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Edirol / Roland R-4 Pro 4 Channel Portable Field Recorder w/ SMPTE Time Code
The Edirol R-4 Pro offers portable four-channel recording and editing with a wealth of useful features. The rugged construction and great sound of the R-4 are still found, but the R-4 Pro adds a larger hard drive, AES/EBU support, SMPTE time code and more.
Discreetly monitor each of the four channels. Extend your recording time with industry-standard battery packs. Record up to 116 hours of audio on the internal drive. Connect any standard USB drive for fast back-ups of your work. All this and more with the R-4 Pro.
Wave editing and built-in effects such as 3-band EQ, noise gate, and de-esser make tweaking your audio a snap. You can even record and play back without any other equipment, using the R-4 Pro's built-in microphones and speakers.
The professional sound quality, numerous features, and usefulness in a number of applications make the R-4 Pro a great choice for any sound recordist or videographer.
- 4-Channel Recording
- Record on all four channels simultaneously with discreet monitoring for each channel.
- Analog and Digital I/O
- AES/EBU digital connections along with standard analog XLR connectors allow great flexibility.
- High-Quality Preamps
- Specially designed for field recording, the preamps offer excellent sound quality
- SMPTE Time Code
- Slave the R-4 Pro to a video camera or VCR, or make it the master and slave a device to it.
- On-Board Limiter
- Helps deliver a stable recording free of clipped sounds.
- 80 GB Hard Drive
- Lots of internal storage allows up to 116 hours of recording.
- 24-bit/192kHz Linear Recording
- Totally uncompressed audio for outstanding quality.
- Built-In Stereo Microphones
- Two omni-directional condenser microphones allow you to record without extra equipment, if desired.
- Pre-Record Function
- The R-4 Pro is always "listening", so even if you're a few seconds behind on getting to the record button, you won't lose anything on the recording.
- Computer Linking
- Connect the R-4 Pro to your Mac or PC via USB 2.0 for high-speed data transfer, or use the R-4 Pro as an external 80 GB drive. You can also connect a USB flash drive to the R-4 Pro for quick, ultra-portable backup or sharing.
- Wave Editing
- Watch the waveforms on the built-in LCD. Use the shuttle/jog wheel to set edit points quickly and easily.
- Multiple Power Options
- Plug the unit into a wall outlet with the AC adapter, use 8 AA batteries, or use an external battery via the 4-pin XLR power input.
- Built-In Effects
- Includes 3-band EQ, graphic EQ, noise gate, enhancer, comp, and de-esser.
| Type | Internal Hard Drive Portable 4-Channel Recorder/Editor |
| Recording/Reading Methods | BWF and WAV Format to Internal 80 GB Drive or USB Connected Storage |
| Recording Bit Rate | 16 bit / 24 bit |
| Sampling Frequency | 44.1, 48, 88.2, 96, and 192 kHz |
| Number of Channels | 4 |
| Frequency Response |
20Hz to 20kHz (@ 44.1) 20Hz to 22kHz (@ 48) 20Hz to 40kHz (@ 88.2, 96, 192) |
| Signal-to-Noise Ratio | 100dB |
| Dynamic Range | +4 to -56Db |
| Total Harmonic Distortion (THD) | 0.01% |
| Inputs |
4 x Analog XLR with Phantom Power 1 x AES/EBU Digital XLR 1 x BNC SMPTE Time Code 1 x DC Power |
| Output |
4 x Analog RCA 1 x AES/EBU Digital XLR 1 x BNC SMPTE Time Code |
| Headphone Output | 1 x 1/4" (6.3mm) Stereo Jack |
| Dimensions (WxDxH) | 10 x 8.7 x 2.8" (254 x 222 x 72mm) |
| Weight | 3.75 lbs (1.7 kg) |
| Specialties |
1 x USB Type A 1 x USB Type B Built-In Effects SMPTE Time Code 2 x Built-In Condenser Microphones 2 x Built-In Speakers |
Batteries & Power
- Price: $1.23
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- Original: $13.99
- Save: $1.40
- Price: $12.59
Cables
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- Original: $15.99
- Save: $1.60
- Price: $14.39
Digital Cables
- Price: $19.95
Media
- Price: $94.95
Headphones
- Price: $59.99
Software
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- Original: $299.00
- Save: $169.00
- Price: $130.00
This item must be downloaded from the manufacturer's website. An authorization code will be emailed to you within 48 hours after purchase.
Cases & Protection
- Price: $172.73
What's in the Box
- Soft Carrying Case
- Power Adapter
- USB Cable
- Owner's Manual
- 1 Year Limited Warranty
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