Roland R-44 Compact, 4 Channel, Solid-State Portable Field Recorder

Roland R-44 Compact, 4 Channel, Solid-State Portable Field Recorder Review

Roland R-44 Compact, 4 Channel, Solid-State Portable Field Recorder Feature

• Pro quality four channels recordings to large capacity SDHC cards: 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/24-bit) & sampling frequencies(44.1kHz/48kHz/88.2kHz/96kHz)
• 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.
• Pre-Record function ensures you never miss that important moment again: The Pre-Record function buffers input signals for a user-definable amount of time. When the REC button is pressed, the material from the previous few seconds (selectable) is included.
• Combo type analog jacks and digital output enables connection with a variety of devices: The combo input jacks (4) supports the connection of both XLR and 1/4 inch plugs. XLR inputs are equipped with phantom power.

The Roland R-44 is a compact, four channel, solid-state field recorder that uses SD or large capacity SDHC cards as the storage media enabling quiet and reliable recording for a variety of professional audio needs. 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/192kHz). Onboard effects include limiter, low cut filter, 3-band EQ, 6-band GEQ, Enhancer and DeEsser. The R-44 is a part of the EDIROL group of field recorders. Weighing in at just less than 3 lbs including batteries makes the R-44 a perfect high quality recording solution for videographers, musicians, teachers and sound designers to take anywhere.