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Title: Edirol R-09 - How good is the built in mic? Plus prices you've seen
Post by: 6079 on September 05, 2007, 12:49:14 AM

I've actually been using the built in mic for a couple shows and can't complain with the quality, but I thought I'd get the more experienced tapers' opinions on how it fares to an average quality external mic?

Also, I've seen Guitar Center sell them for $400, but eBay seems to be selling regularly for about $300.  Are there a lot of people trying to sell them anywhere else you know of for less than $300?

Title: Re: Edirol R-09 - How good is the built in mic? Plus prices you've seen
Post by: MSTaper on September 05, 2007, 01:38:19 AM

I got mine off an eBay dealer for $315 and $20 shipping, brand new (and a black one to boot). I've used the internal mics for about a dozen shows (mics were on order). I actually got some decent results, but not as good as shows taped with external mics. I have Church Audio cardoid mics and an STC-9000 pre-amp now, but haven't taped since they arrived! :-\ I'm sure you'll get some good advice here!

 rWc3523 8)

Title: Re: Edirol R-09 - How good is the built in mic? Plus prices you've seen
Post by: china_rider on September 05, 2007, 01:50:39 AM

Cant remember what I got mine for but I've never got a listenable show from the internal mics.  I would highly suggest external mics with a minimum of a battery box.  I'm very happy with my Sonic Studios rig into the R9. See zappa plays zappa phoenix on dime for an example.

Title: Re: Edirol R-09 - How good is the built in mic? Plus prices you've seen
Post by: MSTaper on September 05, 2007, 02:11:29 AM

I suppose "listenable" is in the ear of the beholder. ;) ;D Since I'm just a novice, I guess I'm just easily satisfied. But I do hope to hear an improvement with the mics/pre down the road! :laugh:

rWc3523

BTW, download this and tell me if it's listenable. http://www.thetradersden.org/forums/showthread.php?t=44676 (http://www.thetradersden.org/forums/showthread.php?t=44676)
Since I wanted to tape the show and all I had was the R-09, I took what I could get. Check it out. The file's small.  ;)

Title: Re: Edirol R-09 - How good is the built in mic? Plus prices you've seen
Post by: dorrcoq on September 05, 2007, 08:20:57 PM

I thought my recordings with the internals sounded pretty good, too.  Sure, not as good as with the Church mics I eventually got, but still very listenable to my ears.

Title: Re: Edirol R-09 - How good is the built in mic? Plus prices you've seen
Post by: dennisrtyler on September 05, 2007, 08:29:29 PM

Quote from: Moke on September 05, 2007, 08:27:28 PM

I recorded a Mozart concerto from 2nd row center, as an acoustic recording, with the internal mics. It sounds nice, but very centered.
The 4022->v3->722 control recording from the same stand is a bit better.

:lol: a wee bit perhaps ;)

Title: Re: Edirol R-09 - How good is the built in mic? Plus prices you've seen
Post by: Josephine on September 05, 2007, 08:41:25 PM

Quote from: dennisrtyler on September 05, 2007, 08:29:29 PM

Quote from: Moke on September 05, 2007, 08:27:28 PM

I recorded a Mozart concerto from 2nd row center, as an acoustic recording, with the internal mics. It sounds nice, but very centered.
The 4022->v3->722 control recording from the same stand is a bit better.

:lol: a wee bit perhaps ;)

perhaps just a tad wee bit.  :yack:

Title: Re: Edirol R-09 - How good is the built in mic? Plus prices you've seen
Post by: jamroom on December 01, 2007, 12:32:54 PM

This Johnny Winter show was recorded using the internal mics and sounds pretty good to these ears.

http://www.dimeadozen.org/torrents-details.php?id=171137 (http://www.dimeadozen.org/torrents-details.php?id=171137)