Roland R-88: 8-Channel Recorder and Mixer
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for Windows® 8/7/Vista
for Mac OS X
All in One Recorder, Mixer and Audio Interface - Anytime, Anywhere
8 channels + stereo mix recording simultaneously(up to 96kHz)
Built-in, powerful digital mixer allowssimultaneous recording and mix-down
Input, Output, Mix and Interface Options to Cover a Multitude of Recording Applications.The Roland R-88 includes all the features required by location sound professionals including a full on-board mixer, various timecode modes and slate tone/mic for memos. The stereo mix output on the R-88 is perfect for location sound recording applications enabling a stereo mix back to the camera to record reference audio or provides a stereo monitor output while simultaneously recording individual tracks.
Audio Mixer + Ambient Mic
6 Mics + AES/EBU (Digital 2ch)
8 Mics
Surround Mic + 2ch Mic
Audio Mixer (8 XLR + AES/EBU)
Analog(8 XLR)
orAES/EBU
DSLR camera (Stereo Mini)
Video Camera (XLR) or SDI Audio Embedder
Headphones
STOP, REC, PLAY , FF,
REW, MARKER.
USB 2.010 in +8 out
Backup
Timecode
Built-in Monitor Speakers
DAWs (Recording or Play back)
Recording and web streaming
SDHC/SD Card
8 channels + stereo mix(up to 96kHz)
USB Memory
Footswitch
INPUT OUTPUT
Top Panel / Right Side Panel
Front Panel
Right Side Panel
Power Switch
Inputs/Phantom Power Switches
MENU Button
Peak Indicators
Input Sensitivity & Level Knobs
Master Level knob
Monitor Level knob
Touch Panel Display
Hold SwitchPrevents unintentional operations by disabling control from the front panel buttons and touch panel display.
XLR type jacks support line level to mic level. Individual on/off switches control the phantom powered supply to each XLR input.
Slate SwitchOn/Off switch to turn on Slate Mic or Slate Tone (1kHz/-20dBFS)
REC ButtonREC button lights during recording and blinks in standby mode. During recording, markers are set by pushing the button.
PREV/NEXT ButtonsPREV and NEXT allow selection of the previous or next file. Hold down these buttons for rewind or fast forward.
This button accesses the menu settings, such as recording/playback settings and specifying the date and time, recording mode, etc
Dual type knobs adjust both input sensitivity(-62dBu to +4dBu) and level for Ch 1 to 8 independently.
Volume control for stereo mix from internal mixer. When pushing the knob, the mixer menu screen appears.
Volume control for built-in speakers and headphones. When pushing the knob, the monitor/PFL/RTA setting menuscreen appears.
Slate MicFor recording voice memos
The front touch panel displays a variety of contextual information making control and adjustments intuitive.
Rear Panel / Left Side Panel
Rear Panel
Left Side Panel
Outputs 3-8
Digital Audio Input/ Output
Memory Card SlotUSB Memory Port
External Control Jack
Outputs 1-2
Mix Out Terminal
DC Input
Top Panel
Battery Pack
The R-88 works with eight (8) AA batteries.
USB Port
XLR balance output. Together with Ch.1 and 2, a total of 8 independent outputs are available. Also, mixed audio via internal mixer can be output (+4dBu).
AES/EBU Input/Output. Provides digital input capability and stereo mix output from internal mixer.
Audio is recorded on SD or SDHC cards (up to 32G). Backup files to USB memory
flash drives or Control the R-88 using MIDI via the Roland UM-ONE mk2 USB MIDI interface - mix with a MIDI-controllable fader unit.
Enables STOP, REC, PLAY , FF, REW, REC/STOP, PLAY/STOP, PLAY(MOMENT), SET MARKER, PREV MARKER, NEXT MARKER using optional FS-6 or FS-5U footswitches.
XLR balance outputs.Assignable from Channel 1/2, 3/4, 5/6, 7/8 or mixed audiovia internal mixer. Selectableoutput level (+4/-60dBu).
Stereo miniature phone type. This output offers mixed audio from the internal mixer. Selectable output level (2 Vrms/-30 dBu).
Time Code Input/OutputThe R-88 accepts SMPTE time code offering slave mode to video cameras or VTRs. In addition, the R-88 can be the master, sending out time code to slave devices (Time code mode : OFF, INT, RTC, REC-RUN, EXT SYNC, EXT AUTO JAM, EXT SYNC REC, EXT REC).
Power via the included AC adaptor or professional external battery systems. (4-pin XLR 9 to 16 V)
Internal speakers
Enables copying flies to or from computers or using as a 10 in/8 out USB audio interface (up to 96kHz).
Post-ProductionBeyond field applications the R-88 is nicely suited for post-production environments featuring a built-in 10-input/8-output USB audio interface for multi-channel recording. The eight-output ports are especially useful for surround projects. The interface function is also able to provide a backup record mechanism simultaneously recording all tracks to a DAW of choice.
FaderMaster Professional MIDI control of the R-88With the Roland R-88, you can easily expand your work surface to include a MIDI fader controller. Connect your device to the R-88 using a RolandUM-ONE mk2 USB MIDI interface and mixing becomes a breeze. See the setup guide available which demonstrates the use of the JL CooperFaderMaster Professional.
USB MIDI
R-88 FaderMaster ProUM-ONE mk2
Confi guration Example - Location SoundRecord all tracks individually + stereo mix.
Simultaneous Backupto any DAW
Record all tracksindividually + stereo mix
USB Interface
Wireless Sources Wired Sources
Reference Audioto Camera
External Timecode
R-88
Confi guration Example - Sound DesignCapture all tracks individually.
Capture all tracksindividually
Surround micse.g., Holophone H2-PRO
Shotguns, Booms
R-88
Confi guration Example - Live SoundImpressive recordings with ambient and direct sources.
Impressive recordings withambient and direct sources
R-88 8-Channel Recorder and Mixer
M-480 V-Mixer
HD-SDI Capture Device
S-4000S-3208Digital Snakewith SO-AES4
Direct Feeds
Analog
Digital
Surround Mics
Multi-out
SDI
AmbientMics
V-800HD Multi-formatVideo Switcher
HD-SDI Video withup to 8 channelsof embedded audio
Analog to SDIAudio Embedder
Confi guration Example - Conference/PanelsAll in one recorder and mixer for small events. Record the panel to individual tracks while mixing live sound.
All in one recorder and mixer for small events.Record the panel to individual tracks while mixing live sound.
2 mix output tospeakers usingbuilt-in mixer
Powered Speakers Powered Speakers
8 Mic Inputs
R-88
Block Diagram
Dimensions
235
260 Unit:mm 93