Further Details
Four-channel recording gives you exceptional flexibility. For example, you can use mics to capture the ambience of a performance hall while using line input to record the performance itself. Or you can record at several different level settings simultaneously. 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. Totally uncompressed recording assures outstanding sound quality with 16-bit or 24-bit quantization and a sampling rate of 44.1 kHz, 48 kHz, or 96 kHz. Save data as WAV files. A limiter built into the analogue stage helps deliver a stable and reliable recording free of clipped noise from sudden input surges.
The R-4's omnidirectional, back electret condenser microphones offer superb transient characteristics and vibration resistance and the five high quality effects lets you tailor the sound during both recording and playback.
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. 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 and the built-in speakers make it easy to monitor recorded sound without headphones.
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 files directly from DAWs and other applications. 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. The digital input and output also allows for data exchange with other digital equipment while maintaining fidelity.
The R-4 runs on eight AA batteries or with the AC adaptor and comes with a soft carrying case with a shoulder strap for safe, comfortable use in the field.
