Roland R-07 High-Resolution Handheld Audio Recorder, Black

I love this recorder! I use an Zoom H6 recorder for my podcast, which is an excellent high quality recorder. However, I needed something smaller, so I read about the Roland R-07 and it sounded like something that would work for me. Some people are intimidated by the larger recorders, or even a handheld microphone. So I purchased the Roland R-07 and now, because of its portsbility, versatility, and excellent sound quality, it is now with me wherever I go. Slips easily into any pocket, smaller than an iPhone, about the same size as a small flip phone, I’m telling you, it’s now my number one go to unless I have guests sitting around the table and I have microphones in front of them.I also took a chance and purchased this unit ‘used’ from Amazon Warehouse, which was a fantastic deal. The unit arrived on time and was repackaged, minus the booklet, but other than that this recorder was brand spanking new and I would most certainly purchase from Amazon Warehouse as used again in the future.My podcast is ‘Finding Subjects Podcast’ and can be found wherever you listen to podcasts. Also here:Www. FindingSubjects.orgIf you listen to Episode 3 Season 2, Solari...Oh Oh, you can hear the Rolands recordings. All of the train sounds, the clicking of the Solari board, me interviewing the people, all of that was recorded on the Roland R-07. The other dialog of me narrating is the Zoom H6.The Roland is exactly what I’ve been searching for and will be making the trip overseas for recordings in England, Ireland, Scotland. If you want a high quality, portable recorder that fits in your pocket? You don’t be disappointed with the Roland R-07PS: in the above photos you will see the size verses an iPhone 6S.Also, you will see where I placed small pieces of electrical tape over the recording lights so when I interview people on the street they don’t get overwhelmed by the recording process.

I bought this to compare to my Zoom H1. I bought this because I had heard good things and I needed a recorder with quiet preamps for nature recording. It is a great little pocket sized unit for that purpose. I have used it with the inboard mics and with external PNP microphones (EM 172 and EM 184 capsules).My one negative is the very streamlined shape makes keeping a wind muff on the unit difficult. My wind muff covers up a bit of the top of the screen and is easily pulled off putting it in/out of your pocket. Only a minor issue though. Handling noise is something to be aware of, although it is nothing like the terrible handling noise problems of the plastic Zoom units.When this is one sale for $100 it is a best buy. At full retail price of $200 it is still a great little recorder and probably the best in that price point. Once you get over $250, there are others to consider.

I read the 1-star reviews for this product before I ordered it. They don't agree with my experience, now that I've used it.My application is using its line input to record radio programs I listen to later. I experience none of the issues mentioned in the poor reviews - it performs exactly as described.I also own a competing product from Saramonic, and the Roland R-07 is superior in every way. I'm very satisfied with it.

I does everything I want it to do except line level is waaay too hot for it. I ran the signal though a preamp and it was all quite civilized after that. I happened to have one. I found a pair 12db RCA attenuators on Amazon that would also work. The Bluetooth sounds like Bluetooth. Adapt to the 3.5mm output if quality matters to you. The built in mics are ok.

Takes great audio recordings, and is quick to set up and start using right out of the box. There are a lot of settings to dial in to get it exactly how you want it, but the scene options give you a great starting point. Battery life is decent, but always wish it could be better. Uses 2 AA batteries.Like others have mentioned, the SD card is a little tricky to get in and out, but you can connect to computer via USB, so that's not a huge issue. The bluetooth app is nice for using your phone instead of the device, though it feels like they could have included some better file management features on the app, such as being able to view and rename files on the fly.Overall super happy with it. Already created some music with audio I recorded, and it's thumping.

This is a wonderful device. The mics sound great, the 'verb is great, the ergonomics are ok, battery life is very good, and the size is perfect. I've made many recordings of my Cordoba GK and the ability to play back on Bluetooth devices is really something that makes the R07 stand out.I also own or have owned several Zoom and Tascam mini-recording devices (H1, H2, H4, etc.). They are all pretty good but the R07 is a step up with features and form-factor.F&K Earbuds Case with Internal Mesh Pocket for Earphone Smartphone's Charging Cable, SMD card USB cable Earphone Case Headphone Carrying Case Mobile charger Camera Charger (Black, Large Size)is a perfect fit.Highly recommended.