Topic: Which recorder to buy on a budget?

[AndyLGR]

I am thinking of buying another rig, I currently use CA-14 omnis with an Edirol R-09.

But I will be getting some new cards and wanted to set up another taping rig. I aren’t looking to spend a fortune on the recorder, Ideally don’t want to go over £150 (approx $200), but I want something decent.

I’ve heard plenty of recordings using Roland R05, iriver Ihp 120 or 140, Tascams, Zooms, Edirol R-09HR, Sony PCM-M10 (maybe a little out of my range).

But I’m after some good advice on basically getting a decent recorder on a budget. Thanks.

[OOK]

I would go either the PCM-10 or the R09HR.  I personally use the R09HR for all my stealthing needs..... and some open needs as well.  The PCM-10 has the best battery run times of anything out there.  I haven't used one or stealthed with one..... some others may be better at answering that question.

As for open recording the PCM-10 wins solely on the battery run times...everything else is statically a dead heat...both are great sounding decks, both are easy to use, both support 32gig cards, both have a good track record.

Price wise the PCM-10 can be had a little cheaper than the R09HR..unless you buy used then the R09HR wins that fight.....

You can't go wrong with either...

Peace OOK

[Belexes]

The best budget recorder going is the Sony M10. May be a little over your budget, but do some extra saving. It'll be worth it.

[vanark]

If I was on a budget, I would buy a used R-09.

[it-goes-to-eleven]

Why do you need a new recorder?    The R09 sounds excellent.  It runs just fine on rechargeable batteries.

I've used an r09 for years, after selling my 722.. I only recently bought an m10 because I do nature recordings that go on for hours and hours unattended, and the hotter signal handling of the m10 is useful with my psp2 preamp.

I would not expect a new recorder to improve the sound of your recordings.

Mics, maybe a preamp.

[hi and lo]

Why do you need a new recorder?    The R09 sounds excellent.  It runs just fine on rechargeable batteries.

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I would not expect a new recorder to improve the sound of your recordings.

Mics, maybe a preamp.

/closethread

[George]

^^

Since you only have omni's, I would recommend a pair of cards to make your taping exploits more flexible.

[Fried Chicken Boy]

Why do you need a new recorder?    The R09 sounds excellent.  It runs just fine on rechargeable batteries.

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I would not expect a new recorder to improve the sound of your recordings.

Mics, maybe a preamp.

/closethread

^^ I think that about sums it up.  But since the OP is asking about recorders, I'll throw in my 2 cents.

I could be wrong but I believe AndyLGR might be in Europe?  If that's the case, the Sony and R-09HR decks are considerably more expensive than the others he listed.  It's been discussed in other threads that, for European tapers, the Roland R-05 is becoming the small recorder of choice due to its price point and build/reliability.

[newplanet7]

^^

Since you only have omni's, I would recommend a pair of cards to make your taping exploits more flexible.

This.

[F.O.Bean]

Sony PCM-M10

[Will_S]

Ever likely to have board access?  Tascam DR2D, 4 tracks clock-synced for $150.