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Re: Edirol R-44 - 4 Channel Recorder (Part II)
« Reply #150 on: June 03, 2008, 07:00:35 AM »
First post on here and I'm so happy I found this website  :)

I work on the official Doctor Who audio dramas and I'm thinking of buying the R-44 for sound design, as well as other things! I already own a Zoom H4 and Zoom H2, both of which I love apart from the fact the H4 has a well known beeping and tone problem in recordings using internal batteries! I have bought an external DVD player battery for the H4 and it works beautifully now.

I would be mainly using the R-44 with an AT835b shotgun mic for creating sound effects and as my main recorder, the H4 as backup or if I need a quick stereo recording, the H4 as my 4ch ambiance recorder. Is this a good set up or am I wasting my money?

- How likely is it that the R-44 will be compatible with 16gb and 32gb SDHC cards?
- I'll be getting some Energizer 2500mAh Rechargable AA's for this too. How long would they last?

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Martin
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Re: Edirol R-44 - 4 Channel Recorder (Part II)
« Reply #151 on: June 03, 2008, 09:58:09 AM »
See http://taperssection.com/index.php/topic,97214.msg1376451.html#msg1376451 re battery life.  The last few pages of that long earlier discussion relate to user experiences - might be worth a general look.
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Re: Edirol R-44 - 4 Channel Recorder (Part II)
« Reply #152 on: June 03, 2008, 10:13:11 AM »
from the reports of others, no problems with 16g sdhc cards.  Not sure on 32g.  Anyone tried that yet?


I have fallen in love with this recorder  ;D
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Re: Edirol R-44 - 4 Channel Recorder (Part II)
« Reply #153 on: June 03, 2008, 10:43:05 AM »
Quote from: stirinthesauce on June 03, 2008, 10:13:11 AM
from the reports of others, no problems with 16g sdhc cards.  Not sure on 32g.  Anyone tried that yet?


I have fallen in love with this recorder  ;D

it is dreamy isn't it.
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Re: Edirol R-44 - 4 Channel Recorder (Part II)
« Reply #154 on: June 03, 2008, 11:01:24 AM »
Must.. resist.. awhile.. longer..  AARGH!
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Re: Edirol R-44 - 4 Channel Recorder (Part II)
« Reply #155 on: June 03, 2008, 11:10:34 AM »
generally speaking, why wouldn't people just buy the r-44 over the sounddevices 722? I know this is a harsh comparison but I think I would be satisfied with two more channels over two fewer with a hard drive. But then again, that means I would have to come up with two extra mics.
Do those who have the r-44 like them?
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Re: Edirol R-44 - 4 Channel Recorder (Part II)
« Reply #156 on: June 03, 2008, 11:16:47 AM »
Quote from: rastasean on June 03, 2008, 11:10:34 AM
Do those who have the r-44 like them?

Umm, have you read any of this thread? 
Have you read any of the posts on this page?
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Re: Edirol R-44 - 4 Channel Recorder (Part II)
« Reply #157 on: June 03, 2008, 11:20:54 AM »
Quote from: rastasean on June 03, 2008, 11:10:34 AM
generally speaking, why wouldn't people just buy the r-44 over the sounddevices 722?

Better Build?, Hard Drive?, Better Sounding? Pretty Lights? Proven Track Recorder? ... 

The question is (if you have a outboard A/D) why would you get a HD-P2 or PMD-671 over the R-44.
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Re: Edirol R-44 - 4 Channel Recorder (Part II)
« Reply #158 on: June 03, 2008, 11:28:31 AM »
Thanks guys. Very nice to see quick posts in a forum  ;)

I will definitly be getting one of these ASAP! I've fallen in love with it already before I've even got it, lol. Sounds very impressive and looks gorgeous. I'll be getting the optional bag too, which is a fantastic addition.
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Re: Edirol R-44 - 4 Channel Recorder (Part II)
« Reply #159 on: June 03, 2008, 11:29:51 AM »
You guys are killing me. 
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Re: Edirol R-44 - 4 Channel Recorder (Part II)
« Reply #160 on: June 03, 2008, 11:40:06 AM »


What is comprised, IMO, in the r-44 over the higher priced boxes is more than made up by it's appeal fiscally.  It also functions wonderfully, the stock pre's actually sound pretty darn good.  Of course, I'm still running outboard pre/ad on channels 1,2 and soon will be running outboard on channels 3,4 but still, the price is far far far lower than the other 4 channel recorders of another name.  I would not hesitate, in lowpro situations, to just run it stock.  I also like not having a hd.  I much prefer removable, swappable, flash memory.  Reduces size, weight and improves battery performance.

I think edirol hit a homerun with this box. 
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Re: Edirol R-44 - 4 Channel Recorder (Part II)
« Reply #161 on: June 03, 2008, 12:15:32 PM »
Quote from: Rick on June 03, 2008, 11:20:54 AM
Quote from: rastasean on June 03, 2008, 11:10:34 AM
generally speaking, why wouldn't people just buy the r-44 over the sounddevices 722?

Better Build?, Hard Drive?, Better Sounding? Pretty Lights? Proven Track Recorder? ... 

Build is better on the SD, true, but very heavy and the R-44 is well built too. Hard drive sucks if you ask me, time from switching on the SD until you're able to record is looooong, R-44: less than 5 sec, unbelievable! Sound, yes, that one goes to SD without any doubt. Pretty lights too, but I like the display on the R-44 better. Its also cool that you can easily look atthe display from top and front due to its 45 degree angle.
Well, it's not easy to justify the huge price difference between SD and R-44..
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Re: Edirol R-44 - 4 Channel Recorder (Part II)
« Reply #162 on: June 03, 2008, 12:20:41 PM »
I can't believe we are trying to compare the 722 and the R44 given the HUGE cost difference...however since we are even considering comparing the two shows how much bang-for-the-buck the R44 is...  I agree...Edirol has got a winner here...
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Re: Edirol R-44 - 4 Channel Recorder (Part II)
« Reply #163 on: June 03, 2008, 01:05:39 PM »
Quote from: sonidista on June 03, 2008, 12:15:32 PM
Well, it's not easy to justify the huge price difference between SD and R-44..

Agreed
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Re: Edirol R-44 - 4 Channel Recorder (Part II)
« Reply #164 on: June 03, 2008, 01:57:15 PM »
Hello guys, it's my 1st message here.
I speak a quite bad English, so I apologise for my grammar and vocabulary. :tomato:

I'm an happy owner of R-44 since 10 days, and I think I'm perhaps the 1st one in France  ;D because no-one replies to my several posts on different french websites. But I'm very pleased to join the R-44 users'club

I read your posts from several days and really agree with you: this box is a bomb... It sounds terrific.

I haven't test how long time it's possible to record with 4xAA yet. Someone does?

Quote from: Rick on June 03, 2008, 01:05:39 PM
Quote from: sonidista on June 03, 2008, 12:15:32 PM
Well, it's not easy to justify the huge price difference between SD and R-44..

Agreed

+1  ;)

I do love this R-44!
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