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Gear / Technical Help => Recording Gear => Topic started by: AndyLGR on October 18, 2011, 08:53:20 AM
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I am thinking of buying another rig, I currently use CA-14 omnis with an Edirol R-09.
But I will be getting some new cards and wanted to set up another taping rig. I aren’t looking to spend a fortune on the recorder, Ideally don’t want to go over £150 (approx $200), but I want something decent.
I’ve heard plenty of recordings using Roland R05, iriver Ihp 120 or 140, Tascams, Zooms, Edirol R-09HR, Sony PCM-M10 (maybe a little out of my range).
But I’m after some good advice on basically getting a decent recorder on a budget. Thanks.
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I would go either the PCM-10 or the R09HR. I personally use the R09HR for all my stealthing needs..... and some open needs as well. The PCM-10 has the best battery run times of anything out there. I haven't used one or stealthed with one..... some others may be better at answering that question.
As for open recording the PCM-10 wins solely on the battery run times...everything else is statically a dead heat...both are great sounding decks, both are easy to use, both support 32gig cards, both have a good track record.
Price wise the PCM-10 can be had a little cheaper than the R09HR..unless you buy used then the R09HR wins that fight.....
You can't go wrong with either...
Peace OOK
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The best budget recorder going is the Sony M10. May be a little over your budget, but do some extra saving. It'll be worth it.
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If I was on a budget, I would buy a used R-09.
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Why do you need a new recorder? The R09 sounds excellent. It runs just fine on rechargeable batteries.
I've used an r09 for years, after selling my 722.. I only recently bought an m10 because I do nature recordings that go on for hours and hours unattended, and the hotter signal handling of the m10 is useful with my psp2 preamp.
I would not expect a new recorder to improve the sound of your recordings.
Mics, maybe a preamp.
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Why do you need a new recorder? The R09 sounds excellent. It runs just fine on rechargeable batteries.
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I would not expect a new recorder to improve the sound of your recordings.
Mics, maybe a preamp.
/closethread
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Since you only have omni's, I would recommend a pair of cards to make your taping exploits more flexible.
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Why do you need a new recorder? The R09 sounds excellent. It runs just fine on rechargeable batteries.
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I would not expect a new recorder to improve the sound of your recordings.
Mics, maybe a preamp.
/closethread
^^ I think that about sums it up. But since the OP is asking about recorders, I'll throw in my 2 cents. :)
I could be wrong but I believe AndyLGR might be in Europe? If that's the case, the Sony and R-09HR decks are considerably more expensive than the others he listed. It's been discussed in other threads that, for European tapers, the Roland R-05 is becoming the small recorder of choice due to its price point and build/reliability.
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Since you only have omni's, I would recommend a pair of cards to make your taping exploits more flexible.
This.
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Sony PCM-M10
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Ever likely to have board access? Tascam DR2D, 4 tracks clock-synced for $150.