Roland R-26 6-Channel Digital Field Audio Recorder

Roland R-26 6-Channel Digital Field Audio Recorder Review

Roland R-26 6-Channel Digital Field Audio Recorder Feature

• Compact Design: The compact design is ideal for a variety of professional applications in music, filmmaking, journalism and more
• 6-Channel Recording: The integrated stereo mics and Roland's unique DSP engine allow simultaneous recording of up to 6 channels as 3 stereo pairs
• 2 Types of Built-in Mics: There is an omnidirectional stereo mic and a directional stereo mic. The mics can be combined in various ways to create a variety of patterns
• External Mic Inputs: There are 2 XLR/TRS combo inputs with 48V phantom power for external mics and a 3.5mm mic input for small stereo mics with plug-in power
• Ultimate Flexibility: You can capture different signals simultaneously, or capture the same source with 3 different types of mics. This allows you to choose individual tracks or composite mixes later on to suit your needs

Roland R-26 6-Channel Digital Field Audio Recorder Overview

The R-26 6-Channel Digital Field Audio Recorder from Roland provides a wealth of flexibility in a compact design, ideal for a variety of professional applications in music, filmmaking, journalism and more. The R-26 can simultaneously capture up to 6 tracks of audio as 3 stereo pairs. The recorder offers 2 types of built-in stereo mics; one omnidirectional and one directional. There are also 2 XLR/TRS combo inputs with 48V phantom power for external mics and a 3.5mm mic input for small stereo mics with plug-in power. The built-in mics can be used in a variety of combinations alongside external mics for amazing recording versatility.The R-26 captures high-quality WAV/BWF files at rates up to 24-bit/96kHz. It can also capture MP3 files at rates up to 320kbps. Files are written to widely-available SD/SDHC flash memory cards for convenience and stability. A high-speed USB port allows you to transfer your recordings to a Mac or PC for convenient editing and sharing. SONAR LE software is included for manipulating your audio on a Windows PC.The R-26 has a large touchscreen LCD display for quick and intuitive navigation of menus, customizing mic settings, editing waveforms and more. There are also large input level control knobs for making fine adjustments. The recorder can operate on 4 standard AA batteries, or via the included AC adapter. An SD card, USB cable and windscreen are also included so you can start using the recorder right out of the box.

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