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Roland R-26 vs. Roland R-07

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adrianb:
The Roland R-07 is still my go to recorder for stealth.

The PIP is 3.1v which is just enough to power my DPA-4061 and Church Audio mics. This might not be sufficient voltage for higher SPL handling, but I have pulled excellent recordings with the mics directly into the recorder at recent loud shows with bands like The Stranglers, The Damned and The Psychedelic Furs.

Other small recorders I have supply 2.5v, and whilst it might not seem much difference they are unable to power my mics directly, so there seems to be a cutoff between 2.5v and 3.1v.

Niels:

--- Quote from: reyesryder on September 30, 2024, 06:03:27 AM --- Are there other companies/devices to consider in this category.  Thanks all, I realize it is a broad question/post.

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The two recorders are not really in the same category, but if stealth is a consideration you may take a look at:
Small XLR only: Zoom F3
Small XLR/TRS and 3.5mm: Tascam AV-FR2

Gutbucket:

--- Quote from: Niels on January 28, 2025, 08:46:35 AM ---
--- Quote from: reyesryder on September 30, 2024, 06:03:27 AM --- Are there other companies/devices to consider in this category.  Thanks all, I realize it is a broad question/post.

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The two recorders are not really in the same category, but if stealth is a consideration you may take a look at:
Small XLR only: Zoom F3
Small XLR/TRS and 3.5mm: Tascam AV-FR2

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Also..
Very small 3.5mm only: Deity PR-2

If stealth is the primary constraint and XLR input with phantom power is not needed, PR-2 is the smallest and stealthiest recorder currently available.  Both the Tascam and Diety provide 5V PIP over their 3.5mm stereo minijack inputs, eliminating the need to carry an external battery box to power most 2-wire low voltage microphones.

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