The Product
The Roland R44 is a compact, four channel, solid state field recorder that uses SD or large capacity SDHC cards as the storage media enabling quiet and reliable recording for a variety of professional audio needs. Capture up to 4 channels of uncompressed audio with selectable bit depths of 16 or 24 bit and sampling frequencies of 44.1kHz, 48kHz, 88.2kHz, 96kHz and 192kHz. Onboard effects include a limiter, low cut filter, 3-band EQ, 6-band GEQ, Enhancer, and DeEsser.
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 and playback.
The pre-record function buffers input signals for a user-definable 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 four combo input jacks support the connection of both XLR and ¼" Jack 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 analogue 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 the level meters makes precise level adjustments possible and 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 R44 data can be mounted on computers with a simple USB 2.0 connection as it is recognised as a USB storage device on any computer. You can copy data back and forth with a simple drag and drop operation. Weighing in at just less than 3 lbs including batteries, the R-44 is a perfect high quality recording solution for videographers, musicians, teachers, and sound designers to take anywhere.
The Manufacturer
The Roland Corporation is a Japanese manufacturer of electronic musical instruments, electronic equipment and software and was founded by Kabushiki Kaisha in 1972 in Osaka. Roland has been pivotal in developing benchmark electronic musical instruments such as the Juno 60 and Jupiter 8 synthesizers used in the forefront of 1980's pop music by the likes of Howard Jones, Duran Duran and Culture Club. Many original Roland sounds and modules have re-surfaced as samples and plug-ins which emulate the retro feel of the original hardware. Today Roland has factories in the US, Italy, Japan and Taiwan and employs over 2200 staff. Roland has survived many changes in the industry and still remains at the cutting edge of electronic music technology to this day.
General
- frequency response 20Hz - 40kHz ±3dB
- dynamic range 100dB A/D 104dB D/A
- noise -10dBu line out +4dBu input
- total harmonic distortion <0.02%
- mic input connector XLR
- mic input level +8dBu
- line input impedance 4kΩ
- line input connector ¼" Jack
- line input level +8dBu
- line input impedance 6kΩ
- output connector phono
- output level -20dBu
- output impedance 600Ω
- phones output connector ¼" Jack
- phones output level 40mW + 40mW
- phones output impedance 16Ω
- digital output connector phono
- power requirements 9V - 16V DC
- battery requirements 4 x AA
- endurance 4 hours continuous recording alkaline
- dimensions 157mm W x 183mm D x 61mm H
- weight 1.3kg
Accessories Included
PSB1U AC Adapter
USB Cable
User Guide
Availability
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Delivery cut off time
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Shipping Costs
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