I have been trying to get some additional information from several sources about the R-1. While some of this isn't good news, things promise to shape up...
here is an email I got from edirol today. He didn't answer my question regarding CF Microdrives, but it's a start. I'm still pushing the wife for a refurbished Deva II unit (5K).
BTW, here is some additional pricing thoughts for folks:
R-1 : $550
2 GB CF : $170+
You'll need two cards, so you're starting to push the 1K mark. Unless 2 GB flash memory comes down in price, this unit is pretty expensive for the taping community when you add in memory.
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Hi Wayne,
The AC adapter that comes with the R-1 puts out 3 V @ 1 A.
The Microphone level control is an analog wheel control, so you can adjust
it as quickly/slowly/often as you like.
As for the digital input, watch for another Edirol Portable Digital Recorder
meant for the more pro user.
Kindly,
Chris Douglass
LEAD PRODUCT SPECIALIST
EDIROL - Music Technology Innovators
-----Original Message-----
From: Wayne Brissette
Sent: Wednesday, October 06, 2004 3:20 AM
To: sales@edirol.com
Subject: R-1 Question
Will the R-1 support the 2GB microdrives, or is a non-HD CF card required?
There are a number of things left out of the marketing info, such as:
1) DCV input. What is the DC input required.
2) Can you change recording levels "on-the-fly"? One of the issues that
has plagued the MiniDisc makers.
Lastly, while not really a marketing issue, but why no Digital input?
seems like a great unit that missed it by "that much"...
Thanks,
Wayne Brissette