
Edirol/Roland R-09 Review
file:///D|/Sonicweb%20Dreamweaver%20Edition_Recent/r-09revw.htm[4/3/2010 12:50:30 PM]
MAXIMUM GAIN
The graph at left
shows low noise
external preamplifier
model PA-3SX
lowering INPUT
NOISE by up to 24
dB over R-09's
internal mic input
preamp.
R-09's internal mic
preamp noise is the
YELLOW color.
External PA-3SX
noise is the RED
color.
MIC INPUT VERSES
EXTERNAL
PREAMP LINE
INPUT
NOTE: Some have found the above comparison confusing. All test were done with 1000 ohm dummy load at the inputs of R-09 mic jack and PA-3SX
external preamplifier.
Best I can explain, the YELLOW trace is R-09 MIC input at 'HIGH" gain mode with REC level adjust setting at #21 (#30 is maximum) compared
to best signal stage external preamplifier I know to design/build set at highest gain selection (PA-3SX external preamp is the RED trace). For the
deck's preamp set in high mode and #21 REC level, both internal and external preamplifier are applying the same gain to the MIC input with REC
adjust set at #21 when external preamp is connected.
Under these conditions, if a mic was connected to either deck's mic input (the internal mic pre), or the external PA-3SX mic pre, the VU would
read the same signal strength for identical loudness acoustic sound hitting the microphone, but the electrical input background noise (the
electronics) would be MUCH LOWER using the external preamplifier.
Obviously, the external preamplifier is going into the deck's LINE input, while the internal MIC preamp of the R-09 is
working from the MIC input on the deck. In other words, for the same applied mic input gain, the RED trace shows the
recorded background noise with custom designed external preamplifier verses the yellow trace showing the background
noise of the internal R-09 mic pre with all input conditions being equal.
Even knowing much lower input noise is possible with special external preamp, the internal mic pre noise of the R-09
deck is often adequate for general purpose recording of louder or amplified musical sounds using moderately high output
microphones.
PA-3SX external preamp shown Velcro attached to R-09
PROBLEM #1 SOLUTION #1
Attaching accessories to R-09's backside with sticky-backed Velcro™ is a Secure the back panel with 0.5"
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