Roland Unveils The R-07 Handheld Recorder

In the buildup to NAMM 2018, Roland has unveiled the R-07, a compact, handheld audio recorder that lets you record audio for your projects wherever you go. The R-07’s Scene mode allows you to dial up the perfect recording settings (sample rate, record mode, limiter, low cut, and input level) according to the environment in which you’re recording.

R-07 Specs

• WAV support: 44.1/48/88.2/96 kHz, 16/24-bit
• MP3 support: 64/96/128/160/192/224/320 kbps
• Hybrid Limiter and Dual Recording
• Bluetooth® remote control with smartphone and smartwatch
• Wireless headphone and speaker playback
• One-touch Scene function for instant setup in any recording scenario
• Tuner and metronome for musical applications
• Rehearsal function for perfect input levels with a single touch
• 128 x 64 graphic LCD with white backlight for easy visibility
• Supports microSD cards (SD, SDHC)
• Mic/aux Input and headphone output
• Runs on batteries (AA x 2) or USB bus power
• Built-in speaker for convenient playback anywhere
• Stylish, compact design available in black, red, or white
• Simultaneous WAV and MP3 recording

R-07 Input/Output
Audio Inputs

• Internal Stereo Microphone
• MIC/AUX IN (Stereo miniature phone type, plug-in powered mic)
• *The Internal Mic and the MIC/AUX IN can’t be used at the same time; only the MIC/AUX IN is effective.

Audio Output

• Phones (Stereo miniature phone type)
• Internal Speaker for playback (monaural)
• *The Internal Speaker and the Phones can’t be used at the same time; only the Phones is effective.

Nominal Input Level (Variable)

Input Impedance

• MIC/AUX IN: 4.5 k ohms

Output Level

• 3 mW + 3 mW (In case 16 ohms load)

Recommended Load Impedance

• 16 ohms or greater

Frequency Response

• 20 Hz – 40 kHz (+-3 dB)

USB Interface

• USB port: USB Micro-B type
• support USB 2.0/1.1 mass storage device class

R-07 Effects
Effects

• Playback only. Excludes playback in 88.2 kHz or 96 kHz.
• Reverb and Speed Change can’t be used at the same time.

Reverb

• 4 types (Hall1, Hall2, Room, Plate)
• Speed Change50 – 150 % of playback speed

While the Roland R-07 release date and pricing information are yet to be released, you can visit the Roland website to learn more about the recorder’s features and specs.

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