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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!!
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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 192 k H z recording. It weighs a mere 1.3 kg, even with four AA batteries and an SD card. Sampling frequency more than 4x higher than a CD SD Card for Longer Recording Times Highly Visible
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Situation Practical 1 2 Applied Technique 3 Appendix Use Technique 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 Applica
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Situation Practical Applied Technique Appendix 1 2 3 Use Technique Situation Recording Acoustic Instruments 1 Using the R-44 allows you to realistically record a variety of instrumental performances. We introduce several recording tips here. Preparing to Record 1 • Connect two microphones (DR-80C) to the R-44. Turn [PHANTOM] ON • It’s convenient to use a microphone stand. • Turn [PHANTOM] ON. For details, refer to the owner’s manual. ☞ Record Settings We recommend the following settings for
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Situation Practical 1 2 Applied Technique 3 Appendix Use Technique 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. You can then adjust the volume for each to create a mixed sound. Recording a Grand Piano Unlike smaller instrum
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Situation Practical Applied Technique Appendix 1 2 3 Use Technique 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. If recording in a room, try to choose a room that doesn’t have environmental noise (automo
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Situation Practical 1 2 Applied Technique 3 Appendix Use Technique PRACTICAL GUIDE TO THE EDIROL R-44 Drums Aim at the top You should use a stereo microphone or two microphones aimed from above the drums to record the sound of the entire kit. It is generally recommend to record from a height of 2 meters, but you can use a microphone Aim from the front stand and adjust the height and angle to fi nd the sound you want. You can also aim from a spot a little from the front. You should be c
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Situation Practical Applied Technique Appendix 1 2 3 Use Technique Situation Recording Band Performances 2 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 1 • 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. Input Select
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Situation Practical 1 2 Applied Technique 3 Appendix Use Technique 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. You can also connect microphones or instruments directly into the four combo input jacks without using a mixer. After recording, you’ll be able to ad
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Situation Practical Applied Technique Appendix 1 2 3 Use Technique Situation Recording Concerts 3 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 1 • Connect two microphones (DR-80C) to the R-44. Turn [PHANTOM] ON • It’s convenient to use microphone stands. • Turn [PHANTOM] ON. For details on phantom power, refer to the owner’s manual. ☞ Record Settings We recommend the follo
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Situation Practical 1 2 Applied Technique 3 Appendix Use Technique 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. Recording the “Performance” and “Audience” Simultaneously This describes how to make recordings with even more realism by using the 4
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Situation Practical Applied Technique Appendix 1 2 3 Use Technique 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. We introduce examples of setting microphones using general suspended microphones and using microphone stands. Using
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Situation Practical 1 2 Applied Technique 3 Appendix Use Technique 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. The auxiliary microphones should be placed about 1/3 of the width of the orchestra or brass band from each end. If Conductor you use these sett
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Situation Practical Applied Technique Appendix 1 2 3 Use Technique Situation Recording Outdoor Sounds 4 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 1 • Connect a stereo microphone to the R-44. • It is convenient to use a directional stereo microphone (CS-15R or CS-50) Directional to record only what you are pointing at.
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Situation Practical 1 2 Applied Technique 3 Appendix Use Technique 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. Use four unidirectional microphones and set them on a microphone stand, as shown in the photo, to record the sound from four dire
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Situation Practical Applied Technique Appendix 1 2 3 Use Technique Application Recording Sound for Video 1 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 1 Using the R-44 to record sound for video has the following merits. You should try using the R-44 with video fi lming. •
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Situation Practical 1 2 Applied Technique 3 Appendix Use Technique PRACTICAL Application GUIDE TO THE Editing Your Recordings EDIROL R-44 to Create a CD or DVD 2 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. Making a CD Transfer the sound fi
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Situation Practical Applied Technique Appendix 1 2 3 Use Technique 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. Unnecessary sounds can be easily deleted by selecting them and erasing them as shown below. (For details on operations, see th
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Situation Practical 1 2 Applied Technique 3 Appendix Use Technique 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. Type Structure Characteristic A voltage is applied to Althoug
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Options Stereo Microphones Monaural Microphones Headphone Microphone EDIROL CS Series Roland DR Series Stand CS-50 CS-15R DR-80C DR-50 DR-30 RH-300 ST-100MB R-44 Specifi cations Recorder Section Audio Input/Output Section ● Residual Noise Level • Monitor Level knob Line Output : -103 dBu (Input Sens : ● Channels ● Analog Input • Phantom Power Switches : Ch 1 – 4 : XLR/TRS Combo type +4 dBu, Input Level : Minimum) 4 CH1/2/ 3/4 XLR type (phantom powered) ● Frequency Response • Limiter Switch ●
