R-26 Specifications
System Requirements
Recorder Part
USB Mass Storage
Tracks
6 (3 stereo)
Windows
AD/DA conversion: 24-bit
Microsoft
®
Windows
Signal Processing
96.0, 88.2, 48.0, 44.1 (kHz)
OS
Vista
®
/ Windows
Windows
®
XP Professional
Sampling Rate
96.0, 88.2, 48.0, 44.1 (kHz)
WAV/BWF
Windows compatible PC equipped
Bit Depth
24, 16 (bits)
Computer
with a USB2.0 or 1.1 port
Sampling Rate
48.0, 44.1 (kHz)
MP3 (MPEG-1
USB Audio U/F
Audio Layer 3)
For Recording
Bit Rates
320, 160, 128 (kbps)
Windows
Sampling Rate
48.0, 44.1 (kHz)
Microsoft
®
Windows
WAV + MP3
Bit Depth
16 bits
Vista
SP1 or later / Windows
®
Data Type
OS
Home / Windows
Bit Rates
128 kbps
SP2 or later
Sampling Rate
96.0, 88.2, 48.0, 44.1 (kHz)
WAV/BWF
Windows compatible PC equipped
Computer
Bit Depth
24, 16 (bits)
with a USB 2.0 port
For Playback
Sampling Rate
48.0, 44.1 (kHz)
MP3 (MPEG-1
32 - 320 kbps or VBR
Audio Layer 3)
Bit Rates
(Variable Bit Rate)
Recording Time (unit: hours)
Memory Card
SD Card (SDHC format compatible)
Input/Output
Data Format
Omnidirectional (OMNI) mic
Internal stereo microphone
16-bit, 44.1 kHz STEREO
Directional (XY) mic
24-bit, 96.0 kHz STEREO
XLR type (phantom powered)
Audio Inputs
Analog input 1/L, 2/R
16-bit, 44.1 kHz 4 CH
1/4-inch TRS phone type (balanced/
WAV/BWF
(XLR/TRS combo type)
24-bit, 96.0 kHz 4 CH
unbalanced)
16-bit, 44.1 kHz 6 CH
Plug-in powered mic input
Stereo miniature phone type
24-bit, 96.0 kHz 6 CH
Audio Output
Phones (Stereo miniature phone type)
128 kbps
+4, -2, -8, -14, -20, -26, -32, -38, -44,
Analog input 1/L, 2/R
MP3
-50, -56, -62 (dBu)
320 kbps
Nominal Input
Level (Variable)
LOW
-7.5 dBu
16-bit + 128 kbps 44.1 kHz
* Input Level Knob :
WAV/BWF + MP3
Plug-in powered mic input
MID
-21.0 dBu
Center
16-bit + 128 kbps 48.0 kHz
HIGH
-26.0 dBu
* Each recording time is approximate. The times may change depending on the card specifications.
* When multiple WAV/BWF files are recorded at once, the recording time will be shorter than shown above.
Analog input 1/L, 2/R
5 k ohms
Input Impedance
MID/HIGH
3 k ohms
Plug-in powered mic input
LOW
2 k ohms
R-26 package contents
Analog Input 1/L, 2/R
+24 dBu (SENS = +4 dBu)
Maximum Input
Plug-in powered mic input
+4 dBu (SENS = LOW)
Output Level
35 mW + 35 mW (In case 16 ohms load)
Recommended
Load
16 ohms or greater
Impedance
Frequency
20 Hz — 40 kHz
Response
48 V ± 4 V
Phantom Power
10 mA or less in all channels
Mini-B type connector
USB Interface
USB mass storage device class
USB audio (Hi-Speed USB)
Other
AC adaptor
Power Supply
Alkaline dry battery LR6 (AA) type x 4
Rechargeable Ni-MH battery (AA, HR6) X 4
Current Draw
500 mA
82.0 (W) x 180.1 (D) x 41.1 (H) mm
•R-26 •Owner's manual •SD Card •AC Adaptor •USB Cable (mini-B type)
Dimensions
3-1/4 (W) x 7-1/8 (D) x 1-5/8 (H) inches
•Windscreen •Cakewalk SONAR LE DVD-ROM (for Windows)
Weight
0.37 kg / 14 oz (excluding batteries)
* 0 dBu = 0.775 Vrms
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Mac
®
7 / Windows
®
XP Home /
OS
Mac OS X 10.2 or later
Apple
®
Mac
®
series computer with
Computer
onboard USB port
Mac
®
7 / Windows
XP
®
OS
Mac OS X 10.4.11 or later
®
XP Professional
Apple
®
Mac
®
series computer with
Computer
onboard USB 2.0
Memory Size
2 GB
4 GB
8 GB
16 GB
32 GB
3.0
6.1
12.2
24.5
48.9
0.9
1.9
3.7
7.5
15.0
1.5
3.1
6.1
12.2
24.5
0.5
0.9
1.9
3.7
7.5
1.0
2.0
4.1
8.2
16.3
0.3
0.6
1.2
2.5
5.0
33.0
67.0
134.0
269.0
539.0
13.0
27.0
53.0
107.0
215.0
2.8
5.6
11.2
22.4
44.9
2.5
5.2
10.4
20.7
41.5
Discover True
Multi-Dimensional
Sound
Independent OMNI and XY
stereo mic pairs built in
Printed in Japan August 2011 RAM-4721 RUS-UPR-SS
Six channels of simultaneous recording
Proprietary IARC analog circuitry is
for flexibility in a variety of situations
the key to excellent sound quality
Superior detail, depth, and unparalleled flexibility—
welcome to a new world of portable recording.
The R-26 captures audio with high-definition direct sound, as well as the rich natural ambience of the recording
environment. With dual stereo mics, six channels of simultaneous recording, and much more, this portable recorder
offers true professional quality and flexibility, opening the door to limitless creative possibilities.
Two types of built-in stereo mics—
Support for up to six channels of
omnidirectional and directional—
simultaneous recording—a powerful
operate independently of each other.
tool for professional applications.
The R-26's dual stereo mics provide the ultimate
In addition to the onboard mics, the R-26
flexibility in different recording applications. In
provides XLR/TRS inputs for up to six channels
addition to capturing recordings that leverage the
(three stereo) of simultaneous recording.
individual characteristics of OMNI (omnidirectional)
For example, you can capture an instrument
and XY (directional) mics, you can mix the mics
up close with the built-in mics, record room
together to achieve the optimum balance.
ambience with external mics, and save them as
separate files for mixing together later.
6ch Simultaneous Rec
2ch XY
2ch OMNI
Directional
(XY)
Omnidirectional
2ch Analog IN
(OMNI)
Three-channel IARC circuitry
reduces interference between inputs
for high-quality sound.
The R-26 is equipped with Roland's proprietary
IARC (Isolated Adaptive Recording Circuit) on
the inputs for the built-in mics and as well as the
external inputs. This analog circuit is completely
isolated from the digital circuitry and has its
own power supply, reducing digital noise and
achieving very clear sound.
IARC Conceptual Diagram
OMNI
or
A/D
INPUT LEVEL
PLUG IN
XY
A/D
INPUT LEVEL
XLR/
A/D
TRS
INPUT LEVEL
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