Topic: Edirol R-09HR or Zoom H4n with Core Sound mics?

[jjeconomist]

Hi all,

I have both the Core Sound binaurals and high-end binaurals as well as Sennheiser 421s, and am looking at new recorders (time to finally upgrade from DAT).

Friends have recommended both the Zoom H4n and Edirol R-09HR recorders. Any recommendations about which one sound better with my mics?

Thanks and regards,

John

[acidjack]

In that price range I would go with the Sony PCM-M10 ($200) which has better internal pre amps and battery life than either of those.

The R-09HR has a better "HOLD" function because you can keep it from having the levels adjusted while on "HOLD", which with the M10 you cannot.  Otherwise, I prefer the M10.

Zoom machines are, from all I have heard, pieces of garbage and I would avoid the H4N unless you REALLY need the 4-channel functionality. 

[whiskybob]

In that price range I would go with the Sony PCM-M10 ($200) which has better internal pre amps and battery life than either of those.

The R-09HR has a better "HOLD" function because you can keep it from having the levels adjusted while on "HOLD", which with the M10 you cannot.  Otherwise, I prefer the M10.

Zoom machines are, from all I have heard, pieces of garbage and I would avoid the H4N unless you REALLY need the 4-channel functionality.

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Exactly what he said......Avoid the Zoom and if you're in the U.S then the M10 is IMO the better choice between the M10 and the R09-HR, here in the U.K the price for a M10 is £300 so it's a little on the expensive side but I digress....

1.PCM - M10
2.R09-HR
3.Tascam DR 100

[jamroom]

In that price range I would go with the Sony PCM-M10 ($200) which has better internal pre amps and battery life than either of those.

The R-09HR has a better "HOLD" function because you can keep it from having the levels adjusted while on "HOLD", which with the M10 you cannot.  Otherwise, I prefer the M10.

Zoom machines are, from all I have heard, pieces of garbage and I would avoid the H4N unless you REALLY need the 4-channel functionality.

^
Exactly what he said......Avoid the Zoom and if you're in the U.S then the M10 is IMO the better choice between the M10 and the R09-HR, here in the U.K the price for a M10 is £300 so it's a little on the expensive side but I digress....

1.PCM - M10
2.R09-HR
3.Tascam DR 100

Funnily enough, I'm in the market for a new recorder (R09 owner).

Saw this UK ad and am wondering what the catch might be, given the usual £280-300 price range. The button lock of the R09HR might sway it though.
http://www.3dbroadcastsales.com/description.php?model=732

[F.O.Bean]

In that price range I would go with the Sony PCM-M10 ($200) which has better internal pre amps and battery life than either of those.

The R-09HR has a better "HOLD" function because you can keep it from having the levels adjusted while on "HOLD", which with the M10 you cannot.  Otherwise, I prefer the M10.

Zoom machines are, from all I have heard, pieces of garbage and I would avoid the H4N unless you REALLY need the 4-channel functionality.

^
Exactly what he said......Avoid the Zoom and if you're in the U.S then the M10 is IMO the better choice between the M10 and the R09-HR, here in the U.K the price for a M10 is £300 so it's a little on the expensive side but I digress....

1.PCM - M10
2.R09-HR
3.Tascam DR 100

I agree 100%. I LOVE my Sony PCM-M10