Hugo,
I recently used the Edirol R4 with a pair of Grace Lunatec preamps. I
was using it for a surround nature recording at Yuba pass in
California. When I get a moment, if you are interested, I can post my
results in a two track or four track file.
I did not have time to try the internal preamps with my Schoeps, Dan
Dugan may have had time to do listen to the preamps, any comments Dan?
Overall I found the R4 to be very easy to use, though the setup menu
left a bit to be desired in terms of ergonomics. It seemed like there
was a lot of empty space in the case. I believe the model I used had
built in batteries that another recordist before me noted didn't last
very long. I used a power inverter and a gel cell battery to power
the unit and it lasted long enough for my use.
I have been using the Grace Lunatecs for several years and though they
are a bit heavy, especially when you include the external battery
(required,not optional) to me they are very transparent, easy to
operate, and very rugged.
--greg
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> Thanks Rob. I answer: really, I think the R4=B4s preamplifiers needs an
> external preamplifier. The hiss is clearly noticeable. I have a very
> good studio preamplifier (AC powered) , and I made comparisons with the
> R4 preamplifiers. The R4=B4s noise with the external pre is clearly
> reduced. In this case, I think, the R4 is usable in quiets ambients.
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> I have MKHs Sennheiser mics. I=B4m interested in stereo recordings of
> solo songbirds (M-S), not surround.
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> What battery powered preamplifiers are used between you, experienced in
> nature recordings ? Thanks. Hugo.
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> > Do you feel that the R4's internal mic preamp is
> > not performing up to your needs somehow? Can you
> > describe the problem(s)? Can you tell us a
> > little more about the type of nature recordings
> > your interested in making? Would you use 2 mics
> > for stereo, 4 mics for surround or maybe both?
> > What brand(s) and model(s) of mics, if any, do
> > you already own or plan to purchase? Rob D.
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