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