Roland R-88 User manual

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

Front Panel
Rear 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
External Control Jack
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.
USB Port
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 (+4dBu).
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 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 audio
via internal mixer. Selectable
output 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/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 (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)
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(-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 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 96kHz) • Up to 24bit/192kHz uncompressed linear
PCM recording (up to 4 channels) • 3 hours of recording time using 32GB SDHC card (24bit/96kHz, 10ch)
• Up to 5 seconds pre-recording • 8 XLR inputs, 8 XLR outputs, AES/EBU input/output • Selectable input
delay per channel - adjustable by 0.05 - 20 ms - ideal for surround micing • Built-in 8 channel mixer with
3-band EQ and MS microphone decoder • Built-in 10in/8out USB audio interface to use with any common
DAW (up to 96kHz) • Touch Panel Display for intuitive navigation • SMPTE time code In/out for video sync
• BWF and iXML embedded metadata (SCENE, TAKE, TIMECODE RATE)
• Control the R-88 using MIDI via the Roland UM-ONE mk2 USB MIDI
interface - mix with a MIDI-controllable fader unit • Supported power
types – AA batteries, rechargeable Ni-MH battery, AC power, and 4-pin
XLR external battery types.
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
STOP, REC,
PLAY , FF,
REW, MARKER.
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
(up to 96kHz)
USB Memory
Footswitch
INPUT OUTPUT
for Windows® 8/7/Vista
for Mac OS X
8 channels + stereo mix
recording simultaneously
(up to 96kHz)
Built-in, powerful digital mixer allows
simultaneous recording and mix-down
Input, Output, Mix and Interface Options to Cover a Multitude of Recording Applications
Internal speakers
Enables copying flies to or
from computers or using
as a 10 in/8 out USB audio
interface (up to 96kHz).

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Specifications
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Footswitch
FS-5U
Dual Footswitch
FS-6
Stereo Headphones
RH-300
R-88 Carrying Bag
CB-R88
Recorder Part
Channels
8 channels + 2 channels (stereo mix from built-in mixer) (Sampling Frequency
44.1, 48, 88.2 and 96 kHz), 4 channels (Sampling Frequency 192 kHz)
Data Type Format: BWF (mono, stereo), Sampling Frequency: 44.1, 48, 88.2, 96, 192
kHz, Bit Depth: 16, 24 bits, Meta Data: Origination Time, Frame Rate, etc.
Recording Media SDHC Memory Card: 4 to 32 GB, SD Memory Card: 2 GB
Pre-Recording OFF, 1, 2, 3, 4, 5 second(s)
Mixer Part
Mixing Channels Input: 8 channels, Output: 2 channels (stereo)
Channel Strip 3-band equalizer, Fader, Pan, MS microphone decoder
Master Fader, Limiter
Audio Input Part
Signal Processing AD Conversion: 24 bits
AD Dynamic Range 120 dB or greater ([SENS] knob = +4 dBu)
Channel Effects Limiter, Low Cut, MS microphone decoder
IN 1-8 jacks (Analog
Inputs): XLR type
(Phantom powered)
Nominal Input Level (chooses with [SENS] knob): -62 (SENS +6dB
parameter = ON), -56, -50, -44, -38, -32, -26, -20, -14, -8, -2, +4 dBu
(LEVEL KNOB MODE = INPUT: Changes with the [LEVEL] knob positions
in the range of –infinity to +8 dB.)
Maximum Input Level: +26 dBu
Input Impedance:
Mic Input ([SENS] knob = -62 to -20 dBu): 3.4 k ohms, Line Input ([SENS]
knob = -14 to +4 dBu): 5.6 k ohms
* When sampling frequency is 192 kHz, IN 5-8 jacks are inactive.
DIGITAL IN jack: XLR type (AES/
EBU, conforms to IEC 60958-4)
* When using Digital Input, IN 1-2 jacks are inactive.
Phantom Power 48 +/- 4 V, 10 mA per 1 channel (8 channels of phantom power available
simultaneously)
Slate Microphone Built-in
Audio Output Part
Signal Processing DA Conversion: 24 bits
OUT 1-2 jacks (Analog
Outputs): XLR type
Output Buses: Channel 1-2, Channel 3-4, Channel 5-6, Channel 7-8,
Stereo mix from built-in mixer, Output Level: +4 dBu/ -60 dBu, Maximum
Output Level: +24 dBu, Output Impedance: 600 ohms
OUT 3-8 jacks (Analog
Outputs): XLR type
Output Buses: Channel 1-2, Channel 3-4, Channel 5-6, Channel 7-8,
Stereo mix from built-in mixer, Output Level: +4 dBu, Maximum Output
Level: +24 dBu, Output Impedance: 600 ohms
* When sampling frequency is 192 kHz, OUT 5-8 jacks are inactive.
MIX OUT jack (Analog Outputs):
Stereo miniature phone type
Output Buses: Stereo mix from built-in mixer, Maximum Output Level: 2
Vrms/ -30 dBu, Output Impedance: 1 k ohm
DIGITAL OUT jack: XLR type (AES/
EBU, conforms to IEC 60958-4)
Output Buses: Stereo mix from built-in mixer
PHONES jack: Stereo
1/4-inch phone type Output Level: 80 mW (32 ohms), Output Impedance: 10 ohms
Built-in Speaker Stereo
Slate Tone 1 kHz, -20 dBFS
Monitor Pre Fader Listening (PFL), Real Time Analyzer (RTA), Alarm Tone
Characteristics
Residual Noise Level
(IHF-A)
OUT 1--8: -80 dBu or less ([LEVEL] knobs = -infinity), MIX OUT: -90 dBu
or less ([LEVEL] knobs = -infinity)
Total Harmonic
Distortion + Noise 0.02 % or less ([SENS] knob = +4 dBu, [LEVEL] knob = 0)
Frequency Response 20 Hz--40 kHz (0/-3 dB, Sampling frequency = 88.2 kHz, 192 kHz)
Other Terminals
USB (MEMORY) port:
USB Type A
USB Mass Storage Class (USB 2.0/1.1) * USB HDD cannot be used.
USB MIDI Interface (Supports Roland UM-ONE mk2 only)
USB (COMPUTER) port:
USB Type mini B
USB Mass Storage Class (USB 2.0/1.1), USB-AUDIO (Hi-Speed USB, Input:
10 channels, Output: 8 channels) * When sampling frequency is 192 kHz,
the USB audio is inactive.
TIME CODE (OUT, IN) jacks:
BNC coaxial type (Conforms
SMPTE 12M-1999)
Mode: OFF, INT, RTC, REC-RUN, EXT SYNC, EXT(AUTO JAM), EXT
SYNC AUTO REC, EXT AUTO REC, Frame Rate: 23.976, 24, 25, 29.97,
29.97D, 30, 30D
CONTROL 1, 2 jack:
1/4-inch TRS phone type
STOP, REC, PLAY , FF, REW, REC/STOP, PLAY/STOP, PLAY(MOMENT),
SET MARKER, PREV MARKER, NEXT MARKER
Others
Display Graphic LCD 160 x 160 dots (touch screen)
Indicators IN 1-8 PK indicators, SLATE MIC indicator, REC indicator, PLAY indicator
Power Supply
AC adaptor (using 4-pin XLR type connector conversion cable), Alkaline
battery (AA, LR6) or Rechargeable Ni-MH battery (AA, HR6) x 8, External
power supply (4-pin XLR type, 9-16 V)
Current Draw 1.5 A
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 (including batteries) 2.7 kg, 6 lbs
Accessories Owner's Manual, AC adaptor, AC adaptor - 4-pin 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.
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 — —
* 0 dBu = 0.775 Vrms