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Roland R-05 Studio WAVE/MP3 Recorder

R-05: WAV/MP3 Recorder Affordable Pocket Recorder with Advanced Features The compact R-05 is easy to use, affordable, and packed with big-ticket features that raise the bar in its price class. Experience crystal-clear 24/96 capture, enhanced recordin...

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Design

(7 reviews)
Machine

(8 reviews)
R

(14 reviews)
Price

(12 reviews)
Job

(3 reviews)
Thing

(3 reviews)
Sound

(17 reviews)
Feature

(17 reviews)
Product

(27 reviews)
Record

(25 reviews)
Roland

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Unit

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Reviews around design (5.00 of 5)

  • The battery compartment is a much better design, easier to access and
  • A black background with very light gray button lettering without backlight is not a real good design feature
  • The R-05 is well-designed, with high-quality microphones and preamps, so that there's much less noise on low-level recordings.
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Reviews around machine (5.00 of 5)

  • This machine would be great if it worked like the manual says it should
  • This is one of the simplest, most reliable, most versatile machines I've ever used
  • I use the Roland R-05 in the studio as well as on the go
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Reviews around r (5.00 of 5)

  • I've used this unit's predecessor, the R-09, for years, so I recommended the newer R-05 for a friend, and had a chance to evaluate it.
  • I've used the Roland R-05 for a month or so and like it a lot
  • I've used the Roland R-05 for a month or so and like it a lot
  • I've used this unit's predecessor, the R-09, for years, so I recommended the newer R-05 for a friend, and had a chance to evaluate it.
  • I used to recommend the R-09 frequently, leading to comfirmed purchases by collegues
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Reviews around price (5.00 of 5)

  • I've used this unit's predecessor, the R-09, for years, so I recommended the newer R-05 for a friend, and had a chance to evaluate it.
  • Bottom line: Could not find a better recorder at any reasonable price.
  • I've used the Roland R-05 for a month or so and like it a lot
  • While corners were cut to bring a very good recorder to be affordable at this price point, I would highly recommend the R-05 to anyone who wants a recorder that works exactly as advertised.
  • I used to recommend the R-09 frequently, leading to comfirmed purchases by collegues
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Reviews around job (5.00 of 5)

  • This little guy is doing a great job - excellent sound, durable, a faster boot up time than my last Roland and better battery life.
  • Does a good job for the price.
  • It did a fine job

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Reviews around thing (5.00 of 5)

  • Can't say enough good things about this device.
  • That is a good thing given that an AC adapter is not included as standard equipment.
  • Other than that quirk, I cannot say enough good things about the Roland R-05.

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Reviews around sound (4.65 of 5)

  • I was lucky enough to stumble across a review that said it was the best for spoken voice, and the recordings really do sound good
  • This little guy is doing a great job - excellent sound, durable, a faster boot up time than my last Roland and better battery life.
  • Easy to use, connect to external audio sources, and great quality sound with great features.
  • It also gives the best sound for its price range--I listened to many, many YouTube samples comparing this recorder to others, and this recorder gives extremely clean (noise-free) sound with just the right balance between treble and bass
  • There are issues with the sound--there is kind of a hissing sound when I playback the recording through the recorder.
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Reviews around feature (4.65 of 5)

  • While corners were cut to bring a very good recorder to be affordable at this price point, I would highly recommend the R-05 to anyone who wants a recorder that works exactly as advertised.
  • I was searching for something affordable, convenient, and with great quality/features
  • I've used this unit's predecessor, the R-09, for years, so I recommended the newer R-05 for a friend, and had a chance to evaluate it.
  • I use the Roland R-05 in the studio as well as on the go
  • The split feature works
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Reviews around product (4.55 of 5)

  • At first I was skeptical that a product this much more expensive could really be worth the money
  • , RUINED.The product development department has destroyed a formerly good product, and Roland, you owe me an apology
  • I highly recommend this product and would by another anytime.
  • The product is very durable and the reproduction quality is excellent!
  • At first I was skeptical that a product this much more expensive could really be worth the money
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Reviews around record (4.51 of 5)

  • I've used this unit's predecessor, the R-09, for years, so I recommended the newer R-05 for a friend, and had a chance to evaluate it.
  • I've used the Roland R-05 for a month or so and like it a lot
  • I've used the Roland R-05 for a month or so and like it a lot
  • I used to recommend the R-09 frequently, leading to comfirmed purchases by collegues
  • Mine takes 17 seconds to turn on, which can be very frustrating for impulsive recording
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Reviews around roland (4.30 of 5)

  • The Roland R-05 is a little pricey but the quality is well worth it!
  • , RUINED.The product development department has destroyed a formerly good product, and Roland, you owe me an apology
  • I've used the Roland R-05 for a month or so and like it a lot
  • I've used the Roland R-05 for a month or so and like it a lot
  • The Roland R-05 is perfect and makes my life much easier.
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Reviews around unit (4.16 of 5)

  • The unit is very portable and can be attached to a tripod which is a nice feature
  • I've used this unit's predecessor, the R-09, for years, so I recommended the newer R-05 for a friend, and had a chance to evaluate it.
  • I still prefer this unit above all the much newer units from other cheaper makers.
  • The unit is also great as a recorder for productions with an audio mixer.
  • The cheaper units go through an "Initialization phase" when you hit the record button.
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More about Roland R-05 Studio WAVE/MP3 Recorder

  • R-05: WAV/MP3 Recorder Affordable Pocket Recorder with Advanced Features The compact R-05 is easy to use, affordable, and packed with big-ticket features that raise the bar in its price class
  • Experience crystal-clear 24/96 capture, enhanced recording and editing features, and extended battery life (over 16 hours per charge)
  • On stage, in rehearsal, at school, on the street, in the boardroom - whenever inspiration strikes, let the R-05 capture the moment with convenience and quality.