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Roland SD-2u SD Recorder

BH #ROSD2U • MFR #SD-2U
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Roland SD-2u SD Recorder
Key Features
  • Record Directly to SD/SDHC Cards
  • Built-In Stereo Mics
  • Built-In Speaker System
  • 2x Combo XLR/TRS Mic Inputs with 48V
The SD-2u SD Recorder from Roland can be used to record audio directly to SD and SDHC cards. It features built-in stereo microphones as well as two combination XLR/TRS microphone inputs with 48V phantom power for miking flexibility. It also accepts audio from a 1/8" plug in power mic input as well as stereo RCA line inputs. The SD-2u is also designed to be used as a training tool and features a built-in tuner and metronome as well as playback speed and key adjustment. These features allow you to slow a song down to learn a difficult passage or adjust its key to suit your voice. Roland's Center Focus feature allows you to isolate a track's mono sounds, such as vocals, to make them easier to hear and learn. The included wireless remote allows you to start and stop recording from a distance. The SD-2u can be powered by six AA batteries or the included AC adapter.
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Roland SD-2u Overview

The SD-2u SD Recorder from Roland can be used to record audio directly to SD and SDHC cards. It features built-in stereo microphones as well as two combination XLR/TRS microphone inputs with 48V phantom power for miking flexibility. It also accepts audio from a 1/8" plug in power mic input as well as stereo RCA line inputs. The SD-2u is also designed to be used as a training tool and features a built-in tuner and metronome as well as playback speed and key adjustment. These features allow you to slow a song down to learn a difficult passage or adjust its key to suit your voice. Roland's Center Focus feature allows you to isolate a track's mono sounds, such as vocals, to make them easier to hear and learn. The included wireless remote allows you to start and stop recording from a distance. The SD-2u can be powered by six AA batteries or the included AC adapter.

Intuitive Operation
The SD-2u records CD-quality audio direct to SD/SDHC memory cards. The Easy Guide feature provides onscreen instructions that guide you through various operations. Easy Guide covers recording and overdubbing functions, creating minus-one tracks for practice and karaoke, setting proper input levels, and more. You can even choose among English, German, French, Italian, Spanish, or Japanese for the display language
Connect External Mics and Other Devices
While it can be used as a standalone unit, the SD-2u also provides connections to integrate external devices for various applications. Two XLR/TRS combo jacks allow you to connect your own mics (with phantom power available if needed), including a stereo field-recording mics. There is also a stereo mini-mic jack with Plug In Power, plus stereo RCA LINE IN jacks for connecting an instrument, music player, or other audio source
Your Education and Practice Partner
The SD-2u has tools not only for developing music skills, but also other applications such as learning languages, transcribing spoken-word audio, and more. You can independently adjust the speed and key with exceptional audio quality, perfect for slowing down passages to learn difficult parts or changing the key of music to match your voice. Use A-B Repeat to play audio sections over and over, and turn on Center Cancel to create minus-one tracks for practice and karaoke. There's also the Center Focus feature, which isolates center-located sounds in music tracks to make them easier to hear and learn

Roland SD-2u Specs

Recorder
Tracks
2x Tracks (stereo)
Sampling Frequency
44.1 kHz
Signal Processing
AD/DA Conversion: 24-Bits
Recording Mode
SD/SDHC Memory Card: 16-Bit, 44.1 kHz WAV
Recording Media
SD Memory Card (supports 512 MB to 2 GB)
SDHC Memory Card (supports 4 GB to 16 GB)
Recording Time


SD Memory Card:
512 MB: 47 minutes
1 GB: 94 minutes
2 GB: 189 minutes

SDHC Memory Card:
4 GB: 377 minutes
8 GB: 755 minutes
16 GB: 1511 minutes

All recording time is approximate. Maximum recording time of one song is 74 minutes.
Songs
Up to 99 songs on a single SD/SDHC Memory Card
Input/Output
Audio Input
1x Internal Right microphone input
1x Internal Left microphone input
2x Combo XLR/TRS Extension microphone inputs (L,R with phantom power)
1x 1/8" (3.5 mm) mic input
2x RCA line inputs (L,R)
Outputs
2x RCA line outputs
1x 1/8" (3.5 mm) headphone output
Frequency Response
20 Hz to 20 kHz (+0 dB/-2 dB)
Input Level
Combo XLR/TRS Mic Inputs: -51 to -8 dBu
1/8" (3.5 mm)Mic Input: -51 to -13 dBu
RCA Line Inputs: -24 to -4 dBu
Input Impedance
Combo XLR/TRS Mic Inputs: 8 kOhms
1/8" (3.5 mm)Mic Input: 20 kOhms
RCA Line Inputs: 9 kOhms
Output Impedance
RCA Line Outputs: 1 kOhms
Headphone Output: 32 ohms
Output Level
RCA Line Outputs: -4 dBu (nominal)
Other
Display
Backlit LCD with 2 lines and 16 characters
Power Supply
AC Adapter
6x AA Batteries
Current Draw
700 mA
Battery Life
Alkaline: 5.5 hours (approximate)
Rechargeable Ni-MH: 6 hours (approximate)
Size and Weight
Dimensions
10.9 x 7.7 x 2.2" (27.8 x 19.6 x 5.5 cm)
Weight
2.4 lb (1.0 kg)
Packaging Info
Package Weight
5.4 lb
Box Dimensions (LxWxH)
15 x 10 x 7"

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