Edirol R-44 manual Recording with Surround Sound

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PRACTICAL

GUIDE TO THE

EDIROL R-44

4-channel Recording

Recording with Surround Sound

Recently, words like surround sound and 5.1 channel have become common along with the popularization of DVDs. With the ability to do 4-channel simultaneous recording, the R-44 can make surround sound recordings.

Use four unidirectional microphones and set them on a microphone stand, as shown in the photo, to record the sound from four directions. If you use this setup to record, you can use a PC to convert to

5.1channel / surround sound. Also, use a wind screen to cut down wind noise, as described earlier.

R-44 Setting : Rec. Mode in STEREO X 2

☞ For details see “Creating 5.1 Channel Sound Using a PC” on p. 18 in this guide

Simultaneously recording birdsong using multiple microphones

Try to record a point as close to the bird as possible. But, if you get too close to the bird, you won’t be able to record the natural singing voice.

It is important to keep the bird from knowing that you are near. You should check the time and place where birds normally gather and set up multiple microphones, as shown in the illustration, in advance. Also, use long cables to connect the microphones to the recorder, hide in the shadows, and begin the recording as the birds begin to appear. If you do this, the birds won’t notice that you are there, and you’ll be able to record the natural sound of the birds.

Also, you can use an umbrella, as shown in the illustration below, in place of a parabola when recording distant sounds.

You can also make further use of the 4-channel simultaneous recording feature to set stereo microphones in two locations and select the sound from the microphones closest to the location of the birds.

An umbrella can be used in place of a parabola

Move away to remain unnoticed

Situation Practical 1 Use Technique2 Applied Technique 3 Appendix

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Contents Practical Guide to the Edirol R-44 SD Card for Longer Recording Times Compact 4-channel RecorderLinking to a PC Obsession with QualitySituation Practical Use Technique SpecificationsRecord Settings Preparing to RecordMatching Aiming Recording Levels Microphones Situation Practical Technique2 Channel RecordingRecording a Grand Piano Recording DrumsSynthesizer or Organ VocalsAcoustic Guitar Electric Guitar or BassWind Instruments When recording a solo performance, woodwinds likeDrums PianoTechnique 3 Appendix Matching Positioning the R-44 Recording LevelsMatching the recording levels Connections and SettingsSetting Rec. Mode in Mono X 4 Input Select to Analog Record the band performance in one shot with four channelsSituation Practical 1 Use Technique2 Applied Technique Matching Microphones Location Recording LevelsRecording Multiple Input Levels Simultaneously Recording the Performance and Audience SimultaneouslyRecording in a Small Hall Recording with Suspended MicrophonesRecording the Audience Recording a ChorusRecording in a Large Hall Applied Matching Dealing with Recording Levels Wind NoiseRecording with Surround Sound Simultaneously recording birdsong using multiple microphonesRecording Settings Synching Video and AudioPlay a Baseline Sound and then Record Beginning, we recommend recording with Mix down withCakewalkChannel Surround Sound Converting to 5.1 Channel Surround SoundPractical Technique2 DR-80C Difference Between Sensitivity and VolumeMicrophone Types Microphone DirectivitySpecifications OptionsST-100MB
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