Edirol R-09HR Preview

Goodbye, R-09

We stopped stocking the Edirol R-09 after learning that Roland is replacing it with the Edirol R-09HR, pictured left.

It looks like the R-09, only a little taller.

"HR" stands for high resolution and the fact that the R-09HR can record wav files up to 24 bit/96 kHz.

The Edirol R-09HR is currently available in the EU, Japan and the UK. Its expected USA release is Summer 2008.

As of this writing, no word on USA pricing.

New Features/Improvements

• a speaker monitor
• an "Isolated Adaptive Recording Circuit" for better sound
• easier speed adjustment for recording and playback
• wav recording resolutions up to 24-bit/96kHz; and
• 32GB SDHC media card capacity

The battery access door has been re-designed too. Now it looks like you run the risk of just losing the door rather than breaking it.

New Accessories

• a wireless remote (!)
• a CD-Rom with Cakewalk Pyro Audio LE software
• a 512 mb secure digital media card
• a stand
• a USB cable
• a Practical Guide
• an AC adapter and
• an Owner's Manual

We look forward to reviewing the R-09HR in person and telling you about it this summer. In the mean time, check out Roland's Edirol R-09HR promo video and sound samples for more information.