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!!
R-44 Features Compact 4-channel Recorder The functions needed for 4-channel recording have been condensed into a unit the size of a palm. With just one R-44, you can perform complete 4-channel recording. It weighs a mere 1.3 kg, even with four AA batteries and an SD card. Obsession with Quality You can record at 24 bit/192 kHz, far better than the 16 bit/44.1 kHz for CDs. 44.
PRACTICAL GUIDE TO THE EDIROL R-44 Appendix Microphones / Difference Between Sensitivity and Volume ............................. p. 19 Options ................................................................................................... p. 20 R-44 Specifications ............................................................................. p. 20 3 3 Appendix Applied Technique Application 1 : Recording Sound for Video ............................... p.
Situation 1 Recording Acoustic Instruments Using the R-44 allows you to realistically record a variety of instrumental performances. We introduce several recording tips here. 1 Preparing to Record 1 • Connect two microphones (DR-80C) to the R-44. • It’s convenient to use a microphone stand. • Turn [PHANTOM] ON. Turn [PHANTOM] ON 2 ☞ For details on how to make recording settings, refer to the owner’s manual.
PRACTICAL GUIDE TO THE EDIROL R-44 4-channel Recording Since you can record on 4 channels simultaneously, you can try setting microphones in different 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 R-44 Setting : Rec.
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 (automobile noise or city noises) and that has the sound reflection that you want.
PRACTICAL GUIDE TO THE EDIROL R-44 Drums 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 stand and adjust the height and angle to find the sound you want. You can also aim from a spot a little from the front.
Situation 2 Recording Band Performances You can easily record band rehearsals using the R-44 internal microphones. Here, we describe several recording tips for using the internal microphones. 1 Preparing to Record 1 • An external microphone is unnecessary because you are using the internal microphones. Situation Practical Use Technique Record Settings We recommend the following settings for making a CD when recording with the internal microphones.
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.
Situation 3 Recording Concerts The R-44 keeps the realistic, live sound of concerts and performances. Here, we describe several tips on how to make more realistic recordings. 1 Preparing to Record 1 Situation Practical Use Technique • Connect two microphones (DR-80C) to the R-44. • 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 following settings for making a CD.
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-channel simultaneous recording feature.
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 find because the sound echoes differently for each arena or concert hall. We introduce examples of setting microphones using general suspended microphones and using microphone stands.
PRACTICAL GUIDE TO THE EDIROL R-44 Recording in a Large Hall Orchestra or Brass Band Conductor Determined by the size of the hall Auxiliary Microphones Main Microphones Auxiliary Microphones 1/3 of the Orchestra or Brass Band Choir Piano Main Microphones Auxiliary Microphones Applied Technique If distance is too far, lyrics will be hard to understand 2 Conductor Basically, the microphones should be positioned as described above. But, choruses have “lyrics.
Situation 4 Recording Outdoor Sounds 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. 1 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) to record only what you are pointing at.
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 directions. If you use this setup to record, you can use a PC to convert to 5.
Application 1 Recording Sound for Video When filming video, the sound quality is often insufficient. 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. 1 Advantages of Using the R-44 to Record Sound for Video Using the R-44 to record sound for video has the following merits. You should try using the R-44 with video filming.
Application 2 Editing Your Recordings to Create a CD or DVD PRACTICAL GUIDE TO THE EDIROL R-44 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 Mix down with“Cakewalk SONAR7 Producer Edition.” Copy the mixed down data to a CD. 1.
Deleting Unnecessary Parts There are many cases when you’ll want to edit the sound after recording, for example to erase the first five 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 the owner’s manual or help for the software that you are using.
Microphones / Difference Between Sensitivity and Volume PRACTICAL GUIDE TO THE 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.
Options Stereo Microphones EDIROL CS Series CS-50 CS-15R Monaural Microphones Roland DR Series DR-80C DR-50 Headphone Microphone Stand RH-300 ST-100MB DR-30 R-44 Specifications Recorder Section ● Channels 4 ● Data Type Format : WAV/BWF ● Sampling Bit Rate 16/24-bit ● Sampling Frequency 44.1 kHz/48 kHz/88.2 kHz/96 kHz/ 192 kHz (Limited to 2 channels for 192 kHz) * Any combination of sample size and sampling frequency can be used.
