Roland R-26 3-Way MIC 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)

 

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.