To resize thickness, move all items on the front cover and center registration marks to left or right.
To resize thickness, move all items on the front cover and center registration marks to left or right. For the U.K. For EU Countries IMPORTANT: THE WIRES IN THIS MAINS LEAD ARE COLOURED IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE FOLLOWING CODE. CAUTION Danger of explosion if battery is incorrectly replaced. Replace only with the same or equivalent type recommended by the manufacturer. Discard used batteries according to the manufacturer’s instructions.
4 AGAPGY DQQM ࡍࠫ 㧞㧜㧜㧤ᐕ㧡㧝㧡ᣣᦐᧁޓᣣޓඦᓟ㧠ᤨ㧡㧟ಽ USING THE UNIT SAFELY 002c • Do not open (or modify in any way) the unit or its AC adaptor. 009 • ................................................................................................ 003 • Do not attempt to repair the unit, or replace parts within it (except when this manual provides specific instructions directing you to do so).
AGAPGY DQQM ࡍࠫ 㧞㧜㧜㧤ᐕ㧡㧝㧡ᣣᦐᧁޓᣣޓඦᓟ㧠ᤨ㧡㧟ಽ 013 • In households with small children, an adult should provide supervision until the child is capable of following all the rules essential for the safe operation of the unit. ................................................................................................ 015 • Do not force the unit’s power-supply cord to share an outlet with an unreasonable number of other devices.
4 AGAPGY DQQM ࡍࠫ 㧞㧜㧜㧤ᐕ㧡㧝㧡ᣣᦐᧁޓᣣޓඦᓟ㧠ᤨ㧡㧟ಽ IMPORTANT NOTES 291a In addition to the items listed under “USING THE UNIT SAFELY” on page 3 and 4, please read and observe the following: Power Supply: Use of Batteries 301 • Do not connect this unit to same electrical outlet that is being used by an electrical appliance that is controlled by an inverter (such as a refrigerator, washing machine, microwave oven, or air conditioner), or that contains a motor.
4 AGAPGY DQQM ࡍࠫ 㧞㧜㧜㧤ᐕ㧡㧝㧡ᣣᦐᧁޓᣣޓඦᓟ㧠ᤨ㧡㧟ಽ IMPORTANT NOTES Additional Precautions 551 • Please be aware that the contents of memory can be irretrievably lost as a result of a malfunction, or the improper operation of the unit. To protect yourself against the risk of loosing important data, we recommend that you periodically save a backup copy of important data you have stored in the unit’s memory on a memory card.
4 AGAPGY DQQM ࡍࠫ 㧞㧜㧜㧤ᐕ㧡㧝㧡ᣣᦐᧁޓᣣޓඦᓟ㧠ᤨ㧡㧟ಽ Contents USING THE UNIT SAFELY...............3 IMPORTANT NOTES ......................5 Checking the Included Items.........8 Introducing the R-44 ....................9 Names of Things and What They Do................ 9 Display................................................................. 18 Projects................................................................. 22 Getting Ready to Use the R-44 ...
4 AGAPGY DQQM ࡍࠫ 㧞㧜㧜㧤ᐕ㧡㧝㧡ᣣᦐᧁޓᣣޓඦᓟ㧠ᤨ㧡㧟ಽ Checking the Included Items The R-44 comes with the following items. Please check that all of these items are present after opening the package. If any items are missing, please contact the retailer from whom you purchased the R-44. ■ R-44 ■ AC Adaptor This AC adaptor is designed specifically for the R-44. Do not attempt to use any other adaptor with the R-44.
4 AGAPGY DQQM ࡍࠫ 㧞㧜㧜㧤ᐕ㧡㧝㧡ᣣᦐᧁޓᣣޓඦᓟ㧠ᤨ㧡㧟ಽ Introducing the R-44 Names of Things and What They Do Top Panel fig.panel-1.eps 1 1 3 2 2 4 5 7 8 6 9 10 11 12 17 13 1 14 15 16 Internal Mics [MIC-L, MIC-R] These stereo mics are built into the R-44. The audio entering MIC-L is recorded on the 1L channel, and the audio from MIC-R is recorded on the 1R channel. If you are recording with the internal mics, set the System Settings menu item Recording Setup to Int-Mic.
4 AGAPGY DQQM ࡍࠫ 㧞㧜㧜㧤ᐕ㧡㧝㧡ᣣᦐᧁޓᣣޓඦᓟ㧠ᤨ㧡㧟ಽ Introducing the R-44 1 1 3 2 2 4 5 7 8 6 9 10 11 12 17 13 3 14 15 16 Phantom Power Switches [PHANTOM POWER] These switches turn the phantom power on/off for the XLR connectors of the combo input jacks located on the right panel. You can turn phantom power on/off separately for channels 1/2/3/4 because they have separate switches.
4 AGAPGY DQQM ࡍࠫ 㧞㧜㧜㧤ᐕ㧡㧝㧡ᣣᦐᧁޓᣣޓඦᓟ㧠ᤨ㧡㧟ಽ Introducing the R-44 7 Power Switch [POWER] This switch turns the power on/off. To turn the power on or off, press and hold the [POWER] switch for about two seconds. The [POWER] switch is lit blue when the power is on. * Do not turn off power to the R-44 in the following situations. The SD memory card may be damaged.
4 AGAPGY DQQM ࡍࠫ 㧞㧜㧜㧤ᐕ㧡㧝㧡ᣣᦐᧁޓᣣޓඦᓟ㧠ᤨ㧡㧟ಽ Introducing the R-44 1 1 3 2 2 4 5 7 8 6 9 10 11 12 17 13 14 14 15 16 PREV Button [PREV] Pressing the [PREV] button while a project is playing or stopped returns the project to the beginning (00:00:00:00). Pressing this button at the beginning of a project moves to the previous project. You can also press and hold down this button to rewind. This feature is available both while playing and while stopped.
4 AGAPGY DQQM ࡍࠫ 㧞㧜㧜㧤ᐕ㧡㧝㧡ᣣᦐᧁޓᣣޓඦᓟ㧠ᤨ㧡㧟ಽ Introducing the R-44 Front Panel fig.panel-2.eps 18 19 20 23 18 21 24 22 25 Display The display shows information about the R-44’s status. For details, refer to “Display” (p. 18). 19 Display Button [DISP] This button switches the contents of the R-44’s display. For details, refer to “Display” (p. 18). 20 Stop Button [STOP] This button stops playback or recording.
4 AGAPGY DQQM ࡍࠫ 㧞㧜㧜㧤ᐕ㧡㧝㧡ᣣᦐᧁޓᣣޓඦᓟ㧠ᤨ㧡㧟ಽ Introducing the R-44 Side Panel (Left) fig.panel-3.eps 26 30 26 27 28 31 32 29 33 Control Sync Connector [CTRL SYNC] You can perform clock-synchronized recording of up to 8 channels by connecting two R-44 units with a mini-type stereo cable via the CTRL SYNC connectors. You can also remotely link recording standby, start, and stop. For details, refer to “Remotely Linking Two Connected R-44 Units” (p. 73).
4 AGAPGY DQQM ࡍࠫ 㧞㧜㧜㧤ᐕ㧡㧝㧡ᣣᦐᧁޓᣣޓඦᓟ㧠ᤨ㧡㧟ಽ Introducing the R-44 32 Grounding Terminal Depending on how the system is setup, you may experience discomfort or perceive that the surface feels gritty when you touch this device, microphones connected to it, or the metal portions of other objects, such as guitars. This sensation is caused by an infinitesimal electrical charge, which is absolutely harmless. However, if you are concerned about this, connect the ground terminal to an external ground.
4 AGAPGY DQQM ࡍࠫ 㧞㧜㧜㧤ᐕ㧡㧝㧡ᣣᦐᧁޓᣣޓඦᓟ㧠ᤨ㧡㧟ಽ Introducing the R-44 Side Panel (Right) fig.panel-4.eps 34 34 Combo Input Jacks 1–4 These analog audio input connectors are compatible with mic preamps. They support either XLR or phone plugs, which can be selected to match the connected device. They also accept either balanced or unbalanced connections. You can use Combo input jacks 1–4 as four channels of monaural input or as two stereo pairs, 1/2 and 3/4.
4 AGAPGY DQQM ࡍࠫ 㧞㧜㧜㧤ᐕ㧡㧝㧡ᣣᦐᧁޓᣣޓඦᓟ㧠ᤨ㧡㧟ಽ Introducing the R-44 Bottom Panel fig.panel-5.eps 35 35 Battery Compartment Install batteries here if you want to operate the R-44 on battery power. The orientation of the batteries is shown inside the battery compartment. Be sure to observe the correct polarity when installing the batteries. If using the AC adaptor, you do not need to install batteries.
4 AGAPGY DQQM ࡍࠫ 㧞㧜㧜㧤ᐕ㧡㧝㧡ᣣᦐᧁޓᣣޓඦᓟ㧠ᤨ㧡㧟ಽ Introducing the R-44 Display While Playing or Stopped The Main screen The R-44’s Main screen displays information about the project and the operational status of the R-44. You can press the [DISP] button to change the contents of the display. fig.play-disp.
4 AGAPGY DQQM ࡍࠫ 㧞㧜㧜㧤ᐕ㧡㧝㧡ᣣᦐᧁޓᣣޓඦᓟ㧠ᤨ㧡㧟ಽ Introducing the R-44 Marker indicator Monitor level meters Clip level indicators Power source Date and time The number on the left is the number of the marker located immediately before the current time counter value. The number on the right indicates the total number of markers assigned in the currently selected project. E indicates the end of the current project. These are the output level meters.
4 AGAPGY DQQM ࡍࠫ 㧞㧜㧜㧤ᐕ㧡㧝㧡ᣣᦐᧁޓᣣޓඦᓟ㧠ᤨ㧡㧟ಽ Introducing the R-44 While Recording or in Recording Standby The Main screen The R-44’s Main screen displays information about the project and the operational status of the R-44. You can press the [DISP] button to change the contents of the display.
4 AGAPGY DQQM ࡍࠫ 㧞㧜㧜㧤ᐕ㧡㧝㧡ᣣᦐᧁޓᣣޓඦᓟ㧠ᤨ㧡㧟ಽ Introducing the R-44 From the Main screen, press the [DISP] button twice to show the recording buffer capacity (BUF: buffer gauge). Remaining buffer space The recording buffer is memory that temporarily stores the input sound before it is written to the SD memory card. The buffer gauge indicates how much of the recording buffer has been used.
4 AGAPGY DQQM ࡍࠫ 㧞㧜㧜㧤ᐕ㧡㧝㧡ᣣᦐᧁޓᣣޓඦᓟ㧠ᤨ㧡㧟ಽ Introducing the R-44 Projects On the R-44, the data that you record and play back are handled in units called projects. On the SD memory card, each project actually consists of a folder with one or more files, as shown below. If you connect the R-44 to your computer, you can see how these folders and files are organized. However, if you change, delete, or rename the files within a project, the R-44 may be unable to play that project. Please use caution.
4 AGAPGY DQQM ࡍࠫ 㧞㧜㧜㧤ᐕ㧡㧝㧡ᣣᦐᧁޓᣣޓඦᓟ㧠ᤨ㧡㧟ಽ Introducing the R-44 Stereo projects Type STEREOx1 STEREOx2 Structure If there is only one stereo channel pair, a stereo WAV file will be created with a name consisting of the project name and a .wav extension. If there are two stereo channel pairs, a folder will be created with a name consisting of the project name plus an extension of .pjt. In that folder, stereo WAV files will be created with names consisting of the channel number and a .
4 AGAPGY DQQM ࡍࠫ 㧞㧜㧜㧤ᐕ㧡㧝㧡ᣣᦐᧁޓᣣޓඦᓟ㧠ᤨ㧡㧟ಽ Getting Ready to Use the R-44 Connecting the AC Adaptor and Turning the Power On/Off * Once the connections have been completed, turn on power to your various devices in the order specified. By turning on devices in the wrong order, you risk causing malfunction and/or damage to speakers and other devices. * Reduce the volume before turning on power. Even when the volume is turned down, sound may be produced when turning on the power. This is not a defect.
4 AGAPGY DQQM ࡍࠫ 㧞㧜㧜㧤ᐕ㧡㧝㧡ᣣᦐᧁޓᣣޓඦᓟ㧠ᤨ㧡㧟ಽ Getting Ready to Use the R-44 Installing Batteries and Turning on the Power Types of batteries that can be used • AA alkaline batteries (LR6) and AA nickel metal-hydride (HR15/51) only * The R-44 cannot recharge nickel metal-hydride batteries. You must use a separate charger. * You must specify the type of batteries in the R-44’s System Settings menu item “5 System Setup” (p. 69).
4 AGAPGY DQQM ࡍࠫ 㧞㧜㧜㧤ᐕ㧡㧝㧡ᣣᦐᧁޓᣣޓඦᓟ㧠ᤨ㧡㧟ಽ Getting Ready to Use the R-44 Battery Status When using the R-44 on battery power, a battery icon is shown in the lower right of the display. As battery capacity decreases, the battery icon changes as follows. Remaining charge Display Level 4 (sufficient) Level 3 Level 2 Level 1 Level 0 (little remaining) fig.bat-caution.eps When the battery reaches Level 0, the message in the figure is shown. Replace the batteries as soon as possible.
4 AGAPGY DQQM ࡍࠫ 㧞㧜㧜㧤ᐕ㧡㧝㧡ᣣᦐᧁޓᣣޓඦᓟ㧠ᤨ㧡㧟ಽ Getting Ready to Use the R-44 Using External Power Sources When using an external power supply, be sure to set the final voltage. The final voltage refers to the voltage when voltage can no longer be supplied because the capacity of the external power source is reduced and voltage decreases as electricity is consumed. If the final voltage is not properly set for the external power source, the remaining power display cannot be shown.
4 AGAPGY DQQM ࡍࠫ 㧞㧜㧜㧤ᐕ㧡㧝㧡ᣣᦐᧁޓᣣޓඦᓟ㧠ᤨ㧡㧟ಽ Getting Ready to Use the R-44 Preparing the SD Memory Card The R-44 uses an SD memory card. The SD memory card is sold separately. Visit the Roland website (http://www.roland.com) before making a purchase. The website provides the most recent information regarding compatibility. Inserting the SD Memory Card 1 Confirm that the power is turned off. If the power is on, turn it off. Press and hold the [POWER] switch on the R-44 to turn power on or off.
4 AGAPGY DQQM ࡍࠫ 㧞㧜㧜㧤ᐕ㧡㧝㧡ᣣᦐᧁޓᣣޓඦᓟ㧠ᤨ㧡㧟ಽ Recording Recording from a Connected Microphone The following describes how to record audio from a maximum of four microphones connected to the R-44’s Combo input jacks. fig.mic-1.eps Turn this ON if you’re using a condenser microphone. Microphone(s) Adjust the input LEVEL and SENS ● Connections 983 Connect the microphone(s) to the Combo input jack(s). Acoustic feedback could be produced depending on the location of microphones relative to speakers.
4 AGAPGY DQQM ࡍࠫ 㧞㧜㧜㧤ᐕ㧡㧝㧡ᣣᦐᧁޓᣣޓඦᓟ㧠ᤨ㧡㧟ಽ Recording ● Low cut You can turn low cut ON when breathing noise (the sound of breathing while recording a voice) or wind noise (when recording outside) may be a problem. The low cut feature records while cutting the lower range of the input signal. ● Input level knobs These knobs adjust sensitivity/input levels. When recording in STEREOx2, these knobs control the following signals.
4 AGAPGY DQQM ࡍࠫ 㧞㧜㧜㧤ᐕ㧡㧝㧡ᣣᦐᧁޓᣣޓඦᓟ㧠ᤨ㧡㧟ಽ Recording ● Record button [REC] If you want to begin recording immediately, press the [REC] button. Recording standby If you want to put the R-44 in recording standby mode to be ready to record, hold down the [PAUSE] button and press the [REC] button. Recording-standby During recording standby, the [REC] button blinks and the indication alternates between REC and STANDBY. When recording is paused, the [REC] button blinks.
4 AGAPGY DQQM ࡍࠫ 㧞㧜㧜㧤ᐕ㧡㧝㧡ᣣᦐᧁޓᣣޓඦᓟ㧠ᤨ㧡㧟ಽ Recording Recording from the Internal Mics The following describes how to record an audio source via the R-44’s internal microphones. ● Phantom power switch Turn this OFF. .input-intmic.eps ● System settings 1. Press the [MENU] button. 2. In 1 Recording Setup, set Input Select to IntMic. Set the other items in 1 Recording Setup as appropriate for the recording you want to make. 3.
4 AGAPGY DQQM ࡍࠫ 㧞㧜㧜㧤ᐕ㧡㧝㧡ᣣᦐᧁޓᣣޓඦᓟ㧠ᤨ㧡㧟ಽ Recording Recording Digital Audio from a Digital Device The following describes how to record from a digital device connected to the R-44’s Digital input jack. fig.digital.eps CD player for playback DIGITAL IN DIGITAL OUT ● Connections Connect your digital device to the Digital input jack. You will need a separately available coaxial cable to connect your device to the R-44’s Digital input jack. ● Phantom power switch Turn this OFF. fig.
4 AGAPGY DQQM ࡍࠫ 㧞㧜㧜㧤ᐕ㧡㧝㧡ᣣᦐᧁޓᣣޓඦᓟ㧠ᤨ㧡㧟ಽ Recording Simultaneously Recording Sound from Connected Microphones and a Digital Device The following describes how to record sound from microphones connected to the R-44’s Combo input jacks 3 and 4 and a digital device connected to the Digital input jack. CD player for playback DIGITAL IN Microphones DIGITAL OUT ● Connections Connect your microphones to Combo input jacks 3 and 4. Connect your digital device to the Digital input jack.
4 AGAPGY DQQM ࡍࠫ 㧞㧜㧜㧤ᐕ㧡㧝㧡ᣣᦐᧁޓᣣޓඦᓟ㧠ᤨ㧡㧟ಽ Recording ● Input level knobs These knobs adjust the input levels. Use the following when simultaneously recording sound from microphones and a digital device. Channel 1 Channel 2 Channel 3 Channel 4 Digital input L channel Digital input R channel Analog input L channel Analog input R channel The input level and sensitivity cannot be adjusted with the input level knob.
4 AGAPGY DQQM ࡍࠫ 㧞㧜㧜㧤ᐕ㧡㧝㧡ᣣᦐᧁޓᣣޓඦᓟ㧠ᤨ㧡㧟ಽ Recording Simultaneously Recording Sound from Connected External Microphones and the Internal Mics The following describes how to record sound from the microphones connected to the R-44’s Combo input jacks 3 and 4 and the internal mics. Microphones ● Connections Connect your microphones to Combo input jacks 3 and 4. ● Phantom power switch Turn this ON when connecting phantom-powered condenser microphones. fig.input-analog.eps ● System settings 1.
4 AGAPGY DQQM ࡍࠫ 㧞㧜㧜㧤ᐕ㧡㧝㧡ᣣᦐᧁޓᣣޓඦᓟ㧠ᤨ㧡㧟ಽ Recording ● Record button [REC] Press the [REC] button to begin recording. For details on recording standby, refer to “Recording standby” (p. 31). ● Other settings If you want to monitor the sound being recorded, connect headphones to the PHONES jack and use the Monitor level knob to adjust the volume. Adjusting the Monitor level knob does not affect the level of the sound actually being recorded. To play the recorded sound, refer to “Playing Back” (p.
4 AGAPGY DQQM ࡍࠫ 㧞㧜㧜㧤ᐕ㧡㧝㧡ᣣᦐᧁޓᣣޓඦᓟ㧠ᤨ㧡㧟ಽ Recording Recording Digital Audio from an Analog Device The following describes how to record from an analog device connected to the R-44’s Combo input jacks. fig.digital.eps CD player for playback ● Connections Connect your analog device to the Combo input jacks. You will need a separately available audio cable to connect your device to the R-44’s Combo input jacks. ● Phantom power switch Turn this OFF. fig.input-digital.eps ● System settings 1.
4 AGAPGY DQQM ࡍࠫ 㧞㧜㧜㧤ᐕ㧡㧝㧡ᣣᦐᧁޓᣣޓඦᓟ㧠ᤨ㧡㧟ಽ Recording Simultaneously Recording Sound from Connected Microphones and an Analog Device The following describes how to record sound from microphones connected to the R-44’s Combo input jacks 3 and 4 and an analog device connected to Combo input jacks 1 and 2. fig.input-analog.eps Microphones CD player for playback ● Connections Connect your microphones to Combo input jacks 3 and 4. Connect your analog device to the Combo input jacks 1 and 2.
4 AGAPGY DQQM ࡍࠫ 㧞㧜㧜㧤ᐕ㧡㧝㧡ᣣᦐᧁޓᣣޓඦᓟ㧠ᤨ㧡㧟ಽ Recording ● Input level knobs These knobs adjust input levels. Use the following when simultaneously recording sound from microphones and an analog device. Channel 1 Channel 2 Channel 3 Channel 4 Analog input L channel Analog input R channel Analog input L channel Analog input R channel Input level, SENS knob 1 Input level, SENS knob 2 Input level, SENS knob 3 Input level, SENS knob 4 Refer to “Adjusting the input levels” (p. 30).
4 AGAPGY DQQM ࡍࠫ 㧞㧜㧜㧤ᐕ㧡㧝㧡ᣣᦐᧁޓᣣޓඦᓟ㧠ᤨ㧡㧟ಽ Playing Back This section explains how to play audio recorded on the R-44 and projects on the R-44 SD memory Card. Make the correct settings and connections before playing anything back. • Connections Before Playback ............................. (p. 41) • Setup Before Playback .......................................... (p. 43) • Playing Back ............................................................ (p.
4 AGAPGY DQQM ࡍࠫ 㧞㧜㧜㧤ᐕ㧡㧝㧡ᣣᦐᧁޓᣣޓඦᓟ㧠ᤨ㧡㧟ಽ Playing Back Connecting a Device Having a Digital Input Port The following describes how to connect devices with digital input ports, such as mixers, speakers, or recording devices, to the [DIGITAL OUT] jack of R-44. fig.basic-disp.eps The sampling frequency of the project playing back will be the sampling frequency of the audio output from the digital output connector. 1. Turn off the power to the R-44. 2.
4 AGAPGY DQQM ࡍࠫ 㧞㧜㧜㧤ᐕ㧡㧝㧡ᣣᦐᧁޓᣣޓඦᓟ㧠ᤨ㧡㧟ಽ Playing Back Setup Before Playback Player Setup fig.recording-1.eps 1 Press the [MENU] button. The System Menu screen appears on the display. fig.player-setup2.eps 2 Use the Cursor buttons [ ] [ ] to choose 2 Player Setup, and press the [ENTER] button. The Player Setup screen appears. 3 Use the [SCRUB/VALUE] dial to choose the Play Mode value. * The setting is applied as soon as you select it. You do not need to press the [ENTER] button.
4 AGAPGY DQQM ࡍࠫ 㧞㧜㧜㧤ᐕ㧡㧝㧡ᣣᦐᧁޓᣣޓඦᓟ㧠ᤨ㧡㧟ಽ Playing Back Speaker Settings You can use the R-44’s Internal speakers to monitor the sound without having to connect headphones or other equipment. fig.recording-1.eps 1 Press the [MENU] button. The System Menu screen appears on the display. fig.speaker-on.eps 2 Use the Cursor buttons [ ] [ and press the [ENTER] button. ] to choose 3 Speaker, The Speaker screen appears.
4 AGAPGY DQQM ࡍࠫ 㧞㧜㧜㧤ᐕ㧡㧝㧡ᣣᦐᧁޓᣣޓඦᓟ㧠ᤨ㧡㧟ಽ Playing Back Playing Back Normal Playback After performing the steps described in “Connections Before Playback” (p. 41) and “Setup Before Playback” (p. 43), proceed as follows. 1 Select the project that you want to play. From the Main screen, press the [ENTER/FINDER] button. 2 In the Finder screen that appears, use the Cursor buttons [ ] [ ] or the [SCRUB/VALUE] dial to select a project.
4 AGAPGY DQQM ࡍࠫ 㧞㧜㧜㧤ᐕ㧡㧝㧡ᣣᦐᧁޓᣣޓඦᓟ㧠ᤨ㧡㧟ಽ Playing Back Markers You can assign markers at desired locations in a project. Then you can use the Maker [ Maker [ ] button to move backward or forward to a marker location. ] button or * You can use the Mark function only while playing (while the Main screen is displayed) or while recording. 1 Use the [NEXT] button, [PREV] button or the [SCRUB/VALUE] dial to find the location where you want to assign a marker.
4 AGAPGY DQQM ࡍࠫ 㧞㧜㧜㧤ᐕ㧡㧝㧡ᣣᦐᧁޓᣣޓඦᓟ㧠ᤨ㧡㧟ಽ Playing Back Repeat Playback (A-B REPEAT) You can repeatedly play between two points (A-B) in a project. Simply assign points A and B during playback, and the playback will repeat between points A and B. fig.repeat-a 1 Play the project. During playback, press the [A-B REPEAT] button once. The [A-B REPEAT] button blinks, and that location becomes the starting point (A) for repeat playback.
4 AGAPGY DQQM ࡍࠫ 㧞㧜㧜㧤ᐕ㧡㧝㧡ᣣᦐᧁޓᣣޓඦᓟ㧠ᤨ㧡㧟ಽ Manipulating a Project (Finder) The R-44 saves projects as files on an SD memory card. You can select a project from numerous folders or projects within folders to manipulate, i.e., to play, delete, or copy. Finder functions Menu Operation Page Select Select and load a project. p. 48 Rename Rename a project. p. 49 Copy Copy the selected project. p. 50 Move Move the selected project to a different folder. p. 51 Delete Delete a project. p.
4 AGAPGY DQQM ࡍࠫ 㧞㧜㧜㧤ᐕ㧡㧝㧡ᣣᦐᧁޓᣣޓඦᓟ㧠ᤨ㧡㧟ಽ Manipulating a Project (Finder) Renaming a Project (Rename) fig.finder-1.eps 1 Press the [ENTER/FINDER] button while the Main screen is shown in the display. The Finder screen shown in the figure is displayed. Projects are shown in descending alphabetical order. fig.finder-select.eps 2 In the Finder screen, use the Cursor buttons [ ] [ or the [SCRUB/VALUE] dial to select the project you want to rename. Then press the [ENTER] button.
4 AGAPGY DQQM ࡍࠫ 㧞㧜㧜㧤ᐕ㧡㧝㧡ᣣᦐᧁޓᣣޓඦᓟ㧠ᤨ㧡㧟ಽ Manipulating a Project (Finder) Copying a Project (Copy) fig.finder-1.eps 1 Press the [ENTER/FINDER] button while the Main screen is shown in the display. The Finder screen shown in the figure is displayed. Projects are shown in descending alphabetical order. fig.finder-select.eps 2 In the Finder screen, use the Cursor buttons [ ] [ ] or the [SCRUB/VALUE] dial to select the copy-source project (the project you want to copy).
4 AGAPGY DQQM ࡍࠫ 㧞㧜㧜㧤ᐕ㧡㧝㧡ᣣᦐᧁޓᣣޓඦᓟ㧠ᤨ㧡㧟ಽ Manipulating a Project (Finder) Moving a Project (Move) fig.finder-1.eps 1 Press the [ENTER/FINDER] button while the Main screen is shown in the display. The Finder screen shown in the figure is displayed. Projects are shown in descending alphabetical order. fig.finder-select.eps 2 In the Finder screen, use the Cursor buttons [ ] [ ] or the [SCRUB/VALUE] dial to select the project that you want to move. Then press the [ENTER] button.
4 AGAPGY DQQM ࡍࠫ 㧞㧜㧜㧤ᐕ㧡㧝㧡ᣣᦐᧁޓᣣޓඦᓟ㧠ᤨ㧡㧟ಽ Manipulating a Project (Finder) Deleting a Project (Delete) fig.finder-1.eps 1 Press the [ENTER/FINDER] button while the Main screen is shown in the display. The Finder screen shown in the figure is displayed. Projects are shown in descending alphabetical order. fig.finder-select.eps 2 In the Finder screen, use the Cursor buttons [ ] [ or the [SCRUB/VALUE] dial to select the project you want to delete. Then press the [ENTER] button.
4 AGAPGY DQQM ࡍࠫ 㧞㧜㧜㧤ᐕ㧡㧝㧡ᣣᦐᧁޓᣣޓඦᓟ㧠ᤨ㧡㧟ಽ Manipulating a Project (Finder) Creating a New Folder (Make Folder) fig.finder-1.eps 1 Press the [ENTER/FINDER] button while the Main screen is shown in the display. The Finder screen shown in the illustration will appear. Projects are shown in descending alphabetical order. fig.finder-make1.eps 2 In the Finder screen, use the Cursor buttons [ ] [ ] or the [SCRUB/VALUE] dial to select root folder (SD) located at the top level.
4 AGAPGY DQQM ࡍࠫ 㧞㧜㧜㧤ᐕ㧡㧝㧡ᣣᦐᧁޓᣣޓඦᓟ㧠ᤨ㧡㧟ಽ Manipulating a Project (Finder) Repairing a Project (Repair) This feature allows you to repair files that cannot be played because of an accident during recording, such as mistakenly disconnecting an AC adaptor or removing the SD memory card. fig.finder-1.eps 1 Press the [ENTER/FINDER] button while the Main screen is shown in the display. The Finder screen shown in the illustration will appear. Projects are shown in descending alphabetical order. fig.
4 AGAPGY DQQM ࡍࠫ 㧞㧜㧜㧤ᐕ㧡㧝㧡ᣣᦐᧁޓᣣޓඦᓟ㧠ᤨ㧡㧟ಽ Setting the Color of Sound (Effects Settings) The R-44 provides five types of effects. You can apply an effect to the incoming sound as it is being recorded, or you can apply an effect to the playback. You can also change the effect settings for each channel. * Effects are not available when the R-44 is operating at 192 kHz. Effect types provided on the R-44 No.
4 AGAPGY DQQM ࡍࠫ 㧞㧜㧜㧤ᐕ㧡㧝㧡ᣣᦐᧁޓᣣޓඦᓟ㧠ᤨ㧡㧟ಽ Setting the Color of Sound (Effects Settings) Applying Effects You can adjust the R-44’s effects not only while in standby for recording or playback, but also while you are listening to the sound during actual playback or recording. This section explains how to adjust the effect settings during playback or in recording standby mode. fig.effect-set.eps 1 2 6 3 fig.effect-1.eps 1 Press the [EFFECTS] button.
4 AGAPGY DQQM ࡍࠫ 㧞㧜㧜㧤ᐕ㧡㧝㧡ᣣᦐᧁޓᣣޓඦᓟ㧠ᤨ㧡㧟ಽ Setting the Color of Sound (Effects Settings) fig.effect-play2+.eps 5 In the same way, set the “PLAY” and “REC” fields. PLAY OFF ON The effect is not applied during playback The effect is applied during playback fig.effect-rec+.eps REC OFF ON The effect is not applied during recording The effect is applied during recording fig.effect-para+.eps 6 Press the [DISP] button. The effect parameter screen is shown on the display.
4 AGAPGY DQQM ࡍࠫ 㧞㧜㧜㧤ᐕ㧡㧝㧡ᣣᦐᧁޓᣣޓඦᓟ㧠ᤨ㧡㧟ಽ Setting the Color of Sound (Effects Settings) Effects 1: 3-Band EQ No. 1 Parameter name Range of values Default values Explanation MID-F 200 Hz, 250 Hz, 315 Hz, 400 Hz, 500 Hz, 630 Hz, 800 Hz, 1 kHz, 1.25 Hz, 1.6 kHz, 2 kHz, 2.5 kHz, 3.15 kHz, 4 kHz, 5 kHz, 6.3 kHz 1 kHz Specifies the center frequency of the mid-range equalizer. 2 MID-Q 0.5, 1.0, 2.0, 4.0, 8.0 2.
4 AGAPGY DQQM ࡍࠫ 㧞㧜㧜㧤ᐕ㧡㧝㧡ᣣᦐᧁޓᣣޓඦᓟ㧠ᤨ㧡㧟ಽ Setting the Color of Sound (Effects Settings) 4: Enhancer Parameter name Range of values Default values 1 SENSE 0–100 50 2 MIX 0–100 50 3 LEVEL 0–120 100 No. Explanation Adjusts the sensitivity of the enhancer effect. Adjusts the amount of phase-shifted sound that is to be mixed with the input. Adjusts the overall volume. 5: Comp&DeEsser No.
4 AGAPGY DQQM ࡍࠫ 㧞㧜㧜㧤ᐕ㧡㧝㧡ᣣᦐᧁޓᣣޓඦᓟ㧠ᤨ㧡㧟ಽ System Setup You can make settings related to the R-44’s system when performing initial settings for recording or playback. Press the [MENU] button to enter the system setup menu. Refer to “Example Operations” (p. 61) for setup procedures. No. 1 2 3 4 5 60 Menu item Recording Setup Player Setup Speaker Display Setup System Setup 6 Date & Time 7 Project Name 8 9 SD Card Factory Reset Summary Allows you to make recording settings.
4 AGAPGY DQQM ࡍࠫ 㧞㧜㧜㧤ᐕ㧡㧝㧡ᣣᦐᧁޓᣣޓඦᓟ㧠ᤨ㧡㧟ಽ System Setup Example Operations Recording Setup You can use the same procedure to make the settings listed below. As an example, we will show how to make Recording Setup settings. 1 Recording Setup 2 Player Setup 3 Speaker 4 Display Setup 5 System Setup fig.recording-1.eps 1 Press the [MENU] button. The System Menu screen is shown on the display. fig.recording-2.
4 AGAPGY DQQM ࡍࠫ 㧞㧜㧜㧤ᐕ㧡㧝㧡ᣣᦐᧁޓᣣޓඦᓟ㧠ᤨ㧡㧟ಽ System Setup Date & Time Settings fig.pj-name1.eps 1 Press the [MENU] button. The System Menu screen is shown on the display. fig.pj-name2.eps 2 Use the Cursor buttons [ ][ ] to select 6 Date & Time, and press the [ENTER] button. The Date & Time screen is shown. fig.pj-name3.eps 3 Use the Cursor buttons [ ] [ ] [ ] [ ] and the [SCRUB/VALUE] dial to set the date and time. When finished making settings, press the [EXIT] button.
4 AGAPGY DQQM ࡍࠫ 㧞㧜㧜㧤ᐕ㧡㧝㧡ᣣᦐᧁޓᣣޓඦᓟ㧠ᤨ㧡㧟ಽ System Setup Project Name Settings fig.pj-name1.efig.pj-name1.eps 1 Press the [MENU] button. The System Menu screen is shown on the display. fig.ps 2 Use the Cursor buttons [ ][ ] to select 7 Project Name, and press the [ENTER] button. The Project Name screen is shown. fig.pj-name3.epspj-name2.eps 3 Use the Cursor buttons [ ] [ ] to select the name you want to edit, and press the [ENTER] button. A screen for editing the project name is shown.
4 AGAPGY DQQM ࡍࠫ 㧞㧜㧜㧤ᐕ㧡㧝㧡ᣣᦐᧁޓᣣޓඦᓟ㧠ᤨ㧡㧟ಽ System Setup Formatting and Checking the SD Memory Card fig.pj-name1.efig.pj-name1.eps 1 Press the [MENU] button. The System Menu screen is shown on the display. fig.hd-uti1.eps 2 Use the Cursor buttons [ ][ and press the [ENTER] button. ] to select 8 SD Card, The SD Card Utility screen is shown. * If you decide to cancel, press the [EXIT] button. formatfig.hd-uti2.
4 AGAPGY DQQM ࡍࠫ 㧞㧜㧜㧤ᐕ㧡㧝㧡ᣣᦐᧁޓᣣޓඦᓟ㧠ᤨ㧡㧟ಽ System Setup Executing Factory Reset (Restoring Factory Default Settings) fig.pj-name1.efig.pj-name1.eps fig.F 1 Press the [MENU] button. The System Menu screen is shown on the display. act-uti1.eps 2 Use the Cursor buttons [ ][ ] to select 9 Factory Reset, and press the [ENTER] button. The Factory Reset screen is shown. fig.fact-reset.eps 3 Press the [ENTER] button to perform Factory Reset. * If you decide to cancel, press the [EXIT] button.
4 AGAPGY DQQM ࡍࠫ 㧞㧜㧜㧤ᐕ㧡㧝㧡ᣣᦐᧁޓᣣޓඦᓟ㧠ᤨ㧡㧟ಽ System Setup System Menu 1 Recording Setup The values in boldface are the default values. * You cannot make Recording Setup settings during recording or playback. * The R-44 is not able to convert previously recorded data to a different data format. . Menu item Value Analog Digital Input Select IntMic Dig + Ana Int + Ana Rec Freq. Rec Bit 66 44.1 kHz, 48.0 kHz, 88.2 kHz, 96 kHz, 192 kHz 16 bit, 24 bit Function This selects the type of input.
4 AGAPGY DQQM ࡍࠫ 㧞㧜㧜㧤ᐕ㧡㧝㧡ᣣᦐᧁޓᣣޓඦᓟ㧠ᤨ㧡㧟ಽ System Setup Menu item Value Function One-channel recording to one monaural file Two-channel recording to two monaural files Three-channel recording to three monaural files MONOx1 MONOx2 MONOx3 Four-channel recording to four monaural files MONOx4 STEREOx1 Two-channel recording to one stereo file STEREOx2 Four-channel recording to two stereo files Rec Mode 4CHx1 Four-channel recording to one four-channel file This selects the structure of the
4 AGAPGY DQQM ࡍࠫ 㧞㧜㧜㧤ᐕ㧡㧝㧡ᣣᦐᧁޓᣣޓඦᓟ㧠ᤨ㧡㧟ಽ System Setup Menu item Pre Recording Project Name Value OFF, 1–47 sec Date, Name1–8 1/2/3/4 1+2/3+4 Limiter link 1+2+3+4 1+2/3/4 1/2/3+4 Function You can specify the length of time that the sound is captured “retroactively,” starting from before the moment you pressed the [REC] button. This setting specifies the number of seconds that is captured retroactively.
4 AGAPGY DQQM ࡍࠫ 㧞㧜㧜㧤ᐕ㧡㧝㧡ᣣᦐᧁޓᣣޓඦᓟ㧠ᤨ㧡㧟ಽ System Setup 3 Speaker Parameter Value Function This switches the internal speakers on/off. Speaker Switch OFF, ON * Even if this is set to on, no sound is played from the internal speakers during recording standby or recording. The speakers also remain silent while headphones are being used.
4 AGAPGY DQQM ࡍࠫ 㧞㧜㧜㧤ᐕ㧡㧝㧡ᣣᦐᧁޓᣣޓඦᓟ㧠ᤨ㧡㧟ಽ System Setup 6 Date & Time fig.date-1a.eps You can set the date and time. Year Month Date (Weekday) If Project Name is set to Date, the time you specify here is used to set the date in the project name. This setting is also used for the date and time shown on the lower part of the display in the Main screen. Time 7 Project Name You can use Name 1–8 to specify eight different name types.
4 AGAPGY DQQM ࡍࠫ 㧞㧜㧜㧤ᐕ㧡㧝㧡ᣣᦐᧁޓᣣޓඦᓟ㧠ᤨ㧡㧟ಽ Appendix Connecting to a Computer You can move or copy projects recorded on the R-44 to your computer. Likewise, you can move or copy files from your computer to the SD memory card.
4 AGAPGY DQQM ࡍࠫ 㧞㧜㧜㧤ᐕ㧡㧝㧡ᣣᦐᧁޓᣣޓඦᓟ㧠ᤨ㧡㧟ಽ Appendix Disconnecting the R-44 from a Computer The following describes how to close the connection between your computer and the R-44. You must use the procedure described below to close the connection before you disconnect the USB cable. Do not disconnect the USB cable or power down the R-44 while it is connected to your computer.
4 AGAPGY DQQM ࡍࠫ 㧞㧜㧜㧤ᐕ㧡㧝㧡ᣣᦐᧁޓᣣޓඦᓟ㧠ᤨ㧡㧟ಽ Appendix Remotely Linking Two Connected R-44 Units You can prepare two R-44 units and connect them with control sync to record with up to 8 channels. Transmission Side CTRL SYNC Receiving Side CTRL SYNC ● Connections Connect both R-44 units via the Control sync connector. A stereo mini cable is required to connect R-44 units via the R-44’s Control sync connector. Please purchase separately. ● System settings Transmission Side Setup 1.
4 AGAPGY DQQM ࡍࠫ 㧞㧜㧜㧤ᐕ㧡㧝㧡ᣣᦐᧁޓᣣޓඦᓟ㧠ᤨ㧡㧟ಽ Messages This section explains the most important messages that may appear in the R-44’s display Message Status Int-Batt Low! The remaining charge for the internal battery is low. The internal battery must be replaced. If the battery charge is insufficient, the internal clock will become inaccurate but you can record, play and manipulate the other functions correctly.
4 AGAPGY DQQM ࡍࠫ 㧞㧜㧜㧤ᐕ㧡㧝㧡ᣣᦐᧁޓᣣޓඦᓟ㧠ᤨ㧡㧟ಽ Troubleshooting If you experience difficulties, read this section first. It contains tips on how to resolve various problems.
4 AGAPGY DQQM ࡍࠫ 㧞㧜㧜㧤ᐕ㧡㧝㧡ᣣᦐᧁޓᣣޓඦᓟ㧠ᤨ㧡㧟ಽ Troubleshooting Pan (stereo image) is not stored correctly If the limiter is turned on, it will respond to the levels of each channel, meaning that when the level of a sound located toward the right (or left) side increases, the limiter for that channel will limit the volume. If you’re recording in stereo, the result will be that the left and right volume difference will diminish, causing the pan (stereo image) to move toward the center.
4 AGAPGY DQQM ࡍࠫ 㧞㧜㧜㧤ᐕ㧡㧝㧡ᣣᦐᧁޓᣣޓඦᓟ㧠ᤨ㧡㧟ಽ Troubleshooting Problems with Playback No sound • If the Monitor level knob is turned too far down, the volume may be too low for you to hear. Gradually increase the Monitor level knob. Refer to: “Monitor Level Knob [MONITOR (PUSH) SELECT]” (p. 13) • If the output assignments are not set appropriately, sound is not output. Refer to: “Output assignments” (p. 18) • Make sure that your headphones or speakers are connected correctly.
4 AGAPGY DQQM ࡍࠫ 㧞㧜㧜㧤ᐕ㧡㧝㧡ᣣᦐᧁޓᣣޓඦᓟ㧠ᤨ㧡㧟ಽ Troubleshooting Problems with R-44 Operation Power does not turn on • Make sure that the AC adaptor is correctly connected. If using batteries, make sure that each battery is securely in place and in the correct orientation. It is also possible that the batteries have run down, so you should obtain a new set of batteries. Refer to: “Connecting the AC Adaptor and Turning the Power On/Off” (p. 24) “Installing Batteries and Turning on the Power” (p.
4 AGAPGY DQQM ࡍࠫ 㧞㧜㧜㧤ᐕ㧡㧝㧡ᣣᦐᧁޓᣣޓඦᓟ㧠ᤨ㧡㧟ಽ Main 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) * 16 or 24-bit sampling size can be selected with any frequency. ● Recording Media SDHC memory card (compatible with 64 MB –32 GB) ● Recording Time Using 8 GB SDHC card (minutes) 16 bit/44.
4 AGAPGY DQQM ࡍࠫ 㧞㧜㧜㧤ᐕ㧡㧝㧡ᣣᦐᧁޓᣣޓඦᓟ㧠ᤨ㧡㧟ಽ Main Specifications Other Terminals ● USB Connector ● Control Sync Jack Mini-B Type Connector USB 1.1 or 2.0 High Speed (Mass Storage Class) Stereo Mini Type Word clock sync and start/stop remote control of 2 units * Remote control function does not guarantee the exact same REC start time. Built-In Effects • • • • • • 3-Band EQ 6-Band Graphic EQ Noise Gate Enhancer Comp & DeEsser MS Mic Mixing * Effects can be during recording and playback.
SENS SENS SENS SENS DIGITAL AUDIO IN L R INPUT4/R INPUT3/L R L Internal mics INPUT2/R INPUT1/L SENS A/D A/D A/D A/D A/D A/D LIMITER Lo-Cut LIMITER Lo-Cut LIMITER Lo-Cut LIMITER Lo-Cut LEVEL LEVEL LEVEL LEVEL EFFECTS DSP SDHC Memory Card L R L R USB 2.0/1.
4 AGAPGY DQQM ࡍࠫ 㧞㧜㧜㧤ᐕ㧡㧝㧡ᣣᦐᧁޓᣣޓඦᓟ㧠ᤨ㧡㧟ಽ Index Numerics D 3-Band EQ ................................................................ 58 ......................................................................... 23 4-indiv ................................................................ 41, 69 Date 4CH Date & Time (Date and time) A ....................................................... 11, 47 ..................................................... 11 AC Adaptor ..............................
4 AGAPGY DQQM ࡍࠫ 㧞㧜㧜㧤ᐕ㧡㧝㧡ᣣᦐᧁޓᣣޓඦᓟ㧠ᤨ㧡㧟ಽ Index H ................................................................ ................................................................ MONOx4 ................................................................ Move ...................................................................... MS-Mic ................................................................... MONOx2 22 ........................................................ 13 Headphones .............
4 AGAPGY DQQM ࡍࠫ 㧞㧜㧜㧤ᐕ㧡㧝㧡ᣣᦐᧁޓᣣޓඦᓟ㧠ᤨ㧡㧟ಽ Index R U ......................................................................... 13 Rec Bit ..................................................................... 66 Rec Freq. .................................................................. 66 Rec Mode ................................................................. 67 Record button ...................................... 13, 31–33, 35, 37 Recordable time ...........................................
4 AGAPGY DQQM ࡍࠫ 㧞㧜㧜㧤ᐕ㧡㧝㧡ᣣᦐᧁޓᣣޓඦᓟ㧠ᤨ㧡㧟ಽ R-44 4-Channel Monitoring Chart Format: MONOx4 Format: 4CHx1 Format: STEREO x 2 Channel names Output Assignment Output Select Output Jack (Type) 4-indiv Monitor Channel names Output Assignment Output Select Output Jack (Type) 4-indiv Monitor Channel names Output Assignment Output Select Output Jack (Type) 4-indiv Monitor 1L L 1/L Mic 1 Mic 1+3 1L L 1/L Mic 1 Mic 1+3 1L L 1/L Mic 1 Mic 1+3 1R R 2/R Mic 2 Mic 2+4 1R R 2/R
4 AGAPGY DQQM ࡍࠫ 㧞㧜㧜㧤ᐕ㧡㧝㧡ᣣᦐᧁޓᣣޓඦᓟ㧠ᤨ㧡㧟ಽ For EU Countries For China
To resize thickness, move all items on the front cover and center registration marks to left or right. For the U.K. For EU Countries IMPORTANT: THE WIRES IN THIS MAINS LEAD ARE COLOURED IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE FOLLOWING CODE. CAUTION Danger of explosion if battery is incorrectly replaced. Replace only with the same or equivalent type recommended by the manufacturer. Discard used batteries according to the manufacturer’s instructions.
To resize thickness, move all items on the front cover and center registration marks to left or right.
