Roland 6 Channel Portable Recorder R-26

Roland R-26

6 Channel Portable Recorder

 

Discover True Multi-Dimensional Sound

Hand-held field recorders have been hot commodities for musicians, recording engineers, and sound designers for years. Today, the mercury rises in this dynamic market with the debut of the game-changing R-26. This innovative recorder is portable yet loaded with first-class, professional features, the likes of which the industry has not seen before. There are two types of stereo microphones built into the R-26, plus a pair of XLR/TRS combo inputs for external mics, and an input for a stereo plug-in powered mic. Choose simultaneous combinations of the built-in mics (directional and omnidirectional), as well as the external inputs. Capture live performances with simultaneous line and ambient signal paths, record important speeches, lectures, and presentations, or take the R-26 into the inner city or deep forest for pristine field capture. The sky’s the limit with this powerful, portable, and incredibly flexible recorder.

- Two types of built-in stereo microphones (omnidirectional and directional) that can be used in various combinations
- Two XLR/TRS combo inputs with 48 V phantom power, plus an input for a stereo plug-in powered mic
- Supports up to six channels (three stereo channels) of simultaneous recording
- Large LCD touchscreen display for intuitive navigation
- Large input-level knobs for fine adjustment
- Built-in Hi-Speed USB interface for use as an audio interface or external storage
- Loop-Back function; combine this with the built-in or external mics for the optimum live video streaming setup (only with Audio –   Interface function)
- Bundled with SONAR LE software (PC)

More Information on the R-29.

New-Tech Advantage

The R-26 features Roland’s latest DSP engine, which allows simultaneous recording of up to six channels (three stereo channels). A large LCD touchscreen display lets you directly navigate menus for customizing the microphone settings, editing waveforms, and so on. It also features large input-level knobs for making precise adjustments.

Built-In Stereo Mics

Directional and omnidirectional stereo microphones are built into the R-26, and can be used simultaneously. This unique multi-stereo mic recording system lets you capture a wide stereo soundfield without spoiling the vibrant low frequencies and ambience of the venue.

External Inputs

Two XLR/TRS combo mic inputs are built into the R-26, plus an input for a stereo plug-in powered mic, which can be combined simultaneously with the internal mics. At a live concert, for example, the R-26 can capture a stereo mix from the FOH mixer via its XLR inputs, as well as the ambient audience noise via its built-in stereo mics.

Six-Channel Simultaneous Recording

The R-26 allows up to six channels of simultaneous recording (three stereo pairs). Capture the same sound source with three different types of microphones, both internal and external. This provides a new level of flexibility after the fact, as you can choose from the individual tracks or composite mixes.

USB Connectivity

You can connect the R-26 to your computer for use as an audio interface or for external storage. Use the R-26 in combination with the bundled SONAR LE software app to perform recording and detailed editing on your PC.

Roland R-26 Specs.

Recorder Part

Tracks

• 6 (3 stereo)

Signal Processing

• AD/DA conversion: 24 bits, 96/88.2/48/44.1 kHz

Data Type

• For Recording
• WAVE/BWF: Sampling Rate: 96/88.2/48/44.1 kHz, Bit Depth: 24/16 bits
• MP3 (MPEG-1 Audio Layer 3): Sampling Rate: 48/44.1 kHz, Bit Rates: 320/160/128 kbps
• WAVE + MP3: Sampling Rate: 48/44.1 kHz, Bit Depth: 16 bits, Bit Rates: 128 kbps
•  For Playback
• WAVE: Sampling Rate: 96/88.2/48/44.1 kHz, Bit Depth: 24/16 bits
• MP3 (MPEG-1 Audio Layer 3): Sampling Rate: 48/44.1 kHz, Bit Rates: 32-320 kbps or VBR (Variable Bit Rate)

Memory Card

• SD Card (SDHC format compatible)
• Recording Time
• (unit: hours)

* Each recording time is approximate. The times may change depending on the card specifications.
* In case that there are plural files, the sum of recording time would be shorter than above.

Input/Output

Audio Inputs

• Internal Stereo Microphones: Omnidirectional (OMNI) mic, Directional (XY) mic
• Analog inputs 1/L, 2/R (XLR/TRS Combo type): XLR type (phantom powered), 1/4-inch TRS phone type (balanced/unbalanced)
• Plug-in powered mic input (Stereo miniature phone type)

Audio Output

• Headphone jack (Stereo miniature phone type)

Nominal Input Level (Variable)

• Analog inputs 1/L, 2/R:+4, -2, -8, -14, -20, -26, -32, -38, -44, -50, -56, -62 dBu
• Plug-in powered mic input: LOW -7.5 dBu, MID -21 dBu, HIGH -26 dBu
• * Input Level Knob : Center

Input Impedance

• Analog inputs 1/L, 2/R : 5k ohms
• Plug-in powered mic input : 3k ohms (SENS = MID/HIGH), 2k ohms (SENS = LOW)

Maximum Input

• Analog inputs 1/L, 2/R : +24 dBu (SENS = +4 dBu)
• Plug-in powered mic input : +4 dBu (SENS = LOW)

Output Level

• 35 mW + 35 mW (In case 16 ohms load)

Recommended Load Impedance

• 16 ohms or greater

Frequency Response

• 16 ohms or greater

Phantom Power

• 48 V + or – 4 V
• 10 mA or less in all channels

USB Interface

Mini-B type connector
USB mass storage device class
USB audio (Hi-Speed USB)

Other

Display

• 160 x 160 dots graphic display (touch screen)

Power Supply

• AC adaptor
• Alkaline battery (AA, LR6) x 4
• or Rechargeable Ni-MH battery (AA, HR6) X 4

Current Draw

• 500 mA (MAX)

Accessories

• Owner’s manual
• SD Card
• AC Adaptor
• Power Cord
• Cakewalk SONAR LE DVD-ROM (for Windows)
• USB Cable (mini-B type)
• Windscreen

Options (sold separately)

• Cover/Windscreen Set: OP-R26CW
• Binaural Microphones/Earphones: CS-10EM
• Stereo Shotgun Microphone: CS-50
• Stereo Microphone: CS-15S
• Stereo Headphones: RH-300
• Microphone Stand Adaptor: OP-MSA1
• Microphone Stand: ST-100MB

Size and Weight

Width

• 82 mm
• 3-1/4 inches

Depth

• 180 mm
• 7-1/8 inches

Height

• 41 mm
• 1-5/8 inches

Weight

• 370 g
• 0 lbs. 14 oz.