Topic: ROLAND R-05 v TASCAM DR-07.. Opinions please..

[deadwing]

Going to need to replace my Zoom H2 as my daughter is off to Uni and wants it to record lectures.

The two units I'm considering are these.  I've read a lot of reviews and they seem  my best options consideirng my budget. They both have everythign I need- I will mainly use it for recording loud rock shows in  venues from a pub to an arena and I will use a pair of CA-14's via the mic input (The set up I currently use with my H2).

I suppose what I'm looking for is some 'real world' help from people who've actually used these in the same way I would use them.

I'm based in the UK so the prices on these units are around £130 for the Tascam and £160 on Roland.

Thanks in advance

[TimeBandit]

i would now prefer the roland (can record 24Bit / 96khZ) and it´s a bit smaller then the tascam + has a bit more solid metal housing (Tascam =  plastic box)

 i have the DR-07 recording with CA-14 Mics with preamp via line in, maybe better choice on very loud shows... but you can do this on the roland also. But i´f not found if the Line In Gain is adjustable like on the Tascam.

Battery running time not a problem - using the Tascam with eneloops ...

[sunjan]

R-05 is a better deal. Noise levels should be similar to R-09HR, which har better reputation than the Tascam bottom end gear:
http://www.avisoft.com/recordertests.htm