Topic: Preamp for Edirol R1 ?

[jazzman79]

Hi,

Newbie here.  I have an Edirol R1, and am using it for recording jazz/classical in rooms and small venues, so nothing too loud.  I'm using a small electret mic and the mic-in jack.  I find that I have to turn the input level quite high in order to pick up something.  The problem is a fair bit of hiss/noise is apparent at that point......  someone people have suggested getting a preamp/batt box and using the line-in jack to record.  Would this be a good solution?   If so, what would be a decent preamp for $100-200....?


thanks,
jazzman

[Fatah Ruark (aka MIKE B)]

I don't know about their sound quality but soundprofessionals.com has a few options for you.

I bought a battery box from them a few months ago, and was very happy with the service. Not much to say about a battery box, it works.

Anyway, I'd certainly buy from them again. Good people.

MIKE B