Topic: Who Went from a R-09HR to PCM-M10

[acidjack]

It's understandable you don't want to or feel the need to upgrade since the 09hr is quite a nice recorder on its own. Congrats on your decision!

Agree. I only upgraded to the M10 - which I do really like and prefer, mostly b/c of battery life - because my R-09HR screen cracked.  I don't think they are that distinguishable otherwise. 

[gmm6797]

I have an r-09HR and I was just googling around to see if the M10 offered anything better sound/feature-wise, but I don't think it really does.  I'm happy with my HR and I don't think the M10 would offer any upgrade for me.

IMHO, the M10 sounds better, travels better and runs longer... there is no volume setting to stick to and thus removed the need to run too low (again, IMHO)

[Brian E.]

with something like the 9100 line in, it sounds better?  In what way?

What do you mean there is no volume setting to stick to?

[StuStu]

with something like the 9100 line in, it sounds better?  In what way?

What do you mean there is no volume setting to stick to?

He may be referring to the adc. I prefer the build, adc and battery life much better with M10 than the HR. I have no regrets that I sold mine. The HR is a nice recorder though.

[jbell]

with something like the 9100 line in, it sounds better?  In what way?

What do you mean there is no volume setting to stick to?

He may be referring to the adc. I prefer the build, adc and battery life much better with M10 than the HR. I have no regrets that I sold mine. The HR is a nice recorder though.

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I also sold your HR to buy a M10!!  The battery life alone is worth the switch.  With that said I did buy and R05, but haven't really used it.

[Brian E.]

Cool.  I really don't see the issue with battery life, unless you're recording festivals.  I can get a good 5-6 hours on two rechargeable AA's on my r09HR.  I have almost never needed more, and if I did I could just carry an extra pair of AA's between bands.

[StuStu]

Cool.  I really don't see the issue with battery life, unless you're recording festivals.  I can get a good 5-6 hours on two rechargeable AA's on my r09HR.  I have almost never needed more, and if I did I could just carry an extra pair of AA's between bands.

I'm not usually festival bound and 5-6 hours is plenty for me too.

[gmm6797]

yes, I was refeering to the unity volume setting required on the R09HR and the lack of one on the M10.  I did have many occasions with the R09HR where I had to change batteries, more often than I ever thought I would... just seeing 2-3 bands on a summer shed tour.
with the M10 I have had no issues at any level, as long as the auto-level button on the back is taped down
again, just based on my experiences

[F.O.Bean]

I have used both extensively and there is NO CONTEST, the M10 is hands down the winner

[markrsmith]

I liked being able to read the recording levels on the m-10 better...with the # up to 0 ddb on the screen.

[F.O.Bean]

I liked the recording levels of the m-10 better...with the # up to 0 ddb on the screen.

Agreed! Its very consistent

[spyder9]

I thought the HR was muddy when compared to the M10.  That was the primary reason I sold the HR.