Roland R-26 6-Channel Portable 24-bit Digital Audio Recorder
Discover True Multi-Dimensional Sound
Superior detail, depth, and unparalleled flexibility—welcome to a new world of portable recording.
The R-26 captures audio with high-definition direct sound, as well as the rich natural ambience of the recording environment. With dual stereo mics, six channels of simultaneous recording, and much more, this portable recorder offers true professional quality and flexibility, opening the door to limitless creative possibilities. The R-26 is a part of our series of audio field recorders. Compare Audio Field Recorders.
Hand-held field recorders have been hot commodities for musicians, recording engineers, and sound designers for years. This innovative recorder is portable yet loaded with first-class, professional features, the likes of which the industry has not seen to date in this class. There are two types of stereo microphones built into the R-26, plus a pair of XLR/TRS combo inputs for external mics, and an input for a stereo plug-in powered mic. Choose simultaneous combinations of the built-in mics (directional and omnidirectional), as well as the external inputs. Capture live performances with simultaneous line and ambient signal paths, record important speeches, lectures, and presentations, or take the R-26 into the inner city or deep forest for pristine field capture. The sky’s the limit with this powerful, portable, and incredibly flexible recorder.
Discover True Multi-Dimensional Sound
Superior detail, depth, and unparalleled flexibility—welcome to a new world of portable recording.
The R-26 captures audio with high-definition direct sound, as well as the rich natural ambience of the recording environment. With dual stereo mics, six channels of simultaneous recording, and much more, this portable recorder offers true professional quality and flexibility, opening the door to limitless creative possibilities. The R-26 is a part of our series of audio field recorders. Compare Audio Field Recorders.
Hand-held field recorders have been hot commodities for musicians, recording engineers, and sound designers for years. This innovative recorder is portable yet loaded with first-class, professional features, the likes of which the industry has not seen to date in this class. There are two types of stereo microphones built into the R-26, plus a pair of XLR/TRS combo inputs for external mics, and an input for a stereo plug-in powered mic. Choose simultaneous combinations of the built-in mics (directional and omnidirectional), as well as the external inputs. Capture live performances with simultaneous line and ambient signal paths, record important speeches, lectures, and presentations, or take the R-26 into the inner city or deep forest for pristine field capture. The sky’s the limit with this powerful, portable, and incredibly flexible recorder.
Two types of built-in stereo microphones (omnidirectional and directional) that can be used in various combinations
Two XLR/TRS combo inputs with 48 V phantom power, plus an input for a stereo plug-in powered mic
Supports up to six channels (three stereo channels) of simultaneous recording
Large LCD touchscreen display for intuitive navigation
Large input-level knobs for fine adjustment
Built-in Hi-Speed USB interface for use as an audio interface or external storage
Loop-Back function; combine this with the built-in or external mics for the optimum live video streaming setup (only with Audio Interface function)
Bundled with SONAR LE software (PC)
Two XLR/TRS combo inputs with 48 V phantom power, plus an input for a stereo plug-in powered mic
Supports up to six channels (three stereo channels) of simultaneous recording
Large LCD touchscreen display for intuitive navigation
Large input-level knobs for fine adjustment
Built-in Hi-Speed USB interface for use as an audio interface or external storage
Loop-Back function; combine this with the built-in or external mics for the optimum live video streaming setup (only with Audio Interface function)
Bundled with SONAR LE software (PC)
Recorder/Player
Tracks
6 (3 stereo)
Signal Processing
AD/DA conversion: 24 bits, 96/88.2/48/44.1 kHz
A/D D/A Dynamic Range: 100dB from XLR in to Phones out
Data Type
For Recording
WAVE/BWF: Sampling Rate: 96/88.2/48/44.1 kHz, Bit Depth: 24/16 bits, mono or stereo
MP3 (MPEG-1 Audio Layer 3): Sampling Rate: 48/44.1 kHz, Bit Rates: 320/160/128 kbps
WAVE + MP3: Sampling Rate: 48/44.1 kHz, Bit Depth: 16 bits, Bit Rate: 128 kbps
For Playback
WAVE: Sampling Rate: 96/88.2/48/44.1 kHz, Bit Depth: 24/16 bits
MP3 (MPEG-1 Audio Layer 3): Sampling Rate: 48/44.1 kHz, Bit Rates: 32-320 kbps or VBR (Variable Bit Rate)
File Storage
SD/SDHC Memory Card - up to 32GB
Recording Time
(unit: hours)
Input/Output
Audio Inputs
Internal Stereo Microphones: Omnidirectional (OMNI) mic, Directional (XY) mic
Analog inputs 1/L, 2/R (XLR/TRS Combo type): XLR type (phantom powered), 1/4-inch TRS phone type (balanced/unbalanced) Plug-in powered mic input (Stereo miniature phone type)
Audio Output
Headphone jack (Stereo miniature phone type)
Nominal Input Level
(Variable)
Analog inputs 1/L, 2/R: +4, -2, -8, -14, -20, -26, -32, -38, -44, -50, -56, -62 dBu
Plug-in powered mic input: LOW -7.5 dBu, MID -21 dBu, HIGH -26 dBu * Input Level Knob : Center
Input Impedance
Analog inputs 1/L, 2/R : 5k ohms
Plug-in powered mic input : 3k ohms (SENS = MID/HIGH), 2k ohms (SENS = LOW)
Maximum Input
Analog inputs 1/L, 2/R : +24 dBu (SENS = +4 dBu)
Plug-in powered mic input : +4 dBu (SENS = LOW)
Output Level
35 mW + 35 mW (In case 16 ohms load)
Recommended Load Impedance
16 ohms or greater
Frequency Response
20 Hz - 40kHz (+/-2dB, 96kHz)
Equivalent Input Noise:
-124 dBu (Sens +4dBu)
THD
0.01% max (XLR, Sens +4dBu)
High Pass Filters
Cut off Freq. = 100, 200, 400Hz
Mic Input Limiters
-3 dBFS Threshold
INF limiting ratio
6 ms Attack time
5 sec Release time
Phantom Power
48 V + or - 4 V (<10mA in total) 10 mA or less in all channels
USB Interface
Mini-B type connector
USB mass storage device class (generic Win/Mac driver compatible)
USB audio: 2in/2out High Speed USB Audio interface
Up to 96kHz ASIO driver compatible
Other
Display
160 x 160 dots graphic display (touch screen)
Power Supply
AC adaptor Alkaline battery (AA, LR6) x 4 or Rechargeable Ni-MH battery (AA, HR6) X 4
Current Draw
500 mA (MAX)
Accessories
Owner's manual SD Card AC Adaptor Power Cord Cakewalk SONAR LE DVD-ROM (for Windows) USB Cable (mini-B type) Windscreen
Options
(sold separately)
Cover/Windscreen Set: OP-R26CW Binaural Microphones/Earphones: CS-10EM Stereo Shotgun Microphone: CS-50 Stereo Microphone: CS-15S Stereo Headphones: RH-300 Microphone Stand Adaptor: OP-MSA1 Microphone Stand: ST-100MB
Size and Weight
Width
82 mm
3-1/4 inches
Height
180 mm
7-1/8 inches
Depth
41 mm
1-5/8 inches
Weight
370 g
14 oz.
0 dBu = 0.775 Vrms
Tracks
6 (3 stereo)
Signal Processing
AD/DA conversion: 24 bits, 96/88.2/48/44.1 kHz
A/D D/A Dynamic Range: 100dB from XLR in to Phones out
Data Type
For Recording
WAVE/BWF: Sampling Rate: 96/88.2/48/44.1 kHz, Bit Depth: 24/16 bits, mono or stereo
MP3 (MPEG-1 Audio Layer 3): Sampling Rate: 48/44.1 kHz, Bit Rates: 320/160/128 kbps
WAVE + MP3: Sampling Rate: 48/44.1 kHz, Bit Depth: 16 bits, Bit Rate: 128 kbps
For Playback
WAVE: Sampling Rate: 96/88.2/48/44.1 kHz, Bit Depth: 24/16 bits
MP3 (MPEG-1 Audio Layer 3): Sampling Rate: 48/44.1 kHz, Bit Rates: 32-320 kbps or VBR (Variable Bit Rate)
File Storage
SD/SDHC Memory Card - up to 32GB
Recording Time
(unit: hours)
Input/Output
Audio Inputs
Internal Stereo Microphones: Omnidirectional (OMNI) mic, Directional (XY) mic
Analog inputs 1/L, 2/R (XLR/TRS Combo type): XLR type (phantom powered), 1/4-inch TRS phone type (balanced/unbalanced) Plug-in powered mic input (Stereo miniature phone type)
Audio Output
Headphone jack (Stereo miniature phone type)
Nominal Input Level
(Variable)
Analog inputs 1/L, 2/R: +4, -2, -8, -14, -20, -26, -32, -38, -44, -50, -56, -62 dBu
Plug-in powered mic input: LOW -7.5 dBu, MID -21 dBu, HIGH -26 dBu * Input Level Knob : Center
Input Impedance
Analog inputs 1/L, 2/R : 5k ohms
Plug-in powered mic input : 3k ohms (SENS = MID/HIGH), 2k ohms (SENS = LOW)
Maximum Input
Analog inputs 1/L, 2/R : +24 dBu (SENS = +4 dBu)
Plug-in powered mic input : +4 dBu (SENS = LOW)
Output Level
35 mW + 35 mW (In case 16 ohms load)
Recommended Load Impedance
16 ohms or greater
Frequency Response
20 Hz - 40kHz (+/-2dB, 96kHz)
Equivalent Input Noise:
-124 dBu (Sens +4dBu)
THD
0.01% max (XLR, Sens +4dBu)
High Pass Filters
Cut off Freq. = 100, 200, 400Hz
Mic Input Limiters
-3 dBFS Threshold
INF limiting ratio
6 ms Attack time
5 sec Release time
Phantom Power
48 V + or - 4 V (<10mA in total) 10 mA or less in all channels
USB Interface
Mini-B type connector
USB mass storage device class (generic Win/Mac driver compatible)
USB audio: 2in/2out High Speed USB Audio interface
Up to 96kHz ASIO driver compatible
Other
Display
160 x 160 dots graphic display (touch screen)
Power Supply
AC adaptor Alkaline battery (AA, LR6) x 4 or Rechargeable Ni-MH battery (AA, HR6) X 4
Current Draw
500 mA (MAX)
Accessories
Owner's manual SD Card AC Adaptor Power Cord Cakewalk SONAR LE DVD-ROM (for Windows) USB Cable (mini-B type) Windscreen
Options
(sold separately)
Cover/Windscreen Set: OP-R26CW Binaural Microphones/Earphones: CS-10EM Stereo Shotgun Microphone: CS-50 Stereo Microphone: CS-15S Stereo Headphones: RH-300 Microphone Stand Adaptor: OP-MSA1 Microphone Stand: ST-100MB
Size and Weight
Width
82 mm
3-1/4 inches
Height
180 mm
7-1/8 inches
Depth
41 mm
1-5/8 inches
Weight
370 g
14 oz.
0 dBu = 0.775 Vrms
| Brand | Roland |
|---|---|
| Discount | No |
| video | No |
| This Product Qualifies for Free Shipping | Yes |
| Freeshipping | Free Shipping |
| SKU | ROLAND-R26 |
| MPN (manufacturer part number) | R-26 |
| Is Product Available for Purchase with Google Checkout | Yes |
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