User manual EDIROL R-44 - BROCHURE

s Specifications Recorder Section Channels Data Type Sampling Bit Rate Sampling Frequency Recording Media 4 Format : WAV/BWF 16/24-bit 44.1kHz/48kHz/88.2kHz/96kHz/192kHz (Limited to Stereo x 1 at 192kHz) * 16 or 24-bit sampling rate can be selected with any frequency SDHC memory card (compatible with 64 MB - 8 GB*) * As of November 2007. 16 bit/44.1kHz Recording Time using 8 GB SDHC card Stereo 4 ch 755 minutes 377 minutes Recommended Load Impedance Output Level Total Harmonic Distortion + Noise Noise Level Residual Noise Level Frequency Response 24 bit/96kHz 231 minutes 115 minutes Line : 4k ohms or greater Headphone : 16 ohms or greater Line Output : -20 dBu (fixed) Headphone : 40 mW + 40 mW Line Output : 0.02 % (Input Sens : +4 dBu) Line Output : -100 dBu (Input Sens : +4 dBu, Input Level : Center) Line Output : -103 dBu (Input Sens : +4 dBu, Input Level : Minimum) 20Hz - 40kHz(0/-3 dB) AD : 100 dB DA : 104 dB 48 V + or - 4 V, 8 mA per 1 channel (20 mA or less in all channels) 16 bit/48kHz 694 minutes 347 minutes 24 bit/48kHz 462 minutes 231 minutes 24 bit/192kHz 115 minutes Dynamic Range Phantom Power * Recording times are approximate. Actual results may vary somewhat. * If more than one recorded file exists, the total recordable time will be less than listed. Other Terminals USB Port Mini-B Type Connecter USB 1.1 or 2.0 High Speed (Mass Storage Class) Stereo Mini Type Jack Word clock sync and start/stop remote control of 2 units * Remote control function does not guarantee the exact same REC start time Input and Output Analog Input Analog Output Digital In/Out Input Impedance Nominal Input Level Maximum Input Output Impedance Ch 1 - 4 : XLR/TRS Combo type, XLR type (phantom powered), TRS type (balanced/unbalanced), Stereo Built-in Microphones Ch 1 - 4 : RCA Pin type (line output) Headphone : Stereo Phone type (1/4 inch) RCA Pin type (IEC 60958-3) XLR: 4k ohms or greater (balanced), TRS: 6k ohms or greater (balanced) 11 steps : -56, -50, -44, -38, -32, -26, -20, -14, -8, -2, +4 (Input Level Knob : Center) +24 dBu (Input Sens Knob: +4 dBu) Line Output : 600 ohms Control Sync Jack Others Display Power Supply Current Draw Dimensions Weight 128 x 64 dot organic LED AC adaptor (PSB-1U), AA type battery x 4 (Alkaline or NiMH) 1.2 A 157(W) x 183(D) x 61(H) mm (6-3/16(W) x 7-1/4(D) x 2-7/16(H) inches) 1.3 kg (2 lbs 14 oz) including batteries * 0 dBu = 0.775 Vrms System Requirements Microsoft ® Windows ® Vista ® /XP/2000 Mac OS X 10.2 or later s Block Diagram SENS s Dimensions LIMITER Lo-Cut LEVEL INPUT1/L LINE OUT A/D SENS SDHC Memory Card LIMITER Lo-Cut LEVEL D/A D/A D/A D/A MONITOR LEVEL 1/L 2/R 3/L 4/R INPUT2/R A/D SENS DSP EFFECTS Built-in MIC L R SENS D/A D/A L R PHONES A/D A/D Built-in SPEAKER L R INPUT3/L LIMITER Lo-Cut LEVEL L R DIGITAL AUDIO OUT A/D SENS 157.0 To PC DataTransfer to PC INPUT4/R LIMITER Lo-Cut LEVEL USB 2.0/1.1 A/D DIGITAL AUDIO IN L R 61 182.9 Unit: mm s Optional Items CB-R44 Carrying Bag CS-50 Stereo Shotgun Microphone RH-200 Monitor Headphones RH-300 Monitor Headphones Dedicated carrying bag with shoulder strap for safe, comfortable use in the field. Stereo condenser type microphone for stereo recording. s Related Items R-4 4-Channel Portable Recorder and Wave Editor R-4 Pro 4-Channel Portable Recorder with SMPTE Timecode The R-4 with built-in 40GB HDD is a great companion for many DV and HDV cameras not equipped with time code. The L-control connector allows the R-4 to record, pause and stop via the camera controls. The R-4 Pro with built-in 80GB HDD shares the R-4's rugged construction and robust feature set. The R-4 Pro also includes AES/EBU digital input/output and SMPTE time code to work with professional video cameras or decks. Uncompressed q All specifications and appearances are subject to change without notice. q SDHC Logo is a trademark. q Microsoft and Windows are registered trademarks of Microsoft Corporation. Windows® is known officially as : "Microsoft® Windows® operating system." Windows Vista is a registered trademark of Microsoft Corporation. q Mac OS is a trademark of Apple Computer, Inc. q Fugue © 2008 Kyoto Software Research, Inc All rights reserved. q All product names mentioned in this document are trademarks or registered trademarks of their respective owners. Light-weight www.rolandsystemsgroup.net Jan.2008 RAM-7010 GEN Compact and light-weight 4-channel audio field recorder. Professional quality recordings with sampling rates up to 24-bit/192kHz. 24-bit/192kHz linear PCM Supports 1.3kg compact body AA batteries for SDHC large capacity media 4 hours of recording s Built-in mics Stereo microphones. Input sensitivity knob and high response meter enable precise level adjustment. s Built-in speakers Speakers for stand-alone monitoring. s Limiter Switch s Phantom Power Switches On/Off switch to control the phantom power supply to XLR input jacks. Independent control of each input. Suppresses sudden audio peaks and compresses signal to a threshold level. Independent On/Off or stereo link of channels 1-2 and 3-4 is possible. s Hold Switch Prevents unintentional operations by locking the top and front panel buttons. s Low-Cut Switch Rolls off low frequencies within input signals to prevent noise such as mic handling, breath pops or wind noise. s Exit Button Returns to previous screen or cancels current operation. s Scrub Dial Enables speedy selection of parameters or changing values within menus. Moves current position forward or backward during playback or pause. s Effects Button Calls up on-board studio class effects. Assign to inputs and outputs as well as individual channels. s Menu Button Calls up menu screen for REC/PLAY setup or other system preferences. s Marker/Cursor Buttons Pressing the MARK button adds markers to the project enabling quick access to points of playback. The 4 buttons also work as cursor control while a menu is selected. s ENTER/FINDER Button Use to set a value or parameter selection. This also calls up the Finder function allowing file management functions such as Delete, Copy, Move, etc. s A-B Repeat Button Set A-B points in a project to repeat playback between loop points. s PREV/NEXT/PLAY Buttons PREV and NEXT buttons allow selection of the previous or next file. Hold down these buttons for rewind or fastforward. PLAY button lights in blue during playback. s Display Organic LED provides high contrast and quick response with benefits of wide angle visibility. s Display Button Switches current contents to be shown on display. s STOP/PAUSE/REC Buttons s Input Sensitivity & Level Knobs Dual type knobs adjusts both input sensitivities and levels for Ch 1-4 independently. REC button lights in red during recording and blinks in standby mode. The slanted panel provides smooth and easy access. s Phone Jack & Level knob 1/4 inch stereo phone jack for headphone connection and level adjustment knob. s Memory Card Slot For SD and large capacity SDHC cards. s USB Port Mini B type port for computer connection. Enables copying files to or from computers. s Combo Type Input Terminals Support both balanced (XLR/TRS type) and unbalanced (standard type) inputs. Phantom power can be supplied to each XLR jack. s Control Sync Link two R-44 units together for 8-channel recording. A compact, solid state, four channel field recorder. s Digital Output Digital coaxial type connector for output to external digital devices such as speakers/mixers. s Line Output Terminals Four RCA jacks for independent monitoring of all channels. s Digital Input Digital coaxial type connector for inputting digital signals. Windows Vista®/Windows®XP/2000 Mac OS X * SD Memory Card and Batteries are not included. Pro quality four channels recordings to large capacity SDHC cards. The Edirol R-44 is designed for professional use within a very conveniently sized package. Capture up to 4 channels of uncompressed audio with selectable bit depths (16-bit or 24-bit) and sampling frequencies (44.1kHz/48kHz/88.2kHz/96kHz). R-44 employs SD cards or large capacity SDHC cards as the recording media. No moving parts enables the most silent and reliable operation possible. Built-in limiter, low-cut filter and studio class effects. An on-board limiter helps suppress sudden peaks in sound from an input source. A low-cut filter is included to help prevent things like wind noise or mic handling noise. Studio class effects such as 3-Band EQ, 6-Band GEQ, Enhancer or DeEsser can be used as tools to greatly improve audio quality. Effects can be applied while recording or simply for monitoring/playback. s Bulit-In Effects 3-Band EQ 3-band parametric EQ ; allows precise equalization with high/low shelving and peaking 6 point frequency band equalization; ideal for recording Minimizes noise during low audio levels, cuts low frequency noise Cleary defines and enhances sound; good for dialogue Cuts hissing, smoothens the sound, makes audio level uniform Generates stereo mix with specified spread from inputs of Mid-Side Microphones Pre-Record function ensures you never miss that important moment again. The Pre-Record function buffers input signals for a certain amount of time. When the REC button is pressed, the material from the previous few seconds (selectable) is included. This also helps reduce sound bites at the beginning of a recording by not having to start the recorder too early. from microphones to musical instruments. High quality analog circuitry in the preamp ensures superior recording results. Capture eight channels by linking two units. The Control Sync terminal enables synchronized operation of 2 units. Control the second unit from the master by simply connecting two with a stereo mini cable. The master unit can remotely control REC standby, REC start and REC stop of the slave unit. This function enables 8-channel recording in a compact space and at an affordable price. High-contrast Organic LED display and operation-oriented user interface. The high contrast, high response organic LED screen, viewable from wide angles ensures fluid operation in field recording situations. The high response of level meters makes precise level adjustments possible. All the necessary switches and knobs are located on the top and front panels. Self-lit buttons on all the key controls enable clear-cut recording operations. storage device on a computer. You can copy data back and forth with a simple drag & drop operation. Four hours of recording with four AA batteries. The R-44 can be operated with 3 types of power supply, AC adaptor, external battery and AA batteries. Four hours* of operation is possible with NiMH or alkaline batteries. * at 16-bit/44.1kHz stereo. No phantom power and pre-record disabled. Combo type analog jacks and digital output enables connection with a variety of devices. The combo input jacks (4) supports the connection of both XLR and 1/4 inch plugs. XLR inputs are equipped with phantom power. Eleven steps of input sensitivity enable the connection of various devices with a variety of inputs levels vMixer Display Built-in stereo microphones and monitor speakers. Although the R-44 is compact, all the necessary functions are included. Built-in high quality microphones and speakers make recording and monitoring without external devices possible. 6-Band Graphic EQ Noise Gate Enhancer Comp & DeEsser MS Mic Mixing v6-Band Graphic EQ Display Link to computer via high speed USB. vRecording Setup Display * Effects can be applied on both input and output * Effects are not available while sample rate is set to 192kHz The R-44 can be mounted on computers with a simple USB 2.0 connection. It is seen as an USB