Compact and easy to use the tascam dr 05v2 handheld stereo recorder delivers high quality stereo recording in mp3 or wav format up to 24 bit96 khz to microsdsdhc media 2gb included and is powered by 2x aa batteries included the dr 05v2 features a pair of ab oriented omni directional microphones with a sensitivity rating up to 125db and there is a 35mm stereo micline input that lets you connect to external microphones