24-bit/192kHz WAV recording Solid-state recording to SD & SDHC cards 4 hours of recording time with NiMH batteries Dual gain and sensitivity control Record 8-channels by linking two units The R-4 Pro is a part of our series of audio field recorders. Compare Audio Field Recorders. Weighing in at just less than 3 lbs including batteries makes the R-44 a perfect high quality recording solution for videographers, musicians, teachers, and sound designers to take anywhere. Pro quality four channels recordings to large capacity SDHC cards. The R-44 is designed for professional use within a very conveniently sized package. Capture up to 4 channels of uncompressed audio with selectable bit depths (16-bit or 24-bit) and sampling frequencies(44.1kHz/48kHz/88.2kHz/96kHz). R-44 employs SD cards or large capacity SDHC cards as the recording media. No moving parts enables the most silent and reliable operation possible. Built-in stereo microphones and monitor speakers Although the R-44 is compact, all the necessary functions are included. Built-in high quality microphones and speakers make recording and monitoring without external devices possible. Built-in Effects 3-Band EQ: 3-band parametric EQ ; allows precise equalization with high/low shelving and peaking 6-Band Graphic EQ: 6 point frequency band equalization; ideal for recording Noise Gate: Minimizes noise during low audio levels, cuts low frequency noise Enhancer: Cleary defines and enhances sound; good for dialogue Comp & DeEsser: Cuts hissing, smoothens the sound, makes audio level uniform MS Mic Mixing: Generates stereo mix with specified spread from inputs of Mid-Side Microphones * Effects can be applied on both input and output. * Effects are not available while sample rate is set to 192kHz. Built-in limiter, low-cut filter and studio class effects An on-board limiter helps suppress sudden peaks in sound from an input source. A low-cut filter is included to help prevent things like wind noise or mic handling noise. Studio class effects such as 3-Band EQ, 6-Band GEQ, Enhancer or DeEsser can be used as tools to greatly improve audio quality. Effects can be applied while recording or simply for monitoring/playback. Pre-Record function ensures you never miss that important moment again The Pre-Record function buffers input signals for a user-definable amount of time. When the REC button is pressed, the material from the previous few seconds (selectable) is included. This also helps reduce sound bites at the beginning of a recording by not having to start the recorder too early. Combo type analog jacks and digital output enables connection with a variety of devices The combo input jacks (4) supports the connection of both XLR and 1/4 inch plugs. XLR inputs are equipped with phantom power. Eleven steps of input sensitivity enable the connection of various devices with a variety of inputs levels from microphones to musical instruments. High quality analog circuitry in the preamp ensures superior recording results High-contrast Organic LED display and operation-oriented user interface The high contrast, high response organic LED screen, viewable from wide angles ensures fluid operation in field recording situations. The high response of level meters makes precise level adjustments possible. All the necessary switches and knobs are located on the top and front panels. Self-lit buttons on all the key controls enable clear-cut recording operations. Capture eight channels by linking two units The Control Sync terminal enables synchronized operation of 2 units. Control the second unit from the master by simply connecting two with a stereo mini cable. The master unit can remotely control REC standby, REC start and REC stop of the slave unit. This function enables 8-channel recording in a compact space and at an affordable price. Link to computer via high speed USB The R-44 storage can be mounted on computers with a simple USB 2.0 connection. It is seen as an USB storage device on any computer. You can copy data back and forth with a simple drag & drop operation. Four hours of recording with four AA batteries The R-44 can be operated with 3 types of power: AC adapter and AA batteries. Four hours* of operation is possible with NiMH or alkaline batteries. * at 16-bit/44.1kHz stereo. No phantom power and pre-record disabled.
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) 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. The R-26 is a part of our series of audio field recorders. Compare Audio Field Recorders. Two types of built-in stereo mics—omnidirectional and directional—operate independently of each other. The R-26’s dual stereo mics provide the ultimate flexibility in different recording applications. In addition to capturing recordings that leverage the individual characteristics of OMNI (omnidirectional) and XY (directional) mics, you can mix the mics together to achieve the optimum balance. Support for up to six channels of simultaneous recording—a powerful tool for professional applications. In addition to the onboard mics, the R-26 provides XLR/TRS inputs for up to six channels (three stereo) of simultaneous recording. For example, you can capture an instrument up close with the built-in mics, record room ambience with external mics, and save them as separate files for mixing together later. Three-channel IARC circuitry reduces interference between inputs for high-quality sound. The R-26 is equipped with Roland’s proprietary IARC (Isolated Adaptive Recording Circuit) on the inputs for the built-in mics and as well as the external inputs. This analog circuit is completely isolated from the digital circuitry and has its own power supply, reducing digital noise and achieving very clear sound. With respect to sound quality, no stone was left unturned in developing the R-26’s new mic system. At the top of the R-26 are OMNI (omnidirectional) and XY (directional) stereo mic pairs, which not only provide pro-level sound, but also contribute to the unit’s impressive styling. To maximize their sound-collecting characteristics, we thoroughly studied the optimum shapes, positions, and angles of the mics. The OMNI mics are entirely enclosed in a mesh and optimized to faithfully capture sounds down to super-low frequencies. The XY mics have been given ample space, maximizing their performance. Additionally, the mics are laid out in a 90° configuration to create a natural stereo image. This ensures that your recordings will be clear, expansive, and true to the recording environment. A variety of external inputs are available, including XLR jacks and support for plug-in mics. At the bottom of the unit, you’ll find two analog combo (XLR/TRS) jacks with 48 V phantom power. In addition, there’s a side-mounted plug-in mic (stereo mini) input with support for plug-in power. By combining external mics with the built-in mics, you can perform a variety of different types of recordings. The R-26 inputs are equipped with high-performance mic preamps directly inherited from Roland’s R-44 professional recorder for the highest level of sound quality. The R-26 supports 24-bit/96 kHz linear PCM recording, and also simultaneous recording in WAV/BWF and MP3 formats. High-resolution, 24-bit/96 kHz linear PCM recording is supported, and you can choose between WAV and BWF file types, with the latter providing time-stamping and other info. The R-26 also supports MP3, and you can record to WAV/BWF and MP3 formats simultaneously. An onboard limiter and low-cut filter reduces distortion and noise. The back end of the mic preamp is fitted with a limiter and low-cut filter. By activating the limiter, you can reduce distortion caused by excessive input levels. Activate the low-cut filter to reduce unwanted low-frequency content that often occurs with voice, wind noise, and various environmental vibrations. Three cut-off frequencies are selectable: 100, 200, or 400 Hz. With Pre-recording, you’ll never miss a recording opportunity. The R-26 is equipped with a multitude of convenient functions that help you achieve your recording objectives with ease. One such function is Pre-recording, where your recording actually begins two seconds before you initiate it. This ensures you won’t miss the very beginning of a recording, even when you’re late in pressing the Record button. This is a great feature for capturing environmental sounds as they occur, such as chirping birds. AUTO-SENS analyzes and recommends the optimum input level to help prevent recording errors. Setting the optimum recording level is essential for making high-quality recordings. To assist you, the R-26 is equipped with an AUTO-SENS function that automatically determines the appropriate mic sensitivity for different sources by analyzing the input level. This helps you quickly set the optimum level and avoid recording errors such as distortion and insufficient levels. Easy-to-use onboard editing allows you to split and merge projects, as well as delete unneeded portions. The R-26’s editing capabilities allow you to edit your sound recordings on the spot. In addition to basic functions such as selecting, copying, moving, and deleting projects, you can also split, merge, and delete (trim) sections. This lets you to complete your editing work right on the R-26. A large touch panel display for intuitive fingertip operation. A major feature of the R-26 is its large touch panel display, which allows for quick and intuitive operation. The hi-res LCD shows small text and graphics clearly and sharply, with a high-luminance backlight for perfect visibility in any lighting. You can easily check levels on a responsive graphic meter, and use the waveform display for sound editing. Dedicated, often-used hardware controls were designed from scratch to ensure easy operation. The R-26’s design prioritizes ease of use over all else. The two input knobs are large and easy to operate, letting you make fine adjustments to your input levels. Other controls that you’ll be using often are provided as dedicated hardware switches. It’s easy to know which switch to use at a glance, enabling intuitive, stress-free operation in any situation. Supports three different power modes: AC, plus internal or external batteries. Designed to run on four AA batteries, generic external batteries, or its included AC adaptor, the R-26 gives you a wide range of power options to handle any mobile recording environment. Integrated audio interface function allows you to send the audio input directly to your PC. The R-26 functions as a USB audio interface for your PC (Windows or Mac), allowing you to send the sound you’ve captured on its built-in stereo mics or external mics/devices directly to your favorite DAW program. This functionality is also perfect for capturing high-quality audio for Internet streaming applications, such as music performance videos. The R-26’s extensive set of useful functions support a diverse range of applications. The Marker function allows you to manually set markers to begin playback of your recordings at any point in their timeline. You can also set markers automatically during recording based on different conditions. A Voice Memo function lets you to add up to 30 seconds of audio to an existing recording, great for adding location notes and other identifying information. Playback speed can be adjusted between 50% and 150%. The Repair function aids in fixing audio files that have become damaged. Equipped with a USB 2.0 connector that supports USB mass storage—a USB cable is all you need to send data at high speed to your PC. A Preview Monitor on the side enables you to check your recordings without connecting headphones. A threaded hole on the rear panel allows you to mount the R-26 onto a generic camera tripod or stand. Comes bundled with SONAR X1 LE, a streamlined version of Cakewalk’s SONAR X1 DAW program. This is a handy tool not only for editing and mixing audio recorded on the R-26, but also a powerful platform for any type of pro audio production.
uilt for Mission-Critical Production Dedicated video hardware records to standard removable solid-state drives. Simultaneous multi-drive recording on up to two SSD drives enables redundancy and backup. Never lose video or audio data with FileSafe™ software recovery utility. Extensive Video I/O The video input on the PIX 250i has extensive compatibility with a wide range of cameras. It's BNC input accepts 12-bit 3G SDI (4:4:4 RGB or YCbCr), HD-SDI, SDI. Its HDMI input accepts high-definition and standard-definition video. With its 3G-SDI 4:4:4 input, recording to ProRes 4444 offers recordings that are perceptually indistinguishable from the original source material. Timecode Generator The on-board high-accuracy Ambient timecode generator makes the PIX 250i right at home on any production from simple single camera shoots, to complex multi-camera sync-sound productions. All common timecode frame rates and modes are supported. Embedded timecode over SDI and HDMI is also supported. Frame Rate Converter and Scaler The PIX 270i features a powerful hardware scaler and frame rate converter. Up, down, cross-conversion and pulldown removal give users the ability to record files in a customer-requested rate, even rates not supported by the camera. The PIX 240i also supports aspect ratio conversion, HD to SD and SD to HD. Time Saving Efficiency Tapeless file-based recording, playback, and file transfer. Access and transfer files over Ethernet. Edit-ready Apple ProRes and Avid DNxHD files. Recording on up to two drives provides immediate file copies and back up, as well as long-form recording. Expandable and Networkable Group control of multiple PIX recorders facilitates multi-camera recording. High-Quality HD Video 12-bit 4:4:4 over 3G-SDI I/O. Apple ProRes and Avid DNxHD codecs from 36 Mb/s proxies up to 330 Mb/s ProRes 4444 Applications Multi-camera studio production. Live Event sports and concerts. Multi-channel video playback applications. Frame synchronized multiple video channel playback for Live Events, Digital Signage, Museum multi-screen looped presentations, Video walls, Quad screen 4k presentations etc. Mobile Production OB Truck. Frame synchronized multi-cam recording for Production, Live Events, Mobile OBs and 2D/3D Production. PIX 250i Kit The PIX 250i Kit includes: (1) PIX 250i Rack Mount Video Recorder (1) XM CADDY PACK, includes (2) PIX SSD-6 240GB 2.5 inch SATA Drives pre-mounted to (2) PIX-Caddy2 drive mounting accessories. XL-WP4 power supply included. PIX-RACK mounting accessory not included.
Built for Mission-Critical Production Dedicated video hardware records to standard removable solid-state drives. Simultaneous multi-drive recording on up to four SSD drives enables redundancy and backup. Redundant 4-pin XLR power connections. PowerSafe™ circuitry provides 10-second power reserve and safe file shutdown during external power loss. Never lose video or audio data with FileSafe™ software recovery utility. Frame Rate Converter and Scaler The PIX 270i features a powerful hardware scaler and frame rate converter. Up, down, cross-conversion and pulldown removal give users the ability to record files in a customer-requested rate, even rates not supported by the camera. ThePIX 240i also supports aspect ratio conversion, HD to SD and SD to HD. Timecode Generator The on-board high-accuracy Ambient timecode generator makes the PIX 270i right at home on any production from simple single camera shoots, to complex multi-camera sync-sound productions. All common timecode frame rates and modes are supported. Embedded timecode over SDI and HDMI is also supported. Extensive Video I/O The video input on the PIX 270i has extensive compatibility with a wide range of cameras. It's BNC input accepts 12-bit 3G SDI (4:4:4 RGB or YCbCr), HD-SDI, SDI. Its HDMI input accepts high-definition and standard-definition video. With its 3G-SDI 4:4:4 input, recording to ProRes 4444 offers recordings that are perceptually indistinguishable from the original source material. Frame-Synchronized Recording and Playback Time Saving Efficiency Tapeless file-based recording, playback, and file transfer. Access and transfer files over Ethernet. Edit-ready Apple ProRes and Avid DNxHD files. Recording on up to four drives provides immediate file copies and back up, as well as long-form recording. Expandable and Networkable Group control of multiple PIX recorders facilitates multi-camera recording. Frame synchronized recording and playback. 64 channels of MADI audio and 64 channels of Dante audio I/O for large-scale audio systems. High-Quality HD Video 12-bit 4:4:4 over 3G-SDI I/O. Apple ProRes and Avid DNxHD codecs from 36 Mb/s proxies up to 330 Mb/s ProRes 4444 Applications Multi-camera studio production. Live Event sports and concerts. Multi-channel video playback applications. Frame synchronized multiple video channel playback for Live Events, Digital Signage, Museum multi-screen looped presentations, Video walls, Quad screen 4k presentations etc. Mobile Production OB Truck. Frame synchronized multi-cam recording for Production, Live Events, Mobile OBs and 2D/3D Production. PIX 270i Kit The PIX 270i Kit includes: (1) PIX 270i Rack Mount Video Recorder (1) XM CADDY PACK, includes (2) PIX SSD-6 240GB 2.5 inch SATA Drives pre-mounted to (2) PIX-Caddy2 drive mounting accessories. XL-WP4 power supply included. PIX-RACK mounting accessory not included.
Touchscreen TapZoom™ for Rapid Focus PIX-Assist™ Monitoring Tools 4K Recording Apple ProRes 4444 XQ, 12-Bit Real Buttons for Fast Tactile Control Robust Die-Cast Metal Chassis Virtually Indestructible Gorilla®Glass 2 LCD - Detail, Accuracy, Brightness. Discerning cinematographers and videographers need high-resolution, color-accurate, sunlight-viewable monitoring with a wide angle of view. The PIX-E5 monitor excel in all those aspects with their IPS, 500 nit, 1920x1080, 441 ppi LCD displays. PIX-Assist™ Monitoring Tools & Scopes Waveform Monitor Vectorscope Histogram TapZoom™ Peaking Zebras False Color Frame Markers Four Way View TapZoom™ It has never been faster to zoom in and check focus! TapZoom provides instant 2x or 4x zoom to where you tap on the touchscreen. Tap again to zoom out. Once zoomed in, tap on the screen in the direction of a moving subject to keep it centered - the perfect tool for quickly checking focus when an actor lands short or overruns a mark Outstanding Recording Capabilities The 4K-compatible PIX-E5 is the first on-camera monitors to offer the full range of Apple ProRes codecs including the highest quality Apple ProRes 4444 XQ. This is a 12-bit codec designed to preserve the detail in wide dynamic range imagery captured by today's high performance digital image sensors. PIX-E5 can record 4K up to 30 fps, UHD up to 30 fps and 1080p or 720p up to 60 fps. SpeedDrive™ Recording and File Delivery The PIX-E5 records to the affordable, super fast SpeedDrive, an industry standard mSATA drive contained within a custom-designed enclosure. The SpeedDrive, which plugs directly into the PIX-E, doubles as a USB 3.0 thumb drive for very high speed offload to any computer without the need for a special cable or drive docking station. Two SpeedDrive options are available, a 240 GB SpeedDriveand an Enclosure-Only version that allows the user to choose and easily fit any size of mSATA drive. mSATA drives are available in sizes ranging from 128 GB to 1 TB. Best-of-Both-Worlds User Interface Some functions are better controlled via touchscreen and others by real buttons. PIX-E5 incorporates both types of control. The touchscreen is best used when interacting directly with a specific area of the displayed image such as zooming in to a point of interest with TapZoom. Buttons allow the operator to locate a control without looking and instant tactile response leaves no doubt a function has been activated. Button control is well suited to commands such as 'Record' where failure to activate can be catastrophic. Mechanical Construction and Powering With a compact, die-cast metal chassis, nutted connectors, and an LCD protected by scratch-resistant and optically-bonded Gorilla Glass 2, the PIX-E5 field recording monitors are designed to withstand the most extreme and demanding production environments. The PIX-E5 is powered by external DC (10-34V) or dual L-mount Sony batteries with powering seamlessly switching from one source to another should one become depleted or removed. Best Practices for Camera Integration The following documents act as quick-reference resources for how to best set up your camera when integrating with the PIX-E5. Getting 4K Output from Sony a7S Getting 4K Output from Sony PXW-FS7 Getting S-Log Output from Sony PXW-FS7 Getting 4K Output from Panasonic GH4
Extensive Video I/O The video input on the PIX 240i has extensive compatibility with a wide range of cameras. It's BNC input accepts 12-bit 3G SDI (4:4:4 RGB or YCbCr), HD-SDI, SDI. Its HDMI input accepts high-definition and standard-definition video. With its 3G-SDI 4:4:4 input, recording to ProRes 4444 offers recordings that are perceptually indistinguishable from the original source material. Timecode Generator The on-board high-accuracy Ambient timecode generator makes the PIX 240i right at home on any production from simple single camera shoots, to complex multi-camera sync-sound productions. All common timecode frame rates and modes are supported. Embedded timecode over SDI and HDMI is also supported. Frame Rate Converter and Scaler The PIX 240i features a powerful hardware scaler and frame rate converter. Up, down, cross-conversion and pulldown removal give users the ability to record files in a customer-requested rate, even rates not supported by the camera. The PIX 240i also supports aspect ratio conversion, HD to SD and SD to HD. IPS Field Monitor With its 5-inch, IPS display, the PIX 240i becomes an accurate field monitor for production cameras. The display’s accurate color representation and excellent off-axis visibility assist in framing, exposure evaluation, and focus evaluation. It is complete with 12-step false color and two-level zebra, peaking, and 1:1 pixel viewing. Defeatable detail overlayed on the picture includes audio metering, timecode, file type, record status, and frame rate information. The display also doubles as a fast, simple menu interface. Timecode and record state display can be sent to the SDI and HDMI outputs. Superb Audio Performance With its deep expertise in production sound, Sound Devices included no-compromise audio performance into the PIX 240i. Its full-sized XLR audio inputs accept microphone or line level signals. Microphone-level inputs offer 48 V phantom power, input limiters, and sweepable high-pass filters. Inputs can also be set to accept AES3 digital audio, up to four channels. Inputs offer selectable audio delay. Since video cameras often introduce several frames of delay because of internal processing, audio signals connected directly to the PIX 240i can be delayed up to 500 ms to accommodate that delay and provide perfect synchronization between video and audio signals. Playback The PIX 240i offers a wide range of playback features. Off-speed, forward, backward, freeze-frame, looping, and custom playlists give users extensive playback control. File markers can be set while in record or playback mode with the press of a button and loop playback modes allow continuous looping playback of entire files or between files markers. Playlists allow users to quickly organize multiple files for consecutive or loop playback. File Storage and Transfer The PIX 240i record and play back Quicktime files to either removable CompactFlash cards or removable 2.5-inch solid-state drives (recording media and PIX-CADDY 2 are optional accessories). Both CompactFlash and SSD media are formatted by the PIX 240i as exFAT volumes that are directly mountable, readable, and writable in Mac OS and Windows. Powering The PIX 240i is powered from removable Sony-compatible (L-mount) lithium-ion camcorder batteries or external 10-18 VDC power. Battery mounts are connected in parallel so batteries can be hot-swapped during operation, with no loss of power. When external power is removed while a removable battery is mounted, the PIX 240i seamlessly transfers to battery power. Battery source and voltage is shown on the on-screen display Mechanical Construction The PIX 240i is designed and built for the rigors of field production with a durable chassis made of light weight, molded, metalized-carbon-fiber. Its four 1/4-20 thread mounts on two different axis offer countless mounting options. All important connections on the PIX 240i use full-sized, locking connectors, including its BNC video and XLR audio connections. Data drives mount to the available PIX-CADDY2 for a secure, hot-swappable, locking data connection. Controls The side panel rotary knob makes menu navigation fast and simple. Simple controls and a straight-forward plain-language menu makes setups easy for both new and experienced users. Four large, illuminated, tactile record, stop, play, rew, and fast-forward controls are easy to access with gloved hands. Screen and button brightness are adjustable. PIX 240i KIT The PIX 240i KIT is a complete production video recorder kit, containing all the necessary equipment to connect and operate the PIX 240i in a professional video production environment. The PIX 240i KIT includes a PIX 240i, lightweight durable case (PIX-HC1), power supply (XL-WPH3), batteries (XL-B2), storage media (PIX-CADDY), sun hood (PIX-HOOD), 1/4 20 articulating mount (PIX-ARM), HDMI and SDI interconnection cables.
The PIX-E5 / E5H KIT is a complete production accessory kit for the PIX-E5 or PIX-E5H, containing all the necessary equipment to connect and operate the PIX-E5 or PIX-E5H in a professional video production environment. PIX-E5 OR PIX-E5H NOT INCLUDED. Read more...