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Roland R-4 Pro Product Description:



  • Master or Slave Sync with SMPTE Time Code: The R-4 Pro accepts SMPTE time code which enables it to slave to video cameras or VTRs. Four channels of high quality audio can be fully synchronized with video. In addition, the R-4 Pro can also act as the master, sending out time code to slave devices.
  • AES/EBU Input/Output: The R-4 Pro is equipped with XLR style AES/EBU digital Input and Output.
  • Instant Backup via USB 2.0: The USB host terminal of R-4 Pro enables high speed and instant backup of recorded data to affordable and easy obtainable media like Flash Memory, Memory Cards via card reader or HDD storage.
  • DC Input for External Battery Power Supply: The R-4 Pro is equipped with a 4-pin XLR type battery power input. This enables power supplies from industry standard battery manufacturers for video cameras such as Anton-Bauer, etc.
  • Individual Monitoring of 4 channels: Individual monitoring of all channels is enabled via the four analog outputs. This allows precise monitoring of all recorded audio.

Product Description

The R-4 Pro shares the R-4's rugged construction, robust feature set and incredible sound quality, but the R-4 Pro also includes AES/EBU support, SMPTE time code and superb electronics. Record up to four channels at 24-bit 96KHz and monitor each channel discretely. The durable DC input jack allows for classic battery packs to extend your record time. Its 80GB hard drive will store up to 116 hours of high quality audio. You can plug in any standard USB drive and enjoy fast back-ups of your projects. Like the R-4, the R-4 Pro has on-board effects and WAV editing features. Geared for pro videographers and recordists, the R-4 Pro delivers pro sound and features in a package that everyone can afford.

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5A Terminator amongst audio recorders
By M. A. Crosby
I've been running my R4 Pro for the last six years without a single problem. I've used it for hundreds of hours recording on the fly, it's menu system is simple, intuitive and easy to use. All the controls are easy to find and use without looking and one-handed operation is a breeze. My only issue with it is lack of broadcast wave files.I've used some of the cheap recorders that have come out lately and that's all they are. Cheap. The XLR inputs and headphone jacks have failed on me. The R4 has never had a problem and I've put it through some fair abuse.With the rise of SD cards as recording media, I get some weird looks from DITs when I hand them the USB cable. It's not the best recorder out there, but it's a workhorse.

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5Nothing else in its class
By Boris Chang
Between the five to ten grand eight tracks and the camera-mountable two tracks, there really isn't anything in this range.The pre-amps are adequate (but you can send them to the OADE brothers for an upgrade). The controls are intuitive. I've used mine for hundreds of hours of location recording without a glitch. The eighty gig hard drive stores many full days worth of recording. Do keep in mind that recording higher than 24x48 limits you to two tracks only (unless you create a single polyphonic sound file which some editing software won't open).

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