the recorder to your computer, you need to remove the SD card and plug the SD card directly into your computer (via a USB adapter, etc.)--or else you will spend 20 times as long getting the information transferred. That is, transferring data through the recorder to your computer is extremely slow, taking over 45 minutes to transfer a 1-hour, 2-GB recording; if you remove the SD card and use a USB adapter to your computer, it takes only a couple of minutes.

### ⭐ Steer clear I would look elsewhaer
*by L***J on April 25, 2016*

I bought this product in March of 2016 and did not to get to use it much as my wife took ill. When I got a chance to use it it seemed to record great but the usb function of the device did not work correctly as it will not connect. I tried a different sd card and still nothing. I contacted the company which is in Britian and could not get a live person to talk to and cannot email them since I don't have the right postal code that they use in England. If your's is defective you can't get ahold of the company easily so beware. If you get it at Aamazon you have about three weeks of waranty to return product. I have lost 200 dollars worth of product as I can't use it to upload to my computer to make cd's or editing wiht 3rd party software. Buyer beware.

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