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BR-864 specifications

The Roland BR-864 is a compact and powerful digital recorder designed for musicians, songwriters, and audio producers seeking high-quality recording solutions without the complexity of larger studio equipment. With its user-friendly interface and impressive features, the BR-864 stands out as a versatile tool for capturing music ideas, practice sessions, and full-fledged recordings.

At the heart of the BR-864 is its ability to record up to eight tracks simultaneously. This is a significant advantage for musicians who often find themselves layering various instruments and vocals. The device features a built-in high-quality microphone and two combo input jacks, allowing for easy connectivity of guitars or microphones. Additionally, the BR-864 supports both XLR and 1/4-inch inputs, providing flexibility for a variety of sound sources.

One of the standout technologies of the BR-864 is its 16-bit/44.1kHz uncompressed audio quality. This ensures that recordings maintain their clarity and detail, making it suitable for both studio and live settings. Musicians can easily engage with the onboard effects including reverb, delay, and compression, which helps enhance the overall sound without needing to rely on external equipment.

The BR-864 also features a built-in metronome and a variety of rhythm patterns to aid in practice and songwriting. This feature is particularly beneficial for musicians looking to develop their timing and arrangement skills. The device is equipped with a multi-track editing feature, allowing users to cut, copy, paste, and loop tracks with precision, resulting in a polished final product.

For ease of use, the BR-864 includes an intuitive LCD screen display, which helps users navigate its numerous features quickly. The onboard effects and editing tools are accessible via a series of simple buttons, which is especially advantageous for those who may not be technically inclined.

The unit is powered by batteries or an AC adapter, making it portable and ideal for taking to gigs or rehearsals. Its robust design ensures durability, allowing it to withstand the rigors of regular use. The BR-864 also provides USB connectivity, enabling easy file transfer to computers for further mixing, editing, or sharing.

Overall, the Roland BR-864 combines portability, functionality, and high-quality sound into a single unit that caters to the needs of modern musicians. Its wide range of features makes it an ideal choice for anyone looking to create, edit, and produce music effectively and efficiently.

Contents

REC Printing Conventions in This Manual Do not open or modify in any way the unit or its AC adaptor Page Additional Precautions Power Supply Use of BatteriesPlacement Maintenance Driver Before Using Memory Cards CompactFlashCopyright Compatible OS Contents Recording ContentsCanceling an Operation Undo/Redo Using the insert effects Search for the music’s start and end Scrub/Preview MasteringDisplaying the song information Registering time Locator Function Creating original arrangements Contents Organizing the songs you’ve recordedCreating a master tape About the Rhythm Guide Insert Effect Parameter Functions 110 About the drum kits 104 Algorithm Mastering Tool Kit Parameter Functions 127Loop Effect Parameter Functions 131 Track EQ Parameter Functions 133 Copying difficult songs Phrase Trainer 139 Using a foot switch or expression pedal 136Tuning an instrument Tuner 137 Conserving battery power Power Save 150 Importing SMFs and creating patterns 167 Before Using USB Overview 156Backing up the BR-864’s data 158 Loading WAV/AIFF files in BR-864 tracks WAV/AIFF Import 164 Digital audio workstation FeaturesIntroduction to the BR-864 Simple operation Full complement of input connectors jacks Two-way power supply allows you to record anywherePhrase Trainer Function Recommended Products How to remove the card protectorMemory cards supported by your BR-864 Formatting the memory card CompactFlash Front Panel Panel Descriptions REW button Panel Descriptions Input Level knobTuner button Zero button PAN button REC Mode Recording Mode buttonTrack button DELETE/MUTE button Cursor buttons Headphones jackENTER/YES button EXIT/NO button Rear Panel Display Inserting batteries Quick Start Listening to the demo songs Connecting peripheral devices Turn on the BR-864 Play ScreenLower the Master fader on the BR-864 Adjusting the Display Contrast Listening to a demo songSelecting a song Moving to the start of a play Playing Back a SongChanging the current position Elapsed time display Turning off the power Moving through a song in measures or beatsMake sure that playback of the song is stopped Inserting the memory card Turn on the powerPreparing the memory card Formatting the memory card initialize Recording time Select the song to recordRecording a new song About data types Connecting instruments Choose which jack you will use to connect your instrumentTurn the TIME/VALUE dial to select the desired data type Turning off the internal microphone Adjusting the input sensitivity Level meter display Using insert effectsAdjusting the input level Switch effect patches LIN Line Recording without insert effectsGTR MIC Changing arrangements Using the rhythm guideWhat is the Rhythm Guide? Playing the rhythm guide Tapping to change the tempo of the arrangements or patterns Changing patterns If Input Select GUITAR/BASS or MIC are lit Basic recordingSelecting the recording track About the recording REC modes Procedure What is a Mastering Tool Kit?When you finish recording, press Stop Press Zero to move to the time location Playing back recorded musicOverdubbing Silencing the sound of specific tracks Mute Press PAN Adjusting the sound for each trackAdjusting the tone Track EQ Some tips for overdubbing Press Loop Effects What is a loop effect?When using CHO/DLY When using REV Putting multiple tracks together Press Cursor to display the Send Level settings screenWhen using CHO/DLY When using REV Bounce Tracks with recorded data Tracks without data Mastering Removing the memory card Section Recording Selecting the recording track Recording Press Cursor to display Changing V-TracksChanging the position Input sound Press V-TRACK Tone Load Recording Operations Setting the repeat portion Repeating Playback RepeatEnter the repeat start point a Setting the repeat portion with accurate timing Manually punching in and out using REC Re-recording only a mistake Punch-in/outManually punching in/out Specifying the area for auto punching in/out Manually punching in and out using a foot switchOrder to use a foot switch Auto punching in and out How to Record Make sure that the Auto Punch ON/OFF indicator is darkErasing a registered auto punch in/out location Press Stop Press Auto Punch ON/OFF Setting the portion to be repeated Press UNDO/REDO Canceling an Operation Undo/RedoCanceling the Undo Redo Reversing the last operation Undo User patches U Using the insert effectsPreset patches P Effect patches and banks Press Cursor to move the cursor to EDIT, and press Enter Editing insert effect settingsPress Effects Select an effect patch Saving insert effects settings Write Entering the patch nameUse Cursor and the TIME/VALUE dial to enter the patch name Track 1-8, 1&2, 3&4, 5&6, 7&8 Turn the TIME/VALUE dial to switch the Insert Mode Input Putting multiple tracks together Bounce Press Play to check the sound bounced to tracks 3 Putting multiple tracks together Bounce Selecting the loop effect Using the loop effects/Track EQWhen using CHO/DLY When using REV 705d Adjusting how the loop effect is applied Setting the Track EQ Mastering What is Mastering Tool Kit? Press Exit to return to the Play screen Press REC Editing the Mastering Tool Kit settingsWhen you finish mastering, press Stop Carry out Steps 1-6 from p , and switch to Mastering mode 808d Saving the Mastering Tool Kit settings Write Displaying the song information Displaying the remaining available recording timeDisplaying the memory card usage Section Editing Deleting a locator point Registering time Locator FunctionRegistering a locator point Moving to the locator point Hold down Stop and press Play Scrubbing to find the music starting/ending pointScrub Function Preview Function Changing the scrub points Enabling use of the Preview function with REW and FFPress REW Preview to Press FF Ex Copying twice to the same track About the Measure/Time Specification screenCopying data Track Copy Copying the repeated portion AB Ex Copying twice to another track Copying by specifying the time TME/MES 319d Copying a complete track ALL Ex Moving twice to another track Moving data Track MoveMoving the repeated portion AB Ex Moving twice to the same track Moving by specifying the time TME/MES Press Cursor to move the cursor to MOV, and press EnterTurn the TIME/VALUE dial to select AB and press Moving a complete track ALL Press Cursor to move the cursor to ERS, and press Enter Erasing data Track Erase Erasing by specifying the time TME/MES Turn the TIME/VALUE dial to select ALL and press Erasing a complete track ALL Exchanging data Track Exchange If No more Memory! appears Organizing the songs you’ve recordedCopying a Song Song Copy Erasing songs Song Erase Saving memory on the memory card Song Optimize Naming songs Song NameTo continue with the optimization, press Enter YES Hold down Stop and press REC Saving the current settings to the songProtecting a song Song Protect Press Cursor to move the cursor to PRT, and press Enter Disabling digital copying Creating a master tapeRecording to a cassette tape recorder analog connection Recording to a digital recorder digital connection Rotate TIME/VALUE dial to select the on What is SCMS? Memo Section Types of patterns About the Rhythm GuideAbout the patterns About the arrangements Performing arrangements Switching the Rhythm Guide modePerforming arrangements and patterns Selecting arrangements Performing patterns Selecting patterns Time Signature Creating original arrangementsStarting Measure Pattern Number Inserting a step Erasing a stepNaming arrangements Once you have decided on the copy destination, press Enter Press Enter YES to copy. To cancel, press Exit noCopying arrangements Erasing arrangements Step Recording Creating original patternsCreating patterns in Realtime Recording Realtime Recording Rhythm PAD Lit MeasureQuantize Indicated in the matrix Rehearsing recordings Press Cursor repeatedly to move the cursor to Click Changing the metronome volumeTurn the TIME/VALUE dial to adjust the metronome volume Deleting unneeded drum sounds 100 Creating patterns in Step Recording Input the drum sound 101Method 1 Inputting with the REC Track buttons Method 2 Inputting with the Enter Method Naming patternsChanging the velocity 102 Copying patterns Erasing patterns103 About the drum kits Selecting drum kitsPerforming the drums 105 Creating original drum kits Tone LoadLoading from the tracks About the drum kits 106 Start Point SEnd Point E Copying drum sounds from other drum kits 107Press Tone Load or Exit to return to the Play screen Erasing drum sounds Changing the position pan of the drum sounds108 109 Section Effects Insert Effect Parameter Functions Setting Procedure Algorithm List Insert Effect Parameter Functions111 112 Bass SIM 113 Bass Multi 114 Bank MIC Vocal Multi Cosm Comp VCL 115 Lo-Fi Noise SuppressorGuitar 116 16. VO+AC.SIM Bass Simulator Parameter ListAcoustic Guitar Simulator Acoustic Processor Defretter CompressorCosm Comp compressor/Limiter De-esser Equalizer DelayEnhancer Doubling 120 Foot VolumeFlanger Guitar Synth 121 Harmonist Lo-Fi Box122 Pitch Shifter PhaserNoise Suppressor Octave Preamp Ring Modulator124 125 Slow AttackSpeaker Simulator Tremolo/Pan Voice Transformer Wah126 Algorithm Mastering Tool Kit Parameter Functions 128 Bass Cut FilterInput Mastering Tool Kit Parameter Functions 129 Expander 130 MixerLimiter Output Loop Effect Parameter Functions CHORUS/DELAY/DBLN Doubling Loop Effect Parameter Functions132 Hi G Track EQ Parameter FunctionsLo G Lo F 134 135 Section Other Convenient Functions Press Cursor and select Foot SW Using a foot switch or expression pedalWhen using a foot switch When using an expression pedal Changing to the tuner Tuning an instrument TunerExplanation of the indications that appear while tuning Press Tuner to access the Tuner screen 138 TuningSetting the reference pitch of the tuner Tuning an instrument Tuner Canceling the center sound Center Cancel function Copying difficult songs Phrase TrainerSlowing down the speed Time Stretch function 140 Copying difficult songs Phrase Trainer Midi Fundamentals Midi ConnectorsAbout Midi Implementation Charts Synchronizing with Midi devices 142 Synchronizing playback with a Midi sequencerSynchronized playback with the BR-864 as the master Synchronizing with Midi devices What are drop and non-drop formats? 143 144 Using MMCSetting the MTC offset Operating MMC-compatible devices with the BR-864 145 External Mixer Using the Audio Sub Mix function Initializing the BR-864’s settings Initializing all the BR-864’s settingsInitializing the system settings 148 Initializing the effect settings 149 Initializing the Memory Card Deactivating the power save function Conserving battery power Power Save Utility parameter list About the System parametersAbout the Sync parameters About the Scrub parameters Utility parameter list152 About the effects Insert mode Insert Mode153 154 155 USB Before Using USB Overview Compatible OSComposition of data on memory cards Connecting a computer Before Using USB Overview USB Folder157 With Windows Backing up the BR-864’s data 159 Using the BR-532’s DataWith Macintosh Backing up the BR-864’s data Delete the BR-864 Roland folder 160With Windows With Macintosh Mono When saving in monoWhen saving in stereo Press Cursor to select the file format, then press Enter Turn the TIME/VALUE dial to select the track to be saved When saving in mono When saving in stereoSaving BR-864 track data in WAV/AIFF format WAV/AIFF Export 162 119d 163 When loading to the tracks in stereo When loading to the tracks in mono Loading WAV/AIFF files in BR-864 tracks WAV/AIFF Import 165Use Cursor and the TIME/VALUE dial to specify 166 434d Importing SMFs and creating patterns 168 Importing SMFs and creating patterns 169 513d Loading drum sounds from WAV/AIFF files Loading drum sounds from WAV/AIFF files 171Press Cursor to move the cursor to FILE, and press Enter 172 173 174 175 Section Appendices Preset Arrangement List Arrangement / Pattern ListEND Pattern Name Initial Beat Measure Preset Pattern ListArrangement / Pattern List 177 Reverb Chorus / Delay / DoublingParameter List Mixer Parameter *1 Sync Parameter *2 Recorder Parameter *1Song Parameter *1 System Parameter *2 Arrangement Parameter *1 Insert Mode Parameter *3Scrub Parameter *3 Rhythm Guide Parameter *1 Problems with the sound Troubleshooting Other problems Problems with the memory cardSynchronization problems Cannot synchronize Problems with USB Error Messages Mastering Mode! Step disallowed Error Messages ERROR! No FilePower Down Lack of Event Midi Time Code Quarter Frame Messages Song Position PointerTiming Clock Active Sensing 186 Decimal/Hexadecimal table Commands Transmitted187 Locate MCP Midi Implementation Chart BR-864 Digital Studio Specifications 190 Numerics Index GUITAR/BASS 192 MIC 193 194 REV 195 Utility 196 197 Track Sheet Insert Mode Patch Mastering Tool Kit Avis