Specifications - Roland SP-404SX Service Notes

Sep. 2009

Specifications

SP-404SX: Sampler
Maximum Polyphony
12 voices
Recordable Data
Samples: 120 (12 samples x 10 banks) (stored on SD card)
Patterns: 120 (12 patterns x 10 banks) (stored on SD card)
Sampling Time
(Total Time for All Samples)
The maximum sampling time (size) for a single sample is approximately 180
minutes in stereo (2 GB).
The following table shows the approximate total sampling time of the samples
that can be stored on one SD card.
Card
Stereo (mono)
capacity
Approx. 90 min.
1 GB
(180 min.)
Approx. 180 min.
2 GB
(360 min.)
Approx. 360 min.
4 GB
(720 min.)
* Since the 1 GB SD card included with the SP-404SX contains preload data, the
available sampling time will be less than the time above.
Data Format
16-bit Linear (.wav/aiff)
Sampling Frequency
44.1 kHz
Pattern Sequencer
Maximum recordable notes: Approx. 16,000 notes
Resolution: 96 ticks per quarter note
Pattern Length: 1–99 measures
Recording method: Realtime Loop Recording (with shuffle quantize function)
Effects
29 types
Pads
12 + SubPad x 1
Controllers
Control Knob x 3
Display
7 segments, 3 characters (LED)
Onboard Mic
Mono x 1
Card
Stereo (mono)
capacity
Approx. 720 min.
8 GB
(24 hours)
Approx. 24 hours
16GB
(48 hours)
Approx. 48 hours
32 GB
(96 hours)
Connectors
LINE IN jacks (L, R) (RCA phono type)
LINE OUT jacks (L, R) (RCA phono type)
Headphones (PHONES) jack (Stereo 1/4 inch phone type)
MIC IN jack (1/4 inch phone type)
MIDI IN connector
DC IN jack
SD card slot
Power Supply
DC 9 V
(Ni-MH AA SIZE Rechargeable Battery x 6,
Alkaline AA SIZE Dry Battery x 6 or AC Adaptor)
* Batteries sold separately
Battery Life for Continuous Use
Ni-MH Rechargeable batteries: approximately 5 hours
Alkaline dry batteries: approximately 4 hours
* These figures will vary depending on the actual conditions of use.
Current Draw
450 mA
Dimensions
177.6 (W) x 256.7 (D) x 72.1 (H) mm
7 (W) x 10-1/8 (D) x 2-7/8 (H) inches
Weight
1.2 kg / 2 lbs 11 oz (excluding batteries)
Accessories
SD card (1GB) (#********)
SP-404SX UTILITY CD-ROM (#5100008941)
AC Adaptor PSB-1U (#04236101)
AC Cord (#5100012293, #02562456, #01903356, #03785590)
Owner's Manual (#5100008948)
* Printed matters will not be supplied after the end of the production. Then,
download the electronic file from the Roland web site.
* In the interest of product improvement, the specifications and/or appearance of
this unit are subject to change without prior notice.
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