Roland R-88 User Manual
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ROLAND CORPORATION.
USING THE UNIT SAFELY
Before using this unit, carefully read the sections entitled: “USING THE UNIT SAFELY” and “IMPORTANT NOTES” ( p. 2; p. 4). These sections provide
important information concerning the proper operation of the unit. Additionally, in order to feel assured that you have gained a good grasp of every
feature provided by your new unit, Owner’s manual should be read in its entirety. The manual should be saved and kept on hand as a convenient
reference.
About WARNING and CAUTION Notices
Used for instructions intended to alert the
user to the risk of death or severe injury
should the unit be used improperly.
Used for instructions intended to alert the
user to the risk of injury or material
damage should the unit be used
improperly.
* Material damage refers to damage or
other adverse effects caused with
respect to the home and all its
furnishings, as well to domestic animals
or pets.
ALWAYS OBSERVE THE FOLLOWING
WARNING
Concerning the AUTO OFF function
The power to this unit will be
turned o automatically after a
predetermined amount of time has
passed since its buttons or controls
were last operated (AUTO OFF
function). If you do not want the
power to be turned o automatically,
disengage the AUTO OFF function
(p. 25).
Do not disassemble or modify by yourself
Do not open (or modify in any way)
the unit or its AC adaptor.
Do not repair or replace parts by yourself
Do not attempt to repair the unit,
or replace parts within it (except
when this manual provides specic
instructions directing you to do so).
Refer all servicing to your retailer, the
nearest Roland Service Center, or an
authorized Roland distributor, as listed
on the “Information” sheet.
Do not use or store in the following types of locations
• Subject to temperature extremes
(e.g., direct sunlight in an enclosed
vehicle, near a heating duct, on top
of heat-generating equipment); or
are
• Damp (e.g., baths, washrooms, on
wet oors); or are
• Exposed to steam or smoke; or are
• Subject to salt exposure; or are
• Humid; or are
• Exposed to rain; or are
• Dusty or sandy; or are
• Subject to high levels of vibration
and shakiness.
Do not place in an unstable location
Make sure you always have the unit
placed so it is level and sure to remain
stable. Never place it on stands that
could wobble, or on inclined surfaces.
Use only the included AC adaptor and the correct
voltage
Be sure to use only the AC adaptor
included with the unit. Also, make
sure the line voltage at the installation
matches the input voltage specied
on the AC adaptor’s body. Other AC
adaptors may use a dierent polarity,
or be designed for a dierent voltage,
so their use could result in damage,
malfunction, or electric shock.
Use only the included power cord
Use only the attached power-supply
cord. Also, the included power cord
must not be used with any other
device.
Do not bend the power cord or place heavy objects
on it
Do not excessively twist or bend the
power cord, nor place heavy objects
on it. Doing so can damage the cord,
producing severed elements and short
circuits. Damaged cords are re and
shock hazards!
Avoid extended use at high volume
This unit, either alone or in
combination with an amplier and
headphones or speakers, may be
capable of producing sound levels
that could cause permanent hearing
loss. Do not operate for a long period
of time at a high volume level, or at
a level that is uncomfortable. If you
experience any hearing loss or ringing
in the ears, you should immediately
stop using the unit, and consult an
audiologist.
About the Symbols
The symbol alerts the user to important instructions or
warnings.The specific meaning of the symbol is
determined by the design contained within the triangle. In
the case of the symbol at left, it is used for general
cautions, warnings, or alerts to danger.
The symbol alerts the user to items that must never be
carried out (are forbidden). The specific thing that must
not be done is indicated by the design contained within
the circle. In the case of the symbol at left, it means that
the unit must never be disassembled.
The symbol alerts the user to things that must be
carried out. The specific thing that must be done is
indicated by the design contained within the circle. In the
case of the symbol at left, it means that the power-cord
plug must be unplugged from the outlet.
WARNING
WARNING
Don’t allow foreign objects or liquids to enter unit;
never place containers with liquid on unit
Do not place containers containing
liquid (e.g., ower vases) on this
product. Never allow foreign objects
(e.g., ammable objects, coins, wires)
or liquids (e.g., water or juice) to enter
this product. Doing so may cause
short circuits, faulty operation, or
other malfunctions.
Turn o the unit if an abnormality or malfunction
occurs
Immediately turn the unit o, remove
the AC adaptor from the outlet, and
request servicing by your retailer, the
nearest Roland Service Center, or an
authorized Roland distributor, as listed
on the “Information” sheet when:
• The AC adaptor, the power-supply
cord, or the plug has been damaged;
or
• If smoke or unusual odor occurs; or
• Objects have fallen into, or liquid has
been spilled onto the unit; or
• The unit has been exposed to rain
(or otherwise has become wet); or
• The unit does not appear to operate
normally or exhibits a marked
change in performance.
Adults must provide supervision in places where
children are present
When using the unit in locations
where children are present, be careful
so no mishandling of the unit can
take place. An adult should always be
on hand to provide supervision and
guidance.
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USING THE UNIT SAFELY
Overview Quick Guide Getting Ready IN/OUT/Monitor
WARNING
Do not drop or subject to strong impact
Protect the unit from strong impact.
(Do not drop it!)
Do not share an outlet with an unreasonable number
of other devices
Do not force the unit’s powersupply cord to share an outlet with
an unreasonable number of other
devices. Be especially careful when
using extension cords—the total
power used by all devices you have
connected to the extension cord’s
outlet must never exceed the power
rating (watts/amperes) for the
extension cord. Excessive loads can
cause the insulation on the cord to
heat up and eventually melt through.
Do not use overseas
Before using the unit in a foreign
country, consult with your retailer, the
nearest Roland Service Center, or an
authorized Roland distributor, as listed
on the “Information” sheet
Handle batteries carefully
• Batteries must never be recharged,
heated, taken apart, or thrown into
re or water.
• Never expose batteries to excessive
heat such as sunshine, re or the like.
• Incorrect handling of batteries,
rechargeable batteries, or a
battery charger can cause leakage,
overheating, re, or explosion.
Before use, you must read and
strictly observe all of the precautions
that accompany the batteries,
rechargeable batteries, or battery
charger.
• When using rechargeable
batteries and a charger, use only
the combination of rechargeable
batteries and charger specied by
the battery manufacturer.
CAUTION
Place in a well ventilated location
The unit and the AC adaptor should
be located so their location or position
does not interfere with their proper
ventilation.
When disconnecting an AC adaptor, grasp it by the
plug
To prevent conductor damage, always
grasp the AC adaptor by its plug when
disconnecting it from this unit or from
a power outlet.
Periodically clean the AC adaptor’s plug
At regular intervals, you should
unplug the AC adaptor and clean
it by using a dry cloth to wipe all
dust and other accumulations away
from its prongs. Also, disconnect the
power plug from the power outlet
whenever the unit is to remain unused
for an extended period of time. Any
accumulation of dust between the
power plug and the power outlet can
result in poor insulation and lead to
re.
CAUTION
Manage cables for safety
Try to prevent cords and cables from
becoming entangled. Also, all cords
and cables should be placed so they
are out of the reach of children.
Avoid climbing on top of the unit, or placing heavy
objects on it
Never climb on top of, nor place heavy
objects on the unit.
Do not connect or disconnect the AC adaptor with wet
hands
Never handle the AC adaptor or its
plugs with wet hands when plugging
into, or unplugging from, an outlet or
this unit.
Disconnect everything before moving the unit
Before moving the unit, disconnect
the AC adaptor and all cords coming
from external devices.
Unplug the AC adaptor from the outlet before
cleaning
Before cleaning the unit, turn it o
and unplug the AC adaptor from the
outlet (p. 24).
If there is a possibility of lightning strike, disconnect
the AC adaptor from the outlet
Whenever you suspect the possibility
of lightning in your area, disconnect
the AC adaptor from the outlet.
Handle batteries carefully
If used improperly, batteries may
explode or leak and cause damage
or injury. In the interest of safety,
please read and observe the following
precautions (p. 23).
• Carefully follow the installation
instructions for batteries, and
make sure you observe the correct
polarity.
• Avoid using new batteries together
with used ones. In addition, avoid
mixing dierent types of batteries.
• Remove the batteries whenever
the unit is to remain unused for an
extended period of time.
• Never keep batteries together with
metallic objects such as ballpoint
pens, necklaces, hairpins, etc.
• Used batteries must be disposed
of in compliance with whatever
regulations for their safe disposal
that may be observed in the region
in which you live.
Handle the ground terminal carefully
If you remove the screw from the
ground terminal, be sure to replace
it; don’t leave it lying around where
it could accidently be swallowed by
small children. When refastening the
screw, make that it is rmly fastened,
so it won’t come loose.
CAUTION
Precautions concerning use of phantom power supply
Always turn the phantom power o
when connecting any device other
than condenser microphones that
require phantom power. You risk
causing damage if you mistakenly
supply phantom power to dynamic
microphones, audio playback devices,
or other devices that don’t require
such power. Be sure to check the
specications of any microphone
you intend to use by referring to the
manual that came with it.
(This instrument’s phantom power: 48 V DC, 10
mA per channel)
Take care not to get burned
Batteries may reach a high
temperature; please be careful to
avoid burning yourself.
Handle leaking batteries carefully
• If uid has leaked from a battery,
make sure not to touch it with your
bare hands.
• If any of the leaking uid gets
into your eyes, the loss of vision
may result. Do not rub your eyes;
use clean water to ush them
thoroughly. Then, promptly see a
doctor.
• Burning of the skin or dermatitis may
result if uid has gotten onto your
skin or clothing. Use clean water
to ush aected areas thoroughly;
then, promptly see a doctor.
• Using a soft cloth, carefully wipe
any remaining uid from the inside
of the battery compartment. Then,
install new batteries.
Recording/Playback
Mixer Timecode File Operation USB Appendix
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IMPORTANT NOTES
Power Supply
• Do not connect this unit to same electrical
outlet that is being used by an electrical
appliance that is controlled by an
inverter or a motor (such as a refrigerator,
washing machine, microwave oven, or air
conditioner). Depending on the way in which
the electrical appliance is used, power supply
noise may cause this unit to malfunction
or may produce audible noise. If it is not
practical to use a separate electrical outlet,
connect a power supply noise lter between
this unit and the electrical outlet.
• The AC adaptor will begin to generate heat
after long hours of consecutive use. This is
normal, and is not a cause for concern.
• The use of an AC adaptor is recommended
as the unit’s power consumption is relatively
high. Should you prefer to use batteries,
please use the alkaline or rechargeable NiMH type.
• To prevent malfunction and equipment
failure, always make sure to turn o the
power on all your equipment before you
make any connections.
Power Supply: Use of Batteries
• When installing or replacing batteries, always
turn this unit o and disconnect any other
devices you may have connected. This way,
you can prevent malfunction and damage.
• If operating this unit on batteries, please
use alkaline batteries or rechargeable Ni-MH
batteries.
Placement
• Using the unit near power ampliers (or
other equipment containing large power
transformers) may induce hum. To alleviate
the problem, change the orientation of this
unit; or move it farther away from the source
of interference.
• This device may interfere with radio and
television reception. Do not use this device
in the vicinity of such receivers.
• Noise may be produced if wireless
communications devices, such as cell
phones, are operated in the vicinity of this
unit. Such noise could occur when receiving
or initiating a call, or while conversing.
Should you experience such problems, you
should relocate such wireless devices so they
are at a greater distance from this unit, or
switch them o.
• Do not expose the unit to direct sunlight,
place it near devices that radiate heat, leave
it inside an enclosed vehicle, or otherwise
subject it to temperature extremes. Excessive
heat can deform or discolor the unit.
• When moved from one location to another
where the temperature and/or humidity is
very dierent, water droplets (condensation)
may form inside the unit. Damage or
malfunction may result if you attempt to use
the unit in this condition. Therefore, before
using the unit, you must allow it to stand for
several hours, until the condensation has
completely evaporated.
• Depending on the material and temperature
of the surface on which you place the unit, its
rubber feet may discolor or mar the surface.
You can place a piece of felt or cloth
under the rubber feet to prevent this from
happening. If you do so, please make
sure that the unit will not slip or move
accidentally.
• Do not place containers or anything else
containing liquid on top of this unit. Also,
whenever any liquid has been spilled on the
surface of this unit, be sure to promptly wipe
it away using a soft, dry cloth.
Maintenance
• For everyday cleaning wipe the unit with a
soft, dry cloth or one that has been slightly
dampened with water. To remove stubborn
dirt, use a cloth impregnated with a mild,
non-abrasive detergent. Afterwards, be sure
to wipe the unit thoroughly with a soft, dry
cloth.
• Never use benzine, thinners, alcohol or
solvents of any kind, to avoid the possibility
of discoloration and/or deformation.
Repairs and Data
• Please be aware that all data contained in
the unit’s memory may be lost when the unit
is sent for repairs. Important data should
always be backed up USB ash drives, SD
cards, SDHC cards, or written down on paper
(when possible). During repairs, due care
is taken to avoid the loss of data. However,
in certain cases (such as when circuitry
related to memory itself is out of order), we
regret that it may not be possible to restore
the data, and Roland assumes no liability
concerning such loss of data.
Additional Precautions
• 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. Data stored on an SD card or
USB ash drive has a nite lifespan, and may
be lost simply with the passage of time. To
protect yourself against the risk of loosing
important data, we recommend that you
back up important data to another location
such as a computer.
• Unfortunately, it may be impossible to
restore the contents of data that was stored
in the unit’s memory, USB ash drives, SD
cards, SDHC cards, once it has been lost.
Roland Corporation assumes no liability
concerning such loss of data.
• Use a reasonable amount of care when using
the unit’s buttons, sliders, or other controls;
and when using its jacks and connectors.
Rough handling can lead to malfunctions.
• Never strike or apply strong pressure to the
display.
• When disconnecting all cables, grasp the
connector itself—never pull on the cable.
This way you will avoid causing shorts, or
damage to the cable’s internal elements.
• To avoid disturbing others nearby, try to
keep the unit’s volume at reasonable levels.
• When you need to transport the unit,
package it in the box (including padding)
that it came in, if possible. Otherwise, you
will need to use equivalent packaging
materials.
• Some connection cables contain resistors.
Do not use cables that incorporate resistors
for connecting to this unit. The use of such
cables can cause the sound level to be
extremely low, or impossible to hear. For
information on cable specications, contact
the manufacturer of the cable.
Using External Memories
• USB ash drives, SD cards, SDHC cards, are
constructed using precision components;
handle the memories, cards carefully, paying
particular note to the following.
• To prevent damage to the cards from static
electricity, be sure to discharge any static
electricity from your own body before handling
the cards.
• Do not touch or allow metal to come into
contact with the contact portion of the cards.
• Do not bend, drop, or subject cards to strong
shock or vibration.
• Do not keep cards in direct sunlight, in closed
vehicles, or other such locations.
• Do not allow cards to become wet.
• Do not disassemble or modify the cards.
Copyright
• It is forbidden by law to make an audio
recording, video recording, copy or
revision of a third party’s copyrighted work
(musical work, video work, broadcast, live
performance, or other work), whether
in whole or in part, and distribute, sell,
lease, perform, or broadcast it without the
permission of the copyright owner.
• Do not use this product for purposes that
could infringe on a copyright held by a
third party. We assume no responsibility
whatsoever with regard to any infringements
of third-party copyrights arising through
your use of this product
• This product can be used to record or
duplicate audio or visual material without
being limited by certain technological copyprotection measures. This is due to the fact
that this product is intended to be used for
the purpose of producing original music or
video material, and is therefore designed
so that material that does not infringe
copyrights belonging to others (for example,
your own original works) can be recorded or
duplicated freely.
• MMP (Moore Microprocessor Portfolio)
refers to a patent portfolio concerned with
microprocessor architecture, which was
developed by Technology Properties Limited
(TPL). Roland has licensed this technology
from the TPL Group.
• The SD logo (
) are trademarks of SD-3C, LLC.
(
• ASIO is a trademark and software of
Steinberg Media Technologies GmbH.
• This product contains eCROS integrated
software platform of eSOL Co.,Ltd. eCROS is a
trademark of eSOL Co., Ltd. in Japan.
• Company names and product names
appearing in this document are registered
trademarks or trademarks of their respective
owners.
• Roland, BOSS are either registered
trademarks or trademarks of Roland
Corporation in the United States and/or
other countries.
) and SDHC logo
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Contents
Overview Quick Guide Getting Ready IN/OUT/Monitor
USING THE UNIT SAFELY . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2
IMPORTANT NOTES . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4
Overview . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .6
Panel Description . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6
Front Panel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6
Side Panel (Left) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7
Side Panel (Right) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8
Rear Panel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8
Top Panel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9
Items in the Screen . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .10
Home Screen . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .10
MENU Screen . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .12
What Is a Project? . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .14
Project File Structure . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .14
BWF and iMXL . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .14
Quick Guide . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .15
Setup . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .23
Preparing the Power Supply . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .23
Installing Batteries . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .23
Connecting the AC adaptor . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .24
Using External Power Sources . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .24
Turning the Power On/O . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 25
Preventing the Power from Automatically Turning O (AUTO OFF) .25
Setting the Date and Time . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .26
SD Card . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .26
Inserting an SD Card . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .26
Formatting an SD Card . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .27
Removing an SD Card. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .27
Input Settings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .28
Input Settings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .28
Input Source Settings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .28
Connections . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 28
Audio Input from a Digital Device . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .29
Low Cut Filter Settings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .29
Limiter Settings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .30
Input Level and Input Sensitivity Settings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .31
Output Settings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 32
Output Settings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .32
Switching the Output Level of the Analog Output Jacks (MIX L/
OUT 1, MIX R/OUT 2) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Connections . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 32
Switching the Maximum Output Level of the MIX OUT (STEREO)
jack . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Selecting the Output Audio for OUT 1/2, 3/4, 5/6, and 7/8 . . . . . . . . . .33
Switching the Internal Speakers ON/OFF . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .33
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Monitor Settings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .34
Monitor Screen . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .34
Settings for Headphone Monitoring . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .34
PFL (Pre Fader Listen) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .34
REALTIME ANALYZER . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 34
Recording/Playback . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .35
Recording Settings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .35
Specifying the Input (Recording) Channels . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .35
Selecting the Audio File Type . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .35
MIX REC . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .35
Choosing the Project Naming Method . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .35
Pre-Recording . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .36
Sampling Rate . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .36
Bit Depth . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .37
Basic Operation for Recording . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .37
Marker . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .38
Basic Operation for Playback . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .39
Playback Settings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .39
PLAY MODE . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .39
PLAY REPEAT . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .40
AB REPEAT . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .40
MS Mic Settings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .41
MS MIC DECODER . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .41
MS-MIC LEVEL . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .41
MS-MIC WIDE . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .41
Using a Footswitch to Remotely Control Recording or Playback . . . . . . . . . . .42
Assigning a Function to the Footswitch . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .42
Mixer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .43
MIXER Screen . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 43
Adjusting the MIX LEVEL . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 43
PAN . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .44
MUTE ON/OFF . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .44
LINK ON/OFF . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .45
EQ ON/OFF . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .45
Editing the EQ . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .45
MASTER LIMITER . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 46
Adjusting the Output Level . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .46
Recording a Two-channel Mix . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .46
TIMECODE . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .47
TIMECODE MODE . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .47
FRAME RATE . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .48
TIMECODE OUTPUT . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .48
Internal Timecode . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .49
Manually Jamming to External Timecode. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .49
Specifying the REC-RUN Start Time . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .49
SLATE . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .50
SLATE TONE . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .50
Specifying the Output Destination for the Slate Tone . . . . . . . . . . . . . .50
SLATE MIC . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .50
Using the Slate Mic to Record on Desired Tracks of the Recorder . . .50
Project and Folder Operations . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .51
Basic Operation in the Finder . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .51
Opening a Project . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .52
Copying a Project . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 52
Moving a Project . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .53
Deleting a Project or Folder . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .53
Renaming a Project or Folder . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .54
Viewing Information About the Project . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .54
Protecting a Project (Protect). . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .54
Repairing a Project . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .55
Creating a Folder/Sorting Projects . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .55
Creating a Folder at the Root Directory . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .55
Creating a Folder Within a Folder . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .56
Sorting Projects . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .56
Backing Up and Loading the R-88’s Settings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .58
Creating a Backup . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .58
Loading a Backup into the R-88 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .58
Viewing Information About the Media . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .58
Copying a Project to USB Flash Drive / Loading from USB Flash
Drive . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .59
Copying a Project . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 59
Connecting to Your Computer via USB . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .60
USB Connection Mode Setting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .60
Exchanging Files With Your Computer (Storage) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .61
Connecting the R-88 to Your Computer. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .61
Disconnecting from Your Computer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .62
Using the R-88 as an Audio Interface . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .63
Block Diagram for Audio Interface Connection . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .63
Installing the USB Driver . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .64
Simultaneous Recording on the R-88 Itself . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .64
Listening to the Computer’s Playback Through the R-88 . . . . . . . . . . . .64
Parameter List . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .65
Error Messages . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .69
Troubleshooting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .70
Specications . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .72
R-88 Block Diagram . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .74
Index . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .77
Recording/Playback
Mixer Timecode File Operation USB Appendix
5
Overview
Panel Description
Front Panel
1 2 53 4 6 7 8
9
10
11
12
13
1
[POWER] switch
Slide this switch in the direction of the arrow to turn the power on/
o (p. 25).
2
[HOLD] switch
When the power is on, setting the [HOLD] switch in the ON position
will disable operation of the knobs, buttons, touch panel, and
master level. Disabling these controls will help prevent unintended
operation.
You can specify which controls to disable by using <SYSTEM
SETUP>Ú<HOLD> (p. 66).
3
SLATE MIC
This mic allows you to break into the input audio and record
comments such as credits or take numbers (p. 50).
4
[SLATE] switch
This switch turns on the slate mic or outputs a slate tone (p. 50). If
you slide the switch to the “MIC” position and hold it there for two
seconds, the slate mic will turn on. If you slide the switch to the
“TONE” position and hold it there for two seconds, a slate tone will
be output.
5
Touch panel display
This touch panel shows various information for the R-88, and also
allows you to make settings and perform operations (p. 10).
6
[ ] (STOP) button
This button stops playback or recording.
7
[ ] (PLAY/PAUSE) button
Press this button to start playback, or to pause playback or
recording.
8
[ ] (REC) button
This button starts recording. During recording, the indicator will
light. If you pause during recording, the indicator will blink.
6
14 15
9
[ ] (−) button
Press this button to move to the beginning of the project, or to
select the previous project. By holding down this button, you can
rewind through the project. You can do this during playback or
while stopped. When making various settings on the R-88, this
button decreases the value of the selected parameter.
10
[ ] (+) button
Press this button to select the next project. By holding down
this button, you can fast-forward through the project. You can
do this during playback or while stopped. When making various
settings on the R-88, this button increases the value of the selected
parameter.
MEMO
If you press both the [
the selected value will return to its default setting.
11
[MENU] (HOME) button
This button lets you make various settings for the R-88, such as
recording/playback settings and specifying the date and time (p. 12).
If the home screen is not displayed, this button takes you back to
the home screen.
12
PHONES jack
You can connect headphones here (p. 32).
13
[LEVEL]/[SENS] knob (1/L–8/R),
] (−) button and the [ ] (+) button,
PK (PEAK) indicator
These knobs adjust the input levels from the XLR input jacks
(1/L–8/R) located on the right side panel (p. 31). The inner knob
adjusts LEVEL, and the outer ring adjusts SENS.
The [LEVEL] knobs can be switched between two functions: input
level setting or mixer fader (Level Knob Mode p. 43).
The PK (PEAK) indicator at the right of each knob will light when the
input volume is excessive.
You can change the level at which the PK indicator will light
(SYSTEM SETUP–PEAK INDICATOR p. 66).
14
[MASTER] knob
This knob adjusts the output volume of the mixer. Press this knob to
access the mixer edit screen (p. 43).
15
[MONITOR] knob
This knob adjusts the volume of the headphones and speakers.
Press this knob to access the monitor setting screen (Headphone
setting/PFL /REALTIME ANALYZER).
25
Side Panel (Left)
Overview
Overview Quick Guide Getting Ready IN/OUT/Monitor
16
17 18
19 20 22 24
16
DIGITAL OUT jack
This jack outputs a digital signal. You can connect digital devices,
such as speakers or mixers, with an XLR type cable (AES/EBU, IEC
60958-4 compliant). The internal mixer’s two-channel mix is output
here as a digital signal.
17
DIGITAL IN jack
If you want to record a digital signal, connect a XLR type cable to
this jack. The digital input signal is recorded in stereo with the L
channel on track 1 and the R channel on track 2.
18
Rubber ap
Open this cover to expose the SD card slot, USB MEMORY port,
and USB COMPUTER port.
SD card slot
Insert the SD card into this slot (p. 26).
USB MEMORY port
You can connect a commercially available USB ash drive to this
port. A project recorded on the R-88 can be copied to your USB
ash drive as a backup. A backup from your USB ash drive can also
be loaded into the R-88.
USB COMPUTER port
Use a commercially available USB cable to connect this to your
computer. This allows projects recorded on the R-88 to be
transferred to your computer, or WAV les from your computer to
be copied to the R-88 for playback (p. 60).
You can also use the R-88 as a USB audio interface (p. 63).
2321
20
External power supply select switch
This switch selects the type of external power supply connected to
the DC IN jack
Set this to the AC ADAPTOR position if using an AC adaptor, or
to EXT BATTERY if using a commercially available external power
supply.
* If this is set to EXT BATTERY, you must specify the nal voltage
(p. 24).
21
Analog Output (MIX L/OUT 1, MIX R/OUT 2) jacks
These are XLR balanced output jacks. As the audio output, you can
select either specic tracks or the output of the internal mixer (twochannel mix). You can switch the output level (+4 dBu/-60 dBu). For
details, refer to “Output Settings” (p. 32).
* This instrument is equipped with
balanced (XLR) type jacks. Wiring
diagrams for these jacks are
shown at right. Make connections
after rst checking the wiring
diagrams of other equipment you
intend to connect.
NOTE
Do not supply phantom power from an external device to these
output jacks.
22
MIX OUT (STEREO) jack
This is a stereo-mini output jack. It outputs the output of the
internal mixer (two-channel mix). You can switch the output level (2
Vrms/-30 dBu). For details, refer to “Output Settings” (p. 32).
19
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1: GND 2: HOT
3: COLD
Recording/Playback
Mixer Timecode File Operation USB Appendix
19
DC IN jack
You can connect either the included AC adaptor
or a commercially available cable for an external
power device. For details, refer to “Connecting the
AC adaptor” (p. 24), or ”Using External Power Sources”
(p. 24).
23
TIMECODE IN/OUT jacks
You can connect devices with a timecode port. This allows you to
records the timecode in the R-88 when the recording starts (IN) and
to output the R-88 internal timecode (OUT). For details on recording
the timecode, see ”TIMECODE” (p. 47).
24
CONTROL 1, 2 jack
You can connect a footswitch here (BOSS FS-6 or FS-5U; sold
separately), then use it to control playback, recording, or rewind (p.
42).
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Overview
Side Panel (Right)
25
25
Analog input (IN 1/L–IN 8/R) jacks
These are analog audio input jacks equipped with mic preamps.
Each of the XLR input jacks 1-8 can be used as a monaural input,
providing a total of 8 input channels. Alternatively, XLR input jacks 1
and 2, 3 and 4, 5 and 6, and 7 and 8 can be used as four stereo-input
channels. For details, refer to “Input Settings” (p. 28).
* This instrument is equipped with
balanced (XLR) type jacks. Wiring
diagrams for these jacks are
shown at right. Make connections
after rst checking the wiring
diagrams of other equipment you
intend to connect.
26
2: HOT 1: GND
3: COLD
27
26
[PHANTOM] switch
These switches turn on/o the phantom power that is supplied to
each XLR input jack.
* Always turn the phantom power o when connecting any
device other than condenser microphones that require
phantom power. You risk causing damage if you mistakenly
supply phantom power to dynamic microphones, audio
playback devices, or other devices that don’t require such
power. Be sure to check the specications of any microphone
you intend to use by referring to the manual that came with it.
(This instrument’s phantom power: 48 V DC, 10 mA per channel)
27
Ground Terminal
Refer to “About the Ground Terminal” (p. 9).
Rear Panel
28
28
Security slot ( )
You can attach a commercial available security cable to this slot to
prevent theft.
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29
Analog Output (OUT 3–OUT 8) jack
These are XLR balanced output jacks. As the audio output signal,
you can choose either specic tracks or the output of the internal
mixer (two-channel mix). The output level is xed at +4 dBu.
* This instrument is equipped with
balanced (XLR) type jacks. Wiring
diagrams for these jacks are
shown at right. Make connections
after rst checking the wiring
diagrams of other equipment you
intend to connect.
NOTE
Do not supply phantom power from an external device to these
output jacks.
1: GND 2: HOT
3: COLD
29
Top Panel
30
31
Overview
Overview Quick Guide Getting Ready IN/OUT/Monitor
Recording/Playback
30
Battery case
Install batteries here. The entire battery case can be removed and
installed with the batteries (p. 23).
31
Internal speakers
These are built-in speakers for monitoring. If you want to hear
sound from the internal speakers, access the MENU item OUTPUT
SETUP, and turn SPEAKER SW “ON.” For details, refer to “Switching
the Internal Speakers ON/OFF” (p. 33).
* No sound will be output while using headphones or while
recording.
About the Ground Terminal (p. 8)
Depending on the circumstances of a particular setup, you
may experience a discomforting sensation, or perceive that
the surface feels gritty to the touch when you touch this
device, microphones connected to it, or the metal portions of
other objects. This is due to an innitesimal electrical charge,
which is absolutely harmless. However, if you are concerned
about this, connect the ground terminal (p. 8) with an external
ground. When the unit is grounded, a slight hum may occur,
depending on the particulars of your installation. If you
are unsure of the connection method, contact the nearest
Roland Service Center, or an authorized Roland distributor, as
listed on the “Information” sheet
* Unsuitable places for connection
• Water pipes (may result in shock or electrocution)
• Gas pipes (may result in re or explosion)
• Telephone-line ground or lightning rod (may be
dangerous in the event of lightning)
Mixer Timecode File Operation USB Appendix
9
Overview
Items in the Screen
Home Screen
The screen that appears when you turn on the power is called the home screen.
The home screen will switch in tandem with record or playback operations. If you want to switch screens while stopped, touch
upper right of the screen.
Home screen for recording
This is the recording-standby screen. In this state, the audio input can be monitored at all times, and recording can be started at any moment.
in the
Remaining recordable time on
the SD card
* “REM” will blink when the
remaining time runs low.
Name of project
being recorded
Timecode (p. 47)
Clip indicator
Level meter
Buttons
Record/recording-
standby status
Current date and
time
Headphone output setting (p. 34)
Icon Settings
Stereo
L+R MIX mono
L mono
R mono
Buer indicator
Movement of this meter toward the right indicates that it is
taking a longer time to write data to the SD card.
Elapsed recording time of the project
Recording settings
The sampling rate indication will change depending on the
status of DIGITAL IN.
• No digital connection/No signal =
• Abnormal digital signal reception=
(The sampling rate is incorrect)
• Digital signal being received normally=
Track number
The display will change depending on the settings.
• INPUT SW ON =
• DIGITAL IN =
• INPUT MS-MIC DECODER ON =
• INPUT LINK ON =
Power supply status (p. 23)
Icon Power Supply
AC Adaptor
External Power Supply (the
number is the nal voltage)
Battery
(black text)
(blinking)
(highlighted)
Home screen for playback
This is the playback-standby screen. Audio input is muted while this screen is displayed.
Project length
Name of project
being played back
Project timecode
Clip indicator
Level meter
Buttons
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Elapsed playback time of the project
Progress bar
Track number
The numbers are shown only for
tracks that contain recorded data.
Buttons in the home screen
By touching the buttons in the bottom of the record/stop or playback home screens, you can edit the various input settings, specify how the level
meters will be displayed, and assign markers within the project.
During recording
Overview
Overview Quick Guide Getting Ready IN/OUT/Monitor
During playback
<INPUT> button
Switch each input on/o,
specify low cut, and make limiter
settings (p. 28).
<METER ZOOM> button
Magnies the 20 dB region of the
level meter display.
Progress Bar
Indicated the playback position.
By touching this you can jump to the desired playback position.
<A-B> button
Repeatedly play back the
specied region (AB repeat)
within the project(p. 40).
<SENS> button
Check the sensitivity setting
of each input. The value of the
sensitivity setting is adjusted
using the [SENS] knobs
(p. 6) on the front panel.
<MARK> button (during
recording)
Assigns a marker within the
project (p. 38). By touching this
button during recording, you
can assign a marker to the
current location.
< > button
By touching and sliding this
button to the left or right, you
can rewind or fast-forward the
project. Rewind or fast-forward
will become faster as you move
the button farther from the
center.
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Mixer Timecode File Operation USB Appendix
<MARK> button
Touch this button to access the
Marker screen (p. 38).
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Overview
MENU Screen
This screen will appear when you press the [MENU] (HOME) button.
In this manual, operations starting from the MENU screen are expressed as follows.
<Example>
Select <REC/PLAY SETUP>, and then select <REC FILE>.
[MENU]Ú<REC/PLAY SETUP>Ú<REC FILE>
MENU
This is the main menu screen.
To return to the previous screen, press
the [MENU] (HOME) button once again,
or touch
* By pressing the [MENU] (HOME) button you
can instantly return to the home screen from
any level.
in the screen.
Basic Operation of each screen
Go back to the previous screen
Touch one of these icons to access the corresponding
setting screen.
Go to the next page
The explanations in this manual include illustrations that depict what should typically be shown by the display. Note, however, that your unit may
incorporate a newer, enhanced version of the system, so what you actually see in the display may not always match what appears in the manual.
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Overview
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• For details on each screen, refer to the pages listed on
• For details of each parameter, refer to “Parameter List” (p. 65).
FINDER
Manage projects and folders.
INPUT SETUP
Make input settings.
p. 51
p. 28
P. XX
.
OUTPUT SETUP
Make output settings.
p. 32
REC/PLAY SETUP
p. 35, p. 39
Make recording and playback settings.
USB SETUP
Make settings for using the R-88 as a USB
audio interface.
p. 60, p. 63
Recording/Playback
TIMECODE/TIME MENU
p. 47, p. 26
Make settings for the timecode, date,
and time.
MEMORY MENU
p. 58, p. 27
Make settings for SD cards and USB ash
drives.
SYSTEM SETUP
Make settings for the R-88 itself.
p. 66
Mixer Timecode File Operation USB Appendix
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Overview
What Is a Project?
On the R-88, the data that you record and play back are handled in
units called “projects.”
Project File Structure
If you connect the R-88 to your computer, you can see how these
folders and les are organized (p. 61).
/Root
R88_0001.PJT
R88_0001_1.WAV
R88_0002.PJT
R88_0002_1.WAV
R88_0003.PJT
R88_0003_1.WAV
R88_0003_2.WAV
R88_0004.PJT
R88_0004_1.WAV
R88_0004_2.WAV
R88_0004_3.WAV
R88_0004_M.PJT
R88_0004_M_L.WAV
R88_0004_M_R.WAV
(Monaural 1-channel project)
(Monaural WAV)
(Stereo 1-channel project)
(Stereo WAV)
(Monaural 2-channel project)
(Monaural WAV)
(Monaural WAV)
(Monaural 3-channel project)
(Monaural WAV)
(Monaural WAV)
(Monaural WAV)
(Monaural 2-channel project created by
making a 2-channel mix of R88_0004.PJT)
(Monaural WAV)
(Monaural WAV)
BWF and iMXL
The WAV les recorded by the R-88 are in BWF (Broadcast Wave
Format). The recording start time and the following iXML metadata
will be included in the le.
iXML metadata Explanation
This will record the date if the
PROJECT NAME setting (p. 35) is
<SCENE>
<TAKE>
<SPEED><TIMECODE_RATE>
<SPEED><TIMECODE_FLAG>
* The iXML metadata is not loaded at the time of playback.
“Date”, or the specied text string if
the setting is “U1–U8.”
If you edit the project name, this
data will also be changed.
This will record the time if the
PROJECT NAME setting (p. 35) is
“Date”, or a sequential number if the
setting is “U1–U8.”
If you edit the project name, this
data will also be changed.
This records the TIMECODE RATE.
R88_0005.PJT
R88_0005_1.WAV
R88_0005_2.WAV
R88_0006.PJT
R88_0006_1.WAV
R88_0006_2.WAV
R88_0006_3.WAV
R88_0006_M.PJT
R88_0006_M_0.WAV
SETUP
SETUP.TXT
(Stereo 2-channel project)
(Stereo WAV)
(Stereo WAV)
(Stereo 3-channel project)
(Stereo WAV)
(Stereo WAV)
(Stereo WAV)
(Stereo 1-channel project created by
making a 2-channel mix of R88_0006.PJT)
(Stereo WAV)
Backup of the R-88’s settings (p. 58)
MEMO
If MIX REC (p. 35) is ON, a stereo two-channel mix project will be
recorded simultaneously with the multitrack project.
For example, if you’re recording a multitrack project named
“R88_0004.PJT,” a 2-channel mix project named “R88_0004_M.
PJT” will be recorded at the same time.
The 2-channel mix project will be saved with the le names
R88_0001_M_L.WAV and R88_0001_M_R.WAV when recording
in monaural, or the le name R88_0001_M_0.WAV when
recording in stereo.
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NOTE
If you use your computer to modify, delete, or rename the
les within a project, the R-88 may be unable to play back the
project.
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This Quick Guide explains basic operation.
For details, refer to the pages shown by the
Getting Ready
Preparing an SD Card
page XX
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symbol.
Insert a commercially available SD card.
1. Open the rubber ap located on the left side panel.
* The cover may break if you use excessive force.
2. Insert the SD Card.
Preparing the Power Supply
Prepare batteries, an external power supply, or the AC adaptor.
Connecting the AC adaptor.
1. On the side panel (left), set the external power supply
select switch to “AC ADAPTOR.”
2. Connect the AC adaptor.
Label facing
upward
Installing batteries
Insert batteries, taking care to observe the
correct polarity.
Loosen these
two screws.
page 26
page 23
Recording/Playback
Connecting the external power supply
1. On the side panel (left), set the external power supply
select switch to “EXT BATTERY.”
2. Connect the cable of a commercially available external
power supply to the DC IN jack.
3. Specify the nal voltage.
* For details on making this setting, refer to “Using External
Power Sources” (p. 24).
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Turn on the power
Slide the [POWER] switch on the front panel in
the direction of the arrow, and hold it there for
several seconds.
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Quick Guide
Formatting an SD Card (Initialize)
Before using an SD card for the rst time, you must rst format (initialize) the SD card.
1. Choose [MENU]Ú<MEMORY>Ú<SD CARD FORMAT>. 2. Touch <YES>.
Formatting will begin. When formatting is nished, the display will
indicate “COMPLETED!.”
Specifying the Date and Time
page 27
Here’s how to set the date and time of the R-88’s internal clock.
1. Choose [MENU]Ú<TIMECODE/TIME>.
2. Touch <DATE & TIME>.
page 26
3. Specify the date and time.
Touch each item, and use to set the date and time.
4. Touch <OK> to conrm the setting.
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Quick Guide
2
This section explains the basic settings for recording, and the procedures for recording and playback.
Recording
Connections
Connect your recording mics or recording sources to the R-88’s input jacks.
CD player or other audio source
Equipment that has
a digital output jack
(XLR)
DIGITAL IN
IN 1/L–IN 8/R
Dynamic Mic Condenser Mic
Setting of the Phantom Power
Set the [PHANTOM] switch (p. 8) to
“ON” when you have connected a
condenser microphones that require
phantom power.
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Recording/Playback
Input Settings
Turn on the inputs that you want to record. Recording is possible only for inputs that are turned on.
1. In the home screen (recording) (p. 10), touch <INPUT>.
* You can also access the input
setup screens by pressing
[MENU]
Ú<INPUT SETUP>.
2. Touch the icon for each input to turn it on/o.
Input Level/Input Sensitivity Settings
Adjust the sensitivity and input level for each input to be recorded.
Use the [LEVEL]/[SENS] knobs to adjust the level and
sensitivity.
When you move a [SENS] knob (outer), the current value is shown
in the screen.
page 28
Input from the
DIGITAL IN jack
Input from the IN
1/L–IN 8/R jacks
* DIGITAL IN cannot be used
simultaneously with IN 1
and IN 2.
page 31
Mixer Timecode File Operation USB Appendix
For details on adjusting the input level, refer to “Adjusting the
input level” (p. 31).
* The level cannot be adjusted for DIGITAL IN.
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Quick Guide
Settings for the Audio File to be Recorded
Choose the type of audio le to be recorded (mono/stereo), and choose the sampling rate and bit depth.
1. Choose [MENU]Ú<REC/PLAY SETUP>.
Choose the type of audio le (stereo/mono)
6. Touch the <SAMPLE RATE> item.
7. Touch the rate that you want to use.
2. Touch the <REC FILE> item.
page 35
3. Touch the type that you want to set.
4. Touch to close the <REC FILE> window.
Choose the sampling rate
5. Press so that 2/3 is displayed.
8. Touch to close the <SAMPLE RATE> window.
Choose the bit depth
9. Touch the <BIT DEPTH> item.
10. Touch the bit depth that you want to use.
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Quick Guide
Recording/Playback
Recording will take place using the input settings and audio le settings you made on p. 17 and p. 18. You can then play back the recorded le.
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Recording
1. Press the [ ] (REC) button.
The button will light, and recording will begin.
page 37 page 39
Playback
1. Press the [ ] button.
The recorded project will begin playing back.
During playback, you can hold down the [
hold down the [ ] button to fast-forward. When you release the
respective button, playback will resume.
When playback reaches the end of the project, it will stop. If you
want to stop before the end of the project, press the [
button.
During playback, you can press the [
playback. When you press the button once again, playback will
resume from the location at which you paused.
] button to rewind, or
] (STOP)
] button to pause
Recording/Playback
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2. Press the [ ] (STOP) button to stop recording.
Deleting
Here’s how to delete a recorded project.
page 53
1. Choose [MENU]Ú<FINDER>.
2. Touch the name of the project or folder that you want to
delete.
The recorded project will blink.
3. Touch <DELETE>.
4. Touch <YES>.
Saving to a Computer
Here’s how to save a recorded project to your
computer.
page 61
1. Start up your computer.
2. Use a commercially available USB cable to connect the
R-88 to your computer.
3. Touch <STORAGE>.
* Only if you’ve selected “SELECTABLE”
4. On your computer, copy the desired le(s) from the SD
card.
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Quick Guide
3
The R-88 allows you to create a two-channel stereo mix of the audio from the IN 1–IN 8 and DIGITAL IN inputs during recording, or from the audio of the
tracks of a previously recorded project. This section explains basic operation of the mixer functionality.
Mixer
MIXER Screen
Press the [MASTER] knob on the front panel.
Level Settings
Here’s how to adjust the input levels during recording, or the levels of each track during playback.
Adjustment using the touch panel
2. Touch <MIXER>.
page 43
page 43
1. Touch a slider to display EDIT–FADER screen.
2. Touch a slider and drag it up or down.
To see the CH. 5–CH. 8
settings, touch the area on
the level meter to switch the
display.
To make ne adjustments, use the [ ] (−) button or [ ] (+)
button (p. 43).
3. Touch the <VIEW> tab to return to the VIEW screen.
Adjustment using the [LEVEL] knobs
You can also adjust the levels by using the [LEVEL] knobs (1/L–8/R)
on the front panel.
1. Choose [MENU]Ú<SYSTEM SETUP>Ú<LEVEL KNOB
MODE>.
<LEVEL KNOB MODE> is located on page 3/6. Touch to access
3/6.
* If the LEVEL KNOB mode is set to MIXER, the INPUT LEVEL is
xed at 0 dB.
3. Use the [LEVEL] knobs to adjust the level.
* If the LEVEL KNOB MODE is set to MIXER, you can’t use the on-
screen sliders to adjust the level.
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Pan Settings
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Here’s how to adjust each input’s pan during recording, or the pan of each track during playback.
1. Touch to access the pan adjustment screen.
This will adjust “MS-MIC WIDE” on channels for which the MS mic
decoder (p. 41) is on.
2. Touch the knob that you want to adjust.
3. Drag the slider to the left or right to adjust the pan.
page 44
Recording/Playback
A slider will appear in the bottom of the screen.
Stereo Link and Mute On/O
Here’s how to turn stereo link (p. 45) and mute (p. 44) on/o.
1. Touch .
To make ne adjustments, use the [ ] (−) button or [ ] (+)
button (p. 44).
page 44
2. Touch <MIXER LINK> or <MUTE> for the channel whose
setting you want to turn on/o.
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EQ Settings
Quick Guide
Here’s how to make EQ settings.
1. Touch .
2. Touch <EQ> of the channel whose setting you want to
turn on/o.
page 45
3. Touch <PRM>.
4. Touch the slider for a parameter, and drag it left or right
to adjust its value.
Output Level Settings
Here’s how to adjust the output level to achieve the
appropriate level when the R-88 is connected to an
external device.
page p. 46
1. Activate the slate tone (p. 50).
Slide the switch to the
TONE position and hold
it there for two seconds.
* The slate tone cannot be output when the home screen is in
playback mode.
2. Adjust the [MASTER LEVEL] knob so that the MASTER
LEVEL meter (MST) is at the appropriate level.
MASTER LEVEL
Meter
To make ne adjustments, use the [ ] (−) button or [ ] (+)
button (p. 45).
Recording a Two-channel Mix
You can record a separate two-channel stereo mix
project simultaneously while recording a multitrack
project.
page 35
1. Choose [MENU]Ú<REC/PLAY SETUP>Ú<MIX REC>.
2. Touch <ON>.
3. Make the appropriate adjustments to the input level of
the connected device.
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Setup
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Preparing the Power Supply
The R-88 can operate using an AC adaptor, batteries, or an external
power device.
Installing Batteries
1
Loosen the screws
from these two
locations.
2
Remove the battery
compartment cover.
3
Insert batteries,
taking care to observe
the correct polarity.
* We recommend that you keep batteries installed in the unit
even though you’ll be powering it with the AC adaptor. That
way, you’ll be able to continue a performance even if the cord of
the AC adaptor gets accidently disconnected from the unit.
* If operating this unit on batteries, please use alkaline batteries,
rechargeable Ni-MH batteries.
Removing the battery case
Although it is possible to replace the batteries without removing
the battery case, battery replacement will be easier if you remove
the battery case.
1
Loosen the screws
from these two
locations.
2
Remove the battery
case.
Recording/Playback
Note when using the R-88 on batteries
If used improperly, batteries may explode or leak and cause
damage or injury. In the interest of safety, please read and
observe the following precautions.
• Carefully follow the installation instructions for batteries, and
make sure you observe the correct polarity.
• Avoid using new batteries together with used ones. In
addition, avoid mixing dierent types of batteries.
• Remove the batteries whenever the unit is to remain unused
for an extended period of time.
• Never keep batteries together with metallic objects such as
ballpoint pens, necklaces, hairpins, etc.
• Incorrect handling of batteries, rechargeable batteries, or
a battery charger can cause leakage, overheating, re, or
explosion. Before use, you must read and strictly observe
all of the precautions that accompany the batteries,
rechargeable batteries, or battery charger.
• When using rechargeable batteries and a charger, use only
the combination of rechargeable batteries and charger
specied by the battery manufacturer.
Types of batteries that can be used
• AA alkaline batteries (LR6)
• AA rechargeable Ni-MH batteries (HR6)
Choose <MENU>Ú<SYSTEM SETUP>Ú<BATTERY>(p. 66), and
specify the battery that you’re using.
* The R-88 cannot recharge rechargeable Ni-MH batteries.
You’ll need to use a battery charger designed for
rechargeable Ni-MH batteries.
certain period of time without performing any operation, the
display will dim or the unit’s power will turn o, depending on
the power conservation setting.
REFERENCE
“Parameter List” (p. 65)
* To prevent the power from turning o automatically, Choose
[MENU]Ú<SYSTEM SETUP> and turn the AUTO OFF setting
OFF. For details, refer to ”Turning the Power On/O” (p. 25).
Remaining battery indication
When the remaining battery power runs low, a battery low
icon appears in the lower right of the display. When
this appears, install fresh batteries as soon as possible. If
you continue to use the unit in this state, the display will
indicate“Battery Low,” and nally the R-88 will stop functioning
entirely.
Expected battery life under continuous use:
• 96 kHz, 8 channel, phantom power on with total of 40 mA
Type of battery Battery life
Alkaline battery (AA, LR6) Approx. 1 hours
Rechargeable Ni-MH battery (AA, HR6) Approx. 2 hours
• 96 kHz, 2 channel, phantom power o
Type of battery Battery life
Alkaline battery (AA, LR6) Approx. 3 hours
Rechargeable Ni-MH battery (AA, HR6) Approx. 4 hours
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Power conservation function
The R-88 has a power conservation function, which prevents
unnecessary battery consumption. If you leave the unit for a
* These gures will vary depending on the specications of
the batteries and the actual conditions of use.
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Setup
Connecting the AC adaptor
If you are using an AC adaptor, you must set the external power
supply select switch to “AC ADAPTOR.”
1
Connect the plug of the AC
adaptor to the R-88’s DC IN
jack.
* When using an external power source, even when power is
automatically cut o, the R-88 starts within 30 seconds after
power is turned back on. During this period, the nal voltage
settings can be changed.
* Read the following to set the nal voltage for the R-88.
Setting the nal voltage
1.
Choose [MENU]Ú<SYSTEM SETUP>.
2. Touch <EXT POWER>.
<EXT POWER> is located on page 2/6. Touch to access 2/6.
2
Plug the AC adaptor into an
AC power outlet.
* Place the AC adaptor so the side with the indicator (see
illustration) faces upwards and the side with textual information
faces downwards.
The indicator will light when you plug the AC adaptor into an
AC outlet.
* Be sure to use the AC adaptor included with this product.
Using External Power Sources
If you are using an external power supply, you must set the external
power supply select switch to “EXT BATTERY.”
When using an external power supply, be sure to set the nal
voltage.
The nal 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 nal voltage is not properly set for the external power source,
the remaining power display cannot be shown. Refer to the user’s
manual of the external power supply for the nal voltage value.
Furthermore, when the “Battery Low” message is displayed, the
recording automatically stops, and the power automatically turns
o. Change the external power source.
3. Touch the nal voltage value that you want to specify.
Setting
9.0 V, 9.5 V, 10.0 V, 10.5 V, 11.0 V, 11.5 V, 12.0 V
4. Press the [MENU] (HOME) button to return to the home
screen.
You can also return to the home screen by touching a number
of times.
MEMO
If an external power source is connected, the R-88 will not
switch to battery operation even if the voltage of the external
power source drops below the nal voltage.
DC IN jack pin conguration
Make sure that the wiring of your external
power source matches the R-88’s power supply
connector. Be aware that malfunctions will occur
if you connect an external power source that is
wired dierently.
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Refer to the user’s manual for the external power source when using an
external power source.
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