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Roland Edirol R-44 Owner's Manual

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  • Page 2 For EU Countries CAUTION Danger of explosion if battery is Apparatus containing incorrectly replaced. Replace only with the same or Lithium batteries equivalent type recommended by the manufacturer. Discard used batteries according to the manufacturer’s instructions. ADVARSEL! VARNING Lithiumbatteri - Eksplosionsfare ved Explosionsfara vid felaktigt batteribyte.

  • Page 3: Using The Unit Safely

    USING THE UNIT SAFELY Used for instructions intended to alert the user to the risk of death or severe injur y shoul d unit used improperly. Used for instructions intended to alert the user to the risk of injury or material damage should the unit be used improperly.
  • Page 4 108b • In households with small children, an adult should • Before moving the unit, disconnect the AC adaptor provide supervision until the child is capable of and all cords coming from external devices. following all the rules essential for the safe operation of ....................

  • Page 5: Important Notes

    Important Notes 291a In addition to the items listed under “USING THE UNIT SAFELY” on page 3 and 4, please read and observe the following: Power Supply: Use of Batteries 355b • When moved from one location to another where the temperature and/or humidity is very different, water •...
  • Page 6 Important Notes Additional Precautions Before Using Cards • Please be aware that the contents of memory can be Using Memory Cards irretrievably lost as a result of a malfunction, or the improper operation of the unit. To protect yourself against •...

  • Page 7: Table Of Contents

    Checking the included items ..8 Appendix ........71 Introducing the R-44 ....9 Connecting to a computer ......71 Remotely linking two connected The R-44’s controls and connectors ....9 R-44 units ............73 Display............. 18 Projects............. 22 Messages ........74 Getting ready to use the R-44 ..24...

  • Page 8: Checking The Included Items

    ■ R-44 ■ AC adaptor This AC adaptor is designed specifically for the R-44. Do not attempt to use any other adapter with the R-44. ■ USB cable (mini B TYPE: 1 meter) You can use this cable to connect the R-44 to the USB connector of your computer.

  • Page 9: Introducing The R-44

    Internal mics [MIC-L, MIC-R] These stereo mics are built into the R-44. The audio entering MIC-L is recorded on the 1L channel, and the audio from MIC-R is recorded on the 1R channel. If you are recording with the internal mics, set the System Settings menu item Recording Setup to Int-Mic.
  • Page 10 Introducing the R-44 Phantom power switches [PHANTOM POWER] These switches turn the phantom power on/off for the XLR connectors of the combo input jacks located on the right panel. You can turn phantom power on/off separately for channels 1/2/3/4 because they have separate switches.
  • Page 11 The Power switch is lit blue when the power is on. * Do not turn off power to the R-44 in the following situations. The SD memory card may be damaged. - When writing to or reading from the SD memory card, such as during recording or playback If power is mistakenly turned off during recording, the recorded data may not be saved on the SD memory card.
  • Page 12 Introducing the R-44 PREV button [PREV] Pressing the PREV button while a project is playing or stopped returns the project to the beginning (00:00:00:00). Pressing this button at the beginning of a project moves to the previous project. You can also press and hold down this button to rewind. This feature is available both while playing and while stopped.
  • Page 13 Recording will begin immediately when you press the [REC] button. The [REC] button is lit red during recording. If you hold down the [PAUSE] button and press the [REC] button, the [REC] button will blink red, and the R-44 enters recording standby mode. Recording will begin when you press the [REC] button or [PAUSE] button Input level knobs 1–4 [LEVEL]/[SENS]...
  • Page 14 You can insert a SD memory card into this slot. USB connector [USB] You can connect the R-44 to your computer with the included USB cable and move or copy recorded projects. You can also move or copy files from your computer to the SD memory card.
  • Page 15 Introducing the R-44 Grounding terminal Depending on how the system is setup, you may experience discomfort or perceive that the surface feels gritty when you touch this device, microphones connected to it, or the metal portions of other objects, such as guitars.
  • Page 16 * The XLR type supports 48 V phantom power and allows you to connect phantom-powered condenser mics. In this case, turn on the Phantom power switch on the top panel. fig.XLR-TRS The R-44 is equipped with balanced (XLR/TRS) GND(SLEEVE) type connectors. The wiring diagrams for these 1:GND connectors are shown in the figure.
  • Page 17 Be sure to observe the correct polarity when installing the batteries. If using the AC adaptor, you do not need to install batteries. When the R-44 has sufficiently charged batteries, the power source automatically switches between battery and external power when the AC adaptor jack is connected or disconnected.

  • Page 18: Display

    Display While playing or stopped The Main screen The R-44 Main screen displays information about the project and the operational status of the R-44. You can press the [DISP] button to change the contents of the display. fig.play-disp.eps Project name...
  • Page 19 100. Channel level sliders * The settings are stored by the R-44 and not in the project. When you turn off the power, the settings revert to the default value. * These settings do not affect the recording levels.
  • Page 20 Introducing the R-44 While recording The Main screen The R-44 Main screen displays information about the project and the operational status of the R-44. You can press the [DISP] button to change the contents of the display. Recordable time Time counter...
  • Page 21 Introducing the R-44 From the Main screen, press the [DISP] button twice to show the recording buffer capacity (BUF: buffer gauge). Remaining buffuer capacity The recording buffer is memory that temporarily stores the input sound before it is written to the SD memory card.

  • Page 22: Projects

    Introducing the R-44 Projects On the R-44, the data that you record and play back are handled in units called projects. On the SD memory card, each project actually consists of a folder with one or more files, as shown below.
  • Page 23 Limitations on file size The R-44 can handle files up to 2 GB in size. If the file size reaches 2 GB during recording, the file is closed. Then, a new file is created and recording continues. When you finish recording, these files appear as separate projects.

  • Page 24: Getting Ready To Use The R-44

    Turning off the power Confirm that recording/playback has been stopped. While the Main screen is displayed, press and hold the R-44 [POWER] switch for about 2 seconds to turn the power off. *923 * If there are batteries in the unit while an AC adaptor is being used, normal operation will continue should the line...

  • Page 25: Installing Batteries And Turning On The Power

    • Do not mix new batteries with used batteries or mix batteries of differing types. • If you will not be using the R-44 for an extended time, we recommend that you remove the batteries to prevent leakage or other accidents.
  • Page 26 Getting ready to use the R-44 Battery status When using the R-44 on battery power, a battery icon is shown in the lower right of the Display. As battery capacity decreases, the battery icon changes as follows. Remaining charge Display...
  • Page 27 * See the user's manual for the external power source when using an external power source. * When using an external power source, even when power is automatically cut off, the R-44 starts within 30 seconds after power is turned back on. During this period, the final voltage settings can be changed.

  • Page 28: Preparing The Sd Memory Card

    Inserting the SD memory card Confirm that the power is turned off. If the power is on, turn it off. Press and hold the [POWER] switch on the R-44 to turn power on or off. Open the Rubber Flap on the side of the unit.

  • Page 29: Recording

    Recording Recording from a connected mic The following describes how to record audio from a maximum of four mics connected to the R-44 Combo input jacks. fig.mic-1.eps Turn this ON if you're using a Microphone condenser mic. Adjust the input LEVEL and SENS ●...
  • Page 30 Turn the Input level knob [LEVEL] (inner) to the center position. This position is 0 dB. Hold down the [PAUSE] button and press the [REC] button. The R-44 enters recording standby mode. During recording standby, the [REC] button blinks and the Display alternates between REC and STANDBY.
  • Page 31 If you want to begin recording immediately, press the [REC] button. Recording standby Recording-standby If you want to put the R-44 in recording standby mode to be ready to record, hold down the [PAUSE] button and press the [REC] button.

  • Page 32: Recording From The Internal Mics

    Recording Recording from the internal mics The following describes how to record an audio source via the R-44 internal microphones. ● Phantom power switch Turn this OFF. fig.input-intmic.eps ● System settings Press the R-44 [MENU] button. In 1 Recording Setup, set Input Select to IntMic.

  • Page 33: Recording Digital Audio From A Digital Device

    Recording Recording digital audio from a digital device The following describes how to record from a digital device connected to the R-44 Digital input jack. fig.digital.eps CD player for playback DIGITAL IN DIGITAL OUT ● Connections Connect your digital device to the Digital input jack. You will need a separately available coaxial cable to connect your device to the R-44 Digital input jack.

  • Page 34: Simultaneously Recording Sound From Connected Mics And A Digital Device

    Connect your microphone to Combo input jacks 3 and 4. Connect your digital device to the Digital input jack. You will need a separately available coaxial cable to connect your device to the R-44 Digital input jack. ● Phantom power switch Turn this ON when connecting a phantom-powered condenser mic.
  • Page 35 Recording ● Input level knobs These knobs adjust input levels. Use the following when simultaneously recording sound from microphones and a digital device. Channel 1 Digital input L channel The input level and sensitivity cannot be adjusted with the input level knob. Channel 2 Digital input R channel Channel 3...

  • Page 36: Simultaneously Recording Sound From Connected External Mics And The Internal Mics

    Recording Simultaneously recording sound from connected external mics and the internal mics The following describes how to record sound from the microphones connected to the R-44’s Combo input jacks 3 and 4 and the internal microphones. Microphone ● Connections Connect your microphones to Combo input jacks 3 and 4.
  • Page 37 Recording ● Record button [REC] Press the [REC] button to begin recording. For details on recording standby, refer to “Recording standby” (p. 31). ● Other settings If you want to monitor the sound being recorded, connect headphones to the PHONES jack and use the Monitor level knob to adjust the volume.

  • Page 38: Recording Digital Audio From An Analog Device

    Recording Recording digital audio from an analog device The following describes how to record from a analog device connected to the R-44 Combo input jacks. fig.digital.eps CD player for playback ● Connections Connect your analog device to the Combo input jacks. You will need a separately available audio cable to connect your device to the R-44 Combo input jacks.

  • Page 39: Simultaneously Recording Sound From Connected Mics And An Analog Device

    Connect your microphone to Combo input jacks 3 and 4. Connect your analog device to the Combo input jacks 1 and 2. You will need a separately available coaxial cable to connect your device to the R-44 Combo input jacks. ● Phantom power switch Turn this ON when connecting a phantom-powered condenser mic.
  • Page 40 Recording ● Input level knobs These knobs adjust input levels. Use the following when simultaneously recording sound from microphones and an analog device. Channel 1 Analog input L channel Input level, SENS knob 1 Channel 2 Analog input R channel Input level, SENS knob 2 Channel 3 Analog input L channel...

  • Page 41: Playing Back

    Playing back This section explains how to play audio recorded on the R-44 and projects on the R-44 SD memory Card. Make the correct settings and connections before playing anything back. • Connections before playback......(p. 41) • Setup before playback........... (p. 43) •...
  • Page 42 Turn off power to the device with the digital input port. Connect the R-44 [DIGITAL OUT] jack to the digital input connector of the device with digital input. * You will need a separately available coaxial cable (not included) to connect your digital device to the R-44 [DIGITAL OUT] jack.

  • Page 43: Setup Before Playback

    Playing back Setup before playback Player Setup fig.recording-1.eps Press the R-44 [MENU] button. The System Menu screen appears on the Display. fig.player-setup2.eps Use the Cursor buttons [ ] to choose 2 Player , and press the [ENTER] button. Setup The Player Setup screen appears.
  • Page 44 Playing back Speaker settings You can use the R-44 Internal speakers to monitor the sound without having to connect headphones or other equipment. fig.recording-1.eps Press the R-44 [MENU] button. The System Menu screen appears on the Display. fig.speaker-on.eps Use the Cursor buttons [...

  • Page 45: Playing Back

    Playing back Playing back Normal playback After performing the steps described in “Connections before playback” (p. 41) and “Setup before playback” (p. 43), proceed as follows. Select the project that you want to play. From the Main screen, press the [ENTER/FINDER] button.
  • Page 46 Playing back Markers button or button You can assign markers at desired locations in a project. Then you can use the to move backward or forward to a marker location. You can use the Mark function only while playing (while the Main screen is displayed) or while recording. Use the [NEXT] button or the [SCRUB/VALUE] dial to find the location where you want to assign a marker.
  • Page 47 Playing back Repeat playback (A-B REPEAT) You can repeatedly play between two points (A-B) in a project. Simply assign points A and B during playback, and the playback will repeat between points A and B. fig.repeat-a Play the project. During playback, press the [A-B REPEAT] button once. The [A-B REPEAT] button blinks, and that location becomes the starting point (A) for repeat playback.

  • Page 48: Manipulating A Project (Finder)

    Manipulating a project (Finder) The R-44 saves projects as files on a SD memory card. You can select a project from numerous folders or projects within folders to manipulate, i.e., to play, delete, or copy. Finder functions Menu Operation Select Select and load a project.

  • Page 49: Renaming A Project (Rename)

    Manipulating a project (Finder) Renaming a project (Rename) fig.finder-1.eps Press the [ENTER/FINDER] button while the Main screen is shown in the Display. The Finder screen shown in the figure is displayed. Projects are shown in descending alphabetical order. fig.finder-select.eps In the Finder screen, use the Cursor buttons [ or the [SCRUB/VALUE] dial to select the project you want to rename.

  • Page 50: Copying A Project (Copy)

    Manipulating a project (Finder) Copying a project (Copy) fig.finder-1.eps Press the [ENTER/FINDER] button while the Main screen is shown in the Display. The Finder screen shown in the figure is displayed. Projects are shown in descending alphabetical order. fig.finder-select.eps In the Finder screen, use the Cursor buttons [ or the [SCRUB/VALUE] dial to select the copy source project (the project you want to copy).

  • Page 51: Moving A Project (Move)

    Manipulating a project (Finder) Moving a project (Move) fig.finder-1.eps Press the [ENTER/FINDER] button while the Main screen is shown in the Display. The Finder screen shown in the figure is displayed. Projects are shown in descending alphabetical order. fig.finder-select.eps In the Finder screen, use the Cursor buttons [ or the [SCRUB/VALUE] dial to select the project that you want to move.

  • Page 52: Deleting A Project (Delete)

    Manipulating a project (Finder) Deleting a project (Delete) fig.finder-1.eps Press the [ENTER/FINDER] button while the Main screen is shown in the Display. The Finder screen shown in the figure is displayed. Projects are shown in descending alphabetical order. fig.finder-select.eps In the Finder screen, use the Cursor buttons [ or the [SCRUB/VALUE] dial to select the project you want to delete.

  • Page 53: Creating A New Folder (Make Folder)

    Manipulating a project (Finder) Creating a new folder (Make Folder) fig.finder-1.eps Press the [ENTER/FINDER] button while the Main screen is shown in the Display. The Finder screen shown in the illustration will appear. Projects are shown in descending alphabetical order. fig.finder-make1.eps In the Finder screen, use the Cursor buttons [ or the [SCRUB/VALUE] dial to select...

  • Page 54: Repairing A Project (Repair)

    When the screen shown in the figure is displayed, use the Cursor buttons [ ] to select 6 Repair * “6 Repair” is displayed only when the R-44 detects a damaged song. ig.repar.eps When the screen shown in the figure is displayed, press the [ENTER] button to confirm the operation.

  • Page 55: Setting Sound Quality (Effects Settings)

    Setting sound quality (Effects settings) The R-44 provides five types of effects. You can apply an effect to the incoming sound as it is being recorded, or you can apply an effect to the playback. You can also change the effect settings for each channel.

  • Page 56: Applying Effects

    Setting sound quality (Effects settings) Applying effects You can adjust the R-44 effects not only while in standingby for recording or playback, but also while you are listening to the sound during actual playback or recording. This section explains how to adjust the effect settings during playback or in recording standby mode.
  • Page 57 Each effect has various parameters that you can adjust to alter the character of the effect. The settings you make are stored even when the R-44 power is switched off. However, if you change the effect type, these settings are reset to the default values.

  • Page 58: Effects

    Setting sound quality (Effects settings) Effects 1: 3-Band EQ Parameter Default Range of values Explanation name values 200Hz, 250Hz, 315Hz, 400Hz, 500Hz, 630Hz, 800Hz, 1kHz, 1.25Hz, Specifies the center frequency of the MID-F 1kHz 1.6kHz, 2kHz, 2.5kHz, mid-range equalizer. 3.15kHz, 4kHz, 5kHz, 6.3kHz Sets the range of the region centered on the Mid Freq for which the gain...
  • Page 59 Setting sound quality (Effects settings) 4: Enhancer Parameter Default Range of values Explanation name values Adjusts the sensitivity of the enhanc- SENSE 0–100 er effect. Adjusts the amount of phase-shifted 0–100 sound that is to be mixed with the in- put.

  • Page 60: System Setup

    System setup You can make settings related to the R-44 system when performing initial settings for recording or playback. Press the R-44 [MENU] button to enter the system setup menu. See “Example operations” (p. 61) for setup procedures. Menu item Summary Allows you to make recording settings.

  • Page 61: Example Operations

    1 Recording Setup 2 Player Setup 3 Speaker 4 Display Setup 5 System Setup fig.recording-1.eps Press the R-44 [MENU] button. The System Menu screen is shown on the Display. fig.recording-2.eps Use the Cursor buttons [ ] to choose 1 Recording , and press the [ENTER] button.
  • Page 62 System setup Date & Time settings fig.pj-name1.eps Press the R-44 [MENU] button. The System Menu screen is shown on the Display. fig.pj-name2.eps Use the Cursor buttons [ ] to select 6 Date & , and press the [ENTER] button. Time The Date &...
  • Page 63 System setup Project Name settings fig.pj-name1.efig.pj-name1.eps Press the R-44 [MENU] button. The System Menu screen is shown on the Display. fig.ps Use the Cursor buttons [ ] to select 7 Project , and press the [ENTER] button. Name The Project Name screen is shown.
  • Page 64 Press the [EXIT] button again to return to the Main screen. If you want to make other system related settings, use the Cursor buttons [ ] to select the desired menu item. * When first using a SD card with the R-44, be sure to format it with the R-44.
  • Page 65 System setup Executing Factory Reset (Restoring factory default settings) fig.pj-name1.efig.pj-name1.eps fig.F Press the R-44 [MENU] button. The System Menu screen is shown on the Display. act-uti1.eps Use the Cursor buttons [ ] to select 9 Factory , and press the [ENTER] button.

  • Page 66: System Menu

    System setup System Menu 1 Recording Setup The values in boldface are the default values. * You cannot make Recording Setup settings during recording or playback. Menu item Value Function This selects the type of input. Choose this setting if you want to record analog input. Connect your micro- Analog phones or analog audio device to the Combo input jacks.
  • Page 67 System setup Menu item Value Function One-channel recording to This selects the structure of the project file that is MONOx1 one monaural file created during recording. A monaural WAV file will be created for each channel. Choose these Two-channel recording to MONOx2 settings if you are using a separate mic for the vo- two monaural files...
  • Page 68 STEREO x2 STEREO x1 * The R-44 consumes power even during pre-recording. If you are running on batteries, you should pay attention to the remaining battery charge. This specifies how names are assigned to the recorded project files. You can se- lect to base the name on the date and time or on the Project Name that you set.
  • Page 69 Display been performed on the R-44. 5 sec, 10 sec, Timer If you are operating the R-44 on battery power, use this setting to conserve bat- 20 sec tery life. Bright, Dim, Sets the button brightness. When set to Auto, the button light darkens linked to...
  • Page 70 * Be sure to back up your projects before you execute this command. Checks the SD memory card, and after reorganization, frees up any SD memory card space not used by R-44 Projects. Check * There is no guarantee that this command will restore the SD memory card to a normal operating state.

  • Page 71: Appendix

    Appendix Connecting to a computer You can move or copy project recorded on the R-44 to your computer. Likewise, you can move or copy files from your computer to the SD memory card. Connecting the R-44 to your computer Using battery power will not cause a malfunction, but we recommend that you always use the AC adaptor to prevent damage to the contents of the SD memory card, which could occur if the batteries fail while the R-44 is connected to your computer.
  • Page 72 * If any software or windows (such as Explorer) referencing the SD memory card are open when you close the USB connection between your computer and the R-44, an error will occur and the connection will not be closed correctly.

  • Page 73: Remotely Linking Two Connected R-44 Units

    See “Recording standby” (p. 31) for information about recording standby. * When using remotely linked recording, be sure that Rec Freq. in Recording Setup is the same for both R-44 units. * Remote linking does not guarantee the exact same REC start time...

  • Page 74: Messages

    SD memory card processing capacity has decreased. Format the disk. See P. 20 for details. SD Unformatted This message is displayed if SD memory card was formatted in a file format that the R-44 cannot read. Please format the SD memory card. SD Card Full! There is insufficient free space on the SD memory card.

  • Page 75: Troubleshooting

    When using Windows and if Explorer or any other software referencing the SD memory card is open when you attempt to close the USB connection between the R-44 and your computer, the error message “An error occurred while removing USB mass storage device – Unable to close device ‘unspecified volume.’ Please execute Stop Device again later.”...
  • Page 76 Troubleshooting Pan (stereo image) is not stored correctly If the limiter is turned on, it will respond to the levels of each channel, meaning that when the level of a sound located toward the right (or left) side increases, the limiter for that channel will limit the volume. If you’re recording in stereo, the result will be that the left and right volume difference will diminish, causing the pan (stereo image) to move toward the center.

  • Page 77: Problems With Playback

    Troubleshooting Problems with playback No sound • If the Monitor level knob is turned too far down, the volume may be too low for you to hear. Gradually increase the Monitor level knob. Refer to: “Monitor level knob [MONITOR (PUSH) SELECT]” (p. 13) •...

  • Page 78: Problems With R-44 Operation

    Settings disappear If effect settings or system settings you made have reverted to their original state, it is possible that you inadvertently reset the R-44 to its factory default settings. Refer to: “Executing Factory Reset (Restoring factory default settings)” (p. 65) Effect parameters that you set have been initialized Effect parameter values are stored as long as the effect type is not changed;...

  • Page 79: Main Specifications

    Main specifications Recorder Section ● Channels ● Recording Time Using 8GB SDHC card (minutes) 16bit/44.1kHz stereo 755 minutes ● Data Type 16bit/48kHz stereo 694 minutes Format: WAV/BWF 24bit/48kHz stereo 462 minutes ● Sampling Bit Rate 24bit/96kHz stereo 231 minutes 24bit/192kHz stereo 115 minutes 16/24-bit 16bit/44.1kHz 4 ch...

  • Page 80: Other Terminals

    Main specifications Other Terminals ● USB Port ● Control Sync Jack Mini-B Type Connector Stereo Mini Type Jack USB 1.1 or 2.0 High Speed (Mass Storage Class) Word clock sync and start/stop remote control of 2 units * Remote control function does not guarantee the exact same REC start time Built-In Effects •...

  • Page 81: Block Diagram

    Block diagram...

  • Page 82: Index

    Index Numerics ............................3-Band EQ Date ..........................Date & Time ............................4-indiv DC IN ..............Delete ..............Dig + Ana ..............Digital ............A-B REPEAT ............digital device ............. A-B Repeat button ............. DIGITAL IN ............AC adaptor ............
  • Page 83 Index ........... Monitor level knob ..............MONOx1 .............. HDD Utility ..............MONOx2 ............Headphone jack ..............MONOx3 .............. headphones ..............MONOx4 ..............HOLD ..............Move ..............HOLD ON ..............MS-Mic .............. Hold switch ..............Name ............Improper Proj............Name too long ...............
  • Page 84 Index ........................................................Rec Bit USB cable ..........................Rec Freq. USB connector ..............Rec Mode ........– Record button ............Recordable time ..........................Recording Setup ..............Windows ............ Recording-standby ......................Remaining hard disk capacity ............Remaining time ..............
  • Page 85 R-44 4-Channel Monitoring Chart Format: MONOx4 Format: 4CHx1 Format: STEREO x 2 SET- Output Select SET- Output Select Output Output Jack Output Jack SET- TING (Type) TING (Type) Output Jack Select TING (Type) Mon Se- Mon Se- Mon CH 4-indiv...
  • Page 86 For EU Countries For China...
  • Page 87 Under no circumstances must either of the above wires be connected to the earth terminal of a three pin plug. For the USA DECLARATION OF CONFORMITY Compliance Information Statement Model Name : R-44 Type of Equipment : 4-CHANNEL PORTABLE RECORDER and WAVE EDITOR Responsible Party : Roland Systems Group U.S.
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