I'm looking foraward to buying a good portable recorder and the R09 was the only one in my list until TASCAM DR1 came...
The R09 has already been a household name compared to the new DR1... but does the $100 difference really make the R09 shine thru past the sweet features of the DR1???
I've included the main features of both gadgets below and will be making my purchase tonight... so any input from anyone who has a say on the subject would be appreciated... Thanx!
Edirol R-09 Features
* 24-bit, 48kHz (or 44.1kHz) uncompressed recording
* Up to 320kbps MP3 playback and recording
* Records to SD card (64MB card included)
* High-grade stereo condenser microphone built in
* Mic and Line audio inputs; USB I/O
* Easy operation, user-friendly graphic display
* Ultra portable, half the size of the R-1
* Long battery life
Tascam DR1 Features
* Portable, Handheld Recording
* Built-in High-quality Stereo Condenser Microphone
* Variable Angle Microphone Mechanism with A/B Configuration
* 48 or 44.1kHz 24-bit Recording Resolution
* MP3 and WAV file Recording and Playback
* Switchable Low Cut Filter
* Analog Auto Gain Control
* Analog Limiter
* Rechargable Lithium-Ion Battery
* USB 2.0 Connection to Computer
* Built-in Tuner and Vocal Cancel Features
* Overdub Feature to record narration, singing or instruments over an existing recording
* Dimensions
o 2.8 (W) x 1.1 (H) x 5.3 (D) inches
o 70 (W) x 27 (H) x 135.3 (D) mm
* Weight: 7.3 oz (including battery)
The R09 has already been a household name compared to the new DR1... but does the $100 difference really make the R09 shine thru past the sweet features of the DR1???
I've included the main features of both gadgets below and will be making my purchase tonight... so any input from anyone who has a say on the subject would be appreciated... Thanx!
Edirol R-09 Features
* 24-bit, 48kHz (or 44.1kHz) uncompressed recording
* Up to 320kbps MP3 playback and recording
* Records to SD card (64MB card included)
* High-grade stereo condenser microphone built in
* Mic and Line audio inputs; USB I/O
* Easy operation, user-friendly graphic display
* Ultra portable, half the size of the R-1
* Long battery life
Tascam DR1 Features
* Portable, Handheld Recording
* Built-in High-quality Stereo Condenser Microphone
* Variable Angle Microphone Mechanism with A/B Configuration
* 48 or 44.1kHz 24-bit Recording Resolution
* MP3 and WAV file Recording and Playback
* Switchable Low Cut Filter
* Analog Auto Gain Control
* Analog Limiter
* Rechargable Lithium-Ion Battery
* USB 2.0 Connection to Computer
* Built-in Tuner and Vocal Cancel Features
* Overdub Feature to record narration, singing or instruments over an existing recording
* Dimensions
o 2.8 (W) x 1.1 (H) x 5.3 (D) inches
o 70 (W) x 27 (H) x 135.3 (D) mm
* Weight: 7.3 oz (including battery)
