Tech: Speakers for Edirol

Subject: Tech: Speakers for Edirol
From: Saro
Date: 10 Sep 08 - 10:00 AM

I frequently us my Edirol to record workshops and choir sessions which I'm running. Up till now, I've had to let participants who want to hear themselves, queue up to listen via headphones, so I'd like to get some small, portable but good quality speakers so I can play stuff back on the spot. Any Edirol users out there who can recommend something appropriate? Simple language please, I'm not that technical!!
Saro

Subject: RE: Tech: Speakers for Edirol
From: Desert Dancer
Date: 10 Sep 08 - 11:05 AM

A good option is a set of computer speakers, which you can pay very little for (or as much as you want). These are powered (you have to plug them in), so you'll get something that a group can listen to.

If you're in a situation where you can't plug into power, you can get the very small unpowered speakers that are designed to go with MP3 players, etc., but they don't generate much sound and the sound quality is poor.

~ Becky in Tucson

Subject: RE: Tech: Speakers for Edirol
From: Jim Lad
Date: 10 Sep 08 - 11:38 AM

I bought a pair of M Audio monitor speakers for just under $100.
Was a good buy.

Subject: RE: Tech: Speakers for Edirol
From: Steve Shaw
Date: 10 Sep 08 - 11:47 AM

You can get little stereo travel speakers that are in a single unit that can give surprisingly good sound. I use Creative TravelSound speakers that cost me £50 several years ago with my Zoom H4 to good effect. There are a few to choose from these days I think. You do get what you pay for so beware of the ten quid market stall jobs. Check out the reviews first.

Subject: RE: Tech: Speakers for Edirol
From: treewind
Date: 10 Sep 08 - 12:57 PM

Computer speakers are a simple solution - their 3.5mm jack plug goes straight into the line out of your R-09.

Edirol MA-15D might suit well.
If they're what I think they are, I've tried a pair and they sound really good - certainly miles better than your typical computer speaker, but still a solution with low component count.

Anahata

Subject: RE: Tech: Speakers for Edirol
From: Steve Gardham
Date: 10 Sep 08 - 05:39 PM

MA-15D Can you tell us the cost please, Anahata?

Subject: RE: Tech: Speakers for Edirol
From: treewind
Date: 10 Sep 08 - 05:43 PM

£89.98 at Digital Village, one click away if you followed my link.
Don't know best place to buy if not in UK but it'll be available anywhere.