Roland VS-2400 User Manual

24-bit/96kHz recording 24-track audio recorder 48-channel digital mixer
Digital Studio Workstation
Professional Digital Recording A Fluid and Intuitive OS
Sample Rate
48/44.1/32kHz
16-tr recording 16-tr playback 16-tr recording 24-tr playback
96/88.2/64kHz
8-tr recording 8-tr playback
8-tr recording 12-tr playback
Recording Mode
M24,M16,CDR
MTP,MT1,MT2,LIV,LV2
Maximum Number of Tracks for Simultaneous Recording/Playback
Recording Modes
M24
(Mastering 24-bit)
For recording and playback in 24-bit linear format.
For recording and playback in 16-bit linear format. Ideal for mastering, this mode enables you to record in Audio CD Image format for quick,
repeatable CD burning. Recording time is approximately two times longer than M16 while preserving sound quality.
Suitable when doing many track bounces. Provides more recording time than MT1 while preserving sound quality. Provides more recording time than MT2. Suitable when there is little disk space left or for lengthy
recording applications such as live performances. Enables the longest recording time.
For high-quality recording which compares well to the results from professional-grade digital devices such as mixers and effect processors.
MTP (Multitrack Pro)
M16 (Mastering 16-bit)
CDR (CD Writing) MT1 (Multitrack 1) MT2 (Multitrack 2)
LIV (Live 1
)
LIV (Live 2
)
WITH VGA DISPLAY
Spectrum Analyzer
24 Tracks of Recording Heaven
Frustrated with the limited capabilities of a 16-track digital recorder? Then it’s time to step up to full 24-track recording.Think about it. With 24 tracks, you’ll have room for individually miked drums and plenty of vocals.And with 384 Virtual Tracks, there’s always room to try new ideas.
Pristine 24-bit/96kHz Sound Quality
How does the VS-2400CD sound? In a word, phenomenal—thanks to its true 24-bit A/D converters.These top-quality converters capture all the warmth of your inputs and provide better headroom for recording.And if you want the absolute finest sound quality, the VS-2400CD even supports recording at 96kHz*.
*At sampling rates of 96kHz, maximum 8-track recording is possible.
Internal CD-RW and 40GB Hard Drive
Easy CD Burning:
With a low-profile CD burner built-in, the VS-2400CD has everything needed to take your song from idea to completion.Just mix down to an open pair of tracks and burn a CD!
.WAV/AIFF Compatibility:
The VS-2400CD’s internal CD-RW drive can also be used to import .WAV and AIFF files directly from CD.You can even export audio in .WAV format and burn it to disc.
WITH VGA DISPLAY
Channel View
Here you can access individual channel parameters— including EQ curves, compressor settings, effects and more —with point-and-click ease.
S olid Mixing Capabilities
A Full-Featured Digital Mixer
Impressive 48-Channel/20-Bus Design:
More than just a recorder, the VS-2400CD is a full-blown 48-channel digital mixer.These channels consist of the 16-channel Input mixer, 24-channel Track mixer and eight effect returns. A variety of busses, including eight direct paths, eight aux busses, and stereo main and monitor busses, let you route signal anywhere.
Expandable I/O via R-BUS:
Thanks to its R-BUS interface, the VS-2400CD can be expanded with up to eight channels of analog or digital I/O. Use R-BUS to connect an additional VS-2400CD, VS-2480CD or even Roland’s SI-24 Studio Interface–adding another eight analog input channels.
Premium Analog Components:
A digital mixer can only sound as good as its analog components. That’s why Roland used the same premium circuits found on the flagship VS-2480CD.These carefully selected components have been praised for their warm sound, so you get nothing but the best.
Automated Mixing at Your Fingertips
13 Motorized Faders:
know the importance of motorized faders. Imagine being able to press a button and watch as your entire mix is instantly recalled! These faders also come in handy when moving between the VS-2400CD’s Input mixer, Track mixer and effect returns.
Create and Store Multiple Automixes:
automation is key to good mixing.Fortunately, the VS-2400CD lets you create multiple automixes for controlling important mixing parameters like track level, panning, effects sends and more.
New RSS surround Panning:
surround Panning.Using this function, you can position a sound anywhere in a 360 degree field simply by turning a knob.The result is a surround sound mix using conventional 2-way speakers (5.1 mixing is also available).
If you’ve ever had to work on multiple projects at once, you
Professional engineers will tell you that
The VS-2400CD is the first V-Studio to feature RSS
Use the Spectrum Analyzer to tune your mix to room acoustics, or to instantly view the frequency content.
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