Topic: R09HR VS Olympus LS-10

[John Willett]

For what it is worth, I don't think I have ever downloaded a show recorded on an LS-10, so there must not be a lot of people choosing it.  Lots of 09's and 09HR's, though.

Remember that the 09 has been around a while and the HR comes on the back of a good pedigree.

The LS-10 is very new and also has to overcome resistance due to Olympus's camera and Dictaphone image - that's what I initially thought until I actually held the LS-10 in my hand and was immediately hooked.

SO don't read too much into that.

[John Willett]

I went for the Olympus LS-10 - it's excellent.

My short-list was the same as yours, though (except I had the PCM-D50 on it as well).

I eventually went for the LS-10 because it felt perfect in the hand, is instinctive to operate and is the size of a mobile 'phone that is small enough to fit in your pocket and can have with you all the time.

Jeez... now I want to buy one, for the reasons you mention. I'll have my wife call you when she sees the bill...

Mine didn't mind at all as the LS-10 is pretty cheap really - I only had problems when she saw the bill for my new Nagra VI - I could have got twenty LS-10 for the price of the Nagra (I got the Nagra VI with the high capacity battery and case).  But I can't fit the Nagra in my pocket. 

[dallman]

I went for the Olympus LS-10 - it's excellent.

My short-list was the same as yours, though (except I had the PCM-D50 on it as well).

I eventually went for the LS-10 because it felt perfect in the hand, is instinctive to operate and is the size of a mobile 'phone that is small enough to fit in your pocket and can have with you all the time.

Jeez... now I want to buy one, for the reasons you mention. I'll have my wife call you when she sees the bill...

Mine didn't mind at all as the LS-10 is pretty cheap really - I only had problems when she saw the bill for my new Nagra VI - I could have got twenty LS-10 for the price of the Nagra (I got the Nagra VI with the high capacity battery and case).  But I can't fit the Nagra in my pocket. 

Thank you for the obvious solution...I'll order the LS 10 and the Nagra VI at the same time. When my wife sees the bill on that I'll offer to return the Nagra (reluctantly I might add) and she'll barely notice the Olympus at that point. . Thanks!

[Dede2002]

I went for the Olympus LS-10 - it's excellent.

My short-list was the same as yours, though (except I had the PCM-D50 on it as well).

I eventually went for the LS-10 because it felt perfect in the hand, is instinctive to operate and is the size of a mobile 'phone that is small enough to fit in your pocket and can have with you all the time.

Jeez... now I want to buy one, for the reasons you mention. I'll have my wife call you when she sees the bill...

Mine didn't mind at all as the LS-10 is pretty cheap really - I only had problems when she saw the bill for my new Nagra VI - I could have got twenty LS-10 for the price of the Nagra (I got the Nagra VI with the high capacity battery and case).  But I can't fit the Nagra in my pocket. 

Thank you for the obvious solution...I'll order the LS 10 and the Nagra VI at the same time. When my wife sees the bill on that I'll offer to return the Nagra (reluctantly I might add) and she'll barely notice the Olympus at that point. . Thanks!

That's a good idea

[rastasean]

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=UQfgDk22a5M

This is a very, very happy dude with his LS10. I'm sure there's ones on the 09HR too.

edit:
http://happen2bblack.com/

That's the site he mentions. You can listen to his podcasts without downloading them. The audio seems to lack bass when compared to the video audio from the youtube video. Maybe its just me tho. Maybe it was his settings but thats just what it sounds like to me.

edit again:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=YiB1W2rl8o4

CNET didn't seem to mind it except for the "$400 price" but we know its less than that. I personally like the fact it comes with an adapter. Does the LS10?

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=LbOXABcO3qE
Demonstration of air microphone from the camera and the underwater hydrophone as documented in my blog

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Z7MKqpGtaHc
Filmed in 720p using Panasonic's Lumix DMC-TZ5 with the lens set full wide at 28mm. Audio was recorded on the Edirol R-09HR digital recorder set to 24bit 96kHz using the limiter / auto gain control with the built in stereo microphones.


I like the LS10 for the reasons mentioned--small and real good sound for such a small device. but the 09hr seems more adaptable but I would expect that for about $100 more. I don't think this is anything but a win-win situation for whichever recorder you decide.

[John Willett]

I like the LS10 for the reasons mentioned--small and real good sound for such a small device. but the 09hr seems more adaptable but I would expect that for about $100 more. I don't think this is anything but a win-win situation for whichever recorder you decide.

Before I decided on the Olympus LS-10, my short list was the Olympus LS-10, Edirol R-09HR and the Sony PCM-D50.

All are good and are slightly different - I am sure anyone would be happy with any of these three.

I would not say that any is really "better" than the others, but they all have slightly different strong points and you choose the one with the strong points that match your requirements.

[Arni99]

I also got the LS-10 today after reading lots of previews and checking audio samples and concert recording(s).
Additionally I did extensive look+feel-tests of various recorders at my local store.
I had the r09hr before and absolutely don´t regret my decision to go for the LS-10.
 

Size comparison:
Here my MZ-RH1-ipod classic 80GB-Olympus LS-10 and iriver ihp-120

[Dede2002]

I like the LS10 for the reasons mentioned--small and real good sound for such a small device. but the 09hr seems more adaptable but I would expect that for about $100 more. I don't think this is anything but a win-win situation for whichever recorder you decide.

Before I decided on the Olympus LS-10, my short list was the Olympus LS-10, Edirol R-09HR and the Sony PCM-D50.

All are good and are slightly different - I am sure anyone would be happy with any of these three.

I would not say that any is really "better" than the others, but they all have slightly different strong points and you choose the one with the strong points that match your requirements.

Now that`s the kind of point I really like. There`s no "better" recorder. There is the best for your needs/ears etc.
+T John Willet