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Gear / Technical Help => Recording Gear => Topic started by: Splash on February 08, 2008, 01:23:36 PM
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Im looking to get into recording live music and am about 95% sure that im going to buy the Edirol R09. The main reason is because im a begginner and the amount of information(what settings to run, what mics and pre/bb work well, tweakings to make) that i can find on this site alone about the R09 is very helpful. I just have a few questions about it: The peak light on the front lights up when there is clipping or a signal overload, correct? I also see that there is the 2 channel meter on the screen. Im guessing the clipping occurs when the levels are high enough that the meter reaches the end? Also, I have read that there are/were problems with the Mic and Line in inputs coming loose. For anyone that has recently bought one, is this still an issue? I guess tieing in from the last point, im not sure if i should get the extended warranty. How durable is this thing and have there been anyother breakdown issues that i havent read about on here? Any input is appreciated. Thanks
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The peak light on the front lights up when there is clipping or a signal overload, correct?
Yes.
I also see that there is the 2 channel meter on the screen. Im guessing the clipping occurs when the levels are high enough that the meter reaches the end?
Yes.
Also, I have read that there are/were problems with the Mic and Line in inputs coming loose.
Not really a problem anymore. You have 12 months warranty anyway, so...
How durable is this thing and have there been anyother breakdown issues that i havent read about on here?
No known weaknesses apart from the early issues with the mic-jack. Even the transformer-like battery door that gave everyone a fight seems to have been robust.
Look, it's a tiny plastic recorder. It's not going to withstand rough abuse...but if you look after it like you care about it, you should not be let down eitther. I use one in the field and have done so for about 2 years now. Solid as a rock...plastic rock :)
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Thanks alot.