Topic: Edirol R-44 - Solid State 4 channel recorder

[spcyrfc]

i wonder how long it will take for the r-44 pro to hit the market if it ever does?

[dennisrtyler]

i wonder how long it will take for the r-44 pro to hit the market if it ever does?

mid april is the newest word from reps

edit: nevermind, just re-read and saw that you were referring to a potential r-44 pro.

[boa]

Ordered one today - now onto newegg for a card or two.

[digifish_music]

i wonder how long it will take for the r-44 pro to hit the market if it ever does?

I've been told later this month, I have one on back order.

digifish

[NOLAfishwater]

If you run an external preamp, will you be able to bypass the preamps?

[KLowe]

If you run an external preamp, will you be able to bypass the preamps?

superb question....I wanna know also.

[BayTaynt3d]

If you run an external preamp, will you be able to bypass the preamps?

superb question....I wanna know also.

Highly unlikely considering the earlier models design.

[sonidista]

My objection with actual analog (resistive trim/level knob/slider control) is they do not track well enough, at least for my purposes using matched/calibrated multi-channel mics.  

Digital trim/level give much better chance that all channels have inherent known/precision tracking ability. Possible to set exact 'dB' adjustments.

What I would like to see, and spoke to SD engineer about this, is feature to fix each channel gain/level independently (like to calibrate not so precision matched mics), THEN have ability to adjust master level with all channels tracking up/down together, but maintaining the preset channel offset.   None of the two or 4 channel digital decks I've checked seem able to do this.

That's a great idea for any recorder, even more important with a 4 track machine.

If I recall it right, the Aaton Cantar has that feature. A little high-priced though, compared to the other units discussed here...

[Colin Liston]

Has this thing started shipping yet? 

[Rick]

Has this thing started shipping yet? 

4/25 was the last update I got from Sweetwater

[BayTaynt3d]

My objection with actual analog (resistive trim/level knob/slider control) is they do not track well enough, at least for my purposes using matched/calibrated multi-channel mics. 

Digital trim/level give much better chance that all channels have inherent known/precision tracking ability. Possible to set exact 'dB' adjustments.

What I would like to see, and spoke to SD engineer about this, is feature to fix each channel gain/level independently (like to calibrate not so precision matched mics), THEN have ability to adjust master level with all channels tracking up/down together, but maintaining the preset channel offset.   None of the two or 4 channel digital decks I've checked seem able to do this.

That's a great idea for any recorder, even more important with a 4 track machine.

If I recall it right, the Aaton Cantar has that feature. A little high-priced though, compared to the other units discussed here...

Just do it in post. I don't even bother worrying about that kind of thing at the venue, why bother. That might not be true for all situations, but for audience recording concerts it's never been an issue for me.

[boa]

I got a call this afternoon from the company I ordered from (DVE Store, Seattle, WA) and they apprised me that they will receive their 1st shipment tomorrow and I hope to have it Friday.   

Update: R-44 is enroute via FedEx for delivery 4/11. I'll post pics when it arrives..

[Gutbucket]

My objection with actual analog (resistive trim/level knob/slider control) is they do not track well enough, at least for my purposes using matched/calibrated multi-channel mics. 

Digital trim/level give much better chance that all channels have inherent known/precision tracking ability. Possible to set exact 'dB' adjustments.

What I would like to see, and spoke to SD engineer about this, is feature to fix each channel gain/level independently (like to calibrate not so precision matched mics), THEN have ability to adjust master level with all channels tracking up/down together, but maintaining the preset channel offset.   None of the two or 4 channel digital decks I've checked seem able to do this.

That's a great idea for any recorder, even more important with a 4 track machine.

If I recall it right, the Aaton Cantar has that feature. A little high-priced though, compared to the other units discussed here...

Just do it in post. I don't even bother worrying about that kind of thing at the venue, why bother. That might not be true for all situations, but for audience recording concerts it's never been an issue for me.

Agreed for how most of us will use it, but it becomes more important for people recording 4 channel surround or especially Ambisonic B-format where you need 4 channels with equally tracked gain.

[Roving Sign]

My objection with actual analog (resistive trim/level knob/slider control) is they do not track well enough, at least for my purposes using matched/calibrated multi-channel mics. 

Digital trim/level give much better chance that all channels have inherent known/precision tracking ability. Possible to set exact 'dB' adjustments.

What I would like to see, and spoke to SD engineer about this, is feature to fix each channel gain/level independently (like to calibrate not so precision matched mics), THEN have ability to adjust master level with all channels tracking up/down together, but maintaining the preset channel offset.   None of the two or 4 channel digital decks I've checked seem able to do this.

Isnt that how the FR2LE works - sensitivity trimmers followed by master gain...kinda like a channel strip...?

[spcyrfc]

My objection with actual analog (resistive trim/level knob/slider control) is they do not track well enough, at least for my purposes using matched/calibrated multi-channel mics. 

Digital trim/level give much better chance that all channels have inherent known/precision tracking ability. Possible to set exact 'dB' adjustments.

What I would like to see, and spoke to SD engineer about this, is feature to fix each channel gain/level independently (like to calibrate not so precision matched mics), THEN have ability to adjust master level with all channels tracking up/down together, but maintaining the preset channel offset.   None of the two or 4 channel digital decks I've checked seem able to do this.

Isnt that how the FR2LE works - sensitivity trimmers followed by master gain...kinda like a channel strip...?

yep