On Nov 30, 2009, at 8:28 AM, Rob MacKillop wrote:
I've used an H2 for a year or so and found it practical and
useful.
But, it was always on loan from my workplace. Thinking of buying
one,
but then I noticed this - twice the price. Would it be worth it?
Obviously the big advantage of that DR-100 is that you can plug XLR
mics directly into it. You have to decide is that something you would
be doing often. If you are trying to make masters, you might consider a
dedicated preamp and possibly a compressor. Then, I don't think it
would matter what you recorded to. I'm sure the differences between the
preamps in the DR-100 and other devices are perceptible to some.
I've had an Edirol R-09 for four or five years now. Dropped it numerous
times. As far as I can determine, it is the smallest among its
competitors. It fits in any pocket easily. It looked to me like the
newer version is a little longer. A friend of mine who has had a couple
of different brands keeps telling me the R-09 sounds best. That is way
beyond my ears. I have no idea. All I know is this baby has changed my
life! The convenience of just putting ideas down without having to
start a computer or set up mics is great. I don't have an iPod and use
this every day on my commutes as a player.
Whichever one you choose, they will all do approximately the same
thing. I assume you want it to record lute. I bet David or someone else
will give you a more critical review of the sound. I just wanted to
chime in on what a truly great convenience these devices are.
I'm looking forward to listening to what you record with whatever
device you end up getting.
cheers,
Ed Durbrow
Saitama, Japan
[1][email protected]
[2]http://www9.plala.or.jp/edurbrow/
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