Edirol R-44 Record the band performance in one shot with four channels, Connections and Settings

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PRACTICAL

GUIDE TO THE

EDIROL R-44

4-channel Recording

Record the band performance in one shot with four channels

Because you can record four channels simultaneously, you can record all four parts (vocals, guitar, bass, and drums), each on a separate channel, at the same time.

You can also connect microphones or instruments directly into the four combo input jacks without using a mixer.

After recording, you’ll be able to adjust the volume of each part, allowing you to check the performance of individual parts. This is convenient, since it allows you to check your own part as well as listen to the entire band’s practice session.

R-44 Setting : Rec. Mode in MONO X 4 : Input Select to Analog

Matching the recording levels

You can have a more perfect recording by setting recording levels for each part. You can achieve good balance by first adjusting the microphone for the drums, then the bass, guitar, and vocals, in that order. Also, if you turn on the [LIMITER], described above, you can prevent clipped sounds when there are very loud sounds.

Connections and Settings

You should connect microphones and instruments to the R-44 as shown in the illustration. See “Instrument Recording Techniques” on p. 6 of this guide for microphone settings.

Vocals must be output from PA equipment or an amp, so set the R-44 LINE OUT setting (Output Sel) to 4-indiv, and set output to the same channel as the input channel.

Also, you should use a microphone to record the sound from the guitar amp so that the characteristics of the amp sound can also be recorded.

☞For details on Output Sel settings, refer to the owner’s manual.

Situation Practical 1 Use Technique

Drums

 

 

Bass

Vocal

Guitar

 

 

 

 

Guitar Amp/

 

 

 

 

Bass Amp

 

 

 

 

4 Channel (Drums)

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

3 Channel (Bass)

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

2 Channel (Guitar)

1 Channel (Vocals)

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

1 Channel (Vocals)

to PA system or amp

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

LINE OUT

 

 

COMBO INPUT Jack

 

(RCA Pin)

 

 

(Standard phone plug)

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Contents Practical Guide to the Edirol R-44 Linking to a PC Compact 4-channel RecorderObsession with Quality SD Card for Longer Recording TimesSituation Practical Use Technique SpecificationsRecord Settings Preparing to RecordMatching Aiming Recording Levels Microphones Recording a Grand Piano Channel RecordingRecording Drums Situation Practical Technique2Acoustic Guitar VocalsElectric Guitar or Bass Synthesizer or OrganDrums When recording a solo performance, woodwinds likePiano Wind InstrumentsTechnique 3 Appendix Matching Positioning the R-44 Recording LevelsSetting Rec. Mode in Mono X 4 Input Select to Analog Connections and SettingsRecord the band performance in one shot with four channels Matching the recording levelsSituation 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 Microphone Types Difference Between Sensitivity and VolumeMicrophone Directivity DR-80CSpecifications OptionsST-100MB
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