R-4 Portable Recorder Gains BWF Support, Starts Shipping
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March 18, 2005
Edirol announced
that the R-4
4-channel portable digital recorder is now shipping. Furthermore, the R-4
has been expanded to include support for Broadcast Wave Format file (BWF).
The R-4 can now write the required metadata to comply with BWF standard.
This allows the R-4 to function as an even more powerful portable 4-channel
field recorder with a wider range of potential uses making it easier to
import the audio into a wide selection of devices and software programs.
When a Project File is set to BWF on the R-4, the audio file written to the
hard disk contains information about the recording time and the recording
device in addition to the audio data. The resulting file can be loaded into
a playback device or audio editor just like any conventional .wav file.
The R-4 is designed to offer a cost-effective solution to multi-channel field recording. The R-4 can record
at audio resolutions up to 24-bit/96kHz on all four channels for complete
high-resolution multi-channel performance. The unit features a built-in
limiter and 5 different processors - 3-Band Parametric EQ, 6-Band
Graphic EQ, Noise Gate, Enhancer, and Compressor / Desser. The R-4 records
directly to an internal 40GB hard drive providing storage capacity for 58
hours of 16-bit/44.1kHz stereo recording or over 17 hours at 24-bit/96kHz.
The R-4 includes a powerful array of input and output options including 4
XLR/TRS combo microphone jacks with phantom power, RCA analog output, S/PDIF
Coaxial Input and Output, built-in stereo microphones, built-in speakers,
and a USB2.0 connection for drag & drop access via a computer. Alternatively,
users can use CompactFlash memory to backup and transport data.
The R-4 has a large LCD display and features a Wave-Form Editor with a
variety of functions for editing including trim, combine, split,
and merge. The R-4 can drop markers anywhere within an audio file to quickly
jump to important points in the file. The R-4 also offers an A-B Repeat
allowing users to quickly and easily loop any section of audio.
The R-4 includes a "Pre-Record Function" which can capture as much as 29
seconds of audio to the record buffer before the record button is pressed.
This allows users to press record AFTER they hear what they want and still
capture the material they really wanted. The R-4 also includes an L
connector to allow any compatible video camera to sync start and stop with
the R-4. The R-4 runs on either the included AC Adapter or 8 AA batteries
and includes a Carrying Case with shoulder strap.
MSRP: $1,895.00. For more information, visit their web site at www.edirol.com. | 
