Zoom H1 [$99.99 USD+] vs Roland R-05 [$199.99 USD+]

With the optional AC adapter, you can record for prolonged periods of time without worrying about the battery level.

So you can start to produce and edit your recording right out of the box.

The H1 also functions as a USB audio interface, letting you record directly to either a Mac or PC.

On the back of recorder you can find switches for lo-cut, auto-level and file formats.

It is small enough to fit in your pocket.

Spacious stereo, that captures depth and distance and ignores unwanted noise behind recorder.

So you can use it in the dark.

You can buy a DSLR mount and the input minijack can be found on the side of recorder.

It does not have a lot of features that could complicate things and turned face up it has a single button - record.

You can set marks in recordings for use later in editing.

You can adjust level of incoming signal.

Minijack connection for an external microphone can be found on the side.

10 hours of continuous recording can be attained with a single AA alkaline battery.

A windscreen, a mic stand clip adapter, an adjustable desktop tripod, a soft case, an AC adapter (USB type) and a USB cable.

The H1 can record linear PCM (WAV) files at 24-bit/96 kHz and MP3 format to maximize the recording time.

Change tempo without changing pitch, loop playback, etc.

The R-05 can automatically set the optimum recording level, and can split the songs for you automatically.

Captures 2 seconds of audio that precedes pressing REC

You can trim, divide, and combine within the R-05.

Record 16-bit WAV and MP3 files simultaneously

Up to 24-bit/96 kHz WAV and different MP3 formats.

Over 30 hours continuous playback, over 16 hours continuous recording off of 2 AA batteries.