Topic: Edirol R-09 input woes

[whiskybob]

Bought R-09hr two years ago
A year ago it was returned because of a connection issue with line in
It was returned with a note saying "No fault found but have re soldered line in/mic in and headphone socket as precaution"
Now a year on from being "repaired" it has started again, it had shown one or two signs over the past year of not being right.

The R-09 (and a certain production batch mostly) is the one known to have input jack issues because the jack is soldered onto the board, whereas in the R-09HR it is mechanically mounted to the board.  I can't recall hearing about anyone having input jack issues with the R-09HR, although certainly any jack in any device could develop problems with time and use.  in any case, the warranty for the R-09/R-09HR is a year, so the fact that they fixed it the first time without being covered by warranty (unless you got it in right before it ended) is good service from Roland.  Returning it again, two years after purchasing it, they really don't need to do anything.  You could ask Chris Church or Sound Pro to try re-soldering it on, if that is indeed the issue with it.

My concern was that it was not detected when it was originally sent back, I appreciate that after 2 years it's out of warranty but it's my belief that as stated by their engineer "no fault was found" and therefore if no fault was found then it could not have been repaired.
Not sure about the warranty issue, the retailer I bought it from gave a two year warranty....makes no odds, it's being looked at tomorrow so I'll see what this guy says.....

[jamroom]

Funnily enough - as posted elsewhere, my first recording on my new R05 has the same fault! Unless I am the most unlucky man in the world, it is hopefully my interconnect, rather than mics or preamp.

[udovdh]

Hmm..
My R09 has been OK since at least 2007 but now also has the jack issue.
I removed the two scres at the bottom and that part opens up now.
At the top stuff is still holding together.
What is the right way to open the casing of the R09? 

(I went over this thread but may have overlooked...)

[it-goes-to-eleven]

It's a little tricky.  You must remove the back panel.  That will expose a third screw.  The back panel is held on with adhesive tape near the top, and tabs at the bottom.  Gently pry it from the top - you'll even see a couple of spots to insert a tool.

With those screws removed, you can split the case.  Look carefully at how and where the battery door is held in place, because it, along with the hinge pin, will drop out.   The buttons on the sides, along with their covers, will also be free to roam about the cabin..

[udovdh]

Thanks.
Got it open.
Saw that one of the traces of line in had lifted.   
It lasted close to 4 years with a few great recording moments.

New R09 is 299 euros.
M10 is 279. 

Anybody in the Netherlands area wants the parts?

[hi and lo]

Thanks.
Got it open.
Saw that one of the traces of line in had lifted.   
It lasted close to 4 years with a few great recording moments.

New R09 is 299 euros.
M10 is 279. 

Anybody in the Netherlands area wants the parts?

Probably repairable by someone with the right expertise.

That price for a new R09 is insane! 

[F.O.Bean]

Thanks.
Got it open.
Saw that one of the traces of line in had lifted.   
It lasted close to 4 years with a few great recording moments.

New R09 is 299 euros.
M10 is 279. 

Anybody in the Netherlands area wants the parts?

Probably repairable by someone with the right expertise.

That price for a new R09 is insane! 

Yeah, thats PRICEY for a frickin R09

Sony PCM-M10 is DEF the way to go for doing 2 channel work