The OP-R09HR-C kit was designed specifically to protect and give you a hands-free option for your Edirol R-09HR portable recorder. The leather case fits it perfectly, has cut-outs for accessing the buttons, a belt clip for hands free recording when using an exteral mic, and a hole for allowing you to screw the R-09HR recorder onto the tripod. It adds a layer of security just in case the recorder gets bumped or dropped. The retractable tripod can double as a hand grip or give you a stable recording platform during long interviews, or class presentations.