Roland R-88 User manual

Preliminary
All in One Recorder, Mixer and
Audio Interface - Anytime, Anywhere

Front Panel
Rear Side Panel
Right Side Panel
Left Side Panel
Power Switch
Outputs 3-8
Inputs/Phantom
Power Switches
Digital Audio Input/
Output
Memory Card Slot
USB Memory Port
USB Port
Outputs 1-2
Mix Out Terminal
DC Input
MENU Button
Peak Indicators
Input Sensitivity &
Level Knobs
Master Level knob
Monitor Level knob
Touch Panel Display
Top Panel
Battery Pack
The R-88 works with eight
(8) AA batteries.
External Control jack
Enables REC, Play, Stop,
Rewind, Marker, etc. using
optional FS-6 or FS-5U
footswitches.
Option
Dual Footswitch
FS-6
Footswitch
FS-5U
Hold Switch
Prevents unintentional
operations by disabling control
from the front panel buttons
and touch panel display.
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.
XLR type jacks support line
level to mic level. Individual
on/off switches control the
phantom powered supply to
each XLR input.
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.
Enables copying flies to or from
computers or using as a
10 in/8 out USB audio interface.
XLR balance outputs.
Assignable from Channel 1/2,
3/4, 5/6, 7/8 or mixed audio
via internal mixer. Selectable
output level (+4/-60dBu).
Stereo miniature phone type.
This output offers mixed audio
from the internal mixer.
Time Code Input/Output
The 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.
Power via the included AC adaptor
or professional external battery
systems. (4-pin XLR 9 to 16 V)
Slate Switch
On/Off switch to turn on
Slate Mic or Slate Tone
(1kHz/-20dBFS)
REC Button
REC button lights during
recording and blinks in
standby mode. During
recording, markers
are set by pushing the
button.
PREV/NEXT Buttons
PREV 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 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 menu
screen appears.
Slate Mic
For recording voice
memos
The front touch panel
displays a variety of
contextual information
making control and
adjustments intuitive.
Seamless integration of recording, mixing and an audio
interface - a new dimension in professional portable recording.
• Simultaneous recording of 8 channels + stereo mix • Up to 24bit/192kHz uncompressed linear
PCM recording • 3 hours of recording using 32GB SDHC card (24bit/96kHz, 10ch)
• 8 XLR inputs, 8 XLR outputs, AES/EBU input/output • Built-in 8 channel mixer with 3-band
equalizer and MS microphone decoder • Built-in 10in/8out USB audio interface • Touch Panel
Display for intuitive navigation • SMPTE timecode In/Out for video sync • Four different types
of power - Alkaline battery (AA), Rechargeable Ni-MH battery (AA),
AC Adaptor, External battery (4-pin XLR 9 to 16 V)
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)
or
AES/EBU
DSLR camera (Stereo Mini)
Video Camera (XLR) or SDI Audio Embedder
Headphones
REC, Play, Stop,
Rewind, Marker,
etc.
USB 2.0
10 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
USB Memory
Footswitch
INPUT OUTPUT
for Windows® 7/Vista/XP
for Mac OS X
8 channels + stereo mix
recording simultaneously
Built-in, powerful digital mixer allows
simultaneous recording and mix-down
Input, Output, Mix and Interface Options to Cover a Multitude of Recording Applications

OptionsBlock Diagram
Specifications
Recorder Part
Channels 8 channels + 2 channels (stereo mix from built-in mixer) (44.1, 48, 88.2
and 96 kHz), 4 channels (192kHz)
Signal Processing AD Conversion: 24 bits, DA Conversion: 24 bits
Data Type Format: BWF (mono/stereo), Sampling Frequency: 44.1/48/88.2/96/192
kHz, Bit Depth : 16/24 bits
Recording Media SDHC Memory Card: 4 GB to 32 GB, SD Memory Card: 2 GB
Mixer Part
Mixing Channels Input: 8 channels, Output: 2 channels (stereo)
Channel Strip 3-band equalizer, Fader, Panpot, Stereo channel link
Master Fader, Limiter
Audio Input and Output Part
IN 1-8 (Analog Inputs):
XLR type (Phantom
powered)
Nominal Input Level:
Input Sens Knob: -56, -50, -44, -38, -32, -26, -20, -14, -8, -2, +4 dBu
(Input Level Knob: 0), Input Level Knob: Minus infinity to +8 dB
Maximum Input Level: +26 dBu
Input Impedance:
Mic Input (Input Sens Knob: -56 to -20 dBu): 4 k ohms
Line Input (Input Sens Knob: -14 to +4 dBu): 5.6 k ohms
OUT 1-2 (Analog
Outputs): XLR type
Output Bus: Channel 1/2, 3/4, 5/6, 7/8 or Stereo mix from internal mixer, Output Level:
+4 dBu/-60 dBu, Maximum Output Level: +24 dBu, Output Impedance: 600 ohms
OUT 3-8 (Analog
Outputs): XLR type
Output Bus: Channel 1/2, 3/4, 5/6, 7/8 or Stereo mix from internal mixer, Output
Level: +4 dBu, Maximum Output Level: +24 dBu, Output Impedance: 600 ohms
*When sampling rate is 192kHz, outputs 5-8 are inactive.
MIX OUT (Analog Outputs):
Stereo miniature phone type
Output Bus: Stereo mix from internal mixer, Maximum Output Level:
2Vrms/-30dBu, Output Impedance: 1 k ohms
Digital Input/Output: XLR
type (AES/EBU, conforms
to IEC 60958-4)
Output Bus: Stereo mix from internal mixer
Headphones: Stereo 1/4
inch phone type
Headphones: Stereo 1/4 inch phone type, Output Level: 80mW (32 ohms),
Output Impedance: 10 ohms
Built-in Speaker Stereo
Phantom Power 48 V + or – 4 V, 20 mA per 1 channel (100mA or less in all channels)
Residual Noise Level
OUT 1–8: –80dBu (Input Level Knob: Min), MIX OUT: –90dBu (Input Level Knob: Min)
Total Harmonic
Distortion + Noise 0.02 % or less (SENS Knob: +4 dBu, Input Level Knob: 0)
Frequency Response 20 Hz to 40 kHz (0 to -3 dB, Sampling Frequency: 96 kHz/192 kHz)
Input Effects Limiter, Low cut, Stereo channel link
MS microphone decoder For REC, for play and monitor
Slate Mic/Tone Slate Mic: Built-in, Slate Mic: 1 kHz, –20 dBFS/Alarm Tone
Monitor Pre Fader Listening (PFL), Real Time Analyzer (RTA)
Other Terminals
USB Interface
A Type Connector (For USB Memory) supports USB 2.0 and 1.1 Mass
Storage Device Class. B Type Connector (For Computer) supports USB
2.0 and 1.1 Mass Storage Device Class or USB Audio (Hi-Speed USB, 10
channels inputs and 8 channels outputs)
*When sampling rate is 192kHz, the USB audio interface is inactive.
SMPTE Timecode connectors BNC Connectors (Conforms SMPTE 12M-1999)
CONTROL 1,2 jack 1/4-inch TRS phone type
Others
Display 160 x 160 dots graphic display (touch screen)
Indicators IN 1 to 8 Peak Indicators, Slate Mic Indicator, REC Indicator, Play Indicator
Power Supply AC Adaptor (PSB-1U), Alkaline battery (AA, LR6) x 8, or Rechargeable Ni-
MH battery (AA, HR6) x 8, External Power Supply: 4-pin XLR type (9 to 16 V)
Dimensions
260 (W) x 235 (D) x 93 (H) mm, 10–1/4 (W) x 9–1/4 (D) x 3–11/16 (H) inches
Weight 2.67 kg, 5 lbs 15 oz (including batteries)
Accessories Owner's Manual, AC Adaptor (PSB-1U), AC Adaptor - 4pin XLR type
connector conversion cable
Recording Time using 32GB SDHC memory card
* These recording times are approximate. Actual results may vary somewhat.
* If more than one recorded file exists, the total recordable time will be less.
* 0dBu=0.775Vrms
UNIT: hours
16 bits/
44.1 kHz
24 bits/
44.1 kHz
16 bits/
48 kHz
24 bits/
48 kHz
16 bits/
88.2 kHz
24 bits/
88.2 kHz
16 bits/
96 kHz
24 bits/
96 kHz
16 bits/
192 kHz
24 bits/
192 kHz
1ch 100 67 92 61 50 33 46 30 23 15
2ch 50 33 46 30 25 16 23 15 11 7.7
4ch 25 16 23 15 12 8.4 11 7.7 5.7 3.8
8ch 12 8.4 11 7.7 6.3 4.2 5.7 3.8 — —
10ch 10 6.7 9.2 6.1 5 3.3 4.6 3 — —
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Footswitch
FS-5U
Dual Footswitch
FS-6
Stereo Headphones
RH-300
R-88 Carrying Bag
CB-R88