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Edirol R-09HR Practical Manual

Edirol r-09hr: user guide
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PRACTICAL
GUIDE TO THE
EDIROL R-09HR
Amazing 24 bit/96 kHz super sound quality!
Ultra-lightweight recorder. Fits in your pocket!
Functional! Fun! Record anywhere!
Detailed explanation of practical techniques.

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  • Page 1 PRACTICAL GUIDE TO THE EDIROL R-09HR Amazing 24 bit/96 kHz super sound quality! Ultra-lightweight recorder. Fits in your pocket! Functional! Fun! Record anywhere! Detailed explanation of practical techniques.
  • Page 2 Live Recording using the EDIROL R-09HR. It’s a practical how-to book fi lled with hints and explanations for every recording situation. (For specifi c operating instructions, please see the owner’s manual that cames with the R-09HR.) So, let’s begin live recording with the R-09HR.
  • Page 3 Chapter 1 : The outstanding features of the R-09HR The outstanding features of the R-09HR..p. 4 Chapter 2 : Situation practical use technique Situation 1 : Recording acoustic instruments ... p. 6 Situation 2 : Recording band performances... p. 8 Situation 3 : Recording from cassettes or MD...
  • Page 4 Ultra-light. Take it anywhere, anytime. A heavy recorder is just another burden when you’re carrying a lot of luggage. The ultra-light, compact R-09HR fi ts in your pocket or a corner of your bag. Reduce operation noise with the remote control!! You can adjust recording levels or start playback using the remote control.
  • Page 5 The outstanding features of the R-09HR. No mechanical noise. Convenient built-in mic. The R-09HR uses an SD card as its recording media. Recording doesn’t involve moving parts, so you don’t have to worry about recording the mechanical noises associated with tape- and disc-based recorders.
  • Page 6 The left and right microphones on the R-09HR record sound that the left and right ear, respec- tively, would hear. So, aim the R-09HR to directly at what you want to record. Also, moving closer to the sound source creates...
  • Page 7 Until now, you had to convert WAV fi le to an MP3 on a PC, but the R-09HR allows you to record in MP3 format directly. Not only can you transfer data to a PC and distribute it directly on the internet, you can also record hours of practice, taking advantage of the smaller fi le size.
  • Page 8 Point What is a good level? Bands are louder than normal everyday sounds. Set the mic gain in the back of the R-09HR to LOW. Set LIMITER/AGC to ON Set to HIGH for quieter sounds Set to LOW for louder sounds Also, you should turn on the limiter.
  • Page 9 In addition, you can use the mic stand adaptor (OP-R09M) to attach the R-09HR to a mic stand. With a single mic stand, you can place the R-09HR in the optimal position and the optimal height in the studio. The R-09HR cover attaches...
  • Page 10 If the volume is set too low, then the volume of the recording will be too low no matter how high the R-09HR input level is set. Conversely, if the volume is too high, the sound will be distorted no matter how you adjust the level on the R-09HR.
  • Page 11 These features are important when listening outdoors so you can enjoy the music. However, we recommend turning these features off when recording on the R-09HR for your archives. Mini component stereo sets and cassettes players also use features such as bass boosting or loud- ness to intensify the sound from the compact speakers.
  • Page 12 See p. 45 in the Owner’s Manual for setting the recording level. Point Placing the R-09HR When using the R-09HR internal mic, use the R-09HR as if it’s a microphone. You can place the R-09HR as you would a microphone by using the optional cover/...
  • Page 13 The R-09HR has a feature to add a reverb eff ect during playback. This feature is convenient for listening to a recording to hear how it sounds with reverb applied.
  • Page 14 Recording outdoors Point Setting the recording level Set the R-09HR mic gain to HIGH when record- ing bird songs or other quiet sounds. This setting makes the microphone very sensitive so that even the smallest sounds are captured. Conversely, set the mic gain to LOW when recording nearby loud noises such as trains for proper mic sensitivity.
  • Page 15 This mic can capture sound from a specifi c location, allowing you to target the sound you want. So you can target the sound you want. And since the R-09HR operates independently of the mic position, you can move more freely in the outdoors.
  • Page 16 Point What mic should I use? Where should I point it? The R-09HR mic is omnidirectional, so if you want to record all participants equally in order to clearly record conversation, place it in the middle of the table. When placing it on the table, you can eliminate noise from the table by using a cover stand set (OP-R09HR-C), sold separately.
  • Page 17 AGC feature can be best put to use. Point Playback Feature can also be used for transcribing You can change the R-09HR playback speed by pressing the SPEED button during playback. So you can slow down playback when the lecturer speaks too quickly to understand.
  • Page 18 If you’re recording in a room, it’s best to directly connect an eff ect processor with an amp modeling feature, or an amp to the R-09HR via cables. Devices with internal amp modeling can provide realistic sounds when connected via cables.
  • Page 19 The secret is to have a balance between the string vibrations and the sound from the body. The R-09HR internal stereo condenser mic should be placed about 6 feet (2 m) away, facing the instrument to capture the room sounds.
  • Page 20 No problem when your SD card becomes full! You can easily save to a PC using a USB cable. Just connect the R-09HR to a PC with a USB cable, then drag and drop your fi les. You can take songs you’...
  • Page 21 Macs. (For details on operations, see the owner’s manual or help for the software that you are using.) drag and drop Deleting unnecessary data pyro Audio Creator LE screen Deleting unnecessary data GarageBand screen PRACTICAL GUIDE TO THE EDIROL R-09HR...
  • Page 22 If you already know that you are going to create a CD, we recommend recording in WAV. 16bit/44.1kHz on the R-09HR. Since this is the same as the CD specifi cations, it will take just a short time to convert the data!! 2.
  • Page 23 Cautions when renaming fi les When backing up WAV or MP3 fi les on the PC that were recorded on the R-09HR, you can make manag- ing fi les easier by giving them easy-to-understand fi les names. Name your fi les something that’s easily recognizable, e.g., use the instrument name or place name where the recording was made.
  • Page 24 The R-09HR cover is a special cover that preserves the surface of the R-09HR and protects the unit from impact. The cover is design so the R-09HR can be used while it’s on. There is also a place to attach tripods on the back of the cover.
  • Page 25 Stereo Microphone CS-15 The R-09HR internal microphone is omni-directional and picks up a wide range of sounds. It’s useful in many situ- ations. If you use the optional Stereo Microphone CS-15, you can zero-in on specifi c sounds. For example, when recording outdoors, if you want to record the sound of the river, wind, and bird songs, then the internal microphone is best.
  • Page 26 Cassette/DAT/Open reel, etc. You can record from a cassette player or a mini-combo by connecting its LINE OUT to the R-09HR LINE IN. You can back up the data on a SD card to a PC by connecting the R-09HR to the PC using the included USB cable.

  • Page 27: System Requirements

    System requirements Windows Microsoft® Windows Vista® Microsoft® Windows® XP Home Edition / XP Professional / 2000 / Me You can update the R-09HR to the most recent system version via the Internet. Refer to http://www.EDIROL.net for details. Input/Output...
  • Page 28 Visit us online at www.EDIROL.net Copyright © 2008 ROLAND CORPORATION All rights reserved. No part of this publication may be reproduced in any form without the written permission of ROLAND CORPORATION. Microsoft and Windows are registered trademarks of Microsoft Corporation.