Topic: Edirol 09 and The Microtrack II

[Gronka]

In considering a new portable recording device, I have narrowed it down between the Edirol 09 and MT II. I am wondering if any of you have had experience with both units and may be willing to share your experiences using them.

[anhisr]

Are you planning to use it as bit bucket?

[calvinroots]

... what is bit bucket?  sorry, I'm learning...I promise to answer the next guy who asks

[Belexes]

R-09 has no digi-in. Other than that if the input jack doesn't fail on the R-09, you are golden. If it does fail, there is a fix for it.  I really like the R-09, but wish it had a digi-in so I could use it for my open rig.  D-50 is on my wishlist after I get the Busman mics come tax return time.

[anhisr]

It is a recorder that you are only going to use after an Analog to Digital converter.  Such as the Lunatec V3.  If you have one of these then all you need is something that has a digital in.  The recorder just records the bits of information sent out by the A/D converter. 

[calvinroots]

thank you.  I understand

[Gronka]

Are you planning to use it as bit bucket?

Nope, I won't be using it in this capacity.

[anhisr]

I don't know much about the Edirol but, I hear the analog section of the MT II has a lot to be desired and I own a MT II.  I just use it as a bit bucket

[gmm6797]

Will you stealth more than using a mic stand (allowed taping)?

What mics and pre are you going to be using?

[bonghitwillie]

mt2 has built in batts only good for a fixed period of time.  the r-9 takes aa's.

[tonyvt]

Go with the Edirol 09. Mine works great and will be 2 years old this summer.

[Gronka]

Thanks for the responses. I will probably end up leaning towards the Edirol as the MT II seems to be more problematic. I have been using an Iriver Ihp-140, which worked great, but I want something that doesn't cause extraneous noise when the disk starts spinning. It is mostly going to be used to record live concerts, rehearsals, lessons and for some playback.

Despite the fact it using AA batteries, is there at least an option to use wall current (e.g. a walwart)?

[Mass. Wine Guy]

I have had the R-09 for about two weeks and am still exploring the best ways to place it, with regard to the music source, to get the best sound. I use it mainly to record acoustic guitar at close range. Sound quality is generally very good, but the Edirol is definitely hissy. Regardless of what sampling rate, etc. you use, there will be a hiss under the track.

[calvinroots]

@ MASS >>> are you using a preamp?  I get very nice and clear recordings with my CA-9100 pre and keep my inputlevel down on the R-09.  Maybe that would help.  What mics are you using? The internal's? If so that could also be a contributing factor.

PEACE

[Mass. Wine Guy]

Yes, I was using the internal mikes, as well as a "new" battery-powered Sony condenser mike I bought on eBay. That also had a hiss when used for recording. Can I use this mike with a pre-amp?