Product: Edirol R-09
Price Paid: USD 325
Submitted
10/03/2007
at
01:21am
by
jonnyk
Ease of Use
:
9
Very easy to use. Record a bunch of tracks quickly, set levels, everything is pretty easy to use. Built in microphones are fine. The only drawback is naming directories and files is sort of cumbersome.
But generally, I get it out, turn it on, set it on the table, and just push a button twice at the start of each track. Couldn't really be much easier.
Sound Quality
:
10
Amazing. I've been using it to record band practices. Everyone in the band always wants a copy because the sound is so great. Drums in particular are fantastic sounding, but really so is everything else. A full band sounds clear and crisp, with everything perfectly seperated and audible. I've been amazed with how great it sounds.
I have yet to use external microphones. I thought it might need them, but the build in mics are really quite good to my ears.
Reliability
:
No Opinion
So far, only had it for about 4 months, used weekly. Seems ok. People complain about the flimsy battery door, and it is flimsy. But being careful with it, I think it's probably ok. Other than that seems fine. Too soon to tell, though.
Customer Support
:
No Opinion
Had no need yet.
Overall Rating
:
9
On the plus side: small, long battery life, rechargeable AA batteries work fine, takes memory cards so it's expandable, amazing sound quality with built in microphones, very easy to use, easy to USB to get files onto a computer, multiple mp3 bitrates or wav
On the minus: expensive, flimsy battery door
All in all I'm very happy with it. I have recordings that sound great with a very minimal non-intrusive effort. I'm a fan. I know of no other recorder in its league, and I would probably kick down for another one if anything happened to this one.
