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Superior detail, depth, & 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 ambiance of the recording environment. With dual stereo
mics, six channels of simultaneous recording, & much more, this
portable recorder offers true professional quality & flexibility,
opening the door to limitless creative possibilities.
Two types of built-in stereo mics—omnidirectional & directional—operate independently of each other.
Support for up to six channels of simultaneous recording—a powerful tool for professional applications.
Three-channel IARC circuitry reduces interference between inputs for high-quality sound.
H&-held field recorders have been hot commodities for musicians,
recording engineers, & sound designers for years. Today, the mercury
rises in this dynamic market with the debut of the game-changing R-26.
This innovative recorder is portable yet loaded with first-class,
professional features, the likes of which the industry has not seen
before. There are two types of stereo microphones built into the R-26,
plus a pair of XLR/TRS combo inputs for external mics, & an input for a
stereo plug-in powered mic. Choose simultaneous combinations of the
built-in mics (directional & omnidirectional), as well as the external
inputs. Capture live performances with simultaneous line & ambient
signal paths, record important speeches, lectures, & 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, &
incredibly flexible recorder.
Two types of built-in stereo microphones (omnidirectional & 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 (Universal Serial Bus) 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)
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) & 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, & angles of the mics. The OMNI mics are entirely
enclosed in a mesh & optimized to faithfully capture sounds down to
super-low frequencies. The XY mics have been given ample space at the
back of the unit, maximizing their performance. in addition, the mics
are laid out in a 90° configuration to create a natural stereo image.
This ensures that your recordings will be clear, expansive, & true to
the recording environment.
Recorder Part
Tracks
6 (3 stereo)
Signal Processing
AD/DA conversion: 24 bits, 96/88.2/48/44.1 k Hz
Data Type
For Recording
WAVE/BWF: Sampling Rate: 96/88.2/48/44.1 k Hz, Bit
Depth: 24/16 bits
MP3 (MPEG-1 Audio Layer 3): Sampling Rate: 48/44.1 k Hz, Bit Rates:
320/160/128 kbps WAVE + MP3: Sampling Rate: 48/44.1 k Hz, Bit
Depth:
16 bits, Bit Rates: 128 kbps For Playback WAVE:
Sampling Rate: 96/88.2/48/44.1 k Hz, Bit
Depth: 24/16 bits MP3
(MPEG-1 Audio Layer 3): Sampling Rate: 48/44.1 k Hz, Bit Rates: 32-320
kbps or VBR (Variable Bit Rate)
Memory Card
SD Card (SDHC format compatible)
Recording Time
(unit: hours)
* Each recording time is approximate. The times may change depending on
the card specifications. * In case that there are plural files, the
sum of recording time would be shorter than above.
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 d Bu Plug-in powered mic input: LOW -7.5 d Bu, MID -21 d Bu, HIGH
-26 d Bu * 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 d Bu (SENS = +4 d Bu) Plug-in powered mic input: +4 d Bu (SENS = LOW)
Output Level
35 m W + 35 m W (In case 16 ohms load)
Recommended Load Impedance
16 ohms or greater
Frequency Response
16 ohms or greater
Phantom Power
48 V + or
- 4 V 10 m A or less in all channels
USB (Universal Serial Bus) Interface
Mini-B type connector USB (Universal Serial Bus) mass storage device class USB (Universal Serial Bus) audio (Hi-Speed USB)
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 m A (MAX)
Box Content
Owner&0s
manual SD Card AC Adaptor Power Cord Cakewalk SONAR LE
DVD-ROM (for Windows) USB (Universal Serial Bus) Cable (mini-B type) Windscreen
Size & Weight
Width
82 mm
3-1/4 inches
Depth
180 mm
7-1/8 inches
Height
41 mm
1-10/16 inches
Weight
370 g
0 lbs. 14 oz.