Edirol Announces New Accessories and Colors For R-09 Portable Digital Recorder

Mar 07, 2007

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To celebrate the R-09's success, EDIROL are releasing two special edition models in red and white plus some new accessories. The R-09W (in white) and R-09R (in red) will both retail at the same price as the original black version (£299/€439). The new accessories include a carry case for the main unit and an earphone set with carry case (both £24.99/€439).

The R-09 boasts a groundbreaking design which combines ease of use with advanced recording features. You can record via the high quality, built-in stereo mic in crystal-clear CD quality or in space-saving MP3 format. The unit uses SD data cards (a 64MB one is included) to store your sound - no tape required. All recordings can be backed up to your computer via USB and the unit features an amazingly functional OLED (Organic Light Emitting Diode) screen for sublime ease of use and data management. It also has an ultra-long battery life so can be relied upon in any situation.

R-09 key features:

• High-quality 24-bit/48kHz or MP3 recording and playback
• Records to SD card (64MB card included)
• High-grade stereo condenser microphone built in
• Mic and Line audio inputs, input level controls; USB I/O
• Easy operation, including one-touch record, auto gain record, low frequency switch, A-B repeat feature and reverb effect
• Superb, user-friendly graphic display
• Ultra portable - half the size of the R-1
• Long battery life, takes two AA batteries
• External PSU supplied

Price and availability
The R-09, R-09R (red) and R-09W (white) are available now and retail for £299 or €439 inc VAT.

Optional Accessories

The R-09 has a number of optional accessories as follows:

• CS-15 stereo mic for R-09 including desktop stand, mount, and windscreen: £99/€149
• OP-R09C cover plus tripod stand set for R-09 that doubles as a handgrip: £49/€69
• OP-R09M microphone stand adaptor for R-09 for greater recording freedom: £19/€29
• CB-R09S carry case for R-09, CS-15 and accessories: £39/€49
• OP-R-09P (NEW) Carry case pouch for R-09: £24.99/€34.99
• RAM-4190 (NEW) Earphone set with carry pouch for R-09: £24.99/€34.99
• RAM-4191 SD Memory Card 1GB Secure Digital memory card: £14.99/€22.99

For more information, visit their web site at www.rolandus.com/edirol.