Edirol R-09HR High-Resolution WAVE/MP3 Recorder

Edirol R-09HR High-Resolution WAVE/MP3 Recorder Review

Edirol R-09HR High-Resolution WAVE/MP3 Recorder Feature

• 24-bit/96kHz linear PCM high-resolution, low-noise recording
• High-grade, high-sensitivity stereo condenser microphone built i
• Records to SD or SDHC memory card (Up to 8 GB)
• Preview speaker built in
• Wireless remote controller included

The R-09HR is a professional, high-definition recorder that travels light and performs like a heavyweight. With crystal-clear 24/96 fidelity, the R-09HR is the new flagship of EDIROL’s award-winning R-series recorders.

24bit/96kHz linear PCM + I.A.R.C. (Isolated Adaptive Recording Circuit)
Experience precise audio reproduction, and clarity with a wider dynamic range when using the higher bit and sample rates that the R-09HR offers. The R-09HR supports up to 24bit/96kHz linear PCM recording, which has over twice the digital audio resolution of a standard audio CD. I.A.R.C. is a newly developed, dedicated analog circuit optimized for recording with the R-09HR's onboard A/D converter. Electrolytic capacitors provide stable, reliable power with an independent power source for the analog circuitry, and another power source for the digital circuit board, thus eliminating DC interference between components in the R-09HR. The I.A.R.C. also contributes to high quality, low noise MP3 recording with the R-09HR.

• 24-bit/96kHz linear PCM high-resolution, low-noise recording
• Newly developed Isolated Adaptive Recording Circuit (I.A.R.C.)
• High-grade, high-sensitivity stereo condenser microphone built in
• Records to SD or SDHC memory card (Up to 8 GB)
• Compact, hand-held body for convenient portable use
• Wide view-ability on large OLED (Organic Light-Emitting Diode) display
• Preview speaker built in
• Wireless remote controller included
• High-speed file transfer via USB 2.0 connection to computer
• Cakewalk “pyro Audio Creator LE” wave-editing software included 
  

Professional-grade, high-sensitivity stereo condenser microphone built in
When recording with the R-09HR, there's no extra gear to buy or cables to connect. A professional quality stereo microphone is built right into the unit, complete with a dedicated analog input control, mono/stereo selector, low-cut filter, limiter/AGC (Auto Gain Control), and a gain boost. The onboard electret condenser microphone elements are very compact, ultra-sensitive, and placed to capture three-dimensional sound naturally and accurately. To further avoid possible noise interference from internal components, the microphone housing is separated from the main circuit board…another sign of quality design from EDIROL (For use an external microphone, the R-09HR offers a 1/8” stereo mic input).

Compact, hand-held body allows for convenient portable use
Small enough to fit in a shirt pocket, the R-09HR has a new tactile feel that is easy to grip. It also has a user-friendly graphic display for ultra easy operation. The large 1.5” OLED (Organic Light-Emitting Diode) display provides wide view-ability, at-a-glance level meters, peak indicators, and additional recording information on the screen.

Preview Monitor (Small Speaker) built in
Without headphones, you can easily check out the recorded sounds right after the recording, thanks to the preview monitor on rear panel.

Wireless remote controller included
With the included wireless remote controller, transport functions such as recording start/playback start, fast forward, rewind, volume control, and input level control can be accessed from a distance away. This allows the R-09HR to be placed in exactly the right position for recording, and allows for quick and easy touch-less operation.

High-speed file transfer via USB 2.0 connection to computer
The R-09 can connect to the outside world via USB for importing/exporting audio files to a computer very quickly. The R-09HR supports Hi-Speed USB (USB 2.0) mass storage so file transfers are very quick and convenient. The R-09HR comes with Cakewalk’s “pyro Audio Creator LE” CD-ROM. This software is perfect for WAV/MP3 audio file editing; to trim cut, or fade audio sections, to burn audio collections to CD, publish a web page with sounds, to publish a blog with audio, to podcast an interview or performance, and so on. With “pyro” the R-09HR package becomes truly a complete recording solution suite from recording to CD-burning.

Wide variety of optional accessories
Perfect for many recording applications from rehearsals, recitals, concerts, interviews, podcasts, research, photo journaling, law enforcement, to nature and field recording, and business meetings, the R-09HR optional accessories are useful to pros and novices alike.

*Cakewalk “pyro Audio Creator LE” is compatible with Windows Vista and Windows XP.

R-09HR
Tracks	2 (stereo)
Signal Processing	AD/DA conversion: 24 bits, 44.1/48/88.2/96 kHz
Data Type	Recording (stereo only) WAVE: 44.1/48/88.2/96 kHz, 16/24 bits MP3 (MPEG-1 Audio Layer 3): 44.1/48 kHz, 64/96/128/160/192/224/320 kbps Playback WAVE: 32/44.1/48/88.2/96 kHz, 16/24 bits MP3 (MPEG-1 Audio Layer 3): 32/44.1/48 kHz, 32 to 320 kbps or VBR (Variable Bit Rate)
Memory Card	SD Memory Card (SDHC format compatible)
Recording Time*	WAV (24-bit/96 kHz): 27 mins/GB WAV (24-bit/88.2 kHz): 30 mins/GB WAV (24-bit/48 kHz): 54 mins/GB WAV (24-bit/44.1 kHz): 59 mins/GB WAV (16-bit/96 kHz): 40 mins/GB WAV (16-bit/88.2 kHz): 44 mins/GB WAV (16-bit/48 kHz): 81 mins/GB WAV (16-bit/44.1 kHz): 88 mins/GB MP3 (320 kbps): 392 mins/GB MP3 (128 kbps): 980 mins/GB
Audio Inputs	Internal Stereo Microphone Mic input (Stereo miniature phone type, plug-in powered mic)* Line input (Stereo miniature phone type)
Nominal Input Level	Variable Mic input: -33 dBu (Default input level) Line input: 2 dBu (Default input level)
Input Impedance	Mic input: 30 k ohms Line input: 15 k ohms
Output Level	20 mW (In case 16 ohms load)
Recommended Load Impedance	16 ohms or greater
Frequency Response	20 Hz to 40 kHz
USB Interface	Mini-B type connector (support USB 2.0/1.1 mass storage device class)
Effects	Playback only. Excludes playback in 88.2 kHz or 96 kHz. Reverb: 4 types (Hall1, Hall2, Room, Plate) Speed change: 50 to 150 % of playback speed
Current Draw	370 mA
Accessories	Owner's Manual, AC Adaptor, Remote control, Stand, SD Memory Card (512 M bytes), USB cable (Mini-B type), CD-ROM (Pyro Audio Creator LE)
Size and Weight	Width: 62 mm (2-1/2 inches) Depth: 113 mm (4-1/2 inches) Height: 27 mm (1-1/16 inches) Weight: 0.2 kg (0 lbs. 7 oz.)
*0 dbu = 0.775 Vrms *Each recording time is approximate. The times may change depending on the card specifications. In case that there are plural files, the sum of recording time would be shorter than above. *The internal/external mic cannot be used when the line input is used. *The specifications are subject to change without notice. Specifications are subject to change without notice.

The R-09HR is a professional, high-definition recorder that travels light and performs like a heavyweight. With crystal-clear 24/96 fidelity, the R-09HR is the new flagship of EDIROLs award-winning R-series recorders. Includes: Owner s Manual, AC Adaptor, Remote control, Stand, SD Memory Card (512 M bytes), USB cable (Mini-B type), CD-ROM (Pyro Audio Creator LE)