Using the Unit Safely Before using this unit, carefully read the sections entitled: “USING THE UNIT SAFELY” and “IMPORTANT NOTES” (p. 2; p. 6). These sections provide important information concerning the proper operation of the unit. Additionally, in order to feel assured that you have gained a good grasp of every feature provided by your new unit,Owner’s manual should be read in its entirety. The manual should be saved and kept on hand as a convenient reference.
Using the Unit Safely WARNING Make sure you always have the unit placed so it is level and sure to remain stable. Never place it on stands that could wobble, or on inclined surfaces. Be sure to use only the AC adaptor supplied with the unit. Also, make sure the line voltage at the installation matches the input voltage specified on the AC adaptor’s body.
Using the Unit Safely WARNING Batteries must never be recharged, heated, taken apart, or thrown into fire or water. CAUTION The unit and the AC adaptor should be located so their location or position does not interfere with their proper ventilation. Always grasp only the plug on the AC adaptor cord when plugging into, or unplugging from, an outlet or this unit. Never expose batteries to excessive heat such as sunshine, fire or the like.
Using the Unit Safely CAUTION If used improperly, batteries may explode or leak and cause damage or injury. In the interest of safety, please read and observe the following precautions (p. 21). • Carefully follow the installation instructions for batteries, and make sure you observe the correct polarity. • Avoid using new batteries together with used ones. In addition, avoid mixing different types of batteries. • Remove the batteries whenever the unit is to remain unused for an extended period of time.
Important Notes Power Supply • Do not connect this unit to same electrical outlet that is being used by an electrical appliance that is controlled by an inverter (such as a refrigerator, washing machine, microwave oven, or air conditioner), or that contains a motor. Depending on the way in which the electrical appliance is used, power supply noise may cause this unit to malfunction or may produce audible noise.
Important Notes Repairs and Data • Please be aware that all data contained in the unit’s memory may be lost when the unit is sent for repairs. Important data should always be written down on paper (when possible). During repairs, due care is taken to avoid the loss of data. However, in certain cases (such as when circuitry related to memory itself is out of order), we regret that it may not be possible to restore the data, and Roland assumes no liability concerning such loss of data.
Important Notes Handling CDs / DVDs • Avoid touching or scratching the shiny underside (encoded surface) of the disc. Damaged or dirty DVD discs may not be read properly. Keep your discs clean using a commercially available DVD cleaner. Copyright • Recording, duplication, distribution, sale, lease, performance, or broadcast of copyrighted material (musical works, visual works, broadcasts, live performances, etc.
Contents Using the Unit Safely. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2 Setting the Recording Level and Mic Directionality . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 42 Important Notes. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6 Selecting the Internal Mic Mode.42 What You Can Do with the R-26. . . . . . . . . . 11 Overview of the R-26. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13 Panel Descriptions . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Contents Copying a Project . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 70 Using Direct Monitor. . . . . . . . . . . 93 Moving a Project. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 71 Listening to the Computer’s Playback Through the R-26 . . . . . 94 Deleting a Project or a Folder. . . . . . . . . 71 Renaming a Project or a Folder . . . . . . . 72 Using Loop Back . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 94 Dividing, Combining, or Trimming a Project. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
What You Can Do with the R-26 Overview Record acoustic instruments Getting Ready Recording By using external mics in conjunction with the internal mics, you can record four channels simultaneously, allowing you to also record the reverberation of the room or the overall resonance of a grand piano. Reference Playback “Recording an Acoustic Instrument” (p. 52) Record a band File Operation Computer Appendix Even a high-volume band in a rehearsal studio can be recorded clearly.
What You Can Do with the R-26 Record outdoors By changing the directionality of the internal mics, you can make pinpoint recordings of distant sounds or capture a broad spread of sound. Since up to six channels can be recorded simultaneously, mics with different response can be recorded on separate channels, allowing you to choose the best recording later. Reference “Recording Outdoors” (p.
Overview of the R-26 5 Overview Panel Descriptions [INPUT 1] knob This adjusts the input level (p. 45). 1 6 Getting Ready [INPUT 2] knob This adjusts the input level (p. 45). 7 2 This sets the input sensitivity and the mode of the internal mics (p. 44). 8 7 5 6 8 10 11 13 9 12 This is an omnidirectional stereo mic built into the R-26 (p. 42) 2 Directional (XY) mic 3 Press this button to select the next project. By holding down this button, you can fastforward through the project.
Overview of the R-26 14 15 16 17 18 19 Left side 14 SD card slot Insert the SD card into this slot (p. 26). 15 USB connector Use the included USB cable to connect this to your computer. This allows projects recorded on the R-26 to be transferred to your computer, or WAV and MP3 files from your computer to be copied to the R-26 for playback (p. 84). You can also use the R-26 as a USB audio interface (p. 89). 16 [POWER/HOLD] switch Slide this switch toward POWER to turn the power on/off (p. 24).
Overview of the R-26 Overview TRS 21 PHONES jack TIP: HOT RING: COLD SLEEVE: GND You can connect headphones here (p. 29). This is an internal speaker used as a monitor. No sound is output from the preview monitor when a cable is connected to the PHONES jack. 23 PLUG IN MIC jack * When connection cables with resistors are used, the volume level of equipment connected to the inputs (ANALOG IN, PLUG IN) may be low. If this happens, use connection cables that do not contain resistors.
Overview of the R-26 Items in the Screen Main Screen The screen that appears after you turn on the power is called the “main screen.” By touching the tabs at the bottom of the screen, you can view information about the project, or make settings such as those for audio monitoring and markers. * On the R-26, the data that you record and play back are handled in units called projects. For information on how the files in a project are organized, see”Project File Structure” (p. 86).
Overview of the R-26 INFO tab • During playback You can assign a marker within the project (p. 65). Touch to assign a marker at the current location. Use JUMP marker, or marker. to move to the preceding to move to the next Recording This shows the project name, sampling rate, file format, and project creation date and time.
Overview of the R-26 Menu screen FINDER This screen will appear when you press the [MENU] button. INPUT SETUP Touch the desired icon to enter the corresponding screen. * In this manual, a sequence of operations such as accessing the menu screen, choosing , and then setting the record mode will be indicated like this: “[MENU] Ú Ú .” * The explanations in this manual include illustrations that depict what should typically be shown by the display.
Overview of the R-26 SYSTEM SETUP AUDIO I/F DATE & TIME FACTORY RESET Getting Ready PLAY SETUP Overview REC SETUP Recording Playback File Operation Computer Appendix 19
Getting Ready Preparing the Power Supply The R-26 can operate using an AC adaptor, batteries, or an external power device. Installing Batteries 1 2 3 4 Put your fingernail in the indentation at the top of the battery case cover, and pull toward yourself. Remove the battery compartment cover. Insert batteries, taking care to observe the correct polarity. Close the cover of the battery compartment. After you’ve installed batteries, use the “SYSTEM SETUP” menu (p.
Getting Ready • Carefully follow the installation instructions for batteries, and make sure you observe the correct polarity. • Remove the batteries whenever the unit is to remain unused for an extended period of time. • The R-26 has a power conservation function, which prevents unnecessary battery consumption. If you leave the unit for a certain period of time without performing any operation, the display will dim or the unit’s power will turn off, depending on the power conservation setting.
Getting Ready Connecting the AC adaptor 1 Connect the AC adaptor’s plug to the DC IN jack. Indicator 2 Plug the AC adaptor into an electrical outlet. The AC adaptor’s indicator will light. * Place the AC adaptor so the side with the indicator (see illustration) faces upwards and the side with textual information faces downwards. The indicator will light when you plug the AC adaptor into an AC outlet. * Be sure to use the AC adaptor supplied with this product.
Getting Ready 1. Choose [MENU] Ú . 2. Touch . “EXT-POWER” is located on page 3/3. Touch to access 3/3. Recording The final voltage refers to the voltage when voltage can no longer be supplied because the capacity of the external power source is reduced and voltage decreases as electricity is consumed. If the final voltage is not properly set for the external power source, the remaining power display cannot be shown.
Getting Ready Turning the Power On/Off Slide the [POWER/HOLD] switch toward POWER for a few seconds to turn the power on/off. When you turn on the power, the startup screen will appear in the display, and then the main screen will appear. With the factory settings, the R-26’s power will automatically be switched off 30 minutes after you stop playing or operating the unit. If you don’t want the power to turn off automatically, change the “Auto Off” setting to “OFF” as described on p. 94.
Getting Ready When you’ve finished setting all items, touch . Getting Ready 1. Overview 3. Setting the Date and Time Choose [MENU] Ú . The calendar and clock setting screen will appear. Recording Date Time 2. 4. Specify the date and time. to set File Operation Touch each item, and use the date and time. Touch to return to the main screen (p. 16). Playback * By touching you can return to the previous screen without making settings.
Getting Ready Preparing an SD Card NOTE • Forcibly inserting the SD card in the wrong orientation may damage the R-26 or the SD card. Please use caution. The R-26 stores recorded data on the SD card. Inserting an SD Card 1. Make sure that the power is off. 2. Open the SD card cover located on the left side of the R-26. • Press the SD card firmly all the way in. 4. Close the SD cover. 5. Switch on the power (p. 24).
Getting Ready 3. Touch . 4. To format the card, touch . Overview Formatting an SD Card Getting Ready If you’re using an SD card other than the included one, you must first format the SD card before it can be used with the R-26. NOTE • When you format an SD card, all data on the card will be erased. If the card contains important data, back it up to your computer first. Recording • The included SD card contains demo songs and driver software.
Getting Ready When formatting has been completed, the following screen will appear. 5. Touch twice to return to the main screen (p. 16). About SD cards • Never insert or remove an SD card/SDHC card while this unit’s power is on. Doing so may corrupt the unit’s data or the data on the SD card. • Some SD card types or memory cards from some manufacturers may not record or play back properly on the R-26. • Carefully insert the SD card/SDHC card all the way in—until it is firmly in place.
Getting Ready * Once the connections have been completed , turn on power to your various devices in the order specified. By turning on devices in the wrong order, you risk causing malfunction and/or damage to speakers and other devices. 1. Minimize the volume of the speakers you’ll be connecting, and turn off their power. 2. Connect the speakers. Use an audio cable to connect the R-26’s PHONES jack to the line input jacks of your speaker system.
Recording Work Flow for Recording This diagram describes the procedure for recording on the R-26. Select the REC MODE Select the number of channels you’ll be recording (p. 31). Select the REC SOURCE Select either the internal mics, analog input, plug-in mics, or a combination of these (p. 31). Set the SAMPLE RATE Select the sampling rate (p. 33). Select the project’s format Select WAV, MP3, or simultaneous recording of both (p. 34).
Recording Selecting the REC MODE The available combinations of recording sources will differ depending on the selected REC MODE (number of channels). 1. Choose [MENU]ÚÚ . 2. Touch . 3. Touch the desired combination of recording sources. 4. Touch twice to return to the menu screen (p. 18). Choose [MENU] Ú Ú (p. 18). 2. Touch the number of channels that you want to record. Playback 1.
Recording REC SOURCE choices for each REC MODE REC MODE: 1 CHANNEL Monaural x 1 Setting Description ANALOG (MONO) Selects the ANALOG IN 1/L jack input. One monaural channel will be recorded. REC MODE: 2 CHANNEL Stereo x 1 REC MODE: 4 CHANNEL Stereo x 2 Setting Description XY+OMNI Selects the directional internal mics (stereo) and the omnidirectional internal mics (stereo).
Recording Stereo x 3 Description XY+OMNI+INT Selects the internal mics (a mix of the directional internal mics and the omnidirectional internal mics), only the directional mics, and only the omnidirectional mics. 1. Choose [MENU]ÚÚ . 2. Touch the desired sampling rate. Selects the input from the directional internal mics, the omnidirectional internal mics, the ANALOG IN 1/L jack, and ANALOG IN 2/R jack.
Recording Setting the Recording Format Pre-recording Settings The R-26 provides a PRE-REC function that lets you capture the two seconds of sound that preceded the moment you press the record button. Even for situations in which you’re not sure when the desired sound will begin, such as when recording outdoors, this function ensures that you can record without missing the first moments of the sound. Choose the file format that’s appropriate for the intended purpose of the recorded data. 1.
Recording Using the AUTO START Function [MENU]ÚÚ . 1. “PROJECT NAME” is located on page 2/3. to access 2/3. Touch Touch the desired name format. “AUTO START” is located on page 2/3. Touch to access 2/3. 2. Touch the time after which you want recording to start, or the input level at which you want recording to start automatically. Recording 2. Choose [MENU]ÚÚ .
Recording Setting the File Type If the recording format is set to WAV 16-BIT or WAV 24-BIT, you can choose whether to use BWF format, which embeds information about the recording time and the recording device (Roland R-26) into the WAV file. BWF format files can be used by audio editing software that supports BWF. * BWF setting is effective only if the recording format is set to WAV 16-BIT or WAV 24-BIT. On your computer, the file will have a file name extension of “.
Recording Touch . Touch . 3. Touch . 4. Touch . Getting Ready 2. Overview 3. ON Touch twice to return to the main screen (p. 16) Playback 4. OFF Recording Setting Computer If you have problems with low-frequency noise, such as the wind noise that is often present in outdoor recordings, the rumble from automobiles or machines, or vibration, you may be able to reduce this noise by cutting the low-frequency range with lowcut filter (LCF).
Recording 5. Choose the upper boundary of the frequency range to be cut. 2. Touch the or icon to turn it on/off. ANALOG IN Settings Here you can make settings for the ANALOG IN 1/L jack and ANALOG IN 2/R jack input type, phantom power supply, and MS mic. Set the limiter and low-cut filter settings in the same way as for the internal mic (p. 36). Setting 100 Hz 200 Hz 400 Hz 6. Touch twice to return to the menu screen (p. 18).
Recording Select the type. Supplying phantom power Here’s how to supply phantom power to the mics connected to the ANALOG IN 1/L jack and ANALOG IN 2/R jack. Settings can be made separately for the ANALOG IN 1/L jack and ANALOG IN 2/R jack. LINK Settings for the ANALOG IN 1/L jack and ANALOG IN 2/R jack will be linked as a stereo pair. MS-MIC The ANALOG IN 1/L jack and ANALOG IN 2/R jack will provide for MS type stereo input.
Recording * Always turn the phantom power off when connecting any device other than condenser microphones that require phantom power to the XLR connector. You risk causing damage if you mistakenly supply phantom power to dynamic microphones, audio playback devices, or other devices that don’t require such power. Be sure to check the specifications of any microphone you intend to use by referring to the manual that came with it. (This instrument’s phantom power: 48 V DC, 10 mA Max) 4. 3.
Recording 3. Overview Plug-in Mic Settings Select the type. Getting Ready Here you can specify the input type and plug-in power settings of a stereo mini-type external mic. Set the limiter and low-cut filter settings in the same way as for the internal mic (p. 36). Setting the input type Choose [MENU]ÚÚ. 2. Touch . Setting 4. Recording 1. STEREO MONO Playback Touch twice to return to the main screen (p. 16).
Recording Supplying power to the mic Here’s how to supply power to a plug-in mic. 1. Choose [MENU]ÚÚ. 2. Touch . Setting the Recording Level and Mic Directionality Here you can make settings for the input level and input device as appropriate for what you’re recording. Setting the level appropriately will allow you to make a higher quality recording. Selecting the Internal Mic Mode 3. If the REC SOURCE (p.
Recording In the display, touch . 4. Touch . 5. Touch to return to the main screen (p. 16). Here’s how to manually adjust the balance between the directional mics and omnidirectional mics. The balance can be adjusted over five steps. Select the desired mode. Select manual in step 3 (p. 42). 2. Touch . 3. Use 4. Touch to confirm the setting. Recording 3. 1. Getting Ready Adjusting the mix balance in manual mode Overview 2.
Recording 5. Touch to exit from the MIC MODE SETUP. 6. Touch return to the main screen (p. 16). 3. Touch sensitivity. to adjust the Setting the Input Sensitivity and Input Level Here’s how to adjust the sensitivity and input level of the recording source. Adjusting the input sensitivity 1. From the main screen, press the panel’s [SENS] button. REC SOURCE 2. In the display, touch the slider.
Recording Overview Setting the input level 1. From the main screen, press the panel’s [SENS] button. The INPUT SENS SETUP screen will appear. Getting Ready 2. Produce sound on the source you’re recording. The level meter will move according to the loudness of the sound being input to the R-26. 3. Turn the [INPUT 1] knob, [INPUT 2] knob, and the touch panel to adjust the input level.
Recording REC MODE 6 CHANNEL REC SOURCE [INPUT 1] knob [INPUT 2] knob Touch Pael XY + OMNI + INT INTERNAL MIC (shared by XY and OMNI) – – XY + OMNI + ANALOG INTERNAL MIC (shared by XY and OMNI) ANALOG IN 1/L, 2/R – XY + ANALOG + P-IN INTERNAL MIC (XY) ANALOG IN 1/L, 2/R – ANALOG(S) +XY+OMNI ANALOG IN 1/L ANALOG IN 2/R INTERNAL MIC (shared by XY and OMNI) ANALOG(S) +XY+P-IN ANALOG IN 1/L ANALOG IN 2/R INTERNAL MIC (XY) PLUG IN MIC How input sensitivity and input level are related In
Recording 1. From the main screen, press the [SENS] button on the panel. 2. In the touch panel, touch the tab for the input level that you want to adjust. In the display, touch the slider. 1. From the main screen, press the [SENS] button on the panel. 2. Point the mic toward the source you want to record, and touch in the display. Input sensitivity will be determined. Recording 3. The R-26 is capable of automatically setting the input sensitivity.
Recording 4. Use the [INPUT 1] knob and [INPUT 2] knob to adjust the input level so that it matches the optimal value shown in the center of the screen. The current input level shown in the lower left of the screen will be adjusted so that it matches the value shown in the middle of the screen. Recording When you’ve finished making recording settings and input settings, you’re ready to start recording.
Recording Press the [REC] button once again. MEMO The blinking will change to a steadily lit indication. • To delete the recorded project, please refer to “Deleting a Project or a Folder” (p. 71). • If you’ve set “number” for the project name in REC SETUP, the project will automatically be assigned a name such as R26_0001. The 0001 portion will be the number following the highestnumbered project name that exists.
Recording Assigning a Marker During Recording Here’s how to assign a marker to the project during recording. Once you’ve assigned markers, you’ll be able to jump to the marked locations by touching in the MARK tab during playback. “Assigning Markers in a Project” (p. 65) Specifying the Interval or Level for Automatic Marking You can make the R-26 automatically assign markers to the project being recorded, either at specified intervals of time, or whenever the input level falls below a specified value. 1.
Recording Specifying the Project Size for Automatic Splitting When you’re making a continuous recording for an extended period of time, you may find it desirable to split the project at points that will be convenient for searching. Start recording. 2. Touch the MARK tab (p. 17). “MAX FILE SIZE” is located on page 3/3. to access 3/3. Touch 2. Select the file size for automatically splitting. Playback 1. Choose [MENU] Ú Ú . Recording Splitting manually 1.
Recording Using the R-26 This section introduces how you can use the R-26 in various situations, and describes various examples of appropriate recording settings. Recording an Acoustic Instrument Recording vocals, acoustic guitar, or wind instruments Using the internal mics When using the internal mics, point the mics directly at the instrument to be recorded, taking care that the recording is not skewed toward the left or right channel.
Recording You can connect a commercially available dynamic mic or condenser mic to the ANALOG IN 1/L jack or ANALOG IN 2/R jack. If you’re recording an individual instrument, use one mic and record in monaural. Getting Ready * If the REC MODE is set to one channel, only the ANALOG IN 1/L jack can be used.
Recording Combining internal mics and external mics You can use a combination of external input mics and the internal mics to simultaneously record the sound captured near the instrument (close miking) and the ambient sound of the room captured farther away (distant miking).
Recording Using the internal mics Playback R-26 MENU SENS INT MIC Item Setting REC MODE 2 CHANNEL REC SOURCE INTERNAL MIC MODE SOLO Adjusting the balance the strings and the sound board Computer REC SETUP R-26 File Operation Adjusting the balance between the attack and the resonant decay Recording To capture a good balance of the overall instrument’s resonance, place the R-26 at a slight distance from the S-shaped bend in the grand piano’s body.
Recording Using external mics Adjust the angle and distance of the two dynamic mics or condenser mics connected to the ANALOG IN 1/L jack and the ANALOG IN 2/R jack in the same way as when using the internal mics (p. 55).
Recording If you’re recording with four channels, you can record an even better balance of the sound of the entire piano. By mixing down the sound recorded from each mic position, you can obtain a piano sound that’s ideal for the style of music being performed.
Recording Recording a Band When setting the input level, have the band play the loudest section of the song while you adjust the level. If you use the AUTO SENS function (p. 47), the input sensitivity will be automatically set to the optimal point, and a recommended setting for the input level will also be displayed. Using the internal mics In a practice room, the instruments are typically placed around the edge of the room facing into the center.
Recording If you turn PRE-REC (p. 34) on, recording will start two seconds earlier than the moment you actually press [ ] button. This means that you won’t miss the beginning of that perfect sound. Item Setting REC SETUP PRE-REC ON SENS INT MIC MIC MODE FIELD Recording MENU Getting Ready By adjusting the directionality of the internal mic mode, you can capture the overall soundscape or pinpoint just the desired sound.
Recording Recording a Concert During a rehearsal before the actual performance, adjust the levels suitably for the loudest passages that will occur. If you use the AUTO SENS function (p. 47), the input sensitivity will be automatically set to the optimal point, and a recommended setting for the input level will also be displayed. As far as possible, record from exactly in front of center stage.
Recording You can also use external input mics to simultaneously record the applause and other sound from the audience, in order to capture the excitement of the event.
Playback Basic Playback Operation Rewind / Move to previous song (beginning of song) Stop Selecting the Playback Mode You can specify how the projects will be played. In addition to playing projects consecutively from the first project, you can play just the selected project, or play projects in an automatically determined order (shuffle play). Fast-forward / Move to next song Play / Pause 1. Access the main screen (p. 16). 2. Use [ ]/[ ] buttons to select the project that you want to play. 1.
Playback Here’s how to make the project play repeatedly for the selected play mode. Choose [MENU]ÚÚ. 2. Turn the repeat play setting on/off. Combination of PLAY MODE and REPEAT The following table shows how the PLAY MODE and REPEAT settings can be combined.
Playback Monitor Settings You can make various settings for playback monitoring, such as turning each channel on/off and adjusting the volume. Adjusting a channel’s volume 1. In the main screen, touch the MON tab. 2. Touch . 3. Touch to adjust the volume of each channel. Turning a channel on/off 1. 2. In the main screen, touch the MON tab. Touch the channel that you want to turn on/off. When you turn off a channel, its indicator will turn off.
Playback * Markers cannot be assigned to an MP3 format project. In the main screen, touch the MARK tab. Moving to a marker Touch to move to the marker that precedes the current location. Touch to move to the marker that follows the current location. Deleting a marker Touch the CLEAR icon to delete a marker you’ve assigned. Markers will be deleted starting with the marker that precedes the current location. Recording 1. A maximum of 99 markers can be assigned.
Playback Repeatedly Playing a Portion of a Project The AB Repeat function lets you repeatedly play a specified portion of a project. You can use this to repeatedly hear a section of interest. 1. 4. Specify the end of the repeat (point B). During playback, touch < >. That point will be the end (point B) of the repeated portion, and repeat playback between A-B will begin. In the main screen, touch the A-B SPEED tab.
Playback * You can’t change the playback speed when playing a project with a sampling rate of 88.2 kHz or 96 kHz. * Changing the playback speed will affect the tonal character. In the main screen, touch the A-B SPEED tab. The R-26 can play back the following types of files. • WAV Sampling rate (kHz) Sample size (bits) 44.1, 48.0, 88.2, 96.0 16, 24 Recording 1. Types of Files that can be Played • MP3 Sampling rate (kHz) Bit rate 44.1, 48.
Managing Projects and Folders The R-26 stores recorded projects on the SD card. Reference The “Finder” screen provides various functions for listing, deleting, or copying these projects. You can also create folders and move projects between folders to manage your data. MEMO “Adding/Deleting a Voice Memo to a Project” (p. 77) ] at To move into a folder, touch [ the right of the folder name. To exit the folder, touch [ ]. ”Creating a Folder” (p. 81) Basic Operation in the Finder 3.
Managing Projects and Folders Overview Getting Ready Recording List of finder operations Project operations Icon Function Procedure SELECT Selects the project and moves to the main screen. p. 70 Copies the project. p. 70 Moves the project. p. 71 DELETE Deletes the project. p. 71 RENAME Renames the project. p. 72 Divide or combine a project, or trim unwanted regions. p. 73 Shows information about the project. Alternatively, protects the project name. p.
Managing Projects and Folders Opening a Project Here’s how to select and play a project from the list of recorded projects. When you select a folder, the current location will change to the selected folder, and you can use the main screen to choose projects from within the selected folder. You can also record into the selected folder. 1. 2. Choose [MENU]Ú. Copying a Project 1. 2. Choose [MENU]Ú. 3. Touch . 4. Touch the folder to which you want to copy the project.
Managing Projects and Folders Choose [MENU]Ú. 3. Touch . 4. Touch the folder to which you want to move the project. Touch the folder into which you want to move the project. Deleting a Project or a Folder 1. 2. 3. 4. Getting Ready 1. 2. Overview Moving a Project Choose [MENU]Ú. Touch the name of the project or folder that you want to delete. Touch . Deleting a project Recording To delete, touch . If you decide to cancel without deleting, touch .
Managing Projects and Folders While project is being deleted Renaming a Project or a Folder 1. 2. Choose [MENU]Ú. 3. Touch . 4. Touch the arrow keys to move the cursor to the location at which you want to insert a character. Touch the name of the project or folder that you want to rename. While folder is being deleted When deleting a folder, the following message will appear if the folder is not empty; deletion of the folder will not be possible.
Managing Projects and Folders Touch the letter keys to enter characters. Dividing, Combining, or Trimming a Project 1. 2. Touch the name of the project that you want to edit. Touch . Recording 3. Choose [MENU]Ú. Getting Ready In the finder menu’s edit menu, you can divide, combine, or trim unwanted regions from a project. Overview 5. The edit menu will appear. Each time you touch a letter key, the character will change in the order of A, B, and C.
Managing Projects and Folders Dividing a Project 1. In the edit menu, touch the icon. 2. Use [ ]/[ ] and [ ]/[ ] to play, fast-forward, and rewind through the project to find the point at which you want to divide it. 3. When you’ve specified the location, touch . The screen will indicate the location at which the project will be divided. 4. To divide the project, touch . The project will be divided.
Managing Projects and Folders In the edit menu, touch . 2. Touch the name of the project that you want to combine. 1. In the edit menu, touch . 2. Use [ ]/[ ] and [ ]/[ ] to find the Start Point of the region that you want to keep. Getting Ready 1. Deleting Unwanted Portions of a Project (Trim) Overview Combining Projects Recording Icon Playback The projects will be combined.
Managing Projects and Folders 5. When you’ve specified the location, touch . The screen will indicate the region of the project to be kept. Viewing Information about the Project 1. 2. Choose [MENU]Ú. 3. Touch . Touch the name of the project whose information you want to view. Protecting a project (Protect) You can protect a project so that it cannot be erased or renamed accidentally. 1. 6. Touch . To execute the trim operation, touch . The project will be trimmed.
Managing Projects and Folders 3. Touch . 4. Touch . Overview Adding/Deleting a Voice Memo to a Project Getting Ready You can add a voice memo of up to 30 seconds to a recorded project. The voice memo will play when you touch beside the project name in the finder screen. This can be used as a convenient reminder of take numbers during the recording session. 1. 2. Choose [MENU]Ú. Touch the name of the project for which you want to add a voice memo.
Managing Projects and Folders 5. When you’ve finished recording the memo, touch . The voice memo will be attached, and the symbol will appear. Recording will stop automatically after 30 seconds have elapsed since the start of the memo recording, even if you don't touch . 6. Memo recording will stop, and you will return to the finder screen. 78 Touch to play back the memo.
Managing Projects and Folders Touch . Choose [MENU]Ú. Touch the name of the project for which you want to delete the voice memo. Getting Ready 1. 2. 4. Overview Deleting a Voice Memo A symbol is shown beside projects that contain a voice memo. Recording Memo has been deleted, and you will return to the finder screen. Playback 3. Touch . File Operation The voice memo will be deleted, and the will disappear.
Managing Projects and Folders Creating an MP3 File Repairing a Project A project that was recorded at 44.1 kHz or 48.0 kHz as a two-channel recording can be converted to an MP3 file. 1. 2. Choose [MENU]Ú. 3. 4. Touch . Touch the name of the project that you want to convert to MP3. If you inadvertently disconnect the adaptor or remove the SD card during recording, the project will be damaged and unplayable.
Managing Projects and Folders Touch . Overview 4. Creating a Folder Here’s how to manage projects by creating a folder within the SD card. Getting Ready Creating a Folder at the Root Level Here’s how to create a folder at the highest (Root) level of the SD card. 1. 2. Choose [MENU]Ú. 3. Touch . Recording The project will be repaired. Touch . Playback File Operation * Depending on how the project has been damaged, it may not be possible to repair it.
Managing Projects and Folders Creating a Folder Within a Folder 4. Touch . Here’s how to create a new folder within an existing folder. 1. 2. Choose [MENU]Ú. Move into the folder in which you want to create the new folder. Touch at the right of the movedestination folder name. “New Folder” will be created. 3. 82 Touch the folder name shown at the top.
Connecting to Your Computer via USB Selecting the USB Connection Mode When the R-26 is connected to your computer via a USB cable, you can specify whether it will operate as a storage device or as an audio interface. If you choose “SELECTABLE” (default setting), you’ll be able to make this choice when you connect it. Projects in the R-26’s SD card can be backed up to your computer, and WAV files or MP3 files from your computer can be written to the R-26’s SD card. Audio Interface 1.
Connecting to Your Computer via USB Exchanging Files With Your Computer (Storage) WAV files or MP3 files can be copied from the R-26 to your computer, or from your computer to the R-26. To copy files, use your computer to drag and drop them. 5. Select the mode (only if you’ve chosen “SELECTABLE”). If the USB CONNECTION (p. 83) is set to “SELECTABLE,” a selection screen will appear when you connect the R-26 to your computer, allowing you to select either storage mode or audio interface mode.
Connecting to Your Computer via USB Overview Your computer will recognize the R-26’s SD card in the following way. Appearance on the Computer Windows Appears in My Computer or Explorer under a name such as removable disk. Mac OS Appears on the desktop with a name such as NO NAME. Getting Ready OS NOTE Recording • When connecting the USB cable to your computer, grasp the base of the connector, and avoid touching the metallic portion of the plug.
Connecting to Your Computer via USB Project File Structure If you connect the R-26 to your computer, you can see how these folders and files are organized. REC MODE Structure 1 channel A folder with the name of the project and an extension of .PJT will be created. Inside that folder, a monaural WAV file named “project name_1.WAV” will be created. 2 channels (STEREO×1) A folder with the name of the project and an extension of .PJT will be created.
Connecting to Your Computer via USB NOTE 1. In the Windows task tray, double-click the icon. Safely Remove Hardware 2. Windows 7 Indication Windows Vista USB mass storage device Windows XP, USB mass storage device 4. In the dialog box, click . 5. Click [OK]. When the stop hardware device dialog box appears, choose the item corresponding to the R-26’s SD card, and click [OK]. Click on the message “Eject R-26” appears above the task tray. 6. Disconnect the connection.
Connecting to Your Computer via USB Mac OS 1. Drag “NO NAME” into the trash in the dock. When you drag to the location of the trash at the right edge of the dock, the trash can , allowing you to stop the will change to connection. 2. Stop the connection. When the “NO NAME” or “Unnamed” icon disappears from the desktop, you can disconnect the USB cable that’s between the R-26 and your computer. Alternatively, you can switch off the R-26’s power.
Connecting to Your Computer via USB Overview Using the R-26 as an Audio Interface The audio input from the R-26 can be recorded via USB into software on your computer. At the same time, recording and playback can be carried out on the R-26. * Projects that are played back by the R-26 will be output from the PHONES jack. The output of such project playback won’t be available on your computer.
Connecting to Your Computer via USB Installing the USB Driver In order to use the R-26’s AUDIO I/F mode, you must first install the USB driver in your computer. 1. Select the sampling rate that’s appropriate for the way you’ll be using the recorded data. If you’re recording into software on your computer, specify a sampling rate that your software can handle. Install the USB driver in your computer. The R-26’s dedicated driver is provided on the included SD card.
Connecting to Your Computer via USB Touch the desired sampling rate. Overview 2. Connecting the R-26 to Your Computer Start up your computer. 2. Switch on the R-26’s power (p. 24). 3. Use the included USB cable to connect the R-26 to your computer. Getting Ready 1. Recording USB Connector SAMPLE RATE 44.1 kHz 48.0 kHz 88.2 kHz 3. Touch . 4. Computer Select the mode (only if you’ve chosen “SELECTABLE”). If the USB CONNECTION (p.
Connecting to Your Computer via USB Specifying the Input Device 1. 2. Choose [MENU]Ú
Connecting to Your Computer via USB Chose [MENU]ÚÚ (p. 31). 2. Choose . 1. Touch the
Connecting to Your Computer via USB Listening to the Computer’s Playback Through the R-26 Using Loop Back The R-26’s Loop Back function allows you to mix the R-26’s own input with the sound being played back by your computer software, and send this back to the computer. You can use this to add a narration to music that you’re playing back and re-record it anew on your computer, or to create streams for distribution.
Settings for the R-26 Menu item / Effect Overview Category Value (default value: bold) REC MODE 2 CHANNEL INTERNAL, ANALOG, ANALOG (MONO), PLUG-IN 4 CHANNEL XY+OMNI, INTERNAL+ANALOG, ANALOG+PLUG-N, XY+PLG-IN, XY+OMNI (S) ANALOG(S)+INTERNAL, ANALOG(S)+PLUG-IN, 6 CHANNEL XY+OMNI+INT, XY+OMNI+ANALOG, XY+ANALOG+P-IN, ANALOG(S)+XY+OMNI, ANALOG(S)+XY+P-IN Audio Interface Mode TO PC, FROM PC REC SOURCE Selects the input device (p. 99).
Settings for the R-26 Category Menu item / Effect PLAY MODE PLAY SETUP Specifies the order in which files will play (p. 62), REPEAT Specifies whether Repeat will be enabled (p. 98) LIMITER INT MIC (p. 36) Turns the limiter on/off. LCF SW Turns the low-cut filter on/off. LCF CUTOFF Specifies the frequency of the low-cut filter. INPUT TYPE Specifies the external input type. INPUT1 PHANTOM Specifies whether phantom power will be supplied to the ANALOG IN 1/L jack. INPUT1 LIMITER Turns the limiter on/off.
Settings for the R-26 Menu item / Effect MIC TYPE Specifies the type of plug-in mic. PLUG-IN POWER PLUGIN MIC (p. 41) Turns the limiter on/off. LCF SW Turns the low-cut filter on/off. LCF CUTOFF STEREO, MONO OFF, ON OFF, ON OFF, ON 100 Hz, 200 Hz, 400 Hz Recording Specifies the frequency of the low-cut filter. Value (default value: bold) Getting Ready INPUT SETUP Specifies whether power will be supplied to the plug-in mic.
Settings for the R-26 Category Menu item / Effect LANGUAGE Selects the language shown in the display. Value (default value: bold) English, SYSTEM SETUP PANEL CALIBRATION Provides for adjustment of the touch panel’s sensitivity. – SAMPLE RATE AUDIO I/F 44.1 kHz, 48.0 kHz, Specifies the sampling rate used in audio interface 88.2 kHz, 96.0 kHz mode (p. 90). INPUT DEVICE Selects the input device used in audio interface mode (p. 98). INFO SD CARD Displays information about the SD card.
Settings for the R-26 Overview Restoring the R-26 to its Factory-set State (FACTORY RESET) Here’s how to restore the various settings of the R-26 to their factory-set state. 2. Touch . 3. To execute the Factory Reset operation, touch . If you decide to cancel without executing, touch . Recording Press the [MENU] button to access the MENU screen. Getting Ready 1.
Error Messages This section explains the error messages that may appear in the display. Message 100 Problem Clock Initialized Power for the internal clock was lost, so the internal clock has been initialized. Please specify the date and time. Battery Low The batteries or the external power supply have run low. Please replace the batteries or use an AC adaptor. Improper Song This file is of a format that the R-26 cannot use. Already Exists An identically named file or folder exists.
Troubleshooting Overview If you experience problems, refer to the information provided here. If this information does not help you solve the problem, please contact a customer service location listed at the end of this manual. Problem Cause Sound recorded from the mic is heard only from the L (left) channel If you’re using a monaural mic, only the L (left) channel will be recorded.
Troubleshooting Problems with Playback Problem Cause No sound You might not hear the sound if the output volume is too low. Try gradually p. 62 increasing the output volume. Can’t play back Page Make sure that your headphones or speakers are correctly connected. p. 29 Make sure that the file name is assigned correctly. The R-26 cannot use files that have a name that begins with a “.” (period). p. 73 The R-26 can only play files with a file name extension of .MP3 or WAV. p.
Troubleshooting Page Depending on the Auto Off setting, power will turn off automatically if no operation is performed for a specified length of time. p. 97 Check to make sure that the setting for the end voltage (external) is appropriate. Check to make sure that the setting for the type of batteries (alkaline, nickel metal hydride) to be used is correct. p. 20 If you’re using batteries, power will turn off when the batteries run low. Please install fresh batteries. p.
Main Specifications Roland R-26: Portable Recorder Recorder Part Tracks Signal Processing 6 (3 stereo) AD/DA conversion: 24 bits 96.0, 88.2, 48.0, 44.1 (kHz) WAVE/BWF Sampling Rate 96.0, 88.2, 48.0, 44.1 (kHz) Bit Depth 24, 16 (bits) Sampling Rate 48.0, 44.1 (kHz) MP3 (MPEG-1 For Recording Audio Layer 3) Bit Rates 320, 160, 128 (kbps) Sampling Rate 48.0, 44.1 (kHz) WAVE + MP3 Data Type WAVE/BWF For Playback Memory Card Bit Depth 16 bits Bit Rates 128 kbps Sampling Rate 96.0, 88.2, 48.0, 44.
Main Specifications Overview Input/Output Internal Stereo Microphone Audio Inputs Omnidirectional (OMNI) mic Directional (XY) mic XLR type (phantom powered) Plug-in powered mic Input Stereo miniature phone type 1/4-inch TRS phone type (balanced/unbalanced) Audio Output Phones (Stereo miniature phone type) Nominal Input Level (Variable) Analog Input 1/L, 2/R * Input Level Knob : Center Analog Input 1/L, 2/R Input Impedance Maximum Input Plug-in powered mic Input LOW -7.
R-26 Block Diagram Recording PHANTOM (XLR ONLY) 1L 1R SENSE LEVEL INPUT 1/L PHANTOM (XLR ONLY) 2L 2R 3L 3R SENSE LEVEL INPUT 2/R SENSE LEVEL INT MIC XY-L SENSE LEVEL INT MIC XY-R INT MIC OMNI-L SENSE INT MIC OMNI-R SENSE MONITOR SW LEVEL MONITOR LEVEL LEVEL PLUG IN POWER MONITOR SW AD LIMITER LOW CUT MONITOR LEVEL PLUG IN MIC SD/SDHC Card Playback 1L 1R 2L 2R 3L 3R MONITOR SW VOLUME PHONES DA MONITOR LEVEL MONITOR SW VOLUME DA MONITOR LEVEL SD/SDHC Card 106 PHONES DA VOLUME P
Index A AB Repeat . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 66 A-B SPEED tab . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17, 66, 67 AC adaptor . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 22 ANALOG IN 1/L jack. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15, 38 ANALOG IN 2/R jack. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15, 38 Audio Interface. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Index RENAME. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 69, 72 Repairing a Project. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 80 REPEAT. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 63, 96 S Sampling Rate. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 33, 90, 95 SD Card. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 26, 98 SD card slot. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
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For the U.K. IMPORTANT: THE WIRES IN THIS MAINS LEAD ARE COLOURED IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE FOLLOWING CODE. BLUE: NEUTRAL BROWN: LIVE As the colours of the wires in the mains lead of this apparatus may not correspond with the coloured markings identifying the terminals in your plug, proceed as follows: The wire which is coloured BLUE must be connected to the terminal which is marked with the letter N or coloured BLACK.
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