Roland R-44 - Manual (Page 2)

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.
■ Limiter Switch
On/Off switch to control the phantom power supply to
XLR input jacks. Independent control of each input.
■ Phantom Power Switches
Rolls off low frequencies within input signals to prevent
noise such as mic handling, breath pops or wind noise.
■ Low-Cut Switch
Enables speedy selection of parameters or changing
values within menus. Moves current position forward or
backward during playback or pause.
■ Scrub Dial
Calls up menu screen for REC/PLAY setup or other
system preferences.
■ Menu 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.
■ ENTER/FINDER Button
PREV and NEXT buttons allow selection of the previous
or next file. Hold down these buttons for rewind or fast-
forward. PLAY button lights in blue during playback.
■ PREV/NEXT/PLAY Buttons
Switches current contents to be shown on display.
■ Display Button
REC button lights in red during recording and blinks in
standby mode. The slanted panel provides smooth and
easy access.
■ STOP/PAUSE/REC Buttons
1/4 inch stereo phone jack for headphone connection and
level adjustment knob.
■ Phone Jack & Level knob
Stereo microphones. Input sensitivity knob and high
response meter enable precise level adjustment.
■ Built-in mics
Speakers for stand-alone monitoring.
■ Built-in speakers
Prevents unintentional operations by locking the top and
front panel buttons.
■ Hold Switch
Returns to previous screen or cancels current operation.
■ Exit Button
Calls up on-board studio class effects. Assign to inputs
and outputs as well as individual channels.
■ Effects Button
Organic LED provides high contrast and quick response
with benefits of wide angle visibility.
■ Display
Dual type knobs adjusts both input sensitivities and levels
for Ch 1-4 independently.
■ Input Sensitivity & Level Knobs
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.
■ Marker/Cursor Buttons
Set A-B points in a project to repeat playback between
loop points.
■ A-B Repeat Button
Digital coaxial type connector for
output to external digital devices
such as speakers/mixers.
■ Digital Output
Digital coaxial type connector for
inputting digital signals.
■ Digital Input
Four RCA jacks for independent monitoring of all
channels.
■ Line Output Terminals
Support both balanced (XLR/TRS type) and unbalanced (standard type)
inputs. Phantom power can be supplied to each XLR jack.
■ Combo Type Input Terminals
Link two R-44 units together for
8-channel recording.
■ Control Sync
For SD and large capacity SDHC cards.
■ Memory Card Slot
Mini B type port for computer connection.
Enables copying files to or from computers.
■ USB Port
Mac OS X Windows Vista ® /Windows ® XP/2000
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.
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.
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. 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.
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
from microphones to musical instruments. High quality
analog circuitry in the preamp ensures superior
recording results.
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.
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.
The R-44 can be mounted on computers with a
simple USB 2.0 connection. It is seen as an USB
storage device on a
computer. You can copy
data back and forth
with a simple drag &
drop operation.
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.
A compact, solid state,
four channel field recorder.
Pro quality four channels recordings
to large capacity SDHC cards. Built-in limiter, low-cut filter
and studio class effects. Pre-Record function ensures you never
miss that important moment again.
Combo type analog jacks and digital output
enables connection with a variety of devices.
High-contrast Organic LED display
and operation-oriented user interface.
Capture eight channels by linking
two units.
Four hours of recording with four
AA batteries.
Link to computer via
high speed USB.
Built-in stereo microphones
and monitor speakers.
■ Bulit-In Effects
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
3-Band EQ
6-Band Graphic EQ
Noise Gate
Enhancer
Comp & DeEsser
MS Mic Mixing
* Effects can be applied on both input and output
* Effects are not available while sample rate is set to 192kHz
▲ Recording Setup Display
▲ 6-Band Graphic EQ Display
▲ Mixer Display
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