Edirol R09 24-Bit WAV and MP3 Recorder

Web Item #EDIR09

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Overall User Ratings

Overall:: 8.7 out of 10
Quality:: 6.3 out of 10
The Wow Factor:: 8.5 out of 10
Ease of Use:: 9.3 out of 10

Features:: 7.8 out of 10
Value:: 7.1 out of 10
Sound:: 8.5 out of 10
Manufacturer Support:: 10 out of 10

User Reviews for Edirol R09 24-Bit WAV and MP3 Recorder

Overall:: 8 out of 10
Features:: 7 out of 10
Quality:: 5 out of 10
Value:: 6 out of 10
The Wow Factor:: 8 out of 10
Sound:: 8 out of 10
Ease of Use:: 9 out of 10

91% of users found this reviews helpful (22 votes).

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Submitted: 4/12/2007

Style of Music: Rock, Pop, Country

Experience: Active Musician, Indie Label owner

"High price, but great sound."

Sound:

Sound quality is excellent for musical instrument recording. You get a strange tape hiss sound if you're just trying to record voices (like a meeting) at low level. But if you want this (like I did) to record singing, or instruments, or bands, it is amazing quality sound. Totally satisfied.

Feature:

Good overall features, except for the battery compartment door (super cheap) and the fact that they put the USB and SD card slot underneath that door. Should've put them on the side. Also, the screen sucks -- but not enough to damage my overall view. On the plus side, it is very intuitive to use. You barely need the manual, which is great (watch the tutorial videos on their website and you will be up and running in no time.)

Ease of Use:

Super easy. Hit record once to arm the recorder and hit it again to start recording. Doesn't get much simpler.

Quality:

Cheap feeling -- like a $25 plastic toy.

Value:

Probably overpriced for the build quality -- but thankfully the sound quality is superior.

The Wow Factor:

Light, discreet and great sound.

Overall:

So far I think I will be happy with the R09. Have to see how it holds up in the field...