Roland R-44 Dépliant

Suppresses sudden audio peaks and compresses signal 
to a threshold level. Independent On/Off or stereo link of 
channels 1-2 and 3-4 is possible. 

■ Limiter Switch 

On/Off switch to control the phantom power supply to 
XLR input jacks. Independent control of each input. 

■ Phantom Power Switches 

Rolls off low frequencies within input signals to prevent 
noise such as mic handling, breath pops or wind noise. 

■ Low-Cut Switch 

Enables speedy selection of parameters or changing 
values within menus. Moves current position forward or 
backward during playback or pause. 

■ Scrub Dial

Calls up menu screen for REC/PLAY setup or other 
system preferences.

■ Menu Button 

Use to set a value or parameter selection. This also calls 
up the Finder function allowing file management 
functions such as Delete, Copy, Move, etc. 

■ ENTER/FINDER Button 

PREV and NEXT buttons allow selection of the previous 
or next file. Hold down these buttons for rewind or fast-
forward. PLAY button lights in blue during playback. 

■ PREV/NEXT/PLAY Buttons 

Switches current contents to be shown on display. 

■ Display Button

REC button lights in red during recording and blinks in 
standby mode. The slanted panel provides  smooth and 
easy access. 

■ STOP/PAUSE/REC Buttons 

1/4 inch stereo phone jack for headphone connection and 
level adjustment knob. 

■ Phone Jack & Level knob 

Stereo microphones. Input sensitivity knob and high 
response meter enable precise level adjustment. 

■ Built-in mics 

Speakers for stand-alone monitoring. 

■ Built-in speakers 

Prevents unintentional operations by locking the top and 
front panel buttons. 

■ Hold Switch 

Returns to previous screen or cancels current operation. 

■ Exit Button 

Calls up on-board studio class effects. Assign to inputs 
and outputs as well as individual channels.

■ Effects Button 

Organic LED provides high contrast and quick response 
with benefits of wide angle visibility. 

■ Display

Dual type knobs adjusts both input sensitivities and levels 
for Ch 1-4 independently. 

■ Input Sensitivity & Level Knobs

Pressing the MARK button adds markers to the project 
enabling quick access to points of playback. The 4 
buttons also work as cursor control while a menu is 
selected. 

■ Marker/Cursor Buttons 

Set A-B points in a project to repeat playback between 
loop points. 

■ A-B Repeat Button

Digital coaxial type connector for 
output to external digital devices 
such as speakers/mixers. 

■ Digital Output 

Digital coaxial type connector for 
inputting digital signals. 

■ Digital Input

Four RCA jacks for independent monitoring of all 
channels. 

■ Line Output Terminals 

Support both balanced (XLR/TRS type) and unbalanced (standard type) 
inputs. Phantom power can be supplied to each XLR jack. 

■ Combo Type Input Terminals 

Link two R-44 units together for 
8-channel recording. 

■ Control Sync

For SD and large capacity SDHC cards. 

■ Memory Card Slot 

Mini B type port for computer connection. 
Enables copying files to or from computers. 

■ USB Port 

The Edirol R-44 is designed for professional use 
within a very conveniently sized package. Capture up
to 4 channels of uncompressed audio with selectable
bit depths (16-bit or 24-bit) and sampling frequencies
(44.1kHz/48kHz/88.2kHz/96kHz). R-44 employs SD
cards or large capacity SDHC
cards as the recording media.
No moving parts enables the
most silent and reliable 
operation possible.

Although the R-44 is compact, all the necessary 
functions are included. Built-in high quality 
microphones and speakers make recording and 
monitoring without external devices possible.

An on-board limiter helps suppress sudden peaks in
sound from an input source. A low-cut filter is 
included to help prevent things like wind noise or mic
handling noise. Studio class effects such as 3-Band
EQ, 6-Band GEQ, Enhancer or DeEsser can be used
as tools to greatly improve audio quality. Effects can
be applied while recording or simply for
monitoring/playback.

The Pre-Record function buffers input signals for a
certain amount of time. When the REC button is
pressed, the material from the previous few seconds 
(selectable) is included. This also helps reduce sound
bites at the beginning of a recording by not having to
start the recorder too early.

The combo input jacks (4) 
supports the connection of both
XLR and 1/4 inch plugs. 
XLR inputs are equipped with
phantom power. Eleven steps
of input sensitivity enable the
connection of various devices
with a variety of inputs levels

from microphones to musical instruments. High quality
analog circuitry in the preamp ensures superior
recording results.

The high contrast, high
response organic LED
screen, viewable from wide
angles ensures fluid 
operation in field recording
situations. The high
response of level meters
makes precise level 
adjustments possible. All
the necessary switches and
knobs are located on the
top and front panels. Self-lit
buttons on all the key 
controls enable clear-cut
recording operations.

The Control Sync terminal enables synchronized 
operation of 2 units. Control the second unit from the
master by simply connecting two with a stereo mini
cable. The master unit can remotely control REC
standby, REC start and REC stop of the slave unit.
This function
enables 
8-channel
recording in a
compact space
and at an
affordable price.

The R-44 can be mounted on computers with a 
simple USB 2.0 connection. It is seen as an USB

storage device on a
computer. You can copy
data back and forth
with a simple drag &
drop operation.

The R-44 can be operated
with 3 types of power supply,
AC adaptor, external battery
and AA batteries. 
Four hours* of operation is 
possible with NiMH or 
alkaline batteries. 

* at 16-bit/44.1kHz stereo. No phantom power and pre-record disabled.

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3-band parametric EQ ; allows precise equalization with 
high/low shelving and peaking 

6 point frequency band equalization; ideal for recording 

Minimizes noise during low audio levels, cuts low 
frequency noise 

Cleary defines and enhances sound; good for dialogue 

Cuts hissing, smoothens the sound, makes audio level 
uniform 

Generates stereo mix with specified spread from inputs 
of Mid-Side Microphones

* Effects can be applied on both input and output 
* Effects are not available while sample rate is set to 192kHz 

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