Topic: Edirol R-09 Release Information -ptII

[udovdh]

Header was not (re)written. Import as raw.

Thanks, sounds easy but is not for me (beginner): Any idea where I can find more info? Thanks a lot!

Depends on the editor software. I see you use Audacity; I think a more experience user can help you.
Just try to rename the file to *.raw and use file -> open to import the file. (my guess)

[olli]

Header was not (re)written. Import as raw.

Thanks, sounds easy but is not for me (beginner): Any idea where I can find more info? Thanks a lot!

Depends on the editor software. I see you use Audacity; I think a more experience user can help you.
Just try to rename the file to *.raw and use file -> open to import the file. (my guess)

Tried renaming file into xxx.raw and xxx.pcm, but still cannot open it.

[Brian Skalinder]

Tried renaming file into xxx.raw and xxx.pcm, but still cannot open it.

What happens when you try to open it in Audacity?  Did you open it via File | Open or Project | Import?  Maybe try CD-Wave?

[Teen Age Riot]

I have a similar problem. Recorded four files last night and one seems to be screwed up. When I open it as a raw file in WaveLab 5, it sounds like pink noise. Audiohack reports something like "missing data chunk", and CDWave can't open it either. It doesn't even play on the R09 ("improper song").
FWIW, the card (150x Transcend 4GB) had been freshly formatted, and I was recording at 24/48 using the internal mics. The file is definitely <2GB, it shows up as 162MB but I'm not sure if that's accurate. Is there anything else I could try?

Other than that, both the fidelity and ease of use with this thing are just great. I took it to band practice last night and everyone was very impressed with the results. The internal mics can handle relatively high SPLs (we play loud) and they sound suprisingly good. That's not going to stop me from trying it with the MBHO/MP2 combo tomorrow, but for journalists and especially musicians, the internal mics are perfectly fine IMO.

[olli]

Tried renaming file into xxx.raw and xxx.pcm, but still cannot open it.

What happens when you try to open it in Audacity?  Did you open it via File | Open or Project | Import?  Maybe try CD-Wave?

Tried to open with: FILE - OPEN. Nothing happens, Audacity does not load file - which should take some time. If I go to FILE again, the option EXPORT AS WAV FILE  is given, if I "export" - no file has never been loaded -  I get a silent 1 KB xxx.wav file. Checked the Web, everything that looks promising is far beyond my knowledge and abilities ...

[olli]

Tried renaming file into xxx.raw and xxx.pcm, but still cannot open it.

What happens when you try to open it in Audacity?  Did you open it via File | Open or Project | Import?  Maybe try CD-Wave?

Thanks so much for the CD-Wave tip: Could open the file with CD-Wave -  program said something about wrong header -  anyway, I opened it and then saved it, now it seems to be fixed and I can play the file with the standard programs. That's so GREAT, I am really happy, THANKS AGAIN!

[Sebastian]

That's not going to stop me from trying it with the MBHO/MP2 combo tomorrow

I tried that setup last weekend at a festival. I was actually going to run a comparison (MBHO > MP2 > M1 vs. R-09's internal mics), but it rained heavily when I wanted to do it. I left my equipment in the car. Anyway, the MBHO>MP2>R09 combo sounds excellent! My recordings are all extremely bassy, but that's because the PA at the outdoor festival sounded exactly that way...

[Gutbucket]

Ha! FWIW, Hold works when the unit is off.  Press power and the display lights up for a second to show 'hold is on" then back off.

[Nick Graham]

Just to throw my $.02 in, the 2 times I've ran the R09 so far I couldn't be happier. This is pretty much the deck I've been waiting for.

Also, someone earlier in this thread (or possibly in part 1) brought up a comparison I have to agree with - this sounds damn near *exactly* like a (mod)SBM1, only 24 bit.

[kuuan]

please don't tell me it sounds like an sbm1

why?

[Zaphod]

thats a sound that I've never liked, and actually disliked.

Have you had a chance to use it yet?

[Zaphod]

thats a sound that I've never liked, and actually disliked.

Have you had a chance to use it yet?

The gig that I'd hoped to break it in on was cancelled, so, not yet. I have a couple coming up, but not for a couple of weeks now.

Damn I always anticipate the break in of new gear!

I bet it'll sound nice with DPAs and I look forward to reading your comments.

[china_rider]

Hey all... After selling my MT and picking up a few iRivers then deciding I really wanted 24bit since sometimes I would be mixing in SBD feeds with my R-4 (and deciding to give up on digi in for now) I went ahead and picked up a R-9.  It will be here tomorrow.  I've been going through this thread and just wanted to verify that so far it seems the Transend 4gig card has been working the best for most people.  It also sounds like that will need to be formatted on the computer.  Can somone recommend a good (hopefully cheep) reader?  After reading several reviews of readers out there it seems like some have issues reading different size cards.

So to sum it up.... As of now:
1. Transcend 4gig SD card seems the most compatible?
2. Best to format on the PC (FAT32)? Or can the R-9 format reliably?
3. Any recommended reader?
4. Oh yea... what is battery life like? Is it just best to swap them out or is there a good battery pack available?

I hate to beg, but a fast response would be nice as I'd like to order so I can use for a unique situation this weekend that I will probably not see again soon..

Thanks for the input,
Dana

[guysonic]

Hey all... After selling my MT and picking up a few iRivers then deciding I really wanted 24bit since sometimes I would be mixing in SBD feeds with my R-4 (and deciding to give up on digi in for now) I went ahead and picked up a R-9.  It will be here tomorrow.  I've been going through this thread and just wanted to verify that so far it seems the Transend 4gig card has been working the best for most people.  It also sounds like that will need to be formatted on the computer.  Can somone recommend a good (hopefully cheep) reader?  After reading several reviews of readers out there it seems like some have issues reading different size cards.

So to sum it up.... As of now:
1. Transcend 4gig SD card seems the most compatible?
2. Best to format on the PC (FAT32)? Or can the R-9 format reliably?
3. Any recommended reader?
4. Oh yea... what is battery life like? Is it just best to swap them out or is there a good battery pack available?

I hate to beg, but a fast response would be nice as I'd like to order so I can use for a unique situation this weekend that I will probably not see again soon..

Thanks for the input,
Dana

No experience with flash makes, but suggest using OXY-alkaline now made by Sony and Panasonic as most likely to give 5+ hours recording time.  I have been using these for a few weeks with the R-09 and get at least 5 hours.

ALSO, suggestion to consider.
After realizing you get 2:15 with just a 2 GIF card at 24/44.1, I wonder if it's worth the extra concern with card make compatibility using a single 4 GIG card verses two 2-GIG cards? 
Just preformat the two cards before going to the show, and swap out after 3rd set or somewhere before 2 hours is up. 

R-09 boots so fast, not likely to miss anything.  Only difficulty is swapping out cards is a bit awkward, so this must be practiced so not to break the sliding door or drop anything in the process. 

And it never hurts to have two flash cards of decent capacity in case one proves defective after using awhile.

[gewwang]

Transcend 4GB SD card is now $57 after $30 rebate.

http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.asp?Item=N82E16820163159