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- Page 1 PRACTICAL GUIDE TO THE EDIROL R-44 Amazing 24 bit/192 kHz ultra-high sound quality!! Easy to transport!! Lightweight 4-channel recorder!! 4-channel simultaneous recording techniques are thoroughly explained!!
- Page 2 R-44 Features Compact 4-channel Recorder Obsession with Quality The functions needed for 4-channel You can record at 24 bit/192 kHz, far better recording have been condensed into a unit than the 16 bit/44.1 kHz for CDs. the size of a palm. With just one R-44, you can perform complete 4-channel 44.1 k H z k H z...
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Page 3: Table Of Contents
PRACTICAL GUIDE TO THE EDIROL R-44 1 Situation Practical Use Technique Situation 1 : Recording Acoustic Instruments ......p. 4 Situation 2 : Recording Band Performances ......p. 8 Situation 3 : Recording Concerts ........... p. 10 Situation 4 : Recording Outdoor Sounds ........p. 14 2 Applied Technique Application 1 : Recording Sound for Video ....... - Page 4 Situation Recording Acoustic Instruments Using the R-44 allows you to realistically record a variety of instrumental performances. We introduce several recording tips here. Preparing to Record • Connect two microphones (DR-80C) to the R-44. Turn [PHANTOM] ON • It’s convenient to use a microphone stand. •...
- Page 5 PRACTICAL GUIDE TO THE EDIROL R-44 4-channel Recording Since you can record on 4 channels simultaneously, you can try setting microphones in diff erent locations around the instrument. For example, you can record near the instrument (on-mic) and far from the instrument to record echoes (off -mic) at the same time.
- Page 6 Instrument Recording Techniques This section describes where to place microphones for various instruments. ☞ For more about dynamic microphones and condenser microphones, refer to “Microphone Type” on p. 19 of this guide. Vocals Ideally, you should choose a place, such as a studio, where noise isn’t introduced from the surroundings.
- Page 7 PRACTICAL GUIDE TO THE EDIROL R-44 Drums You should use a stereo microphone or two microphones Aim at the top aimed from above the drums to record the sound of the entire kit. It is generally recommend to record from...
- Page 8 Situation Recording Band Performances You can easily record band rehearsals using the R-44 internal microphones. Here, we describe several recording tips for using the internal microphones. Preparing to Record • An external microphone is unnecessary because you are using the internal microphones. Record Settings We recommend the following settings for making a CD when recording with the internal microphones.
- Page 9 PRACTICAL GUIDE TO THE EDIROL R-44 4-channel Recording Record the band performance in one shot with four channels Because you can record four channels simultaneously, you can record all four parts (vocals, guitar, bass, and drums), each on a separate channel, at the same time.
- Page 10 Situation Recording Concerts The R-44 keeps the realistic, live sound of concerts and performances. Here, we describe several tips on how to make more realistic recordings. Preparing to Record • Connect two microphones (DR-80C) to the R-44. Turn [PHANTOM] ON •...
- Page 11 PRACTICAL GUIDE TO THE EDIROL R-44 4-channel Recording Here, we describe how to perform basic recordings using four channels. These examples use four DR-80C microphones. For details on microphone settings see “Setting and Placing Microphones in Arenas or Concert Halls” on p. 12 in this guide.
- Page 12 Setting and Placing Microphones in Arenas or Concert Halls Because sound can change just by changing the microphone positions, microphone placement in arenas and concert halls is extremely important. The best placement can be hard to fi nd because the sound echoes diff erently for each arena or concert hall.
- Page 13 PRACTICAL GUIDE TO THE EDIROL R-44 Recording in a Large Hall At large venues, the sound from either end Orchestra or Brass Band is always heard more faintly. To help with this, you can set auxiliary microphones by making use of the R-44 4-channel simultaneous recording feature.
- Page 14 Situation Recording Outdoor Sounds You can record the sounds of nature, like bird, cat, dog and other animal noises, the sound of rain, or the babbling of a brook. Here, we describe several tips on how to record in the outdoors. Preparing to Record •...
- Page 15 PRACTICAL GUIDE TO THE EDIROL R-44 4-channel Recording Recording with Surround Sound Recently, words like surround sound and 5.1 channel have become common along with the popularization of DVDs. With the ability to do 4-channel simultaneous recording, the R-44 can make surround sound recordings.
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Page 16: Application 1 : Recording Sound For Video
Application Recording Sound for Video When fi lming video, the sound quality is often insuffi cient. Using the R-44 allows you to record sound for video at a higher quality. Here, we describe several recording tips on how to record sound for video. Advantages of Using the R-44 to Record Sound for Video Using the R-44 to record sound for video has the following merits. -
Page 17: Create A Cd Or Dvd
PRACTICAL Application GUIDE TO THE Editing Your Recordings EDIROL R-44 to Create a CD or DVD Creating CDs Have you ever wanted to have someone listen to your music that you recorded? If so, CDs are better than cassette tapes. A CD is more likely to get heard because CD players, and CD car stereos are really common. Once you learn how, making CDs is easy, so you should learn how to do it. - Page 18 Deleting Unnecessary Parts There are many cases when you’ll want to edit the sound after recording, for example to erase the fi rst fi ve seconds that aren’t needed. In these cases, you can use the Windows version of the Cakewalk SONAR7 series (sold separately) to edit sound recorded with the R-44.
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Page 19: Microphones
PRACTICAL Microphones / GUIDE TO THE Diff erence Between Sensitivity and Volume EDIROL R-44 Microphones Microphone Types There are two main types of microphone structures. It is important to choose the microphone best suited for the recording situation. For example, a bass drum produces high sound pressure levels, so it’s best recorded using a dynamic microphones. -
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