Roland R-88 User Manual

All in One Recorder, Mixer and

Audio Interface - Anytime, Anywhere

Seamless integration of recording, mixing and an audio
interface - a new dimension in professional portable recording.

• Simultaneous recording of 8 channels + stereo mix (up to 96kHz) • Up to 24bit/192kHz uncompressed linear

PCM recording (up to 4 channels) • 3 hours of recording time using 32GB SDHC card (24bit/96kHz, 10ch)

• Up to 5 seconds pre-recording • 8 XLR inputs, 8 XLR outputs, AES/EBU input/output • Selectable input

delay per channel - adjustable by 0.05 - 20 ms - ideal for surround micing • Built-in 8 channel mixer with

3-band EQ and MS microphone decoder • Built-in 10in/8out USB audio interface to use with any common

DAW (up to 96kHz) • Touch Panel Display for intuitive navigation • SMPTE time code In/out for video sync

• BWF and iXML embedded metadata (SCENE, TAKE, TIMECODE RATE)

• Control the R-88 using MIDI via the Roland UM-ONE mk2 USB MIDI

interface - mix with a MIDI-controllable fader unit • Supported power

types – AA batteries, rechargeable Ni-MH battery, AC power, and 4-pin

XLR external battery types.

for Windows® 8/7/Vista

for Mac OS X

Input, Output, Mix and Interface Options to Cover a Multitude of Recording Applications

8 channels + stereo mix
(up to 96kHz)

SDHC/SD Card

8 Mics

Surround Mic + 2ch Mic

Audio Mixer + Ambient Mic

6 Mics + AES/EBU (Digital 2ch)

Analog

(8 XLR)

or

AES/EBU

USB Memory

Backup

STOP, REC,

PLAY , FF,

REW, MARKER.

USB 2.0
10 in+8 out

Timecode

Footswitch

Recording and
web streaming

Video Camera (XLR) or SDI Audio Embedder

DSLR camera (Stereo Mini)

Audio Mixer (8 XLR + AES/EBU)

Headphones

Built-in Monitor Speakers

INPUT OUTPUT

DAWs (Recording or Play back)

Hold Switch

Prevents unintentional
operations by disabling control
from the front panel buttons
and touch panel display.

Power Switch

Input Sensitivity &

Level Knobs

Dual type knobs adjust both input
sensitivity(-62dBu to +4dBu) and
level for Ch 1 to 8 independently.

Peak Indicators

Touch Panel Display

The front touch panel
displays a variety of
contextual information
making control and
adjustments intuitive.

Memory Card Slot

Audio is recorded on SD or
SDHC cards (up to 32G).

Digital Audio Input/

Output

AES/EBU Input/Output. Provides
digital input capability and stereo
mix output from internal mixer.

DC Input

Power via the included AC adaptor
or professional external battery
systems. (4-pin XLR 9 to 16 V)

Outputs 1-2

XLR balance outputs.
Assignable from Channel 1/2,
3/4, 5/6, 7/8 or mixed audio
via internal mixer. Selectable
output level (+4/-60dBu).

Mix Out Terminal

Stereo miniature phone type. This
output offers mixed audio from
the internal mixer. Selectable
output level (2 Vrms/-30 dBu).

Top Panel

Battery Pack

The R-88 works with eight
(8) AA batteries.

Internal speakers

Slate Mic

For recording voice
memos

Front Panel

Right Side Panel

Left Side Panel

Rear Panel

Slate Switch

On/Off switch to turn on
Slate Mic or Slate Tone
(1kHz/-20dBFS)

Outputs 3-8

XLR balance output. Together
with Ch.1 and 2, a total of 8
independent outputs are available.
Also, mixed audio via internal
mixer can be output (+4dBu).

REC Button

REC button lights during
recording and blinks in
standby mode. During
recording, markers
are set by pushing the
button.

Time Code Input/Output

The R-88 accepts SMPTE time code offering slave mode
to video cameras or VTRs. In addition, the R-88 can be
the master, sending out time code to slave devices (Time
code mode : OFF, INT, RTC, REC-RUN, EXT SYNC,
EXT AUTO JAM, EXT SYNC REC, EXT REC).

PREV/NEXT Buttons

PREV and NEXT allow
selection of the previous or next
file. Hold down these buttons for
rewind or fast forward.

MENU Button

This button accesses the menu
settings, such as recording/
playback settings and specifying
the date and time, recording
mode, etc

Monitor Level knob

Volume control for built-in
speakers and headphones.
When pushing the knob, the
monitor/PFL/RTA setting menu
screen appears.

Master Level knob

Volume control for stereo mix
from internal mixer. When
pushing the knob, the mixer
menu screen appears.

Inputs/Phantom

Power Switches

XLR type jacks support line
level to mic level. Individual
on/off switches control the
phantom powered supply to
each XLR input.

USB Memory Port

Backup files to USB memory
flash drives or Control the R-88
using MIDI via the Roland UM­ONE mk2 USB MIDI interface

- mix with a MIDI-controllable
fader unit.

USB Port

Enables copying flies to or
from computers or using
as a 10 in/8 out USB audio
interface (up to 96kHz).

External Control Jack

Enables STOP, REC, PLAY ,
FF, REW, REC/STOP, PLAY/
STOP, PLAY(MOMENT), SET
MARKER, PREV MARKER,
NEXT MARKER using optional
FS-6 or FS-5U footswitches.

8 channels + stereo mix
recording simultaneously

(up to 96kHz)

Built-in, powerful digital mixer allows
simultaneous recording and mix-down