Not Listed Edirol R44 Field Recorder

Full Description

Compact and light-weight 4-channel audio field recorder. Professional quality recordings with sample rates up to 24-bit/96kHz

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 (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.

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 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.

Built-In Effects

3-Band EQ 3-band parametric EQ ; allows precise equalization with high/low shelving and peaking

6-Band Graphic EQ 6 point frequency band equalization; ideal for recording

Noise Gate Minimizes noise during low audio levels, cuts low frequency noise

Enhancer Cleary defines and enhances sound; good for dialogue

Comp & DeEsser Cuts hissing, smoothens the sound, makes audio level uniform

MS Mic Mixing Generates stereo mix with specified spread from inputs of Mid-Side Microphones

• Effects can be applied on both input and output

• Effects are not available while sample rate is set to 192kHz

Features

Four hours of recording with four AA batteries

Link to computer via high speed USB.

High-contrast Organic LED display and operation-oriented user interface.

Combo type analog jacks and digital output enables connection with a variety of devices.

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.

Hold Switch

Prevents unintentional operations by locking the top and front panel buttons.

Low-Cut Switch

Rolls off low frequencies within input signals to prevent noise such as mic handling, breath pops or wind noise.

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.

Effects Button

Calls up on-board studio class effects. Assign to inputs and outputs as well as individual channels.

Exit Button

Returns to previous screen or cancels current operation.

Scrub Dial

Enables speedy selection of parameters or changing values within menus. Moves current position forward or backward during playback or pause.

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.

Menu Button

Calls up menu screen for REC/PLAY setup or other system preferences.

A-B Repeat Button

Set A-B points in a project to repeat playback between loop points.

PREV/NEXT/PLAY Buttons

PREV and NEXT buttons allow selection of the previous or next file. Hold down these buttons for rewind or fastforward. PLAY button lights in blue during playback.

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

Memory Card Slot

For SD and large capacity SDHC cards.

USB Port

Mini B type port for computer connection. Enables copying files to or from computers.