Built-In Stereo Mics

Select between input channels 1/2 and the built-in mics.
Built-In Speakers Hold Switch
Locks all control switches, including power switch. The speakers play the same sound as the headphones.
Limiter Switch Effects Button
Press to enter Effect mode. Turns the limiter of all channels ON or OFF.

Wave Edit Button

Phantom Power Switch
Turns the phantom power ON or OFF for channels 1/2 and 3/4 during mic input.
Press to enter Wave Edit mode.
Marker Set/ Operate Buttons
Use to set markers or to index previously set markers.

Shuttle Dial

Use to vary forward or reverse speed in playback or in waveform editing.

A-B Repeat Button

Press once to set point A, again to set point B, and again to cancel the set points.

Jog Dial

Use to select files and set parameters.

Display Selector

Use to select current playback time, remaining time, or current playback position bar.

Cursor Buttons

Use to select files and menu items and to set parameters.
while using line input to record the performance itself. Or you can record at several Extended Recording with 40GB Hard Disk Drive Equipped with a 40GB hard disk drive, the R-4 can record up to 17 hours at maximum sound quality or up to 58 hours at CD quality. Superior 24-bit/96-kHz Linear Recording Totally uncompressed recording assures outstanding sound quality. Choose 16-bit or 24bit quantization and a sampling rate of 44.1 kHz, 48 kHz, or 96 kHz. Save data as WAV files.
Recording Time (approx.) (Stereo) 16-bit/44.1-kHz 58 hours 16-bit/48-kHz 53 hours 24-bit/96-kHz 17 hours
opportunities or sound bites at the beginning of a recording. Five High-Quality Effects The R-4 lets you tailor the sound during both recording and playback.
Built-In Effects 3-Band EQ 3-band parametric EQ; allows sharp equalizing with high/low shelving and mid peaking 6-point frequency band equalizing ideal for recording Minimizes noise during silences, cuts low-frequency noise Clearly defines and enhances sounds good for dialogue Cuts hissing, smoothens the sound, makes the sound level uniform
different level settings simultaneously. On-Board Limiter Built into the analog stage, the Limiter helps

Limiter Operation

deliver a stable

AD level (dBFS)

and reliable recording free of clipped noise from sudden input surges.
Clip level Threshold level* The Limiter circuit suppresses distortion prior to A/D conversion.
Graphic EQ Noise Gate Enhancer Comp & DeEsser

Input signal level (dBu)

*The signal level at which the Limiter operates.
Built-In Nondirectional Stereo Microphones The R-4's nondirectional, back electret condenser microphones offer superb transient characteristics and vibration resistance. Pre-Recording Function When the REC button is pressed, the current material is appended to a buffer that contains recorded material from a few seconds earlier. This helps prevent missed recording

*Only one effect can be used at a time. Effect ON/OFF and parameters can be set for each track. *Effects are not available in 96-kHz operation.
Simultaneous 4-Channel Recording The 4 XLR/Phone combo jacks come with switchable phantom power and give you a choice of MONO, STEREO, STEREO X2, or 4CH recording. Digital input/output is also provided. Four-channel recording gives you exceptional flexibility. For example, you can use mics to capture the ambience of a performance hall
L Terminal for Linking a Digital Video Camera The R-4's L terminal lets you connect a similarly equipped digital video camera to synchronize the camera start/stop while R-4 is recording. Counting the camera's two channels, this configuration gives you a total of six audio channels a wealth of audio data to get creative with.
The R-4 brings you a new generation of portable recording. Enjoy superb sound quality. Use the 40GB hard disk drive for extended recording. Record up to four channels at once. Edit waveforms on the recorder itself. All this plus a compact size and light weight that assure outstanding mobility in the field. The Edirol R-4. Gear up for the new generation of portable recording.

Prev Button

Press to select previous file. Hold it down to rewind.

Next Button

Press to select the next file. Hold it down to fast-forward.

Rec Button

Press to start recording. Press while holding down the PAUSE button to enter standby recording.
Large 128 x 64 dot display

Monitor Level Dial

Volume control for built-in speakers and headphones.

Input Gain Dials

Use to set input gain. Each channel can be set independently at the analog stage.

USB Terminal

Mass storage class USB 2.0/1.1 terminal

CompactFlash Slot

Use to transfer data from HDD to CompactFlash.
Input Terminals (channels 1 to 4)
XLR/Phone combo jacks with switchable phantom power.

Digital Audio Terminal

Coaxial digital audio in/out.

L Terminal

Use to link to a digital video camera for synchronized recording/playback start and stop.

Headphone Jack

Standard headphone jack

Mic/Line Selector

Selects the input level of the mic or line input.

Line Out Terminal

Use to select or mix playback channels from the four recorded channels.
Easy Playback with the Jog Dial Use the jog dial to fast-forward or rewind at Waveform Editing Using Only the R-4 The R-4 is all you need to edit waveforms. Just watch the waveform on the LCD as you edit. Scrubbing playback with the shuttle dial lets you set the edit points precisely by sound.

Waveform Editing Functions Trim (Delete) Divide (Split) Select two points and remove the waveform between them Select one point and divide the file there
CompactFlash Slot The CompactFlash slot makes it easy to read or write recorded files. You can use CompactFlash memory to give data to colleagues or to transfer data to equipment not equipped with a USB interface.
any of seven speed levels. Built-In Stereo Speakers The R-4's built-in speakers make it easy to monitor recorded sound without headphones.
USB 2.0 Terminal Provides a High-Speed Computer Data Link The USB 2.0 high-speed mode transfers data about 20 times faster than DAT. You can also use the R-4 as a 40GB storage device. Edit R-4
2-Way Power Supply The R-4 runs on eight AA batteries or with the AC adaptor. Digital Audio Input/Output Exchange data with other digital equipment while maintaining fidelity with the coaxial digital audio in/out. Soft Carrying Case The R-4 comes with a soft carrying case with a shoulder strap for safe, comfortable use in the field.
Combine (Append) Combine a file with the one before it Merge (Bounce) Merge several channels into one
Index Any Point Instantly Press the mark button anytime during recording or playback to mark that point for easy, instant indexing later. With the A-B repeat function you can set two points and repeatedly play back the material between them.
files directly from DAWs and other applications. Advanced Linking with the EDIROL DV-7DL A USB cable is all you need to connect directly to an EDIROL DV-7DL Video Editor and exchange files.

Signal Part

Input Connectors Impedance Frequency Response

Control

Channel 1/2 3/4: XLR/PHONE type (phantom powered: XLR only) 4 k Ohms or more 44.1 kHz: 20 Hz to 20 kHz (0 dB/-2 dB), 48 kHz: 20 Hz to 22 kHz (0 dB/-2 dB), 96 kHz: 20 Hz to 40 kHz (0 dB/-3 dB) Channel 1, 2, 3, 4: -60 to +4 dBu (variable) RCA phono type (L, R) Stereo 1/4 inch Phone Type L, R: 950 Ohms, PHONES: 10 Ohms L, R: -7.8 dBu (-10 dBV), PHONES: 30 mW + 30 mW (32 Ohms load) Digital Output Jacks: Coaxial Type (conform to IEC60958), Digital Input Jacks: Coaxial Type (conform to IEC60958) B Type Mini-Miniature Phone Type *Receive Only. CompactFlash Shelving EQ, Graphic EQ, Enhancer, Noise Reducer, Compressor * 96 kHz : Invalid

Controls

Nominal Input Level Output Connectors Headphones Jack Impedance Output Level Digital Input/Output Connectors Other Connectors USB Connector L-connector Card Slot Effect Unit Tone Control

Signal Processing

Bit Depth AD/DA Conversion Headroom Sample Rate AD/DA Conversion Digital Output Digital Input

Display

Input Gain Knobs (CH1, CH2, CH3, CH4), Input Level Switch (CH1/2, LINE, MIC), Input Level Switch (CH3/4, LINE, MIC), Monitor Knob, Jog Shuttle, Transport Buttons (PREV, NEXT, STOP, PAUSE, PLAY, REC), Function Buttons, Hold Switch , Phantom Switch (CH1/2, CH3/4), Limiter Switch 128 x 64 Graphic LCD
24 bits 12 dB 44.1 / 48 / 96 kHz 44.1 / 48 / 96 kHz 32 kHz to 96 kHz (convert to internal sample rate) 40 GBytes 16 bits 44.1 kHz: 58 hours, 16 bits 48 kHz: 53 hours, 24 bits 96 kHz: 17 hours DC 9 V (AC adaptor), AA battery x (W) x 221.8 (D) x 72.2 (H) mm, 1.7 kg USB Cable, AC Adaptor (PSB-1U), AC Cord, Owner's Manual, Carrying Case * 0 dBu = 0.775 Vrms

Others

Hard Disk Drive Capacity Recording Time Power Supply Dimensions, Weight Accessories
System Requirements : Windows XP/2000/Me, MacOS9.2 or MacOS X, OS standard driver

SAMPLE RATES

MIC/LINE LEVEL

INPUT1/L

LIMITER GAIN

LIMITER INPUT2/R GAIN

LINE OUT

D/A D/A

MONITOR LEVEL

L R PHONES

A/D DSP

Built-in MIC EFFECTS

MIC/LINE LEVEL SW

Built-in SPEAKER

DIGITAL OUT (Coaxial)

LIMITER GAIN L R

INPUT3/L

LIMITER INPUT4/R GAIN

USB 2.0/1.1

DIGITAL IN (Coaxial)

USB MASS STORAGE DEVICE

CompactFlash

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