Topic: Edirol or PDAudio

[panther65]

Realize there are many choices for microphone setups. If I were simply plugging into a soundboard, which deck would you choose- a PDAudio systems setup or an Edirol R9?

[guysonic]

Realize there are many choices for microphone setups. If I were simply plugging into a soundboard, which deck would you choose- a PDAudio systems setup or an Edirol R9?

If JUST going for analog LINE patch from other sources into a deck, the overload immune R-09 seems most attractive for small size, VERY long time running on  2AA, and for easy, hard to goof up operation.  With ability to work 4 GIG SD flash, this would seem a natural choice for long unattended patch recording.

Input signal chart/notes is in partial review at: www.sonicstudios.com/r-09revw.htm

[twoheadedboy]

Can PDAudio do line level input? I thought you had to have some sort of mic and preamp in front of it.

Anyway, I'd take the r-09 over PDAudio unless you absolutely must have 96khz audio. If that's the case, I'd probably consider something else like the MT or even an r-04 which probably costs similarly to a complete PDAudio system that is capable of doing 24/96.

[macdaddy]

if you use the pdaudio cf input card, it only accepts a digital signal...

i have never used the mic2496, but that is just a preamp+a/d combo - you still need a recorder...

[live2496]

As mentioned, PDAudio has to have a digital output feeding it. The Mic2496 companion preamp with A>D doesn't have a line level input, but mic level.

So for board patching you would need an A>D that accepts line level.

If someone can give you a digital source, all you need is the pdaudio card and a pocket pc to host it. Plus media and software.

Gordon

[panther65]

Thank you all for your advice. Looks like I will call Soundprofessionals (Chris) and get the Edirol 04 with the cmc 04 or 08 microphones in case I can't get a board patch. Anyone have a preference for one mic vs. the other?

[twoheadedboy]

Whichever ones list being the Audio Technica ones (I can't remember at this moment off the top of my head), I'd get those, heard some decent tapes from those. You may also want to consider Sonic Studios at a slightly higher price point but, IMO, much greater sound quality - www.sonicstudios.com. Leonard, the owner, is a good guy and can help you choose the right set for you. I have the DSM-6S/EL set and have been very happy with them.