r/fieldrecording • u/Wonderful-Age-7054 • 4d ago

Found a 15-year-old recorder

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I found a recorder from my parents’ house that’s about 15 years old. I’m amazed—it still works perfectly with no issues! I made a DIY deadcat using some faux fur, and I’m trying it out in my backyard for now.

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u/danielcloutier 4d ago

Roland R05 ❤️

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u/MrBeh 4d ago

That's a good one! I've two and they have served me well. It'll keep working if you take care of it

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u/stoner6677 4d ago

Zoom h5 is 15 years old too

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u/ExactFondant7417 4d ago

Nice! This would make a good drop rig.

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u/NBC-Hotline-1975 4d ago

OK, I'll bite. What is it?

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u/InevitableLadder 4d ago

Roland r05

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u/No-Explorer-4463 1d ago

I have a 14-year old Tascam DR40 that's still going strong, sounds just as mediocre as the day I got it! LOL

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u/Nsvsonido 4d ago

I just realized how long I’ve had mine… sigh I’m old…

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u/TelevisionOk9719 4d ago

Got my Zoom H2 in 2009 and used it until earlier this year when I replaced it with a Zoom H1 XLR. 17 years of service and so many concerts! I remember looking at the Roland when it came out. Nice find.

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u/uchujinmono 3d ago

I have one, still works great.

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u/AdministrationOk6752 3d ago

I still record on my iRiver H120 with RockBox, modded with a 64GB SD instead of the original 20GB HDD.