I ordered the R-07 yesterday, Glad I did. Your demo proved to me I made a good choice. I needed a better audio recorder than the GoPro has and I think this is it. All I have to do is clap my hand in camera view so I can sinc video with audio during Video editing using DaVinci Resolve. Thank you for the best review on the net.
You do not have to sync the audio if you are coming from the Roland R-07 straight to camera input. Just plug your Roland's headphone jack to your camera mic input. You can adjust your output levels on your Roland as well as your camera. Then use your Bluetooth Wireless Earbuds to monitor your audio signal. Beautiful setup.
Mmh! Damn everything about that looks so nice, from the box and packing down to the recorder build quality itself. Can't wait to get mine, used the amazon giftcards I got for christmas to order one, always wanted nice quality high res audio recorder. Glad to know they include a set of batteries and memory card because I totally forgot to get some for it haha. Can't wait til tomorrow :3
Great recording device . The only problem with this latest version is that when you press the buttons they don't respond immediately and sometimes you have to press multiple times to get the function working. It happend in my old model which eventually broke down for that precise reason. I bought a new one and there's the exact same problem. I guess my next option will be Zoom as they seem to be better built though they are too big and chuncky and the bluetooth option is cumbersome. Apparently Roland has stopped producing these machines in general now
The SD card cover has a little tab on in (in your video, there is a "1" on it, but mine has a "4" so it won't be the same for everyone who gets one) made for the user to press the card in as well as to allow them to press/eject the card out. If it only ejects out just a little and it's still hard to remove by using your fingers, just turn the recorder upside down and only a little gentle shake, at most, is needed to completely remove the card. BTW, thanks for the unboxing - I removed mine in a different way that did not expose my view to show that it does come with batteries :)
@@stanleytam5429 Just be careful with that little tab. Just last week it started to bend and almost break off from using it so much. If that happens to you and you close it without an SD card inside, the tab may get jammed into the card slot.
@@stanleytam5429 Congrats! I use mine for concerts (with an external mic). 2hr MP4 is only 300KB. And I move my files off it onto my HD after every show. So 8GB is enough, but even so, I got a 32GB card and use that instead. I never tried WAV at a concert. I know WAV is supposed to sound better but I don't really notice it in my case. Most of the latest videos on my channel is from the R-07 (unless the battery died and then I just use the crummy built in mic in the camera). Enjoy your new recorded!
If someone of you guys want to buy this from Amazon then add two 1.5v usb AA batteries to your shopping cart. Those AA Batteries can be recharged via MicroUSB cable with your phone charger ;) Definetly better than buying those alcaline or Ni-Mh rechargeable AA's
Thank u I may try that This is my recorder I write my dumb songs on Question? The speakers on here are barely audible,my headphones work great and I have a clip blue tooth speaker But do u recommend a better Bluetooth speaker,the clip ain’t as good as my headphones,I want other people to hear these recording!thanks in advance
Any Bluetooth speaker you recommend for this, I sing and play acoustic guitar,I have a clip speaker jbl, it seems better for talk radio, any suggestions would be appreciated thank u
Thx, just one thing, u can comect any recorder ho have a line out to a camera, just like a mike, all u need it is a cable 😜, so you will no need to sinc in post the audio.
thank you for your informative video, here is my question, should i wait for an update for roland r07 nowadays, because i m on market for a field recorder.
Hi Lawrence! I got a question. When you have your external 25$ mic connected to the Roland device, how do you connect Roland to your Sony a7r camera? Are you using some kind of output cable from Roland (actually I can't see it in your video) or do you simply record audio stream separately and then you synchronize it with your video in some external program like Move Maker?
@@TodayIFeelLike thanks, would you be able to tell us with the Sony, if the built in battery is an issue ? How can you charge the a10? Is it only charging with the usb ? This is all great Information
I have run this thing for 8+ hours straight before with no issues batteries or otherwise. What I do is charge it full before I use it. Then when I go vLogging I plug in a lavalier mic clip it to me and start recording and lock the device so I don’t accidentally bump anything then just let it record all day and I sync later when editing.
@@TodayIFeelLike wow that’s great! It just seems so portable, they say the best recorder is the recorder you can have with you anywhere and this seems like the PERFECT fit for me. I’m going to watch your pcm video again and making my purchase shortly after. Your videos always help me out ! God bless
@@TodayIFeelLike How was the quality and audio syncing with it? What jack is it using? Sorry if I miss that part of your video. Great stuff!! please make more.
I don't remember in which video I saw this question but, I'm pretty sure anyone looking for R-07 will end up here. The mics are A/B oriented, not X/Y. Hopefully I'll find the right video with the question.
@@TodayIFeelLike at the regular MSRP, I would definitely put an extra $20 and go with the Zoom H5, H4n, or Tascam DR-40X, even the regular DR-40. But at $85 price mark/category, there's nothing that can beat it. Both Zoom H1n and Tascam DR-07X are $120. The only other decent recorder below $100 is the Tascam DR-05X. So, for $85, it was a no brainer!
Uh! Why didn’t you give us a sample of a recording using only the onboard mics??!! I don’t wanna have to plug anything into it. I just want to talk or sing or do whatever straight into the device! I was hoping for a sample using the built-in mics you mentioned it had.😞 The mics you used were AWFUL!
I agree; this is a basic compact field-recorder and the built-in mics are integral to its purpose: pull it out of your pocket, turn it on, set it down, and record. The input jack is just an added bell-and whistle.
You Need to Normalize Audio DB Levels in your video. Playing “loud” recording from recorder and “quiet” recording from the camera is inaccurate comparison. Either adjust the input levels when recording (preamps) or raise the levels/volume on your final video to compare audio quality (vs simply VOLume).
The Roland is cool but a huge down factor is the external speakers are horrible like you can barely hear it Definitely need head phones unless I’m doing something wrong, any one else no what I’m talking about ,record something then playback without headphones wtf
..." much smaller than anticipated ??!! " it's called NEW(er) Technology Updated...the other ones are BULKIER camels oldeer tech...which is why they're HEAVIER....i vave absolutely NO COMPLAINTS and a PROUD owner of this MAGNIFICENT Digital Audio Recorder.... i'm SELLING all my old ones !!..
This a pocket field recorder. It's a glorified high-fidelity stereo dictation machine, like a high-end olympus recorder; except it's good for live music recording. I got one marked off a 100 dollars. 24-bit, low noise-floor.
I ordered the R-07 yesterday, Glad I did. Your demo proved to me I made a good choice. I needed a better audio recorder than the GoPro has and I think this is it. All I have to do is clap my hand in camera view so I can sinc video with audio during Video editing using DaVinci Resolve. Thank you for the best review on the net.
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You do not have to sync the audio if you are coming from the Roland R-07 straight to camera input. Just plug your Roland's headphone jack to your camera mic input. You can adjust your output levels on your Roland as well as your camera. Then use your Bluetooth Wireless Earbuds to monitor your audio signal. Beautiful setup.
If you want the best results you still need to sync the audio from camera to the one from recorder.
@@wpkambiancesounds not anymore … you can sync in Post Production
@@CharlezRichard Yes, thats what i mean.
Video is excellent very clear telling and explaining excellent thank you
Mmh! Damn everything about that looks so nice, from the box and packing down to the recorder build quality itself. Can't wait to get mine, used the amazon giftcards I got for christmas to order one, always wanted nice quality high res audio recorder. Glad to know they include a set of batteries and memory card because I totally forgot to get some for it haha. Can't wait til tomorrow :3
Did it end up meeting your expectations?
I actually just found one of these in the case! :)
Gotta love being at the right place at the right time 😌 👌.
Very nice!
Nice 👍🏾
How did you get along with it? I’ve just found one for $60 - is that any good?
2018 tech… any good today?
Thank you for the introduction!
Great recording device . The only problem with this latest version is that when you press the buttons they don't respond immediately and sometimes you have to press multiple times to get the function working. It happend in my old model which eventually broke down for that precise reason. I bought a new one and there's the exact same problem. I guess my next option will be Zoom as they seem to be better built though they are too big and chuncky and the bluetooth option is cumbersome. Apparently Roland has stopped producing these machines in general now
The SD card cover has a little tab on in (in your video, there is a "1" on it, but mine has a "4" so it won't be the same for everyone who gets one) made for the user to press the card in as well as to allow them to press/eject the card out. If it only ejects out just a little and it's still hard to remove by using your fingers, just turn the recorder upside down and only a little gentle shake, at most, is needed to completely remove the card. BTW, thanks for the unboxing - I removed mine in a different way that did not expose my view to show that it does come with batteries :)
Thanks for that I really appreciate the tip 🙂
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Pro tip of them all. Nobody seems to know this. Look forward to getting mine in the mail in a few days and trying this. Thank you.
@@stanleytam5429 Just be careful with that little tab. Just last week it started to bend and almost break off from using it so much. If that happens to you and you close it without an SD card inside, the tab may get jammed into the card slot.
@@3VAudioVideo just got it last night and it had a card in it already. will keep my eye on it. appreciated. 8gb. gotta move up to 32gb i think
@@stanleytam5429 Congrats! I use mine for concerts (with an external mic). 2hr MP4 is only 300KB. And I move my files off it onto my HD after every show. So 8GB is enough, but even so, I got a 32GB card and use that instead. I never tried WAV at a concert. I know WAV is supposed to sound better but I don't really notice it in my case. Most of the latest videos on my channel is from the R-07 (unless the battery died and then I just use the crummy built in mic in the camera). Enjoy your new recorded!
If someone of you guys want to buy this from Amazon then add two 1.5v usb AA batteries to your shopping cart.
Those AA Batteries can be recharged via MicroUSB cable with your phone charger ;)
Definetly better than buying those alcaline or Ni-Mh rechargeable AA's
Thank u
I may try that
This is my recorder I write my dumb songs on
Question? The speakers on here are barely audible,my headphones work great and I have a clip blue tooth speaker
But do u recommend a better Bluetooth speaker,the clip ain’t as good as my headphones,I want other people to hear these recording!thanks in advance
Any Bluetooth speaker you recommend for this, I sing and play acoustic guitar,I have a clip speaker jbl, it seems better for talk radio, any suggestions would be appreciated thank u
Check out the iRoar speaker or the Libratone Zip Mini
TodayIFeelLike oh thank you sooo much
I will try one or both
I’m kinda in a good jamming way over here
Ok thanks again peace!
Thx, just one thing, u can comect any recorder ho have a line out to a camera, just like a mike, all u need it is a cable 😜, so you will no need to sinc in post the audio.
Hahaha 🤣 try it and let us know how it goes.
Good job this is a nice product. I love this ❤️❤️❤️
Hopefully u can save me hassle. Roland r-07 vs sony pcm-A10.... what sounds better for voice and music recording?
IM ON THE SAME BOAT. I’m between the Roland R07, the Zoom H4n (it’s bulky though) and the PCM A10. Have you decided yet???
This is a good question
“Fine, I’ll do it myself”, and I did it myself guys. Roland r-07 is better quality with less noise too.
I think recording straight into the R07’s built in mic sounds best. I wonder how good it would sound with the rode wireless go.
I use this guy. and buy him in Kiev. respect from Ukraine,bro .
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Cool device thanks for the review Larry like always thumbs up 👍👍👍
oh wow that is the next level for recording.
Yeah this is really nice I like it a lot. Did your package arrive safely in California?
@@TodayIFeelLike Yeah thanks man. Appreciate it.
I love your reviews. Great content 👍
(And I wanted to tell you that you helped me to make my mind about buying the R-07. Thanks!)
That's great I hope you really like it.
Perfect size for the Saramonic SPRX9 clamp-on wireless receiver
I'm not familiar with that receiver I'll have to look it up.
Sound awesome. And not expensive
Thanks for the review, I like this mic, hopefully I will buy it for the next few months
Thanks for watching. I have more reviews of mics and audio recorders coming up soon.
@@TodayIFeelLike Waiting for your reviews, if you need someone to edit your videos, let me know
Thanks for the offer I'll keep you in mind.
Hallo how can the auto stop automatically when there is no signal?
I believe it's sound activated.
@@TodayIFeelLike is activated auto rec starts but does not stop when there is no signal
thank you for your informative video, here is my question, should i wait for an update for roland r07 nowadays, because i m on market for a field recorder.
No I wouldn't because I believe they stopped making it.
@@TodayIFeelLike zoom f3 seems ok for me, let me wait for it. Thank you
roland r-05 EIN is 121dBu roland r-07 is 117dBu so old r-05 is clearly the winner for field recording / recording quite environment
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Hay , thnx for review.
Can I use my app in real time and conect headphones to my phone,
to hear recording?
I'm not sure to be honest with you and I don't have the device anymore to test it
can i transfer the record from the recorder to my mobile via Bluetooth and the app ?
Nope
Nice
Thanks and thanks for watching.
Does it slow down the playback speed without changing the pitch?
I don't know off the top of my head and I don't have the recorder anymore.
Yes
Can you use this for a zoom video call for example and record at the same time?
Nice
Hi that was a question I was asking you if is that possible???
Oh sorry I don't know if that's possible.
OK thanks anyway
Excellent review thank you!
Hi Lawrence! I got a question. When you have your external 25$ mic connected to the Roland device, how do you connect Roland to your Sony a7r camera? Are you using some kind of output cable from Roland (actually I can't see it in your video) or do you simply record audio stream separately and then you synchronize it with your video in some external program like Move Maker?
The headphones jack is also a line out
Can it record sound from Electronic Drums through the mic cable? I want record the drum sound from my Roland TD 1 DMK.
That should work just fine but I haven’t tested it so I don’t know for sure.
@@TodayIFeelLike Thank you. I think I can give it a try.
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Can you transfer files over Bluetooth ?
No Bluetooth if for monitoring and playback.
Hey Larry, Which do you reccomend from the 3 recorders, Zoom H4n , the Roland R07, or the Sony Pcm-A10
I personally kept the Sony.
@@TodayIFeelLike thanks, would you be able to tell us with the Sony, if the built in battery is an issue ? How can you charge the a10? Is it only charging with the usb ? This is all great Information
I have run this thing for 8+ hours straight before with no issues batteries or otherwise. What I do is charge it full before I use it. Then when I go vLogging I plug in a lavalier mic clip it to me and start recording and lock the device so I don’t accidentally bump anything then just let it record all day and I sync later when editing.
@@TodayIFeelLike wow that’s great! It just seems so portable, they say the best recorder is the recorder you can have with you anywhere and this seems like the PERFECT fit for me. I’m going to watch your pcm video again and making my purchase shortly after. Your videos always help me out ! God bless
Roland r-07 has less white noise than the Sony a10. Also the Sony sucks for outside nature stuff
House the battery life on this thing? My zoom H2 Sucks in that regard... and build quality?
The battery life is better than the Zoom
sounds great! I think the roland sounds fuller vs the rode which is more direct
Yes I agree with you I like the sound using the lav Mic with the Roland. Thanks for watching.
Can it handle wind noise okay?
It can but you should use a wind puff or deadcat
Great video
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Can the roland plug to the camera mic to sync ?
Yes you can run a line into the camera.
@@TodayIFeelLike How was the quality and audio syncing with it? What jack is it using? Sorry if I miss that part of your video. Great stuff!! please make more.
@@davissonnguyen When I did it I used the headphone jack as a line out and I plugged it into the mic port of my camera using that as a line in.
Nice video,have the roland 07 red.It is a good recorder.I use a olympus me 31 mic sometimes.
Can u record direct guitar ?
You should be able to yes but I just don't know because I don't play guitar.
Can you send the files via Bluetooth to your Computer?
I don’t know sorry I have never tried it.
No.
I don't remember in which video I saw this question but, I'm pretty sure anyone looking for R-07 will end up here. The mics are A/B oriented, not X/Y. Hopefully I'll find the right video with the question.
Good luck and thanks for watching.
@@TodayIFeelLike thank you for the video, it was a deciding factor for buying, well that and the fact that Guitar Center put it on sale for $85.
Wow that’s a great price. I hope you enjoy it.
@@TodayIFeelLike at the regular MSRP, I would definitely put an extra $20 and go with the Zoom H5, H4n, or Tascam DR-40X, even the regular DR-40. But at $85 price mark/category, there's nothing that can beat it. Both Zoom H1n and Tascam DR-07X are $120. The only other decent recorder below $100 is the Tascam DR-05X. So, for $85, it was a no brainer!
Yeah that's a great price I might have to pick up another one.
What are the main differences between this and the R-05?
Sorry I don’t have the R05
I had to give it up.
Good review
Thank you I really appreciate it.
Uh! Why didn’t you give us a sample of a recording using only the onboard mics??!! I don’t wanna have to plug anything into it. I just want to talk or sing or do whatever straight into the device! I was hoping for a sample using the built-in mics you mentioned it had.😞 The mics you used were AWFUL!
Seems to have missed all the bad features .. so it makes me wonder about the built in mike .
What about them?
I agree; this is a basic compact field-recorder and the built-in mics are integral to its purpose: pull it out of your pocket, turn it on, set it down, and record. The input jack is just an added bell-and whistle.
Drives me nuts when people peel the plastic off of screens. Leave it as protection.
Nice review though ❤
Price pldeSe
Price depends on where your get it.
You Need to Normalize Audio DB Levels in your video. Playing “loud” recording from recorder and “quiet” recording from the camera is inaccurate comparison. Either adjust the input levels when recording (preamps) or raise the levels/volume on your final video to compare audio quality (vs simply VOLume).
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Yeah it would have been interesting to hear the video mic pro plugged into the roldand as a comparison too.
The Roland is cool but a huge down factor is the external speakers are horrible like you can barely hear it
Definitely need head phones unless I’m doing something wrong, any one else no what I’m talking about ,record something then playback without headphones wtf
They could be better.
..." much smaller than anticipated ??!! " it's called NEW(er) Technology Updated...the other ones are BULKIER camels oldeer tech...which is why they're HEAVIER....i vave absolutely NO COMPLAINTS and a PROUD owner of this MAGNIFICENT Digital Audio Recorder.... i'm SELLING all my old ones !!..
Hahaha yes this is a great recorder and I can’t wait to see what they do in the future.
now the piece of junk has no app that works with any recent version of android.
Not meaning to a Smart Ass but that's actually R-zero 7. Anyway, Thanks for the video, you answered several question I had about the recorder!
With only one track recording, the price is too high,
I think you can find it on sale now.
This a pocket field recorder. It's a glorified high-fidelity stereo dictation machine, like a high-end olympus recorder; except it's good for live music recording. I got one marked off a 100 dollars.
24-bit, low noise-floor.
Still your voice is low !