Edirol R-09HR - Part THREE

[su6oxone]

I would like to try a better charger (like the LaCrosse BC-900) to see if that breathes some new life into my NIMH AA's.

I have that charger (quite a bargain) and have only conditioned batteries a couple of times, because it takes days... very painful.

[digifish_music]

I would like to try a better charger (like the LaCrosse BC-900) to see if that breathes some new life into my NIMH AA's.

I have that charger (quite a bargain) and have only conditioned batteries a couple of times, because it takes days... very painful.

I use a MH-C9000 WizardOne Charger-Analyzer (for my R09HR & R44 batteries <- added to keep this on topic )

http://www.mahaenergy.com/store/viewItem.asp?idProduct=423



Before that I was using cheap standard chargers. I have found I am now getting probably double the service life of my AA batteries.

The independent channel charging is probably the most important feature.

digifish

[gmm6797]

I use the powerex and the lacosse and both are great, not sure which is better or makes them last longer... but i feel more comfortable with the results from the powerex one vs the lacosse

[gmm6797]

software 1.06 is released, download link: http://www.rolandus.com/support/downloads_updates/eula.aspx?DownloadId=2259

from the readme:
R-09HR System Update Version 1.06
Change of version 1.06
* Compatible with 32GB SDHC (High Capacity) memory cards.
* Improve the S/N ratio during 88.2kHz/96kHz recording/playback.

[69mako]

software 1.06 is released, download link: http://www.rolandus.com/support/downloads_updates/eula.aspx?DownloadId=2259

from the readme:
R-09HR System Update Version 1.06
Change of version 1.06
* Compatible with 32GB SDHC (High Capacity) memory cards.
* Improve the S/N ratio during 88.2kHz/96kHz recording/playback.

Thanks for the update  I'll have to pick this up.

[Dede2002]

software 1.06 is released, download link: http://www.rolandus.com/support/downloads_updates/eula.aspx?DownloadId=2259

from the readme:
R-09HR System Update Version 1.06
Change of version 1.06
* Compatible with 32GB SDHC (High Capacity) memory cards.
* Improve the S/N ratio during 88.2kHz/96kHz recording/playback.

Thanks a lot 

[pgadams]

I can't speak for the original poster but IME, NiMH rechargeables are not reliable...especially once they are used for awhile. I do consider myself to have good "battery hygeine" so to speak. I take care of them properly. So I am forced to either wing it and hope the NiMH batteries don't die (but they will eventually) or go the external route...which I am currently in the process of doing with a LIon.

Also, I'd be curious to know how much time you get with the 2700mAh @ 24/96?

Never tried 24/96, maybe I'll run a test tonight.

But in terms of battery types, I've read/heard that NiMH are more reliable than Lithium ion types, and unlike Lithium batteries, they do not continually lose capacity every year.  I think the main choice here is NiMH versus alkalines, which will be the most rock solid.  Lithium AAs will probably give you the best battery life and reliability.  Been using NiMH for my R-09HR (and R-09 previously) for over a year and never had a battery fail on me.  I'm sure it'll happen eventually though. 

I use POWEREX 2700NIMH and just last week they ran for 3.5 hours recording at 24/96, then another 3 hours playing back the recording in the car on the way home. I use the POWEREX MH-C9000 WizardOne Charger to refresh/maintain the batteries. I always have 2 pair with me when I go recording.

[gmm6797]

I easily get 5+ hours of record time at 24/96... never tried to go past that... and I too always have a set in the deck and a set in pocket

[MIQ]

No less big and goofy, the Road 'Dead Kitten' fits...and is much more effective than the foam thing...

digifish

Thanks digi!

In a Neal Ewers podcast, he mentions the windscreen from the Sony PCM-D50 fits the HR.  It's a dead kitten style too but is more $.  http://www.bhphotovideo.com/c/product/531750-REG/Sony_AD_PCM1_AD_PCM1_Windscreen_for_PCM_D1.html#reviews 

Seems like too much money. If I get a dead kitten it will likely be the Rode. Still looking...

-MIQ

[digifish_music]

software 1.06 is released, download link: http://www.rolandus.com/support/downloads_updates/eula.aspx?DownloadId=2259

from the readme:
R-09HR System Update Version 1.06
Change of version 1.06
* Compatible with 32GB SDHC (High Capacity) memory cards.
* Improve the S/N ratio during 88.2kHz/96kHz recording/playback.

Thanks, that's Edirol code for...

Same as 1.05 without the bugs

digifish

[it-goes-to-eleven]

New thread is here:

http://taperssection.com/index.php/topic,121455.0.html