Roland MP3 Player R 88 User Guide
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USING THE UNIT SAFELY  
WARNING  
Do not drop or subject to strong impact  
Protect the unit from strong impact.  
(Do not drop it!)  
CAUTION  
CAUTION  
Manage cables for safety  
Precautions concerning use of phantom power supply  
Try to prevent cords and cables from  
becoming entangled. Also, all cords  
and cables should be placed so they  
are out of the reach of children.  
Always turn the phantom power off  
when connecting any device other  
than condenser microphones that  
require phantom power. You risk  
causing damage if you mistakenly  
supply phantom power to dynamic  
microphones, audio playback devices,  
or other devices that don’t require  
such power. Be sure to check the  
specifications of any microphone  
you intend to use by referring to the  
manual that came with it.  
Do not share an outlet with an unreasonable number  
of other devices  
Do not force the unit’s power-  
supply cord to share an outlet with  
an unreasonable number of other  
devices. Be especially careful when  
using extension cords—the total  
power used by all devices you have  
connected to the extension cord’s  
outlet must never exceed the power  
rating (watts/amperes) for the  
Avoid climbing on top of the unit, or placing heavy  
objects on it  
Never climb on top of, nor place heavy  
objects on the unit.  
Do not connect or disconnect the AC adaptor with wet  
hands  
Never handle the AC adaptor or its  
plugs with wet hands when plugging  
into, or unplugging from, an outlet or  
this unit.  
(This instrument’s phantom power: 48 V DC, 10  
mA per channel)  
Take care not to get burned  
Batteries may reach a high  
temperature; please be careful to  
avoid burning yourself.  
extension cord. Excessive loads can  
cause the insulation on the cord to  
heat up and eventually melt through.  
Disconnect everything before moving the unit  
Before moving the unit, disconnect  
the AC adaptor and all cords coming  
from external devices.  
Do not use overseas  
Before using the unit in a foreign  
country, consult with your retailer, the  
nearest Roland Service Center, or an  
authorized Roland distributor, as listed  
on the “Information”sheet  
Handle leaking batteries carefully  
• If fluid has leaked from a battery,  
make sure not to touch it with your  
bare hands.  
Unplug the AC adaptor from the outlet before  
cleaning  
Before cleaning the unit, turn it off  
and unplug the AC adaptor from the  
outlet (p. 24).  
• If any of the leaking fluid gets  
into your eyes, the loss of vision  
may result. Do not rub your eyes;  
use clean water to flush them  
thoroughly. Then, promptly see a  
doctor.  
Handle batteries carefully  
• Batteries must never be recharged,  
heated, taken apart, or thrown into  
fire or water.  
• Never expose batteries to excessive  
heat such as sunshine, fire or the like.  
If there is a possibility of lightning strike, disconnect  
the AC adaptor from the outlet  
Whenever you suspect the possibility  
of lightning in your area, disconnect  
the AC adaptor from the outlet.  
• Burning of the skin or dermatitis may  
result if fluid has gotten onto your  
skin or clothing. Use clean water  
to flush affected areas thoroughly;  
then, promptly see a doctor.  
• Incorrect handling of batteries,  
rechargeable batteries, or a  
battery charger can cause leakage,  
overheating, fire, or explosion.  
Before use, you must read and  
strictly observe all of the precautions  
that accompany the batteries,  
rechargeable batteries, or battery  
charger.  
• Using a soft cloth, carefully wipe  
any remaining fluid from the inside  
of the battery compartment. Then,  
install new batteries.  
Handle batteries carefully  
If used improperly, batteries may  
explode or leak and cause damage  
or injury. In the interest of safety,  
please read and observe the following  
precautions (p. 23).  
• When using rechargeable  
batteries and a charger, use only  
the combination of rechargeable  
batteries and charger specified by  
the battery manufacturer.  
• Carefully follow the installation  
instructions for batteries, and  
make sure you observe the correct  
polarity.  
CAUTION  
• Avoid using new batteries together  
with used ones. In addition, avoid  
mixing different types of batteries.  
Place in a well ventilated location  
The unit and the AC adaptor should  
be located so their location or position  
does not interfere with their proper  
ventilation.  
• Remove the batteries whenever  
the unit is to remain unused for an  
extended period of time.  
• Never keep batteries together with  
metallic objects such as ballpoint  
pens, necklaces, hairpins, etc.  
When disconnecting an AC adaptor, grasp it by the  
plug  
To prevent conductor damage, always  
grasp the AC adaptor by its plug when  
disconnecting it from this unit or from  
a power outlet.  
• Used batteries must be disposed  
of in compliance with whatever  
regulations for their safe disposal  
that may be observed in the region  
in which you live.  
Periodically clean the AC adaptor’s plug  
At regular intervals, you should  
unplug the AC adaptor and clean  
it by using a dry cloth to wipe all  
dust and other accumulations away  
from its prongs. Also, disconnect the  
power plug from the power outlet  
whenever the unit is to remain unused  
for an extended period of time. Any  
accumulation of dust between the  
power plug and the power outlet can  
result in poor insulation and lead to  
fire.  
Handle the ground terminal carefully  
If you remove the screw from the  
ground terminal, be sure to replace  
it; don’t leave it lying around where  
it could accidently be swallowed by  
small children. When refastening the  
screw, make that it is firmly fastened,  
so it won’t come loose.  
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IMPORTANT NOTES  
Power Supply  
Maintenance  
Using External Memories  
• Do not connect this unit to same electrical  
outlet that is being used by an electrical  
appliance that is controlled by an  
• For everyday cleaning wipe the unit with a  
soft, dry cloth or one that has been slightly  
dampened with water. To remove stubborn  
dirt, use a cloth impregnated with a mild,  
non-abrasive detergent. Afterwards, be sure  
to wipe the unit thoroughly with a soft, dry  
cloth.  
• USB flash drives, SD cards, SDHC cards, are  
constructed using precision components;  
handle the memories, cards carefully, paying  
particular note to the following.  
inverter or a motor (such as a refrigerator,  
washing machine, microwave oven, or air  
conditioner). Depending on the way in which  
the electrical appliance is used, power supply  
noise may cause this unit to malfunction  
or may produce audible noise. If it is not  
practical to use a separate electrical outlet,  
connect a power supply noise filter between  
this unit and the electrical outlet.  
•
To prevent damage to the cards from static  
electricity, be sure to discharge any static  
electricity from your own body before handling  
the cards.  
• Never use benzine, thinners, alcohol or  
solvents of any kind, to avoid the possibility  
of discoloration and/or deformation.  
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•
•
Do not touch or allow metal to come into  
contact with the contact portion of the cards.  
Do not bend, drop, or subject cards to strong  
shock or vibration.  
Repairs and Data  
• The AC adaptor will begin to generate heat  
after long hours of consecutive use. This is  
normal, and is not a cause for concern.  
• Please be aware that all data contained in  
the unit’s memory may be lost when the unit  
is sent for repairs. Important data should  
always be backed up USB flash drives, SD  
cards, SDHC cards, or written down on paper  
(when possible). During repairs, due care  
is taken to avoid the loss of data. However,  
in certain cases (such as when circuitry  
related to memory itself is out of order), we  
regret that it may not be possible to restore  
the data, and Roland assumes no liability  
concerning such loss of data.  
Do not keep cards in direct sunlight, in closed  
vehicles, or other such locations.  
•
•
Do not allow cards to become wet.  
• The use of an AC adaptor is recommended  
as the unit’s power consumption is relatively  
high. Should you prefer to use batteries,  
please use the alkaline or rechargeable Ni-  
MH type.  
Do not disassemble or modify the cards.  
Copyright  
• It is forbidden by law to make an audio  
recording, video recording, copy or  
revision of a third party’s copyrighted work  
(musical work, video work, broadcast, live  
performance, or other work), whether  
in whole or in part, and distribute, sell,  
lease, perform, or broadcast it without the  
permission of the copyright owner.  
• To prevent malfunction and equipment  
failure, always make sure to turn off the  
power on all your equipment before you  
make any connections.  
Additional Precautions  
Power Supply: Use of Batteries  
• Please be aware that the contents of  
memory can be irretrievably lost as a result  
of a malfunction, or the improper operation  
of the unit. Data stored on an SD card or  
USB flash drive has a finite lifespan, and may  
be lost simply with the passage of time. To  
protect yourself against the risk of loosing  
important data, we recommend that you  
back up important data to another location  
such as a computer.  
• When installing or replacing batteries, always  
turn this unit off and disconnect any other  
devices you may have connected. This way,  
you can prevent malfunction and damage.  
• Do not use this product for purposes that  
could infringe on a copyright held by a  
third party. We assume no responsibility  
whatsoever with regard to any infringements  
of third-party copyrights arising through  
your use of this product  
• If operating this unit on batteries, please  
use alkaline batteries or rechargeable Ni-MH  
batteries.  
• This product can be used to record or  
duplicate audio or visual material without  
being limited by certain technological copy-  
protection measures. This is due to the fact  
that this product is intended to be used for  
the purpose of producing original music or  
video material, and is therefore designed  
so that material that does not infringe  
copyrights belonging to others (for example,  
your own original works) can be recorded or  
duplicated freely.  
Placement  
• Unfortunately, it may be impossible to  
restore the contents of data that was stored  
in the unit’s memory, USB flash drives, SD  
cards, SDHC cards, once it has been lost.  
Roland Corporation assumes no liability  
concerning such loss of data.  
• Using the unit near power amplifiers (or  
other equipment containing large power  
transformers) may induce hum. To alleviate  
the problem, change the orientation of this  
unit; or move it farther away from the source  
of interference.  
• Use a reasonable amount of care when using  
the unit’s buttons, sliders, or other controls;  
and when using its jacks and connectors.  
Rough handling can lead to malfunctions.  
• This device may interfere with radio and  
television reception. Do not use this device  
in the vicinity of such receivers.  
• MMP (Moore Microprocessor Portfolio)  
refers to a patent portfolio concerned with  
microprocessor architecture, which was  
developed by Technology Properties Limited  
(TPL). Roland has licensed this technology  
from the TPL Group.  
• Noise may be produced if wireless  
communications devices, such as cell  
phones, are operated in the vicinity of this  
unit. Such noise could occur when receiving  
or initiating a call, or while conversing.  
Should you experience such problems, you  
should relocate such wireless devices so they  
are at a greater distance from this unit, or  
switch them off.  
• Never strike or apply strong pressure to the  
display.  
• When disconnecting all cables, grasp the  
connector itself—never pull on the cable.  
This way you will avoid causing shorts, or  
damage to the cable’s internal elements.  
• The SD logo (  
) and SDHC logo  
(
) are trademarks of SD-3C, LLC.  
• To avoid disturbing others nearby, try to  
keep the unit’s volume at reasonable levels.  
• Do not expose the unit to direct sunlight,  
place it near devices that radiate heat, leave  
it inside an enclosed vehicle, or otherwise  
subject it to temperature extremes. Excessive  
heat can deform or discolor the unit.  
• When you need to transport the unit,  
package it in the box (including padding)  
that it came in, if possible. Otherwise, you  
will need to use equivalent packaging  
materials.  
• ASIO is a trademark and software of  
Steinberg Media Technologies GmbH.  
• This product contains eCROS integrated  
software platform of eSOL Co.,Ltd. eCROS is a  
trademark of eSOL Co., Ltd. in Japan.  
• When moved from one location to another  
where the temperature and/or humidity is  
very different, water droplets (condensation)  
may form inside the unit. Damage or  
malfunction may result if you attempt to use  
the unit in this condition. Therefore, before  
using the unit, you must allow it to stand for  
several hours, until the condensation has  
completely evaporated.  
• Some connection cables contain resistors.  
Do not use cables that incorporate resistors  
for connecting to this unit. The use of such  
cables can cause the sound level to be  
extremely low, or impossible to hear. For  
information on cable specifications, contact  
the manufacturer of the cable.  
• Company names and product names  
appearing in this document are registered  
trademarks or trademarks of their respective  
owners.  
• Roland, BOSS are either registered  
trademarks or trademarks of Roland  
Corporation in the United States and/or  
other countries.  
• Depending on the material and temperature  
of the surface on which you place the unit, its  
rubber feet may discolor or mar the surface.  
You can place a piece of felt or cloth  
under the rubber feet to prevent this from  
happening. If you do so, please make  
sure that the unit will not slip or move  
accidentally.  
• Do not place containers or anything else  
containing liquid on top of this unit. Also,  
whenever any liquid has been spilled on the  
surface of this unit, be sure to promptly wipe  
it away using a soft, dry cloth.  
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Contents  
Using a Footswitch to Remotely Control Recording or Playback . . . . . . . . . . .42  
USING THE UNIT SAFELY                                                                                    2  
IMPORTANT NOTES                                                                                             4  
Overview                                                                                                                6  
Assigning a Function to the Footswitch . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .42  
Mixer                                                                                                                     43  
MIXER Screen . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .43  
Adjusting the MIX LEVEL. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .43  
PAN. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .44  
MUTE ON/OFF . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .44  
LINK ON/OFF. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .45  
EQ ON/OFF . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .45  
Editing the EQ. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .45  
MASTER LIMITER . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .46  
Adjusting the Output Level . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .46  
Recording a Two-channel Mix. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .46  
Panel Description . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6  
Front Panel. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6  
Side Panel (Left) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7  
Side Panel (Right). . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8  
Rear Panel. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8  
Top Panel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9  
Items in the Screen . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .10  
Home Screen. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .10  
MENU Screen. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .12  
What Is a Project? . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .14  
Project File Structure . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .14  
BWF and iMXL. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .14  
TIMECODE                                                                                                           47  
TIMECODE MODE . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .47  
FRAME RATE . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .48  
TIMECODE OUTPUT . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .48  
Internal Timecode . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .49  
Manually Jamming to External Timecode. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .49  
Specifying the REC-RUN Start Time. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .49  
Quick Guide                                                                                                        15  
Setup                                                                                                                    23  
Preparing the Power Supply . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .23  
Installing Batteries. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .23  
Connecting the AC adaptor . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .24  
Using External Power Sources. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .24  
Turning the Power On/Off . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .25  
Preventing the Power from Automatically Turning Off (AUTO OFF) .25  
Setting the Date and Time . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .26  
SD Card . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .26  
Inserting an SD Card. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .26  
Formatting an SD Card. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .27  
Removing an SD Card. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .27  
SLATE                                                                                                                    50  
SLATE TONE . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .50  
Specifying the Output Destination for the Slate Tone . . . . . . . . . . . . . .50  
SLATE MIC . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .50  
Using the Slate Mic to Record on Desired Tracks of the Recorder . . .50  
Project and Folder Operations                                                                      51  
Basic Operation in the Finder . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .51  
Opening a Project . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .52  
Copying a Project . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .52  
Moving a Project . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .53  
Deleting a Project or Folder. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .53  
Renaming a Project or Folder . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .54  
Viewing Information About the Project . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .54  
Protecting a Project (Protect). . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .54  
Repairing a Project . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .55  
Creating a Folder/Sorting Projects . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .55  
Creating a Folder at the Root Directory . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .55  
Creating a Folder Within a Folder. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .56  
Sorting Projects . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .56  
Input Settings                                                                                                    28  
Input Settings. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .28  
Input Source Settings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .28  
Connections . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .28  
Audio Input from a Digital Device . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .29  
Low Cut Filter Settings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .29  
Limiter Settings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .30  
Input Level and Input Sensitivity Settings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .31  
Output Settings                                                                                                 32  
Output Settings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .32  
Backing Up and Loading the R-88’s Settings                                            58  
Switching the Output Level of the Analog Output Jacks (MIX L/  
Creating a Backup . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .58  
Loading a Backup into the R-88 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .58  
Viewing Information About the Media . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .58  
OUT 1, MIX R/OUT 2). . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .32  
Connections . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .32  
Switching the Maximum Output Level of the MIX OUT (STEREO)  
jack . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .33  
Selecting the Output Audio for OUT 1/2, 3/4, 5/6, and 7/8. . . . . . . . . .33  
Switching the Internal Speakers ON/OFF . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .33  
Copying a Project to USB Flash Drive / Loading from USB Flash  
Drive                                                                                                                      59  
Copying a Project . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .59  
Monitor Settings                                                                                               34  
Connecting to Your Computer via USB                                                      60  
Monitor Screen. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .34  
Settings for Headphone Monitoring. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .34  
PFL (Pre Fader Listen) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .34  
REALTIME ANALYZER . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .34  
USB Connection Mode Setting. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .60  
Exchanging Files With Your Computer (Storage) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .61  
Connecting the R-88 to Your Computer. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .61  
Disconnecting from Your Computer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .62  
Using the R-88 as an Audio Interface . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .63  
Block Diagram for Audio Interface Connection . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .63  
Installing the USB Driver . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .64  
Simultaneous Recording on the R-88 Itself . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .64  
Listening to the Computer’s Playback Through the R-88. . . . . . . . . . . .64  
Recording/Playback                                                                                         35  
Recording Settings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .35  
Specifying the Input (Recording) Channels . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .35  
Selecting the Audio File Type . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .35  
MIX REC. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .35  
Choosing the Project Naming Method . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .35  
Pre-Recording . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .36  
Sampling Rate. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .36  
Bit Depth. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .37  
Basic Operation for Recording . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .37  
Marker. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .38  
Basic Operation for Playback . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .39  
Playback Settings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .39  
PLAY MODE . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .39  
PLAY REPEAT . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .40  
AB REPEAT . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .40  
MS Mic Settings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .41  
MS MIC DECODER . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .41  
MS-MIC LEVEL . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .41  
MS-MIC WIDE. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .41  
Parameter List                                                                                                    65  
Error Messages                                                                                                  69  
Troubleshooting                                                                                                70  
Specifications                                                                                                     72  
R-88 Block Diagram                                                                                          74  
Index                                                                                                                     77  
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Panel Description  
Front Panel  
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
11  
12  
13  
14  
15  
1
2
9
[POWER] switch  
[
[
] (−) button  
Slide this switch in the direction of the arrow to turn the power on/  
off (p. 25).  
Press this button to move to the beginning of the project, or to  
select the previous project. By holding down this button, you can  
rewind through the project. You can do this during playback or  
while stopped. When making various settings on the R-88, this  
button decreases the value of the selected parameter.  
[HOLD] switch  
When the power is on, setting the [HOLD] switch in the ON position  
will disable operation of the knobs, buttons, touch panel, and  
master level. Disabling these controls will help prevent unintended  
operation.  
10  
] (+) button  
Press this button to select the next project. By holding down  
this button, you can fast-forward through the project. You can  
do this during playback or while stopped. When making various  
settings on the R-88, this button increases the value of the selected  
parameter.  
You can specify which controls to disable by using <SYSTEM  
SETUP>Ú<HOLD> (p. 66).  
3
4
SLATE MIC  
MEMO  
This mic allows you to break into the input audio and record  
comments such as credits or take numbers (p. 50).  
If you press both the [ ] (−) button and the [ ] (+) button,  
the selected value will return to its default setting.  
11  
[MENU] (HOME) button  
[SLATE] switch  
This button lets you make various settings for the R-88, such as  
recording/playback settings and specifying the date and time (p. 12).  
If the home screen is not displayed, this button takes you back to  
the home screen.  
This switch turns on the slate mic or outputs a slate tone (p. 50). If  
you slide the switch to the “MIC”position and hold it there for two  
seconds, the slate mic will turn on. If you slide the switch to the  
“TONE”position and hold it there for two seconds, a slate tone will  
be output.  
12  
13  
PHONES jack  
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You can connect headphones here (p. 32).  
Touch panel display  
This touch panel shows various information for the R-88, and also  
allows you to make settings and perform operations (p. 10).  
[LEVEL]/[SENS] knob (1/L–8/R),  
PK (PEAK) indicator  
6
7
25  
[ ] (STOP) button  
These knobs adjust the input levels from the XLR input jacks  
(1/L–8/R) located on the right side panel (p. 31). The inner knob  
adjusts LEVEL, and the outer ring adjusts SENS.  
This button stops playback or recording.  
The [LEVEL] knobs can be switched between two functions: input  
level setting or mixer fader (Level Knob Mode p. 43).  
The PK (PEAK) indicator at the right of each knob will light when the  
input volume is excessive.  
[
] (PLAY/PAUSE) button  
Press this button to start playback, or to pause playback or  
recording.  
You can change the level at which the PK indicator will light  
(SYSTEM SETUP–PEAK INDICATOR p. 66).  
8
[ ] (REC) button  
This button starts recording. During recording, the indicator will  
light. If you pause during recording, the indicator will blink.  
14  
15  
[MASTER] knob  
This knob adjusts the output volume of the mixer. Press this knob to  
access the mixer edit screen (p. 43).  
[MONITOR] knob  
This knob adjusts the volume of the headphones and speakers.  
Press this knob to access the monitor setting screen (Headphone  
setting/PFL /REALTIME ANALYZER).  
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Side Panel (Left)  
16  
17  
18  
19  
20  
21  
22  
20  
23  
24  
16  
DIGITAL OUT jack  
External power supply select switch  
This jack outputs a digital signal. You can connect digital devices,  
such as speakers or mixers, with an XLR type cable (AES/EBU, IEC  
60958-4 compliant). The internal mixer’s two-channel mix is output  
here as a digital signal.  
This switch selects the type of external power supply connected to  
19  
the DC IN jack  
.
Set this to the AC ADAPTOR position if using an AC adaptor, or  
to EXT BATTERY if using a commercially available external power  
supply.  
17  
18  
DIGITAL IN jack  
* If this is set to EXT BATTERY, you must specify the final voltage  
(p. 24).  
If you want to record a digital signal, connect a XLR type cable to  
this jack. The digital input signal is recorded in stereo with the L  
channel on track 1 and the R channel on track 2.  
21  
Analog Output (MIX L/OUT 1, MIX R/OUT 2) jacks  
These are XLR balanced output jacks. As the audio output, you can  
select either specific tracks or the output of the internal mixer (two-  
channel mix). You can switch the output level (+4 dBu/-60 dBu). For  
details, refer to “Output Settings”(p. 32).  
Rubber flap  
Open this cover to expose the SD card slot, USB MEMORY port,  
and USB COMPUTER port.  
* This instrument is equipped with  
balanced (XLR) type jacks. Wiring  
diagrams for these jacks are  
shown at right. Make connections  
after first checking the wiring  
diagrams of other equipment you  
intend to connect.  
SD card slot  
Insert the SD card into this slot (p. 26).  
1: GND  
2: HOT  
USB MEMORY port  
3: COLD  
You can connect a commercially available USB flash drive to this  
port. A project recorded on the R-88 can be copied to your USB  
flash drive as a backup. A backup from your USB flash drive can also  
be loaded into the R-88.  
NOTE  
Do not supply phantom power from an external device to these  
output jacks.  
USB COMPUTER port  
Use a commercially available USB cable to connect this to your  
computer. This allows projects recorded on the R-88 to be  
transferred to your computer, or WAV files from your computer to  
be copied to the R-88 for playback (p. 60).  
22  
23  
MIX OUT (STEREO) jack  
This is a stereo-mini output jack. It outputs the output of the  
internal mixer (two-channel mix). You can switch the output level (2  
Vrms/-30 dBu). For details, refer to “Output Settings”(p. 32).  
You can also use the R-88 as a USB audio interface (p. 63).  
19  
TIMECODE IN/OUT jacks  
DC IN jack  
You can connect devices with a timecode port. This allows you to  
records the timecode in the R-88 when the recording starts (IN) and  
to output the R-88 internal timecode (OUT). For details on recording  
the timecode, see ”TIMECODE”(p. 47).  
You can connect either the included AC adaptor  
or a commercially available cable for an external  
power device. For details, refer to “Connecting the  
AC adaptor”(p. 24), or ”Using External Power Sources”  
(p. 24).  
24  
CONTROL 1, 2 jack  
You can connect a footswitch here (BOSS FS-6 or FS-5U; sold  
separately), then use it to control playback, recording, or rewind (p.  
42).  
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Side Panel (Right)  
26  
25  
27  
25  
26  
Analog input (IN 1/L–IN 8/R) jacks  
[PHANTOM] switch  
These are analog audio input jacks equipped with mic preamps.  
These switches turn on/off the phantom power that is supplied to  
each XLR input jack.  
Each of the XLR input jacks 1-8 can be used as a monaural input,  
providing a total of 8 input channels. Alternatively, XLR input jacks 1  
and 2, 3 and 4, 5 and 6, and 7 and 8 can be used as four stereo-input  
channels. For details, refer to “Input Settings”(p. 28).  
* Always turn the phantom power off when connecting any  
device other than condenser microphones that require  
phantom power. You risk causing damage if you mistakenly  
supply phantom power to dynamic microphones, audio  
playback devices, or other devices that don’t require such  
power. Be sure to check the specifications of any microphone  
you intend to use by referring to the manual that came with it.  
(This instrument’s phantom power: 48 V DC, 10 mA per channel)  
* This instrument is equipped with  
balanced (XLR) type jacks. Wiring  
diagrams for these jacks are  
shown at right. Make connections  
after first checking the wiring  
diagrams of other equipment you  
intend to connect.  
2: HOT  
1: GND  
3: COLD  
27  
Ground Terminal  
Refer to “About the Ground Terminal”(p. 9).  
Rear Panel  
29  
28  
28  
29  
Security slot ( )  
Analog Output (OUT 3–OUT 8) jack  
These are XLR balanced output jacks. As the audio output signal,  
you can choose either specific tracks or the output of the internal  
mixer (two-channel mix). The output level is fixed at +4 dBu.  
You can attach a commercial available security cable to this slot to  
prevent theft.  
http://www.kensington.com/  
* This instrument is equipped with  
balanced (XLR) type jacks. Wiring  
diagrams for these jacks are  
shown at right. Make connections  
after first checking the wiring  
diagrams of other equipment you  
intend to connect.  
1: GND  
2: HOT  
3: COLD  
NOTE  
Do not supply phantom power from an external device to these  
output jacks.  
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Top Panel  
30  
31  
30  
Battery case  
Install batteries here. The entire battery case can be removed and  
installed with the batteries (p. 23).  
31  
Internal speakers  
These are built-in speakers for monitoring. If you want to hear  
sound from the internal speakers, access the MENU item OUTPUT  
SETUP, and turn SPEAKER SW “ON.”For details, refer to “Switching  
the Internal Speakers ON/OFF”(p. 33).  
* No sound will be output while using headphones or while  
recording.  
About the Ground Terminal (p. 8)  
Depending on the circumstances of a particular setup, you  
may experience a discomforting sensation, or perceive that  
the surface feels gritty to the touch when you touch this  
device, microphones connected to it, or the metal portions of  
other objects. This is due to an infinitesimal electrical charge,  
which is absolutely harmless. However, if you are concerned  
about this, connect the ground terminal (p. 8) with an external  
ground. When the unit is grounded, a slight hum may occur,  
depending on the particulars of your installation. If you  
are unsure of the connection method, contact the nearest  
Roland Service Center, or an authorized Roland distributor, as  
listed on the “Information”sheet  
* Unsuitable places for connection  
• Water pipes (may result in shock or electrocution)  
• Gas pipes (may result in fire or explosion)  
• Telephone-line ground or lightning rod (may be  
dangerous in the event of lightning)  
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Items in the Screen  
Home Screen  
The screen that appears when you turn on the power is called the home screen.  
The home screen will switch in tandem with record or playback operations. If you want to switch screens while stopped, touch  
upper right of the screen.  
in the  
Home screen for recording  
This is the recording-standby screen. In this state, the audio input can be monitored at all times, and recording can be started at any moment.  
Remaining recordable time
the SD card  
Buffer indicator  
Movement of this meter toward the right indicates that it is  
taking a longer time to write data to the SD card.  
* “REM”will blink when the  
remaining time runs low.  
Name of pro
being record
Elapsed recording time of the project  
Recording settings  
Timecode (p  
Clip indicator  
The sampling rate indication will change depending on the  
status of DIGITAL IN.  
•
•
No digital connection/No signal =  
Abnormal digital signal reception=  
(The sampling rate is incorrect)  
(black text)  
(blinking)  
Level meter  
Buttons  
•
Digital signal being received normally=  
(highlighted)  
Track number  
The display will change depending on the settings.  
•
•
•
•
INPUT SW ON =  
DIGITAL IN =  
INPUT MS-MIC DECODER ON =  
INPUT LINK ON =  
Record/reco
standby status  
Cuand  
time  
Headphone output   34)  
er supply status (p  23)  
Icon  
Settings  
Stereo  
Icon  
Power Supply  
AC Adaptor  
L+R MIX mono  
L mono  
External Power Supply (the  
number is the final voltage)  
Battery  
R mono  
Home screen for playback  
This is the playback-standby screen. Audio input is muted while this screen is displayed.  
Project len
Name of pr
being played b
sed playback time of the project  
ress bar  
Project timeco
Clip indicator  
Level meter  
Buttons  
rack number  
The numbers are shown only for  
tracks that contain recorded data.  
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Buttons in the home screen  
By touching the buttons in the bottom of the record/stop or playback home screens, you can edit the various input settings, specify how the level  
meters will be displayed, and assign markers within the project.  
During recording  
<INPUT> button  
<SENS> button  
Switch each input on/off,  
specify low cut, and make limite
settings (p. 28).  
Check the sensitivity setting  
of each input. The value of the  
sensitivity setting is adjusted  
using the [SENS] knobs 13  
(p. 6) on the front panel.  
<METER ZOOM> button  
<MARK> button (during  
recording)  
Magnifies the 20 dB region of the  
level meter display  
Assigns a marker within the  
project (p. 38). By touching this  
button during recording, you  
can assign a marker to the  
current location.  
During playback  
Progress Bar  
Indicated the playback position.  
By touching this you can jump to the desired playback position.  
<A-B> button  
<
> button  
Repeatedly play back the  
specified region (AB repeat)  
within the project(p. 40).  
By touching and sliding this  
button to the left or right, you  
can rewind or fast-forward the  
project. Rewind or fast-forward  
will become faster as you move  
the button farther from the  
center.  
<MARK> button  
Touch this button to access the  
Marker screen (p. 38).  
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MENU Screen  
This screen will appear when you press the [MENU] (HOME) button.  
In this manual, operations starting from the MENU screen are expressed as follows.  
<Example>  
Select <REC/PLAY SETUP>, and then select <REC FILE>.  
[MENU]Ú<REC/PLAY SETUP>Ú<REC FILE>  
MENU  
This is the main menu screen.  
To return to the previous screen, press  
the [MENU] (HOME) button once again,  
or touch  
in the screen.  
Touch one of these icons to access the corresponding  
setting screen.  
* By pressing the [MENU] (HOME) button you  
can instantly return to the home screen from  
any level.  
Basic Operation of each screen  
Go back to the previous screen  
Go to the next page  
The explanations in this manual include illustrations that depict what should typically be shown by the display. Note, however, that your unit may  
incorporate a newer, enhanced version of the system, so what you actually see in the display may not always match what appears in the manual.  
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• For details on each screen, refer to the pages listed on  
• For details of each parameter, refer to “Parameter List”(p. 65).  
.
P. XX  
p. 51  
REC/PLAY SETUP  
FINDER  
p. 35, p. 39  
Manage projects and folders.  
Make recording and playback settings.  
p. 28  
p. 32  
p. 60, p. 63  
INPUT SETUP  
OUTPUT SETUP  
USB SETUP  
Make input settings.  
Make output settings.  
Make settings for using the R-88 as a USB  
audio interface.  
TIMECODE/TIME MENU  
MEMORY MENU  
p. 66  
SYSTEM SETUP  
p. 47, p. 26  
p. 58, p. 27  
Make settings for the R-88 itself.  
Make settings for the timecode, date,  
and time.  
Make settings for SD cards and USB flash  
drives.  
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BWF and iMXL  
What Is a Project?  
The WAV files recorded by the R-88 are in BWF (Broadcast Wave  
Format). The recording start time and the following iXML metadata  
will be included in the file.  
On the R-88, the data that you record and play back are handled in  
units called “projects.”  
iXML metadata  
<SCENE>  
Explanation  
Project File Structure  
This will record the date if the  
PROJECT NAME setting (p. 35) is  
“Date”, or the specified text string if  
the setting is “U1–U8.”  
If you connect the R-88 to your computer, you can see how these  
folders and files are organized (p. 61).  
If you edit the project name, this  
data will also be changed.  
/Root  
This will record the time if the  
PROJECT NAME setting (p. 35) is  
“Date”, or a sequential number if the  
setting is “U1–U8.”  
R88_0001.PJT  
R88_0001_1.WAV  
R88_0002.PJT  
R88_0002_1.WAV  
R88_0003.PJT  
R88_0003_1.WAV  
R88_0003_2.WAV  
R88_0004.PJT  
(Monaural 1-channel project)  
(Monaural WAV)  
<TAKE>  
(Stereo 1-channel project)  
(Stereo WAV)  
If you edit the project name, this  
data will also be changed.  
(Monaural 2-channel project)  
(Monaural WAV)  
<SPEED><TIMECODE_RATE>  
<SPEED><TIMECODE_FLAG>  
This records the TIMECODE RATE.  
(Monaural WAV)  
(Monaural 3-channel project)  
(Monaural WAV)  
* The iXML metadata is not loaded at the time of playback.  
R88_0004_1.WAV  
R88_0004_2.WAV  
R88_0004_3.WAV  
(Monaural WAV)  
(Monaural WAV)  
R88_0004_M.PJT  
(Monaural 2-channel project created by  
making a 2-channel mix of R88_0004.PJT)  
(Monaural WAV)  
R88_0004_M_L.WAV  
R88_0004_M_R.WAV  
(Monaural WAV)  
R88_0005.PJT  
(Stereo 2-channel project)  
(Stereo WAV)  
R88_0005_1.WAV  
R88_0005_2.WAV  
(Stereo WAV)  
R88_0006.PJT  
(Stereo 3-channel project)  
(Stereo WAV)  
R88_0006_1.WAV  
R88_0006_2.WAV  
R88_0006_3.WAV  
(Stereo WAV)  
(Stereo WAV)  
R88_0006_M.PJT  
(Stereo 1-channel project created by  
making a 2-channel mix of R88_0006.PJT)  
(Stereo WAV)  
R88_0006_M_0.WAV  
SETUP  
SETUP.TXT  
BackupoftheR-88’ssettings(p.58)  
MEMO  
If MIX REC (p. 35) is ON, a stereo two-channel mix project will be  
recorded simultaneously with the multitrack project.  
For example, if you’re recording a multitrack project named  
“R88_0004.PJT,”a 2-channel mix project named “R88_0004_M.  
PJT”will be recorded at the same time.  
The 2-channel mix project will be saved with the file names  
R88_0001_M_L.WAV and R88_0001_M_R.WAV when recording  
in monaural, or the file name R88_0001_M_0.WAV when  
recording in stereo.  
NOTE  
If you use your computer to modify, delete, or rename the  
files within a project, the R-88 may be unable to play back the  
project.  
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Quick Guide  
Getting Ready  
1
This Quick Guide explains basic operation.  
page XX  
For details, refer to the pages shown by the  
symbol.  
Preparing an SD Card  
page 26  
Insert a commercially available SD card.  
Label facing  
upward  
1. Open the rubber flap located on the left side panel  
* The cover may break if you use excessive force.  
2. Insert the SD Card  
Preparing the Power Supply  
page 23  
Prepare batteries, an external power supply, or the AC adaptor.  
Connecting the AC adaptor.  
teries  
tteries, taking care to observe the  
olarity  
1. On the side panel (left), set the external power supply  
select switch to “AC ADAPTOR ”  
Loosen these  
two screws.  
2. Connect the AC adaptor  
Connecting the external power supply  
1. On the side panel (left), set the external power supply  
select switch to “EXT BATTERY ”  
Turn on the power  
Slide the [POWER] switch on the front panel in  
the direction of the arrow, and hold it there for  
several seconds  
2. Connect the cable of a commercially available external  
power supply to the DC IN jack  
3. Specify the final voltage  
* For details on making this setting, refer to “Using External  
Power Sources”(p. 24).  
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Quick Guide  
Formatting an SD Card (Initialize)  
page 27  
Before using an SD card for the first time, you must first format (initialize) the SD card.  
1. Choose [MENU]Ú<MEMORY>Ú<SD CARD FORMAT>  
2. Touch <YES>  
Formatting will begin. When formatting is finished, the display will  
indicate “COMPLETED!.”  
Specifying the Date and Time  
page 26  
Here’s how to set the date and time of the R-88’s internal clock.  
1. Choose [MENU]Ú<TIMECODE/TIME>  
3. Specify the date and time  
Touch each item, and use  
to set the date and time.  
4. Touch <OK> to confirm the setting  
2. Touch <DATE & TIME>  
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Quick Guide  
Recording  
2
This section explains the basic settings for recording, and the procedures for recording and playback.  
Connections  
page 28  
Connect your recording mics or recording sources to the R-88’s input jacks.  
CD player or other audio source  
Dynamic Mic  
Condenser Mic  
Equipment that has  
a digital output jack  
(XLR)  
DIGITAL IN  
IN 1/L–IN 8/R  
Setting of the Phantom Power  
Set the [PHANTOM] switch (p. 8) to  
“ON”when you have connected a  
condenser microphones that require  
phantom power.  
Input Settings  
page 28  
Turn on the inputs that you want to record. Recording is possible only for inputs that are turned on.  
1. In the home screen (recording) (p  10), touch <INPUT>  
2. Touch the icon for each input to turn it on/off  
Input from the  
DIGITAL IN jack  
Input from the IN  
1/L–IN 8/R jacks  
* DIGITAL IN cannot be used  
simultaneously with IN 1  
and IN 2.  
* You can also access the input  
setup screens by pressing  
[MENU]Ú<INPUT SETUP>.  
Input Level/Input Sensitivity Settings  
page 31  
Adjust the sensitivity and input level for each input to be recorded.  
When you move a [SENS] knob (outer), the current value is shown  
in the screen.  
Use the [LEVEL]/[SENS] knobs to adjust the level and  
sensitivity  
For details on adjusting the input level, refer to “Adjusting the  
input level”(p. 31).  
* The level cannot be adjusted for DIGITAL IN.  
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Quick Guide  
Settings for the Audio File to be Recorded  
page 35  
Choose the type of audio file to be recorded (mono/stereo), and choose the sampling rate and bit depth.  
1. Choose [MENU]Ú<REC/PLAY SETUP>  
6. Touch the <SAMPLE RATE> item  
7. Touch the rate that you want to use  
Choose the type of audio file (stereo/mono)  
2. Touch the <REC FILE> item  
8. Touch  
to close the <SAMPLE RATE> window  
Choose the bit depth  
3. Touch the type that you want to set  
9. Touch the <BIT DEPTH> item  
4. Touch  
Choose the sampling rate  
to close the <REC FILE> window  
10. Touch the bit depth that you want to use  
5. Press  
so that 2/3 is displayed  
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Quick Guide  
Recording/Playback  
Recording will take place using the input settings and audio file settings you made on p. 17 and p. 18. You can then play back the recorded file.  
Recording  
Playback  
page 37  
page 39  
1. Press the [ ] (REC) button  
1. Press the [  
] button  
The button will light, and recording will begin.  
The recorded project will begin playing back.  
During playback, you can hold down the [ ] button to rewind, or  
hold down the [ ] button to fast-forward. When you release the  
respective button, playback will resume.  
When playback reaches the end of the project, it will stop. If you  
want to stop before the end of the project, press the [ ] (STOP)  
button.  
During playback, you can press the [  
] button to pause  
playback. When you press the button once again, playback will  
resume from the location at which you paused.  
2. Press the [ ] (STOP) button to stop recording  
Deleting  
Saving to a Computer  
page 53  
page 61  
Here’s how to delete a recorded project.  
Here’s how to save a recorded project to your  
computer.  
1. Choose [MENU]Ú<FINDER>  
1. Start up your computer  
2. Touch the name of the project or folder that you want to  
2. Use a commercially available USB cable to connect the  
delete  
R-88 to your computer  
The recorded project will blink.  
3. Touch <STORAGE>  
3. Touch <DELETE>  
4. Touch <YES>  
* Only if you’ve selected “SELECTABLE”  
4. On your computer, copy the desired file(s) from the SD  
card  
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Quick Guide  
Mixer  
3
The R-88 allows you to create a two-channel stereo mix of the audio from the IN 1–IN 8 and DIGITAL IN inputs during recording, or from the audio of the  
tracks of a previously recorded project. This section explains basic operation of the mixer functionality.  
MIXER Screen  
page 43  
Press the [MASTER] knob on the front panel  
Level Settings  
page 43  
Here’s how to adjust the input levels during recording, or the levels of each track during playback.  
2. Touch <MIXER>  
Adjustment using the touch panel  
1. Touch a slider to display EDIT–FADER screen  
2. Touch a slider and drag it up or down  
To see the CH. 5–CH. 8  
settings, touch the area on  
the level meter to switch the  
display.  
* If the LEVEL KNOB mode is set to MIXER, the INPUT LEVEL is  
fixed at 0 dB.  
3. Use the [LEVEL] knobs to adjust the level  
To make fine adjustments, use the [ ] (−) button or [ ] (+)  
button (p. 43).  
3. Touch the <VIEW> tab to return to the VIEW screen  
Adjustment using the [LEVEL] knobs  
You can also adjust the levels by using the [LEVEL] knobs (1/L–8/R)  
on the front panel.  
1. Choose [MENU]Ú<SYSTEM SETUP>Ú<LEVEL KNOB  
MODE>  
* If the LEVEL KNOB MODE is set to MIXER, you can’t use the on-  
screen sliders to adjust the level.  
<LEVEL KNOB MODE> is located on page 3/6. Touch  
3/6.  
to access  
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Quick Guide  
Pan Settings  
page 44  
Here’s how to adjust each input’s pan during recording, or the pan of each track during playback.  
1. Touch  
to access the pan adjustment screen  
This will adjust “MS-MIC WIDE”on channels for which the MS mic  
decoder (p. 41) is on.  
2. Touch the knob that you want to adjust  
3. Drag the slider to the left or right to adjust the pan  
A slider will appear in the bottom of the screen.  
To make fine adjustments, use the [ ] (−) button or [ ] (+)  
button (p. 44).  
Stereo Link and Mute On/Off  
page 44  
Here’s how to turn stereo link (p. 45) and mute (p. 44) on/off.  
2. Touch <MIXER LINK> or <MUTE> for the channel whose  
1. Touch  
 
setting you want to turn on/off  
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Quick Guide  
EQ Settings  
page 45  
Here’s how to make EQ settings.  
3. Touch <PRM>  
1. Touch  
 
2. Touch <EQ> of the channel whose setting you want to  
4. Touch the slider for a parameter, and drag it left or right  
turn on/off  
to adjust its value  
To make fine adjustments, use the [ ] (−) button or [ ] (+)  
button (p. 45).  
Output Level Settings  
Recording a Two-channel Mix  
page p  46  
page 35  
Here’s how to adjust the output level to achieve the  
You can record a separate two-channel stereo mix  
appropriate level when the R-88 is connected to an  
external device.  
project simultaneously while recording a multitrack  
project.  
1. Activate the slate tone (p  50)  
1. Choose [MENU]Ú<REC/PLAY SETUP>Ú<MIX REC>  
2. Touch <ON>  
Slide the switch to the  
TONE position and hold  
it there for two seconds.  
* The slate tone cannot be output when the home screen is in  
playback mode.  
2. Adjust the [MASTER LEVEL] knob so that the MASTER  
LEVEL meter (MST) is at the appropriate level  
MASTER LEVEL  
Meter  
3. Make the appropriate adjustments to the input level of  
the connected device  
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Setup  
Removing the battery case  
Preparing the Power Supply  
Although it is possible to replace the batteries without removing  
the battery case, battery replacement will be easier if you remove  
the battery case.  
The R-88 can operate using an AC adaptor, batteries, or an external  
power device.  
1
Installing Batteries  
Loosen the screws  
from these two  
locations  
1
Loosen the screws  
from these two  
locations  
2
Remove the battery  
case  
2
Remove the battery  
compartment cover  
3
Insert batteries,  
taking care to observe  
the correct polarity  
* We recommend that you keep batteries installed in the unit  
even though you’ll be powering it with the AC adaptor. That  
way, you’ll be able to continue a performance even if the cord of  
the AC adaptor gets accidently disconnected from the unit.  
* If operating this unit on batteries, please use alkaline batteries,  
rechargeable Ni-MH batteries.  
certain period of time without performing any operation, the  
display will dim or the unit’s power will turn off, depending on  
the power conservation setting.  
Note when using the R-88 on batteries  
If used improperly, batteries may explode or leak and cause  
damage or injury. In the interest of safety, please read and  
observe the following precautions.  
REFERENCE  
• Carefully follow the installation instructions for batteries, and  
make sure you observe the correct polarity.  
“Parameter List”(p. 65)  
* To prevent the power from turning off automatically, Choose  
[MENU]Ú<SYSTEM SETUP> and turn the AUTO OFF setting  
OFF. For details, refer to ”Turning the Power On/Off”(p. 25).  
• Avoid using new batteries together with used ones. In  
addition, avoid mixing different types of batteries.  
• Remove the batteries whenever the unit is to remain unused  
for an extended period of time.  
Remaining battery indication  
• Never keep batteries together with metallic objects such as  
ballpoint pens, necklaces, hairpins, etc.  
When the remaining battery power runs low, a battery low  
icon  
appears in the lower right of the display. When  
• Incorrect handling of batteries, rechargeable batteries, or  
a battery charger can cause leakage, overheating, fire, or  
explosion. Before use, you must read and strictly observe  
all of the precautions that accompany the batteries,  
rechargeable batteries, or battery charger.  
this appears, install fresh batteries as soon as possible. If  
you continue to use the unit in this state, the display will  
indicate“Battery Low,”and finally the R-88 will stop functioning  
entirely.  
• When using rechargeable batteries and a charger, use only  
the combination of rechargeable batteries and charger  
specified by the battery manufacturer.  
Expected battery life under continuous use:  
•
96 kHz, 8 channel, phantom power on with total of 40 mA  
Type of battery  
Battery life  
Types of batteries that can be used  
• AA alkaline batteries (LR6)  
Alkaline battery (AA, LR6)  
Rechargeable Ni-MH battery (AA, HR6)  
Approx. 1 hours  
Approx. 2 hours  
• AA rechargeable Ni-MH batteries (HR6)  
Choose <MENU>Ú<SYSTEM SETUP>Ú<BATTERY>(p. 66), and  
•
96 kHz, 2 channel, phantom power off  
specify the battery that you’re using.  
Type of battery  
Battery life  
* The R-88 cannot recharge rechargeable Ni-MH batteries.  
You’ll need to use a battery charger designed for  
rechargeable Ni-MH batteries.  
Alkaline battery (AA, LR6)  
Rechargeable Ni-MH battery (AA, HR6)  
Approx. 3 hours  
Approx. 4 hours  
* These figures will vary depending on the specifications of  
the batteries and the actual conditions of use.  
Power conservation function  
The R-88 has a power conservation function, which prevents  
unnecessary battery consumption. If you leave the unit for a  
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Setup  
* When using an external power source, even when power is  
automatically cut off, the R-88 starts within 30 seconds after  
power is turned back on. During this period, the final voltage  
settings can be changed.  
Connecting the AC adaptor  
If you are using an AC adaptor, you must set the external power  
supply select switch to “AC ADAPTOR.”  
* Read the following to set the final voltage for the R-88.  
Setting the final voltage  
1. Choose [MENU]Ú<SYSTEM SETUP>  
2. Touch <EXT POWER>  
<EXT POWER> is located on page 2/6. Touch  
to access 2/6.  
1
Connect the plug of the AC  
adaptor to the R-88’s DC IN  
jack  
3. Touch the final voltage value that you want to specify  
2
Plug the AC adaptor into an  
AC power outlet  
* Place the AC adaptor so the side with the indicator (see  
illustration) faces upwards and the side with textual information  
faces downwards.  
The indicator will light when you plug the AC adaptor into an  
AC outlet.  
* Be sure to use the AC adaptor included with this product.  
Setting  
9.0 V, 9.5 V, 10.0 V, 10.5 V, 11.0 V, 11.5 V, 12.0 V  
Using External Power Sources  
If you are using an external power supply, you must set the external  
power supply select switch to “EXT BATTERY.”  
4. Press the [MENU] (HOME) button to return to the home  
screen  
You can also return to the home screen by touching  
of times.  
a number  
MEMO  
If an external power source is connected, the R-88 will not  
switch to battery operation even if the voltage of the external  
power source drops below the final voltage.  
When using an external power supply, be sure to set the final  
voltage.  
The final voltage refers to the voltage when voltage can no longer  
be supplied because the capacity of the external power source is  
reduced and voltage decreases as electricity is consumed.  
DC IN jack pin configuration  
If the final voltage is not properly set for the external power source,  
the remaining power display cannot be shown. Refer to the user’s  
manual of the external power supply for the final voltage value.  
Make sure that the wiring of your external  
power source matches the R-88’s power supply  
connector. Be aware that malfunctions will occur  
if you connect an external power source that is  
wired differently.  
Furthermore, when the “Battery Low”message is displayed, the  
recording automatically stops, and the power automatically turns  
off. Change the external power source.  
Refer to the user’s manual for the external power source when using an  
external power source.  
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Setup  
Turning the Power On/Off  
Preventing the Power from  
* Once everything is properly connected (p. 28, p. 32), be sure to  
follow the procedure below to turn on their power. If you turn  
on equipment in the wrong order, you risk causing malfunction  
or equipment failure.  
Automatically Turning Off (AUTO OFF)  
The power to this unit will be turned off automatically  
after a predetermined amount of time has passed since its  
buttons or controls were last operated (AUTO OFF function).  
If you do not want the power to be turned off automatically,  
disengage the AUTO OFF function as follows.  
Slide the [POWER] switch in the  
direction of the arrow and hold  
it there for several seconds to  
turn the power on/off  
1. Choose [MENU]Ú<SYSTEM SETUP>Ú<AUTO OFF>  
<AUTO OFF> is located on page 2/6. Touch  
2/6.  
to access  
When you turn on the power, the start-up screen will appear in the  
display, and then the home screen will appear.  
2. Touch <OFF>  
* This unit is equipped with a protection circuit. A brief interval (a  
few seconds) after turning the unit on is required before it will  
operate normally.  
* Before turning the unit on/off, always be sure to turn the volume  
down. Even with the volume turned down, you might hear some  
sound when switching the unit on/off. However, this is normal  
and does not indicate a malfunction.  
NOTE  
• Any settings that you are in the process of editing will be  
lost when the power is turned off. If you have any settings  
that you want to keep, you should save them beforehand.  
• To restore power, turn the power on again.  
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Setup  
Setting the Date and Time  
1. Choose [MENU]Ú<TIMECODE/TIME>  
SD Card  
The R-88 stores recorded data on the SD card.  
2. Touch <DATE & TIME>  
Inserting an SD Card  
The calendar and clock setting screen will appear.  
1. Make sure that the power is off  
2. Open the Rubber flap located on the left side panel  
Date  
Time  
* The cover may break if you use excessive force.  
3. Insert the SD card  
With the label surface of the SD card facing upward, insert it gently.  
Label facing  
upward  
3. Specify the date and time  
Touch each item, and use  
to set the date and time.  
NOTE  
• Forcibly inserting the SD card in the wrong orientation may  
damage the R-88 or the SD card. Please use caution.  
• Press the SD card firmly all the way in.  
4. Close the Rubber flap  
5. Switch on the power (p  25)  
4. When you’ve finished setting all items, touch <OK>  
MEMO  
If an unformatted SD card is inserted in the R-88, the screen will  
indicate “SD Unformatted.”  
By touching <CANCEL> you can return to the previous screen  
without making settings.  
5. Press the [MENU] (HOME) button to return to the home  
screen  
You can also return to the home screen by touching  
of times.  
a number  
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Setup  
The card will be formatted.  
Formatting an SD Card  
If the SD card is being used for the first time, you must format the  
card before it can be used.  
NOTE  
• When you format an SD card, all data on the card will be erased.  
If the card contains important data, back it up to your computer  
first.  
• You must format the SD card on the R-88 itself. An SD card  
formatted on a device other than the R-88 might not work  
correctly in the R-88.  
1. Make sure that the SD card you want to format is inserted  
in the SD card slot  
When formatting has been completed, the following screen will  
appear.  
2. Choose [MENU]Ú<MEMORY>  
3. Touch <SD CARD FORMAT>  
5. Press the [MENU] (HOME) button to return to the home  
screen  
You can also return to the home screen by touching  
of times.  
a number  
4. To format the card, touch <YES>  
Removing an SD Card  
1. Switch off the R-88’s power (p  25)  
2. Open the Rubber flap  
3. Gently press the SD card inward, and then release your  
finger  
When the SD card pops out, remove it.  
NOTE  
Do not insert or remove an SD card while the power is on. The data  
on the SD card may be lost if you do so.  
About SD cards  
• The R-88 supports SDHC cards.  
• Never insert or remove an SD card/SDHC card while this unit’s power is on. Doing so may corrupt the unit’s data or the data on the SD card/  
SDHC card.  
• Some memory card types or memory cards from some manufacturers may not record or play back properly on the R-88.  
• Carefully insert the SD card/SDHC card all the way in—until it is firmly in place.  
The SD card write protect feature (LOCK)  
Write protect switch  
The contents of the SD card/SDHC card can be protected by write protecting it. To write protect a card, slide the write  
protect switch on the side of the SD card/SDHC card to the “LOCK”position. Unlock write protect to delete data on the  
card.  
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Input Settings  
The R-88’s right side panel provides eight analog XLR input jacks, while its left side panel provides one digital input jack; you can record from up to  
eight inputs simultaneously.  
Connections  
CD player or other audio source  
Dynamic Mic  
Condenser Mic  
Equipment that has  
a digital output jack  
(XLR)  
DIGITAL IN  
IN 1/L–IN 8/R  
* To prevent malfunction and equipment failure, always turn down the  
volume, and turn off all the units before making any connections.  
* When connection cables with resistors are used, the volume level  
of the connected equipment may be low. If this happens, use  
connection cables that do not contain resistors.  
Switching the polarity  
Input Settings  
1. Touch <POLARITY>  
From the home screen (recording), use the <INPUT> (p. 11) to access  
the input setting screens.  
* You can also access the input setup screens by pressing [MENU]  
Ú<INPUT SETUP>.  
Input Source Settings  
You can turn each input on/off or switch its polarity.  
You can also turn linking on/off for the IN 1/2, IN 3/4, IN 5/6, and IN  
7/8 input levels and sensitivity.  
2. Touch the inputs whose polarity you want to invert  
Input on/off settings  
1. From the Home screen, choose <INPUT>  
2. Touch the icon for each input to turn it on/off  
Turn on the inputs that you want to use for recording, and turn off  
the other inputs.  
“INVERT”will be shown on the icon for an input when its polarity is  
inverted.  
* If the sampling rate (p. 36) is 192 kHz, only IN 1–IN 4 can be used.  
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Input Settings  
Input level and sensitivity link on/off  
Low Cut Filter Settings  
The input level and sensitivity settings can be linked for each pair  
IN 1 and IN 2, IN 3 and IN 4, IN 5 and IN 6, and IN 7 and IN 8. This is  
convenient when making stereo recordings.  
When using a mic, you can use a low cut filter to reduce unwanted  
low-frequency noise. Touch the <LOW CUT> tab; then turn the low  
cut filter on/off for each input and specify the cutoff frequency.  
1. Touch the icon of the desired pair to turn link on/off  
On/off settings  
1. From the home screen (recording), choose  
<INPUT>Ú<LOW CUT>  
2. Touch the icon for each input to turn it on/off  
Audio Input from a Digital Device  
You can connect a digital device to the DIGITAL IN jack of the left  
side panel (p. 7), and input audio from it.  
Cutoff frequency settings  
1. From the home screen (recording), choose <INPUT>  
2. Touch <DIGITAL IN> to turn on input from the DIGITAL IN  
1. Touch <PARAM>  
jack  
The “LOW CUT PARAM”screen will appear.  
* The IN 1/IN 2 (analog input jacks) cannot be used  
simultaneously with the DIGITAL IN jack.  
* The input status of the digital signal is shown in the home  
screen (p. 10).  
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Input Settings  
2. Touch the input whose cutoff frequency you want to  
Threshold and release time settings  
specify  
You can adjust the level at which the limiter will be applied  
(“threshold”), and the time over which the compression effect  
disappears after the signal has fallen below the threshold level  
(“release time”).  
1. Touch <PARAM>  
3. Touch the desired cutoff frequency  
“LIMITER PARAM”screen will appear.  
Limiter Settings  
A limiter is provided for each input, allowing the input levels to be  
compressed so that the recording will not be distorted even if loud  
sounds are input. Touch the <LIMITER> tab, and you can turn each  
input’s limiter on/off and adjust its threshold and release time.  
2. Touch the input whose threshold and release time you  
want to adjust  
On/off settings  
1. From the home screen (recording), choose  
<INPUT>Ú<LIMITER>  
2. Touch the icon for each input to turn it on/off  
3. Drag the <THRESHOLD> slider or <RELEASE> slider to the  
left or right to specify the value  
Once you’ve touched the slider, you can also use the [ ] (−)  
button and [ ] (+) button on the front panel to edit the value.  
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Input Settings  
Limiter channel link settings  
Input Level and Input Sensitivity  
Settings  
Limiter channel link is a function that lets you group multiple inputs  
so that the identical compression effect will be applied to all of  
those inputs when any input in that group exceeds the threshold  
level. The R-88 lets you create four such groups.  
Here’s how to adjust the sensitivity and input level of each input.  
* When recording in stereo, it is convenient to link the knobs of  
the left and right channels (p. 29).  
1. Touch <LINK>  
* The level cannot be adjusted for DIGITAL IN.  
1. Turn on the inputs that you want to use for recording (p 28)  
2. Use the [LEVEL]/[SENS] knobs (p  6) to adjust the level and  
sensitivity  
When you move a [SENS] knob, the current value will appear in the  
screen.  
“LIMITER CH LINK”screen will appear.  
Knob  
SENS  
Setting  
-56 dBu, -50 dBu, -44 dBu, -38 dBu,  
-32 dBu, -26 dBu, -20 dBu, -14 dBu,  
-8 dBu, -2 dBu, +4 dBu  
2. Select the group for which you want to specify link  
settings  
Adjusting the input level  
1. Turn the [SENS] knob (outer) all the way to the left  
2. Set the [LEVEL] knob (inner) to 0  
3. While inputting audio, turn the [SENS] knob toward the  
right  
While watching the level meter, adjust the level appropriately. If  
you are unable to obtain the appropriate level using only the [SENS]  
knob, use the [LEVEL] knob to adjust the input level.  
* If the LEVEL KNOB MODE (p. 20) is set to MIXER, the INPUT LEVEL  
is fixed at 0 dB.  
Howling could be produced depending on the location of  
microphones relative to speakers. This can be remedied by:  
3. Touch the inputs that you want to add to the group  
1. Changing the orientation of the microphone(s).  
2. Relocating microphone(s) at a greater distance from speakers.  
3. Lowering volume levels.  
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Output Settings  
The R-88 provides a DIGITAL OUT jack and analog output jacks (MIX L/OUT 1, MIX R/OUT 2) on the left side panel, and analog output jacks (OUT 3–  
OUT 8) on the rear panel. You can adjust the output audio and output level for each jack.  
Connections  
Amplified speakers/Mixers  
OUT 3–8  
Equipment that has a  
digital input jack (XLR)  
DIGITAL OUT  
MIX L/OUT 1, MIX R/OUT 2  
Mixer  
PHONES  
* To prevent malfunction and equipment failure, always turn down the  
volume, and turn off all the units before making any connections.  
* When connection cables with resistors are used, the volume level  
of the connected equipment may be low. If this happens, use  
connection cables that do not contain resistors.  
2. Touch <1/L 2/R LEVEL>  
Output Settings  
Switching the Output Level of the Analog  
Output Jacks (MIX L/OUT 1, MIX R/OUT 2)  
You can switch the output level (+4 dBu/-60 dBu) of the left side  
panel’s analog output jacks (OUT 1 MIX L/OUT 2 MIX R).  
1. Choose [MENU]Ú<OUTPUT SETUP>  
3. Touch the value that you want to specify  
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Output Settings  
3. Select the audio (track) that you want to output  
Switching the Maximum Output Level of  
the MIX OUT (STEREO) jack  
You can switch the maximum output level (2 Vrms/-30 dBu) of the  
left side panel’s MIX OUT (STEREO) jack.  
1. Choose [MENU]Ú<OUTPUT SETUP>  
2. Touch <MIX OUT LEVEL>  
Switching the Internal Speakers ON/OFF  
Here’s how to switch the top panel internal speakers on/off.  
1. Choose [MENU]Ú<OUTPUT SETUP>  
2. Touch <SPEAKER SW>  
3. Touch the value that you want to specify  
3. Touch <ON> or <OFF>  
Selecting the Output Audio for OUT 1/2,  
3/4, 5/6, and 7/8  
With respect to each of output jacks, you can specify the track  
whose audio will be output.  
1. Choose [MENU]Ú<OUTPUT SETUP>  
2. Select the output (OUT 1/2–7/8 MODE) you want to  
change the setting  
The mode setting for each output is located on page 2/2. Touch  
to access 2/2.  
* No sound will be produced from the speakers while headphones  
are connected or while in the recording home screen.  
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Monitor Settings  
Here’s how to specify the sound to be monitored via the headphone  
jack on the front panel.  
PFL (Pre Fader Listen)  
REFERENCE  
The audio being input from IN 1–IN 8 can be monitored individually  
without passing through the mixer section.  
“R-88 Block Diagram”(p. 74)  
MEMO  
1. Touch one of the buttons below “PFL” to select the input  
that you want to monitor  
• If headphones are not connected, you can turn on the internal  
speakers (p. 33) to monitor through the internal speakers.  
• An alarm tone can be sounded from the monitor output when  
recording begins or when an error occurs.  
Make this setting in <MENU>Ú<SYSTEM SETUP>Ú<PEAK  
ALARM >–<ALARM TONE LEVEL> (p. 66).  
Monitor Screen  
The monitor screen will appear when you press the [MONITOR]  
knob (p. 6) on the front panel.  
To return to monitoring the two-channel mix, touch one of the  
buttons below “PHONES OUTPUT.”  
* The PFL setting will be cancelled when you exit the monitor  
screen.  
REALTIME ANALYZER  
The upper part of the screen is a REALTIME ANALYZER, which shows  
the spectrum of the currently monitored source in real time.  
In the lower part of the screen you can choose the source to be  
monitored.  
The buttons below “PFL”show the frequency distribution of the  
currently selected sound in real time.  
Settings for Headphone Monitoring  
This is a useful way to find a channel that contains noise, or to  
investigate the frequency response of the room.  
You can monitor one of the following choices: L/R stereo two-  
channel mix created by the mixer section, the L+R mix, only L, or  
only R.  
1. Touch one of the buttons below “PHONES OUTPUT” to  
select the sound that you want to monitor  
MEMO  
The frequency response will also be affected by the mic you use.  
Button  
L/R  
Explanation  
Output L and R of the two-channel mix in stereo  
Combine L and R of the two-channel mix and output the  
same sound from left and right  
L+R  
L
Output only the L channel of the two-channel mix from  
left and right  
Output only the R channel of the two-channel mix from  
left and right  
R
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Recording/Playback  
Choosing the Project Naming Method  
Recording Settings  
Here you can choose whether to name the project by date or by a  
specified scene name and sequential number.  
You can specify the type of file that will be recorded, the recording  
source, the sampling rate, and recording format.  
1. Choose [MENU]Ú<REC/PLAY SETUP>Ú<PROJECT NAME>  
Specifying the Input (Recording)  
Channels  
2. Touch the desired name format  
When recording, turn on the input channels that you want to record  
and turn off the other input channels. For details on turning inputs  
on/off, refer to “Input Settings”(p. 28).  
Selecting the Audio File Type  
Select either stereo or mono.  
1. Choose [MENU]Ú<REC/PLAY SETUP>Ú<REC FILE>  
2. Touch the desired type  
Setting  
Date  
Explanation  
Each file name will be the date and time.  
The name of each file will be the selected text  
followed by a sequential number (by default, the  
text will be “Scene1”–”Scene8”).  
U1:–U8:  
MEMO  
• If you choose Date, and the date is (for example) November 24,  
2012 at 16:57:00, the project name will be “121124_165700.”  
• If you choose “Scene1”as the name, each project file name  
will be followed by a four-digit number; e.g., “Scene1_0001,”  
“Scene1_0002,”...  
Editing the scene name  
3. Touch <EDIT> for the scene name that you want to edit  
MIX REC  
Here you can choose whether to create a separate stereo two-track  
mix project simultaneously while recording the multitrack project.  
1. Choose [MENU]Ú<REC/PLAY SETUP>Ú<MIX REC>  
2. If you want to create a two-track mix, touch <ON>  
4. Touch  
to move the cursor to the location at  
which you want to insert a character  
MEMO  
The two-track mix project will be saved with the name “(name of  
the multitrack project)_M.”  
* MIX REC cannot be used when the sampling rate (p. 36) is 192 kHz.  
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Recording/Playback  
5. Touch the letter keys to enter characters  
Pre-Recording  
The R-88 provides a pre-recording function that can retroactively  
make the recording start up to five seconds prior to the moment  
you press the record button.  
Even for situations in which you’re not sure when the desired sound  
will begin, such as when recording outdoors, this function ensures  
that you can record without missing the first moments of the  
sound.  
1. Choose [MENU]Ú<REC/PLAY SETUP>Ú<PRE REC>  
Each time you touch a letter key, the character will change in the  
order of A, B, and C. Touch <Type> to switch between uppercase,  
lowercase, and numerals.  
Touch <Del> to delete the character at the cursor location.  
To confirm the edited name, touch <OK>.  
If you decide to cancel, touch <CANCEL>.  
MEMO  
• On the R-88, you can only rename file names that consist of  
ASCII characters (single-byte alphanumeric characters).  
2. Choose the number of seconds that will be captured prior  
• You cannot rename a file name that contains double-byte  
characters such as Japanese.  
to the moment you press the record button  
• You won’t be able to delete all the characters. There will always  
be one remaining character.  
Characters that can be used  
(space) ! # $ % & ' ( ) + , - . 0 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 ; = @  
A B C D E F G H I J K L M N O P Q R S T U V W X Y Z ] ^ _ `  
a b c d e f g h i j k l m n o p q r s t u v w x y z { }  
Sampling Rate  
Choose the sampling rate that’s appropriate for the intended  
purpose of the recorded data.  
1. Choose [MENU]Ú<REC/PLAY SETUP>Ú<SAMPLE RATE>  
<SAMPLE RATE> is located on page 2/3. Touch  
to access 2/3.  
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Recording/Playback  
2. Touch the desired sampling rate  
Basic Operation for Recording  
Stop  
Play/Pause  
Record  
Bit Depth  
Here you can select the bit depth of the recorded data.  
1. Press [ ] (REC) button  
1. Choose [MENU]Ú<REC/PLAY SETUP>Ú<BIT DEPTH>  
The button will light, and recording will begin.  
<BIT DEPTH> is located on page 2/3. Touch  
to access 2/3.  
2. Press [ ] (STOP) button to stop recording  
2. Touch the desired bit depth  
MEMO  
• To delete the recorded project, please refer to “Deleting a  
Project or Folder”(p. 53)  
• To pause, press [  
paused state, press [  
] button. To resume recording from the  
] button once again.  
• During recording, you can press [ ] (REC) button to assign a  
marker within the project. For details, refer to “Using the [  
(REC) button to assign a marker“ (p. 38).  
]
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Recording/Playback  
Assigning a marker to a previously recorded project  
Marker  
1. In the playback home screen (p  10), touch <MARK>  
Here’s how to assign a marker within the project.  
If you’ve assigned markers, you can quickly move to a previously  
marked location during playback.  
Assigning a marker during recording  
1. Start recording  
2. At the moment you want to assign a marker, touch  
<MARK>  
2. Use the [  
] button, [ ] button, [ ] button, and  
] button to play, fast-forward, or fast-rewind to find  
[
the location at which you want to assign a marker  
3. When you’ve found the location at which you want to  
assign a marker, touch <SET>  
Using the [ ] (REC) button to assign a marker  
If you’ve set REC BUTTON FUNCTION to “REC/MARK,”you  
can also assign a marker by pressing the [ ] (REC) button.  
A marker will also be assigned if you turn on the slate mic  
during recording.  
1. Choose [MENU]Ú<SYSTEM SETUP>Ú<REC BUTTON  
FUNCTION>  
<REC BUTTON FUNCTION> is located on page 3/6. Touch  
to access 3/6.  
Marker indication  
(number of markers passed/number  
of markers in the project)  
The number of markers will be shown. Markers are numbered  
sequentially starting at the beginning of the project.  
A maximum of 99 markers can be assigned. Repeat steps 2 and 3 to  
assign markers at the desired locations.  
Moving to a marker  
Touch < > to move to the marker that precedes the current  
location. Touch < > to move to the marker that follows the current  
location.  
Deleting a marker  
2. Touch <REC/MARK>  
Touch <CLR> to delete a marker you’ve assigned. Markers will be  
deleted starting with the marker that precedes the current location.  
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Recording/Playback  
Basic Operation for Playback  
Playback Settings  
You can specify the order in which projects will play, and how  
repeat playback will occur.  
Stop  
Play/Pause  
Record  
PLAY MODE  
You can specify how the projects will be played. In addition to  
playing projects consecutively from the first project, you can play  
just the selected project.  
1. Choose [MENU]Ú<REC/PLAY SETUP>Ú<PLAY MODE>  
<PLAY MODE> is located on page 2/3. Touch  
to access 2/3.  
Rewind / Move to previous song  
(beginning of song)  
Fast-forward /Move to  
next song  
1. Access the home screen  
2. Use [ ]/[ ] buttons to select the project that you want  
to play  
You can also choose a project from the finder menu. For detail,  
please refer to “Opening a Project”(p. 52)  
3. Press [  
] button to play the project  
During playback, you can hold down [ ] button to rewind, or  
] button to fast-forward. Normal playback will resume when  
[
2. Touch the desired PLAY MODE  
you release the button.  
* For some types of SD card, the data reading speed may not keep  
up when rewinding or fast-forwarding during playback, causing  
the rewind or fast-forward operation to stop. If this occurs, press  
[
] button to stop playback. Then play back once again.  
4. Use [MASTER] knob (p  6) to adjust the volume  
5. Press [ ] to stop playback  
Setting  
Explanation  
SINGLE  
Play one project  
SEQUENTIAL  
Sequentially play the projects in the current folder  
MEMO  
Projects can be sorted by name, descending order of date, or  
ascending order of date. For details, refer to “Creating a Folder/  
Sorting Projects”(p. 55).  
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Recording/Playback  
PLAY REPEAT  
AB REPEAT  
Here’s how to make the project play repeatedly for the selected play  
mode.  
The AB Repeat function lets you repeatedly play a specified portion  
of a project.  
1. Choose [MENU]Ú<REC/PLAY SETUP>Ú<PLAY REPEAT>  
1. Play the project  
<PLAY REPEAT> is located on page 2/3. Touch  
to access 2/3.  
2. Specify the beginning of the repeat (point A)  
Touch <  
> of the playback home screen (p. 10). That point will  
be specified as the beginning (point A) of repeat playback.  
2. Turn the repeat play setting on/off  
3. Specify the end of the repeat (point B)  
Touch <  
> once again. That point will be specified as the end  
(point B) of repeat playback, and playback of the A–B region will  
begin repeating.  
Cancelling the setting  
• Once A and B have been specified, touching <  
again will cancel the A and B settings.  
> once  
• To stop playback, press the [ ] button. The repeat playback  
settings (A and B) will be retained, but playback will stop.  
Setting  
OFF  
Explanation  
Don’t play repeatedly  
Play repeatedly  
ON  
Combination of PLAY MODE and PLAY REPEAT  
The following table shows how the PLAY MODE and PLAY REPEAT  
settings can be combined.  
PLAY MODE  
SINGLE  
PLAY REPEAT  
Explanation  
OFF  
ON  
Play only one project and then stop  
Play one project repeatedly  
Play sequentially and then stop  
Play sequentially repeatedly  
OFF  
ON  
SEQUENTIAL  
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Recording/Playback  
2. Touch the pair whose level you want to adjust, and move  
the slider left or right  
MS Mic Settings  
You can use MS mics that can directly output the mid and side  
signals. An MS mic creates stereo sound by combining sound from  
a main microphone (unidirectional) that records central sounds  
(mid-signal: M) and a bidirectional microphone that records lateral  
sounds (side signal: S).  
MS MIC DECODER  
Here you can turn the MS mic decoder on/off. This can be turned  
on/off for each channel pair of the recorder, mixer, and player.  
1. Choose [MENU]Ú<REC/PLAY SETUP>Ú<MS-MIC  
DECODER>  
<MS-MIC DECODER> is located on page 3/3. Touch  
3/3.  
to access  
MS-MIC WIDE  
Here you can adjust the stereo width of the MS mic.  
1. Choose [MENU]Ú<REC/PLAY SETUP>Ú<MS-MIC WIDE>  
<MS-MIC LEVEL> is located on page 3/3. Touch  
to access 3/3.  
2. Touch the pair that you want to turn on/off  
2. Touch the pair whose level you want to adjust, and move  
the slider left or right  
* Of the “to REC”and “to MIX”settings, it is not possible to enable  
“to REC”by itself.  
MS-MIC LEVEL  
Here you can adjust the level of the MS mic.  
1. Choose [MENU]Ú<REC/PLAY SETUP>Ú<MS-MIC LEVEL>  
<MS-MIC LEVEL> is located on page 3/3. Touch  
to access 3/3.  
MEMO  
In the mixer pan setting screen (p. 44), you can also adjust the MS-  
MIC WIDE setting of channels whose MS mic decoder is turned  
on.  
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Recording/Playback  
Using a Footswitch to Remotely Control Recording or Playback  
If a footswitch (BOSS FS-6 or FS-5U; sold separately) is connected, you can use your foot to control operations such as playback, recording, and  
rewind.  
Side Panel (Left)  
CONTROL 1,2 jack  
One of  
these can be  
connected.  
Stereo 1/4-inch phone type  Stereo 1/4-inch phone type  
Tip of the stereo 1/4-inch phone type  
1/4-inch phone type   
1/4-inch phone type  
Stereo 1/4-inch phone type  1/4-inch phone type x 2  
OR  
OR  
(Red)  
CTL2  
(White)  
CTL1  
CTL1  
CTL2  
CTL1  
MODE and POLARITY switches  
POLARITY switch  
MEMO  
Never connect or disconnect a footswitch while this unit’s power is on.  
2. Touch the function that you want to choose  
Assigning a Function to the Footswitch  
1. Choose [MENU]Ú<SYSTEM SETUP>Ú<CTL1 FUNCTION>,  
or <CTL2 FUNCTION>  
<CTL1 FUNCTION> and <CTL2 FUNCTION> are located on page  
3/6. Touch  
to access 3/6.  
CTL 1/CTL 2  
STOP  
REC  
Explanation  
Stop recording/playback.  
Start recording.  
Start playback.  
Fast-forward.  
PLAY  
FF  
REW  
Rewind.  
Alternately record or stop each time the footswitch  
is operated.  
REC/STOP  
Alternately playback or stop each time the  
footswitch is operated.  
PLAY/STOP  
PLAY(MOMENT)  
SET MARKER  
Play only while the footswitch is held down.  
Assign a marker.  
PREV MARKER  
NEXT MARKER  
Move to the previous marker.  
Move to the next marker.  
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Mixer  
The MIXER screen allows you to create a two-channel stereo mix,  
during recording from the audio coming into each input, or during  
playback from the audio recorded on each track.  
Adjusting the MIX LEVEL  
Here’s how to adjust the level of each channel.  
1. In the MIXER (EDIT) screen, touch a slider and drag it up or  
MIXER Screen  
down to adjust the level  
Press the [MASTER] knob (p. 6) on the front panel to access the VIEW  
screen where you can see the CH. 1–CH. 8 settings.  
MEMO  
In the upper part of the screen, touch the <EDIT> tab to access the  
MIXER (EDIT) screen.  
To make fine adjustments to the value, use the [ ] (−) button  
and [ ] (+) button (p. 6).  
Using the [LEVEL] knobs (1/L–8/R) to make  
adjustments (LEVEL KNOB MODE)  
You can also use the [LEVEL] knobs (1/L–8/R) on the front panel to  
adjust the mix level.  
1. Choose [MENU]Ú<SYSTEM SETUP>  
2. Touch <LEVEL KNOB MODE>  
<LEVEL KNOB MODE> is located on page 3/6. Touch  
3/6.  
to access  
MEMO  
To see the CH. 5–CH. 8 settings, touch the CH. 5–CH. 8 area on  
the level meter to switch the display.  
3. Touch <MIXER>  
* If the LEVEL KNOB mode is set to MIXER, the INPUT LEVEL is fixed  
at 0 dB.  
* If the LEVEL KNOB MODE is set to MIXER, you can’t use the on-  
screen sliders to adjust the level.  
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Mixer  
3. Touch the slider and drag it left or right to adjust the pan  
PAN  
Here’s how to adjust the pan of each channel.  
1. Touch  
to switch to the pan adjustment screen  
Pan settings will have the following effect on the volume that is  
output to master.  
Pan Setting Left  
Right  
-3 dB  
-∞  
2. Touch the knob that you want to adjust  
C00  
L00  
R00  
-3 dB  
0 dB  
-∞  
0 dB  
MEMO  
To make fine adjustments to the value, use the [ ] (−) button  
and [ ] (+) button (p. 6).  
MUTE ON/OFF  
Here’s how to turn mute on/off for each channel.  
1. Touch  
 
A slider will appear in the bottom of the screen.  
On channels whose MS mic decoder is turned on, this adjusts the  
stereo width (MS WIDE) (p. 41).  
2. Touch <MUTE> for the channel whose setting you want to  
turn on/off  
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Mixer  
2. Touch <EQ> for the channel whose setting you want to  
turn on/off  
LINK ON/OFF  
Here’s how to turn stereo link on/off.  
If link is on, fader values, mute on/off, and EQ settings will be linked.  
1. Touch  
 
Editing the EQ  
1. Touch <PRM> for the channel whose EQ settings you want  
to edit  
2. Touch <MIXER LINK> for the channel whose setting you  
want to turn on/off  
2. Touch the slider for a parameter, and drag it left or right to  
edit the value  
EQ ON/OFF  
Here’s how to turn EQ on/off.  
1. Touch  
 
MEMO  
You can also use the [ ] (−) button and [ ] (+) button on the  
front panel to edit the value (p. 6).  
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MASTER LIMITER  
Adjusting the Output Level  
Here’s how to make settings for the master limiter.  
Here’s how to adjust the output level so it’s appropriate for the  
external device that’s connected.  
1. Touch the MST area on the level meter  
1. Activate the slate tone (p  50)  
The MASTER limiter setting screen will appear.  
* The slate tone will not be output when the home screen is in  
playback mode.  
Slide the switch to the  
TONE position and hold  
it there for two seconds.  
2. Adjust the [MASTER LEVEL] knob so that the MASTER  
LEVEL meter (MST) indicates the appropriate level  
2. Touch <LIMITER (MASTER)> to turn the limiter on/off  
MASTER LEVEL  
METER  
3. On the connected device, adjust the input level  
appropriately  
3. Touch the slider for the desired parameter, and drag it left  
or right to edit the value  
Recording a Two-channel Mix  
A stereo two-track mix project can be recorded separately from  
and simultaneously with the multitrack recording. For details on  
settings, refer to “MIX REC”(p. 35).  
MEMO  
You can also use the [ ] (−) button and [ ] (+) button on the  
front panel to edit the value (p. 6).  
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TIMECODE  
MODE  
Explanation  
TIMECODE MODE  
External timecode sent from a connected device will be  
recorded. The R-88’s audio clock will synchronize to the  
external timecode. Recording will begin automatically  
when valid timecode is received, and recording will stop  
when timecode reception stops.  
Here’s how to specify the timecode mode.  
1. Choose [MENU]Ú<TIMECODE/TIME>Ú<TIMECODE  
SETUP>Ú<TIMECODE MODE>  
* Recording will start immediately when valid timecode  
is received.  
EXT SYNC REC  
* The R-88 will also respond to the [ ] (REC) button and  
the [ ] (STOP) button.  
* If external timecode stops being input, automatically  
jammed internal timecode will be recorded.  
* The R-88’s audio clock will vary. Use EXT REC if you  
want to fix the R-88’s audio clock.  
The external timecode sent from a connected device  
will be recorded. Recording will begin automatically  
when valid timecode is received, and recording will stop  
when timecode reception stops.  
* Recording will start immediately when valid timecode  
is received.  
EXT REC  
* The R-88 will also respond to the [ ] (REC) button and  
the [ ] (STOP) button.  
* If external timecode stops being input, automatically  
jammed internal timecode will be recorded.  
2. Touch the mode that you want to use  
In the home screen, the currently specified timecode mode is  
shown at the right of the timecode indication.  
This will indicate [EXT] if EXT SYNC, EXT (AUTO JAM), EXT SYNC  
AUTO REC, or EXT AUTO REC is specified.  
TIMECODE MODE  
MODE  
OFF  
Explanation  
Timecode will not be recorded.  
The R-88’s internal timecode will be recorded. Timecode  
will always be running.  
INT  
The time can be specified in the internal timecode  
setting menu, either manually or by jamming.  
MEMO  
The internal clock will be recorded instead of timecode.  
If the timecode mode is EXT SYNC, EXT (AUTO JAM), EXT SYNC  
AUTO REC, or EXT AUTO REC, and timecode cannot be received  
correctly, the [EXT] indication at the right of the timecode  
indication in the recorder screen will blink (e.g., when timecode  
is not being sent from the external device, or if it is being sent  
but does not match the R-88’s frame rate).  
RTC  
* The internal clock time will be output as timecode  
from TIMECODE OUT jack.  
The R-88’s internal timecode will be recorded. Timecode  
will run only while recording.  
REC-RUN  
EXT SYNC  
* When the power is turned on, or when the REC-RUN  
START TC setting has been made, timecode will start  
running from REC-RUN START TC.  
The external timecode sent from a connected device  
will be recorded.  
The R-88’s audio clock will synchronize to the external  
timecode.  
* The R-88’s audio clock will vary. Use EXT (AUTO JAM) if  
you want to fix the R-88’s audio clock.  
* If external timecode stops being input, automatically  
jammed internal timecode will be recorded.  
The external timecode sent from a connected device  
will be recorded.  
EXT  
(AUTO JAM)  
* If external timecode stops being input, automatically  
jammed internal timecode will be recorded.  
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TIMECODE  
FRAME RATE  
TIMECODE OUTPUT  
Here’s how to specify the frame rate.  
Here’s how to specify the timecode mode to be output from the  
TIMECODE OUT jack  
1. Choose [MENU]Ú<TIMECODE/TIME>Ú<TIMECODE  
1. Choose [MENU]Ú<TIMECODE/TIME>Ú<TIMECODE  
SETUP>Ú<FRAME RATE>  
SETUP>Ú<TIMECODE OUTPUT>  
2. Touch the desired frame rate  
2. Touch the desired mode  
FRAME RATE  
Explanation  
Mode  
Explanation  
This is the most commonly used rate for high  
definition video recording.  
23 976  
GENERATE  
REPRO  
The internal timecode will be output at all times.  
The timecode recorded during recording will be output.  
24  
This is the standard rate used in film.  
This is the rate for PAL video.  
25  
The timecode received from the device connected to  
the TIMECODE IN jack will be output without modifica-  
tion from the TIMECODE OUT jack.  
THRU  
29 97  
29 97D  
30  
This is the rate for NTSC color.  
This adjusts NTSC to match real time.  
This is the standard rate for black and white television.  
This is a rate for special situations.  
30D  
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TIMECODE  
Internal Timecode  
Manually Jamming to External  
Timecode  
Here’s how to set the time of the internal timecode.  
1. Choose [MENU]Ú<TIMECODE/TIME>Ú<SET INT TC>  
Here’s how you can read the timecode being output from a device  
connected to the TIMECODE IN jack, and apply it to the <CURRENT>  
(current time) of the internal timecode.  
2. Touch the number that you want to edit, and use  
to edit the value  
1. Choose [MENU]Ú<TIMECODE/TIME>Ú<SET INT TC>  
2. Touch <JAM SET> to apply the timecode sent from the  
external device  
3. Touch <SET> to apply the edited values to the timecode  
The timecode sent from the external device will be shown in  
<CURRENT> (current time).  
The specified time will be shown in <CURRENT> (current time).  
Specifying the REC-RUN Start Time  
When REC RUN mode is selected (p. 47), here’s how to specify the  
start time (REC RUN TC).  
1. Choose [MENU]Ú<TIMECODE/TIME>Ú<SET REC RUN TC>  
2. Touch the number that you want to edit, and use  
to edit the value  
If TIMECODE MODE is set to REC-RUN, this time will advance only  
during recording.  
3. Touch <SET> to apply the edited values to the timecode  
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SLATE  
You can use the [SLATE] switch (p. 6) on the front panel to activate  
the slate mic (p. 6) or produce a slate tone.  
SLATE MIC  
When you slide the [SLATE] switch to the “MIC”position and hold  
it there for two seconds, the MIC indicator will light and the slate  
mic will turn on. You can use the slate mic to record credits or  
comments for the scene on each track of the recorder.  
SLATE TONE  
If you slide the [SLATE] switch to the “TONE”position and hold it  
there for two seconds, a slate tone will be produced.  
The slate mic will turn off when you release the switch.  
The slate tone can be recorded on all tracks of the recorder.  
The slate tone will continue sounding even after you release the  
[SLATE] switch. It will turn off when you slide the switch once again.  
Using the Slate Mic to Record on Desired  
Tracks of the Recorder  
Specifying the Output Destination for  
the Slate Tone  
1. Choose [MENU]Ú<SYSTEM SETUP>Ú<SLATE MIC ON/  
OFF>  
<SLATE MIC ON/OFF> is located on page 5/6. Touch  
5/6.  
to access  
1. Choose [MENU]Ú<SYSTEM SETUP>Ú<SLATE TONE  
ROUTING>  
<SLATE TONE> is located on page 5/6. Touch  
to access 5/6.  
2. Touch the icon for each channel to turn it on/off  
2. Select the output destination for the slate tone  
MEMO  
• If the slate mic’s track setting is ON, it will be output to all  
destinations (recorder, OUTPUT jacks, and USB).  
Output  
Explanation  
destination  
• For details about slate mic and slate tone routing, refer to ”R-88  
Block Diagram”(p. 74).  
MIX  
Output only to the internal mixer’s output.  
Output to the internal mixer’s output and to all tracks  
of the recorder. The slate tone will not be output to  
OUTPUT or to USB.  
MIX+REC  
Output to the internal mixer’s output, to OUTPUT, and  
to USB. The slate tone will not be recorded.  
MIX+OUT  
ALL  
Output to the internal mixer’s output, to all tracks of the  
recorder, to OUTPUT, and to USB.  
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Project and Folder Operations  
The R-88 stores recorded projects on the SD card.  
Folder operations  
1. Choose [MENU]Ú<FINDER>  
The “Finder”screen provides various functions for listing, deleting,  
or copying these projects. You can also create folders and move  
projects between folders to manage your data.  
2. Touch the folder that you want to manage  
REFERENCE  
“Creating a Folder/Sorting Projects”(p. 55)  
Basic Operation in the Finder  
Project operations  
1. Choose [MENU]Ú<FINDER>  
2. Touch the name of the project that you want to manage  
Use  
to scroll.  
MEMO  
To move into a folder, touch [  
name. To exit the folder, touch [  
] at the right of the folder  
].  
3. Touch an icon to select the desired function  
3. Touch an icon to select the desired function  
List of finder operations  
Project operations  
Icon  
Function  
Procedure  
Selects the project and moves to the  
home screen.  
SELECT  
p. 52  
COPY  
Copies the project.  
Moves the project.  
Deletes the project.  
Renames the project.  
p. 52  
p. 53  
p. 53  
p. 54  
MOVE  
DELETE  
RENAME  
Shows information about the project.  
Alternatively, protects the project name.  
INFO  
p. 54  
Repairs the project.  
REPAIR  
p. 55  
* This menu item is shown only if the  
R-88 has detected a damaged project.  
Folder operations  
Icon  
Function  
Procedure  
Selects the first project of the selected  
folder and moves to the home screen.  
SELECT  
p. 52  
DELETE  
RENAME  
INFO  
Deletes the folder.  
p. 53  
p. 54  
p. 54  
Renames the folder.  
Shows information about the folder.  
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Project and Folder Operations  
Opening a Project  
Copying a Project  
1. Choose [MENU]Ú<FINDER>  
2. Touch the name of the project that you want to copy  
3. Touch <COPY>  
Here’s how to select and play a project from the list of recorded  
projects.  
When you select a folder, the current location will change to the  
selected folder, and the first project in the folder will open and  
return to the home screen.  
You can also record into the selected folder.  
4. Touch the copy-destination folder  
1. Choose [MENU]Ú<FINDER>  
2. Touch the name of the project or folder that you want to  
manage  
The project will be copied.  
3. Touch <SELECT>  
The project will be selected, and you will return to the home screen.  
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Project and Folder Operations  
Moving a Project  
Deleting a Project or Folder  
1. Choose [MENU]Ú<FINDER>  
1. Choose [MENU]Ú<FINDER>  
2. Touch the name of the project that you want to move  
3. Touch <MOVE>  
4. Touch the move-destination folder  
2. Touch the name of the project or folder that you want to  
delete  
3. Touch <DELETE>  
4. To delete, touch <YES>  If you decide to cancel without  
deleting, touch <NO>  
The project will be moved.  
When deleting a folder, the following message will appear if the  
folder is not empty; deletion of the folder will not be possible.  
Try the procedure again after the folder has been emptied.  
Disabling finder’s delete function  
If desired, you can make it impossible to choose <DELETE> in the  
FINDER MENU.  
1. Choose [MENU]Ú<SYSTEM SETUP>Ú<DELETE BUTTON>  
<DELETE BUTTON> is located on page 6/6. Touch  
6/6.  
to access  
2. Touch <DISABLE>  
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Project and Folder Operations  
Renaming a Project or Folder  
1. Choose [MENU]Ú<FINDER>  
Viewing Information About the  
Project  
1. Choose [MENU]Ú<FINDER>  
2. Touch the name of the project or folder that you want to  
rename  
2. Touch the name of the project whose information you  
want to view  
3. Touch <RENAME>  
3. Touch <INFO>  
4. Touch the arrow keys to move the cursor to the location at  
which you want to insert a character  
Protecting a Project (Protect)  
5. Touch the letter keys to enter characters  
You can protect a project so that it cannot be erased or renamed  
accidentally.  
1. Choose [MENU]Ú<FINDER>  
2. Touch the name of the project that you want to protect  
3. Touch <INFO>  
4. Touch <NO>  
Each time you touch a letter key, the character will change in the  
order of A, B, and C. Touch <Type> to switch between uppercase,  
lowercase, and numerals.  
Touch <Del> to delete the character at the cursor location.  
To confirm the edited name, touch <OK>.  
If you decide to cancel, touch <CANCEL>.  
MEMO  
• On the R-88, you can only rename file names that consist of  
ASCII characters (single-byte alphanumeric characters).  
• You cannot rename a file name that contains double-byte  
characters such as Japanese.  
• If an identical name already exists, the screen will indicate  
“Already Exists.”Please specify a different name.  
• You won’t be able to delete all the characters. There will always  
be one remaining character.  
Characters that can be used  
MEMO  
(space) ! # $ % & ‘ ( ) + , - . 0 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 ; = @  
A B C D E F G H I J K L M N O P Q R S T U V W X Y Z ] ^ _ `  
a b c d e f g h i j k l m n o p q r s t u v w x y z { }  
If you turn Protect on, a lock icon is displayed.  
* To disable protection, touch <YES> in step 4.  
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Project and Folder Operations  
Repairing a Project  
Creating a Folder/Sorting Projects  
If you inadvertently disconnect the adaptor or remove the SD card  
during recording, the project will be damaged and unplayable.  
You can create folders on the SD card to manage your projects. You  
can also sort the projects in the root directory or in a folder.  
In some cases you may be able to use the Repair function to make  
the project playable.  
Creating a Folder at the Root Directory  
* Depending on how badly the project is damaged, there may be  
cases in which the project cannot be repaired.  
Here’s how to create a folder at the root directory of the SD card.  
1. Choose [MENU]Ú<FINDER>  
2. Touch the name of the project  
1. Choose [MENU]Ú<FINDER>  
2. Touch <SD ROOT>  
The <REPAIR> icon is shown only if the project has been damaged.  
3. Touch <REPAIR>  
3. Touch <NEW>  
4. Touch <YES>  
“New Folder”will be created.  
The project will be repaired.  
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Project and Folder Operations  
Creating a Folder Within a Folder  
Sorting Projects  
Here’s how to create a new folder within an existing folder.  
Here’s how to sort the files alphabetically or in order of their date.  
1. Choose [MENU]Ú<FINDER>  
1. Choose [MENU]Ú<FINDER>  
2. Move into the folder in which you want to create the new  
2. Move into the folder whose projects you want to sort  If  
folder  
you want to sort the root directory, touch <SD ROOT>  
Touch  
at the right of the move-destination folder name.  
Touch  
at the right of the move-destination folder name.  
3. Touch the folder name shown at the top  
3. Touch the folder name shown at the top  
4. Touch <NEW>  
4. Touch <SORT>  
“New Folder”will be created.  
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Project and Folder Operations  
5. Choose the desired sort mode  
Mode  
Explanation  
NAME  
Sort by name.  
DATE (FROM OLDEST)  
DATE (FROM NEWEST)  
Sort from the oldest project.  
Sort from the newest project.  
MEMO  
If you sort by name, the files will be sorted according to the  
following rules.  
(space) ! # $ % & ‘ ( ) + , - . 0 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 ; = @  
A B C D E F G H I J K L M N O P Q R S T U V W X Y Z ] ^ _ `  
a b c d e f g h i j k l m n o p q r s t u v w x y z { }  
Double-byte characters  
• File names starting with “.”are not shown.  
• Files having a file name extension of anything other than “.WAV”  
are not shown.  
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Backing Up and Loading the R-88’s Settings  
You can back up the R-88’s settings to a USB flash drive or SD card.  
Backed-up settings also can be restored to the R-88, or loaded into  
a different R-88 unit.  
Loading a Backup into the R-88  
1. Choose [MENU]Ú<MEMORY>Ú<LOAD SETUP>  
Creating a Backup  
1. Choose [MENU]Ú<MEMORY>Ú<SAVE SETUP>  
2. Specify the media containing the backup that you want  
to load  
2. Specify the save-destination media  
3. Touch the backup file that you want to load  
Icon  
Media  
USB flash drive  
SD Card  
3. Touch the folder in which you want to save the settings  
4. Touch <LOAD SETUP>  
4. Touch <SAVE SETUP> to create the backup  
Viewing Information About the Media  
1. Choose [MENU]Ú<MEMORY>Ú<MEMORY INFO>  
2. Choose the media whose information you want to view  
SD INFO  
View the SD card’s capacity and remaining space.  
View the USB flash drive’s capacity and remaining  
space.  
USB MEMORY INFO  
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Copying a Project to USB Flash Drive / Loading from USB Flash Drive  
In the [MENU]Ú<MEMORY>Ú<USB MEMORY> menu, you can  
5. Specify the copy-destination media  
copy a project from the SD card to a USB flash drive, or load a  
project from a USB flash drive into the SD card. You can also  
perform various operations on projects on a USB flash drive as in  
the finder screen (p. 51).  
Copying a Project  
1. Choose [MENU]Ú<MEMORY>Ú<USB MEMORY>  
6. Touch the copy-destination folder  
2. Specify the media containing the project that you want to  
copy  
The project will be copied.  
NOTE  
Carefully insert the USB flash drive all the way in—until it is  
firmly in place.  
List of USB MEMORY operations  
Project operations/Folder operations  
Icon  
Function  
COPY  
Copies the project.  
Moves the project.  
Deletes the project.  
Renames the project.  
3. Touch the name of the project that you want to copy  
MOVE  
DELETE  
RENAME  
Shows information about the project. Alternatively,  
protects the project.  
INFO  
4. Touch <COPY>  
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Connecting to Your Computer via USB  
If you use an USB cable to connect the R-88 to your computer, you’ll  
be able to do the following things.  
USB Connection Mode Setting  
When the R-88 is connected to your computer via a USB cable,  
you can specify whether it will operate as a storage device or as an  
audio interface. If you choose “SELECTABLE”(default setting), you’ll  
be able to make this choice when you connect it.  
Storage  
Projects in the R-88’s SD card can be backed up to your computer,  
and WAV files from your computer can be written to the R-88’s SD  
card.  
1. Choose [MENU]Ú<USB SETUP>Ú<USB CONNECTION>  
REFERENCE  
“Exchanging Files With Your Computer (Storage)”(p. 61)  
Audio Interface  
The audio being input to the R-88 can also be recorded via USB into  
software on your computer.  
Sound being played back by software on your computer can also  
be heard through headphones connected to the R-88’s PHONES  
jack, or recorded on the R-88. In addition, sound being played back  
by software on your computer can be mixed with the R-88’s input  
and re-input to your computer.  
REFERENCE  
“Using the R-88 as an Audio Interface”(p. 63)  
2. Touch the desired mode  
* In order to use the R-88’s AUDIO I/F mode, you must first install  
the USB driver in your computer. For detail, please refer to  
”Installing the USB Driver”(p. 64).  
Mode  
Explanation  
A selection screen will appear when you connect  
the R-88 to your computer via USB.  
SELECTABLE  
The R-88 will be in storage mode when it is  
connected via USB to your computer.  
STORAGE  
AUDIO I/F  
The R-88 will operate as an audio interface when it  
is connected via USB to your computer.  
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Connecting to Your Computer via USB  
When the R-88 is connected to the computer, the “USB STORAGE”  
screen will appear in the R-88’s display.  
Exchanging Files With Your Computer  
(Storage)  
* If you’ve chosen“STORAGE”as the USB CONNECTION mode (p. 60),  
this screen will appear when you use a USB cable to connect the  
R-88 to your computer.  
WAV files can be copied from the R-88 to your computer, or from  
your computer to the R-88. To copy files, use your computer to drag  
and drop them.  
Connecting the R-88 to Your Computer  
1. Start up your computer  
2. Make sure that an SD card is inserted in the R-88’s SD card  
slot  
REFERENCE  
“Inserting an SD Card”(p. 26)  
Your computer will recognize the R-88’s SD card in the following  
way.  
3. Switch on the R-88’s power (“Turning the Power On/Off”  
(p  25)  
OS  
Appearance on the Computer  
Appears in My Computer or Explorer under a name such as  
removable disk.  
Windows  
Mac OS  
4. Use a commercially available USB cable to connect the  
R-88 to your computer  
Appears on the desktop with a name such as NO NAME.  
R-88 Side Panel (L)  
USB COMPUTER port  
NOTE  
• When connecting the USB cable to your computer, grasp the  
base of the connector, and avoid touching the metallic portion  
of the plug.  
• During playback or recording, the R-88 will not be recognized  
by the computer even if it is connected. When playback or  
recording is stopped, it will be recognized.  
• The R-88’s various functions are unavailable in the “USB  
STORAGE”screen when connected to a computer. Operations of  
the buttons or switches will be ignored.  
•
If your computer displays the message “Insert a disk with this  
type of file ...,”click <Cancel>.  
Computer  
• If the R-88 is connected in storage mode, the input and output  
audio will not be heard.  
5. Select the mode (only if you’ve chosen “SELECTABLE”)  
Touch <STORAGE>  
If the USB CONNECTION (p. 60) is set to “SELECTABLE,”a selection  
screen will appear when you connect the R-88 to your computer,  
allowing you to select either storage mode or audio interface mode.  
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Connecting to Your Computer via USB  
Mac OS  
Disconnecting from Your Computer  
Here’s how to disconnect the R-88 from your computer. You must  
use the following procedure to end the connection before you  
disconnect the USB cable.  
1. Drag “NO NAME” into the trash in the dock  
When you drag to the location of the trash at the right edge of the  
dock, the trash can will change to  
connection.  
, allowing you to stop the  
NOTE  
Do not switch off the R-88’s power, disconnect the USB cable,  
or remove the SD card while the R-88 is connected to your  
computer.  
2. Stop the connection  
When the “NO NAME”or “Unnamed”icon disappears from the  
desktop, you can disconnect the USB cable that’s between the R-88  
and your computer. Alternatively, you can switch off the R-88’s  
power.  
Windows 7  
When you disconnect the USB cable, the R-88 will change from the  
“USB STORAGE”screen back to the home screen (playback).  
1. In the Windows task tray, click  
icon, and then  
icon  
* While under most conditions, a computer similar to the above  
will permit normal operation of the R-88, Roland cannot  
guarantee compatibility solely on these factors. This is due  
to numerous variables that may influence the processing  
environment, such as differences in motherboard design and  
the particular combination of other devices involved.  
2. Click on the message “Eject R-88” appears above the task  
tray  
When you see the message “Safe to Remove the Hardware,”you  
can disconnect the USB cable that’s between the R-88 and your  
computer.  
Windows Vista/Windows XP  
1. Double-click the Safely Remove Hardware  
icon  
located in the Windows task tray  
The “Safely Remove Hardware”dialog box will appear.  
2. In the list of hardware devices shown, choose the item  
corresponding to the R-88  
OS  
Indication  
Windows Vista  
Windows XP  
USB mass storage device  
USB mass storage device  
3. In the dialog box, click <Stop>  
4. Click <OK>  
When the stop hardware device dialog box appears, choose the  
item corresponding to the R-88’s SD card, and click <OK>.  
5. Disconnect the connection  
When you see the message “The device (or USB disk) can now be  
safely removed from the computer,”you can disconnect the USB  
cable that’s between the R-88 and your computer.  
When you disconnect the USB cable, the R-88 will change from the  
“USB STORAGE”screen back to the home screen (playback).  
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Connecting to Your Computer via USB  
Using the R-88 as an Audio Interface  
The audio input from the R-88 can be recorded via USB into software on your computer. At the same time, recording and playback can be carried out  
on the R-88.  
* USB audio interface functionality is not available when the sampling rate is 192 kHz.  
* If DIGITAL IN is selected as the input, or if TIMECODE MODE is set to EXT SYNC or EXT SYNC AUTO REC, the audio input may be interrupted for  
some devices. If the audio input is interrupted, either avoid using DIGITAL IN, or set TIMECODE MODE to something other than EXT SYNC or EXT  
SYNC AUTO REC.  
* The audio interface will operate at the sampling rate that is specified by the SAMPLE RATE setting in REC/PLAY SETUP. You cannot play back a  
project of a sampling rate different than this setting.  
Block Diagram for Audio Interface Connection  
to PC  
from PC  
FROM PC/  
TO PC  
RECORDER  
TRACK 1–8  
INPUT  
IN 1–8  
2MIX  
REC/  
PLAY  
MIC/TONE  
PFL 1–8  
Direct  
Monitor SW  
OUTPUT  
OUT 1–8  
PLAYER  
TRACK 1–8  
2MIX  
2MIX  
MIC/TONE  
MIXER  
CH 1–8  
REC/  
PLAY  
2MIX  
MIC/TONE  
MONITOR  
SLATE  
PFL 1–8  
2MIX  
MIC/TONE  
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Connecting to Your Computer via USB  
Installing the USB Driver  
Listening to the Computer’s Playback  
Through the R-88  
In order to use the R-88’s AUDIO I/F mode, you must first install the  
USB driver in your computer.  
Audio played back by your computer can be heard via USB through  
the output system connected to the R-88. This audio can also be  
recorded by the R-88 itself.  
1. Install the USB driver in your computer  
The R-88’s dedicated driver can be downloaded from the Roland  
website.  
1. In the audio playback software on your computer, switch  
the audio output destination to the R-88  
Roland website  
For details on switching the audio output destination, refer to the  
manual for the software you’re using.  
http://www.roland.com/  
Refer to the Roland website for details on the operating  
requirements. The program and procedure for installing the driver  
will differ depending on your system. Carefully read the Readme.  
htm file included with the downloaded file.  
Recording the computer’s playback on the R-88 itself  
1. Choose [MENU]Ú<USB SETUP>Ú<REC SOURCE>(p  65)  
2. Choose <FROM PC>  
Simultaneous Recording on the R-88  
Itself  
The audio being input to the R-88 can also be recorded on the  
R-88 itself while simultaneously recording into software on your  
computer.  
1. Choose [MENU]Ú<USB SETUP>Ú<REC SOURCE>(p  65)  
2. Choose <TO PC>  
Setting  
TO PC  
Explanation  
Signal from the R-88 being input to the computer  
Signal from the computer being input to the R-88  
FROM PC  
3. Press the [MENU] (HOME) button to return to the home  
screen  
You can also return to the home screen by touching  
of times.  
a number  
Setting  
TO PC  
Explanation  
Signal from the R-88 being input to the computer  
Signal from the computer being input to the R-88  
FROM PC  
3. Press the [MENU] (HOME) button to return to the home  
screen  
You can also return to the home screen by touching  
of times.  
a number  
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Parameter List  
MENU Screen (p. 12)  
Category  
Menu item / Effect  
REC FILE  
Value (default value: bold)  
page  
MONO, STEREO  
p. 35  
Selects the type of file to be recorded.  
MIX REC  
OFF, ON  
p. 35  
Specifies whether a separate two-channel mix project will  
also be recorded when recording a multitrack project.  
PROJECT NAME  
Date, U1: Scene1, U2: Scene2, U3: Scene3,  
p. 35  
p. 36  
p. 36  
p. 37  
p. 39  
p. 40  
U4: Scene4, U5: Scene5, U6: Scene6, U7: Scene7, U8: Scene8  
Specifies how the project name is to be assigned.  
PRE REC  
OFF, 1sec, 2sec, 3sec, 4sec, 5sec  
44.1kHz, 48.0kHz, 88.2kHz, 96.0kHz, 192kHz  
16bit, 24bit  
Specifies the pre-recording setting.  
SAMPLE RATE  
Specifies the sampling rate for recording.  
BIT DEPTH  
Specifies the bit depth for recording.  
PLAY MODE  
REC/PLAY SETUP  
SINGLE, SEQUENTIAL  
OFF, ON  
Specifies the order in which projects will play.  
PLAY REPEAT  
Specifies whether Repeat will be enabled.  
to REC  
to MIX  
CH 1-2: OFF, ON  
CH 3-4: OFF, ON  
CH 5-6: OFF, ON  
CH 7-8: OFF, ON  
MS-MIC DECODER  
p. 41  
Turns the MS mic decoder on/off.  
PLAY  
MS-MIC LEVEL  
1-2, 3-4, 5-6, 7-8  
0–100–120  
p. 41  
p. 41  
Adjusts the MS-MIC LEVEL.  
MS-MIC WIDE  
Adjust the stereo width of the MS mic.  
1-2, 3-4, 5-6, 7-8  
0–50–100  
* This is the same setting as in the PAN screen when MS mic  
decoder (p. 41) is on.  
1/L 2/R LEVEL  
-60dBu, +4dBu  
p. 32  
Switches the output level of the analog output jacks (MIX L/  
OUT 1, MIX R/OUT 2).  
MIX OUT LEVEL  
-30dBu, 2Vrms  
p. 33  
p. 33  
Switches the output level of the MIX OUT (STEREO) jack.  
SPEAKER SW  
OUTPUT SETUP  
OFF, ON  
Turns the internal speakers on/off.  
OUT 1/2 MODE  
OFF, MIX, TR1/2, TR3/4, TR5/6, TR7/8  
OFF, MIX, TR1/2, TR3/4, TR5/6, TR7/8  
OFF, MIX, TR1/2, TR3/4, TR5/6, TR7/8  
OFF, MIX, TR1/2, TR3/4, TR5/6, TR7/8  
Specify which audio, from which  
recording track, will be output  
from the various output jacks.  
OUT 3/4 MODE  
p. 33  
OUT 5/6 MODE  
OUT 7/8 MODE  
DIRECT MONITOR  
Turns direct monitor on/off.  
REC SOURCE  
OFF, ON  
–
USB SETUP  
FROM PC, TO PC  
p. 64  
Specifies the recording source when connected to a  
computer.  
USB CONNECTION  
SELECTABLE, STORAGE, AUDIO I/F  
p. 60  
p. 47  
p. 48  
Specifies the mode when USB-connected to a computer.  
OFF, INT, RTC, REC-RUN, EXT SYNC,  
EXT (AUTO JAM), EXT SYNC AUTO REC,  
EXT AUTO REC  
TIMECODE MODE  
Specifies the timecode mode.  
FRAME RATE  
23.976, 24, 25, 29.97, 29.97D, 30, 30D  
TIMECODE SETUP  
Specifies the frame rate.  
TIMECODE OUTPUT  
GENERATE, REPRO, THRU  
p. 48  
Specifies the timecode output  
mode.  
CURRENT/EXT  
TIMECODE/TIME  
Displays the internal timecode/  
external device’s timecode.  
SET INT TC  
MANUAL  
−
p. 49  
Manually specifies the current time  
of the internal timecode.  
Specifies the REC RUN starting  
time.  
SET REC RUN TC  
−
−
p. 49  
p. 26  
DATE & TIME  
Specifies the date and time.  
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Parameter List  
Category  
Menu item / Effect  
Value (default value: bold)  
page  
SD CARD INFO  
−
–
Displays information about the SD card.  
SAVE SETUP  
−
−
p. 58  
p. 58  
Backs up the R-88’s settings to an SD card or USB flash drive.  
LOAD SETUP  
MEMORY  
Loads settings that were saved to an SD card or USB flash  
drive.  
USB MEMORY  
−
p. 59  
p. 27  
−
Copies a project between SD card and USB flash drive.  
SD CARD FORMAT  
−
Formats the SD card.  
CONTRAST  
1–5–10  
1–3–4  
Adjusts the contrast of the characters in the display.  
BACKLIGHT  
−
Adjusts the brightness of the display backlight.  
DISPLAY TIMER  
Specifies the time after which the display backlight will  
be darkened if no operation has been performed. (Units:  
seconds)  
OFF, 2 sec, 5 sec, 10 sec, 20 sec  
−
BUTTON LIGHT  
AUTO, DIM, BRIGHT  
−
Specifies the brightness of the button lights.  
PEAK INDICATOR  
-24dB–0dB  
−
Specifies the level at which the PK indicators will light.  
BATTERY  
ALKALINE, Ni-MH  
p. 23  
p. 24  
Specifies the type of battery that is installed.  
EXT POWER  
9.0V, 9.5V, 10.0V, 10.5V, 11.0V, 11.5V, 12.0V  
Selects the final voltage of an external power supply.  
AUTO OFF  
OFF, 5 min, 10 min, 30 min, 60 min, 120 min, 240 min  
p. 25  
Specifies the time after which the power will turn off if no  
operation has been performed. (Units: minutes)  
LEVEL KNOB  
SENS KNOB  
Disables operation of the LEVEL knobs.  
Disables operation of the SENS knobs.  
Disables operation of the [ ] (REC), [  
(PLAY/PAUSE), [ ] (STOP), [  
buttons, and [SLATE] switch.  
]
HOLD  
BUTTON  
] (−), [  
] (+)  
ENABLE, DISABLE  
p. 6  
Specifies the controls that will be  
disabled by the [HOLD] switch.  
TOUCH PANEL  
Disables operation of the touch panel.  
Disables knob rotation operations.  
MASTER LEVEL  
Knob press operations will not be disabled.  
REC BUTTON FUNCTION  
SYSTEM SETUP  
REC, REC/MARK  
p. 38  
−
Specifies what will happen when you press the [REC] button.  
REC STOP BUTTON  
Specifies the response speed of the [STOP] button.  
IMMEDIATE, HOLD 2 Sec  
By setting this to “HOLD 2 Sec,”it lets you prevent the R-88  
from stopping in the event that your hand accidentally  
brushes against the [STOP] button.  
STOP MODE  
REC, REC/PLAY  
p. 10  
p. 43  
Specifies the home screen accessed by pressing the [STOP]  
button.  
LEVEL KNOB MODE  
Specifies the function of the [LEVEL] knobs: adjusting  
the input levels during recording, or acting as the mixer’s  
channel faders.  
INPUT, MIXER  
CTL1 FUNCTION  
STOP, REC, PLAY, FF, REW, REC/STOP,  
p. 42  
p. 42  
PLAY/STOP, PLAY(MOMENT), SET MARKER, PREV MARKER, NEXT MARKER  
Specifies the function of the footswitch (CTL1).  
CTL2 FUNCTION  
STOP, REC, PLAY, FF, REW, REC/STOP,  
PLAY/STOP, PLAY(MOMENT), SET MARKER, PREV MARKER, NEXT MARKER  
Specifies the function of the footswitch (CTL2).  
PEAK ALARM  
How the alarm will sound:  
“. . . . “  
–
–
–
–
Turns on/off the alarm tone that is sounded when the input  
level reaches the peak.  
REMAIN ALARM  
How the alarm will sound:  
Turns on/off the alarm tone that is sounded when the SD  
card’s free space runs low.  
“.  
.
.
.
“
OFF, ON  
BATTERY ALARM  
How the alarm will sound:  
“.  
Turns on/off the alarm tone that is sounded when the  
battery runs low.  
.
.
.
“
MEDIA SLOW ALARM  
How the alarm will sound:  
Turns on/off the alarm tone that is sounded when data could  
not be written to the SD card fast enough.  
“—  
—
—
—
“
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Parameter List  
Category  
Menu item / Effect  
Value (default value: bold)  
page  
REC START/STOP TONE  
OFF, ON  
–
Turns on/off the alarm tone that is sounded when recording  
starts or ends.  
ALARM TONE LEVEL  
0–50–100  
–
Adjusts the level of the alarm tone.  
SLATE TONE ROUTING  
MIX, MIX+REC, MIX+OUT, ALL  
OFF, ON  
p. 50  
p. 50  
Specifies the routing of the slate tone.  
SLATE MIC ON/OFF  
Turns the slate mic on/off for each track.  
FOLDER ON BOOT  
SYSTEM SETUP  
Specifies whether the folder last selected before power-off  
(LAST) or the root folder will be selected (RESET) the next  
time the R-88 is started up.  
LAST, RESET  
–
DELETE BUTTON  
ENABLE, DISABLE  
p. 53  
Enables/disables deletion of files from the FINDER menu.  
PANEL CALIBRATION  
−
−
–
–
Calibrates the response position of the touch panel.  
FACTORY RESET  
Resets the R-88 to the factory-set condition.  
Home Screen (p. 10)  
Category  
Menu item / Effect  
Value (default value: bold)  
page  
DIGITAL IN: OFF, ON  
IN 1–IN 2: OFF, ON  
IN 3–IN 8: OFF, ON  
INPUT SW  
p. 28  
Turns each input on/off.  
SOURCE  
SENS/LEVEL LINK  
IN 1/IN 2–IN 7/IN 8: OFF, ON  
IN 1–IN 8: OFF, ON  
p. 29  
p. 29  
p. 29  
p. 30  
Turns SENS/LEVEL link on/off for IN 1/IN 2–IN  
7/IN 8.  
LOW CUT  
Turns each input’s low cut filter on/off.  
LOW CUT  
PARAM SETTING  
INPUT  
IN 1–IN 8: 60Hz, 120Hz, 240Hz  
Specifies the cutoff frequency of each input’s  
low cut filter.  
LIMITER  
IN 1–IN 8: OFF, ON  
Turns each input’s limiter on/off.  
PARAM SETTING  
THRESHOLD  
RELEASE  
-24dB – -6dB – 00dB  
LIMITER  
SENS  
Specifies the threshold and  
release time of each input’s  
limiter.  
p. 30  
0.03s–0.3s–8s  
-56dBu, -50dBu, -44dBu, -38dBu, -32dBu, -26dBu, -20dBu,  
-14dBu, -8dBu, -2dBu, +4dBu  
SENS  
p. 31  
Adjusts the input sensitivity.  
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Parameter List  
MIXER Screen (p. 43)  
Category  
Menu item / Effect  
Value (default value: bold)  
page  
LINK 1/2, 3/4, 5/6, 7/8  
Turns stereo link on/off.  
MUTE  
OFF, ON  
p. 45  
OFF, ON  
p. 44  
p. 45  
Turns mute on/off for each channel.  
EQ  
OFF, ON  
Turns the EQ on/off for each channel.  
HI  
-12 dB–0 dB–+12 dB  
1-8  
MID  
MID-F  
LOW  
-12 dB–0 dB–+12 dB  
200 Hz–1 kHz–6.3 kHz  
-12 dB–0 dB–+12 dB  
EQ PARAM  
p. 45  
Edits the EQ parameters for each channel.  
FADER  
-∞–0–+8dB  
L50–C00–R50  
OFF, ON  
p. 43  
p. 44  
Sets the level of each channel.  
PAN  
Sets the pan of each channel.  
LIMITER (MASTER)  
Turns the master limiter on/off.  
THRESHOLD  
MASTER  
-24dB – -6dB – 00dB  
p. 46  
Specifies the threshold of the master limiter.  
RELEASE  
0.03s–0.3s–8s  
Specifies the release time of the master limiter.  
Monitor Screen (p. 34)  
Menu item / Effect  
PFL  
Value (default value: bold)  
page  
CH1, CH2, CH3, CH4, CH5, CH6, CH7, CH8  
p. 34  
Individually monitors each audio input.  
PHONES OUTPUT  
L/R, L+R, L, R  
p. 34  
Selects the sound to be monitored through headphones.  
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Error Messages  
Message  
Problem  
Already Exist  
An identically named file or folder exists. Please use a different name to create the file or folder.  
The batteries or the external power supply have run low. Please replace the batteries or use an AC adaptor.  
The file cannot be renamed because the file name contains double-byte characters.  
Power for the internal clock was lost, so the internal clock has been initialized. Please specify the date and time.  
Battery Low  
Cannot Change Name  
Clock is Initialized  
The power cannot be turned off while a USB cable is connected to your computer. Disconnect the USB cable and then turn off the  
power.  
Disconnect USB Cable  
File is Protected  
File Size Over 2 GB  
File System Error  
Folder is not empty  
HOLD is ON  
The file is protected. Turn Write Protect OFF before you execute the operation.  
The file contains too much data.  
There is a problem with the SD card. Format the SD card on the R-88.  
The folder already contains file(s). Try the procedure again after the files in the folder have been erased.  
The operation is not possible because the [HOLD] switch is on. Turn the [HOLD] switch off if you want to perform an operation.  
This project is of a format that the R-88 cannot use.  
Improper Project  
Name is Too Long  
No Card  
The name is too long. Shorten the name of the file.  
No SD card is inserted. Insert an SD card into the R-88 (p. 26).  
A USB flash drive cannot be detected. Since it can take some time for a USB flash drive to be detected, please wait a while and then  
try again. Alternatively, connect the USB flash drive correctly.  
NO USB Memory Device!  
Now Playing  
Currently playing. Stop playback if you want to perform an operation.  
Currently recording. Stop recording if you want to perform an operation.  
The root folder is full. Erase files or move them to a different location.  
Now Recording  
Root Folder Full  
Playback is not possible because the sampling rate of the project you attempted to play while in USB Audio connection mode  
differs from the USB Audio sampling rate.  
Sample rate doesn’t match  
Scene number Over  
Signals of a sampling rate different than the R-88’s recording setting cannot be input to DIGITAL IN jack.  
When U1-U8 are selected as the PROJECT NAME, a new recording cannot be started because the automatically assigned consecu-  
tive number has exceeded the maximum value.  
The PROJECT NAME will be created in the range ****_0001 – ****_9999.  
The SD card has insufficient free space. Free up space on the card after backing up files to your computer, by erasing files, or by  
formatting the card.  
SD Card Full  
SD Card is Locked  
The SD card is locked. Remove the SD card and turn off the Lock setting.  
Writing to the SD card could not be performed fast enough. Please use an SD card that is known to work with the R-88. In some  
cases, repeated writing and deleting of files may cause the files to become fragmented on the SD card, impairing the processing  
capability. If so, please reformat the SD card.  
SD Card Slow  
SETUP File is not found  
The setup file was not found.  
The number of projects in a single folder is approaching 2,000. If more than 2000 projects are recorded in a single folder, projects  
beyond 2,000 will not be visible in the R-88’s finder.  
Too Many Projects  
Select a folder that contains fewer projects, or create a new folder.  
The SD card has not been formatted. Format the SD card on the R-88.  
Unformatted SD Card  
This USB flash drive is not supported.  
Unsupported USB MEMORY  
USB flash drives with high current draw will not work.  
USB Audio cannot be used when the sampling rate is 192 kHz.  
Set the sampling rate to 96 kHz or lower.  
USB Audio is not available  
The USB flash drive has insufficient free space. Free up space on the card by copying files to your personal computer and making  
backups, or by erasing files.  
USB Memory Full  
Wrong Destination  
You can’t copy/move within the same folder.  
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Troubleshooting  
Problems with Recording  
Problem  
Cause  
Page  
You cannot record correctly if the input setting is not set correctly.  
p. 28  
When recording from connected microphones, make sure that the microphones are properly connected to the XLR input  
jacks. Also check the setting of the Phantom power switch.  
p. 8, p. 28  
p. 26  
Recording is not possible if the SD card is not inserted correctly. Turn off the power, and re-insert the SD card.  
The SD card will not work properly unless it was formatted on the R-88. If the card was formatted using a computer, it  
might have the wrong format. In this case, it might stop immediately after recording is started, or recording might not  
occur correctly.  
Cannot record  
p. 27  
Recording will not be possible if the SD card has less than 1M bytes of free space.  
You can’t record from IN 5–8 when the sampling rate is 192 kHz.  
p. 66, p. 72  
p. 28  
When recording a two-track mix, the recording will be at a low volume if the [MASTER] knob is turned too low.  
p. 46  
Recording begins at a different  
point than when you started  
p. 36  
If PRE-REC is on, the sound will be recorded starting at the point before you press the [ ] (REC) button.  
The sound will be distorted if the input level or the input sens is too high.  
p. 31  
Refer to “Input Level and Input Sensitivity Settings”(p. 31), and adjust the level appropriately.  
Recorded sound is distorted  
If the output of the internal mixer is distorted, adjust the channel faders of the mixer, or adjust the master fader.  
p. 43, p. 46  
p. 28, p. 32  
Could you be using a connection cable that contains a resistor?  
Use a connection cable that does not contain a resistor.  
The volume level of the  
connected instrument is too low  
Project was divided unexpect-  
edly  
The R-88 will automatically divide the project if the file currently being recorded exceeds a size of 2 GB.  
–
Problems with Playback  
Problem  
Cause  
Page  
If the [MONITOR] knob is turned too far down, the volume may be too low for you to hear.  
Gradually increase the [MONITOR] knob.  
p. 6  
If the [MASTER] knob is turned too far down, the volume may be too low for you to hear.  
Gradually increase the [MASTER] knob.  
p. 6, p. 46  
No sound  
If the output assignments are not set appropriately, sound is not output.  
Make sure that your headphones or speakers are connected correctly.  
p. 33  
p. 32  
Make sure that <MENU>Ú<OUTPUT SETUP>Ú<SPEAKER SW> is ON. No sound is output from the internal speakers if  
this setting is OFF.  
p. 33  
No sound from the internal  
speakers  
No sound is output from the internal speakers if headphones are connected.  
p. 32  
p. 32  
To prevent acoustic feedback, no sound is output from the internal speakers except during playback.  
If you inadvertently disconnect the adaptor or remove the SD card during recording, the project will be damaged and  
cannot be played. In some cases you may be able to use the project Repair function to recover it.  
p. 55  
p. 61  
Can’t play back the recorded  
project  
If you record more than 2,000 projects in a single folder, projects exceeding 2,000 will not be visible in the R-88’s finder;  
however, they have been captured correctly as recorded data, and can be transferred to your computer via USB.  
Make sure that the file name is assigned correctly. The R-88 cannot use files that have a name that begins with a “.”(period). p. 35, p. 54  
Can’t play back  
The R-88 can only play files with a file name extension of .WAV.  
p. 14  
p. 55  
A damaged file cannot be played. You might be able to recover the file by using the Repair function.  
The USB flash drive contains a  
The R-88 cannot directly play files from the external memory device. In order to play a file located on the external memory  
file, but the R-88 will not play it device, copy the file onto the R-88 SD card, and then play it.  
p. 59  
As you repeatedly write and delete project files, the files on the SD memory card become fragmented, and this slows  
down the processing speed. If you continue recording in this state, the message “SD Card Slow”is shown, and skips may  
occur in the recorded project. If making important recordings, you should consistently delete all projects together when  
finished with them. Repeated deletion of data causes the SD memory card to become fragmented, possibly causing  
recording to fail.  
Skips occur in the sound  
p. 53  
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Troubleshooting  
Problems with the Computer  
Problem  
Cause  
Page  
R-88 not recognized when  
connected to your computer  
via USB  
The R-88 will not be recognized by your computer if you connect it when the “MENU”screen is displayed, or during  
playback or recording. Please disconnect the USB cable, and try again.  
p. 60  
When using Windows and if Explorer or any other software referencing the SD memory card is open when you attempt  
to close the USB connection between the R-88 and your computer, the error message “An error occurred while removing  
USB mass storage device — Unable to close device ‘unspecified volume.’ Please execute Stop Device again later.”will  
appear, and you will be unable to disconnect the R-88. Close all software or windows that are referencing the SD memory  
card. Then execute “Safely Remove Hardware”once again.  
Cannot close the connection  
with the R-88  
p. 62  
USB flash drive connected in  
the R-88 is not visible from the  
computer  
The USB flash drive connected in the R-88 cannot be viewed from the computer.  
Please refer to the README for the driver, which can be found on the Roland web site.  
–
Problems related to the audio  
interface  
p. 64  
Problems with R-88 Operation  
Problem  
Cause  
Page  
Make sure that the AC adaptor or an external power supply is correctly connected. If you’re using batteries, make sure that  
the battery case is correctly installed, and that the batteries are oriented correctly, without any batteries out of place. It  
may be that the batteries have run low; install fresh batteries.  
p. 23  
Check whether the [HOLD] switch is off. If it is on, the panel [POWER] switch will be inoperable.  
p. 6  
Power won’t turn on  
The power will not turn on if the external power supply voltage is too high. The R-88 is compatible with 9–16 V.  
p. 24  
If the R-88’s power can’t be switched on even though there’s no problem with the AC adaptor or batteries, it may have  
malfunctioned. Please contact nearest Roland Service Center as listed on the “Information”sheet.  
–
Display becomes dim  
The display will be dimmed if no operation is performed during the specified Display Timer interval.  
p. 66  
When you reset the R-88 to its factory settings, all settings made using the “MENU”screen or the like will return to their  
original values. Please make the desired settings again.  
p. 12, p. 65  
Your settings return to their  
original value  
If the R-88’s power is turned off without using its power switch (e.g., by a battery failure or disconnected AC adaptor), the  
settings you made will return to their original values. Please make the desired settings again.  
p. 12, p. 65  
p. 35, p. 54  
p. 25, p. 66  
Project names and folder names  
in the Home screen or Finder  
are garbled  
The characters that are not “Available characters”are not displayed properly. In addition, there are cases when RENAME  
will not be performed correctly.  
Depending on the AUTO OFF setting, power will turn off automatically if no operation is performed for a specified length  
of time.  
Check to make sure that the setting for the end voltage (external) is appropriate.  
Power turns off unexpectedly  
Internal clock is reset  
p. 23, p. 66  
p. 23  
Check to make sure that the setting for the type of batteries (alkaline, rechargeable Ni-MH batteries) to be used is correct.  
If you’re using batteries or external source, power will turn off when the batteries run low. Please install fresh batteries.  
If the AC adaptor or external power source is connected, or if batteries are installed, the internal clock will obtain its power  
from those sources. If several days pass with the batteries removed and the AC adaptor disconnected, the internal clock  
will return to its default setting. When you turn on the power in this state, the message “Clock is Initialized”will appear. If  
this message appears, please reset the date and time.  
p. 26  
Touch panel does not perform  
as expected  
Carry out adjustment of the panel.  
p. 67  
p. 24  
p. 42  
The message “batteries low”  
appears while AC adaptor is  
being used  
Check to make sure that the External power supply select switch (p. 7) is set to “ADAPTOR.”  
Footswitch does not work as  
expected  
Refer to “Using a Footswitch to Remotely Control Recording or Playback,”and verify that the connection is correct. Also  
verify that the mode and polarity switches are set correctly. The FS-5L cannot be used.  
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Specifications  
Roland R-88: 8-CHANNEL RECORDER and MIXER  
Recorder Part  
44.1, 48, 88.2 and 96 kHz  
192 kHz  
8 channels + 2 channels (stereo mix from built-in mixer)  
4 channels  
Channels  
Sampling Frequency  
Format  
BWF (mono, stereo)  
44.1, 48, 88.2, 96, 192 kHz  
16 bits, 24 bits  
4–32 GB  
Data Type  
Sampling Frequency  
Bit Depth  
SDHC Memory Card  
SD Memory Card  
Recording Media  
2 GB  
Recording Time (UNIT: hours, using 32 GB SDHC memory card)  
Recording channels  
Sampling Frequency/Bit Depth  
1 ch  
2 ch  
50  
33  
46  
30  
25  
16  
23  
15  
11  
7.7  
4 ch  
8 ch  
12  
8.4  
11  
7.7  
6.3  
4.2  
5.7  
3.8  
–
10 ch  
44 1 kHz/16 bits  
44 1 kHz/24 bits  
48 kHz/16 bits  
48 kHz/24 bits  
88 2 kHz/16 bits  
88 2 kHz/24 bits  
96 kHz/16 bits  
96 kHz/24 bits  
192 kHz/16 bits  
192 kHz/24 bits  
100  
67  
92  
61  
50  
33  
46  
30  
23  
15  
25  
16  
23  
15  
12  
8.4  
11  
7.7  
5.7  
3.8  
10  
6.7  
9.2  
6.1  
5.0  
3.3  
4.6  
3.0  
–
–
–
* These recording times are approximate. Actual results may vary somewhat.  
* If more than one recorded file exists, the total recordable time will be less.  
Pre-Recording  
OFF, 1, 2, 3, 4, 5 second(s)  
Mixer Part  
Input  
8 channels  
Mixing Channels  
Output  
2 channels (stereo)  
Channel Strip  
Master  
3-band equalizer, Fader, Pan, MS microphone decoder  
Fader, Limiter  
Audio Input Part  
Signal Processing  
AD Dynamic Range  
Channel Effects  
AD Conversion: 24 bits  
120 dB or greater ([SENS] knob = +4 dBu)  
Limiter, Low Cut, MS microphone decoder  
XLR type (Phantom powered)  
* When sampling frequency is 192 kHz, IN 5–8 jacks are inactive.  
Chooses with [SENS] knob -56, -50, -44, -38, -32, -26, -20, -14, -8, -2, +4 dBu  
Nominal Input Level  
INPUT  
MIXER  
Changes with the [LEVEL] knob positions in the range of -infinity– +8 dB.  
The INPUT LEVEL is fixed at 0 dB.  
IN 1–8 jacks  
(Analog Inputs)  
LEVEL KNOB MODE  
Maximum Input  
Level  
+26 dBu  
Mic Input ([SENS] knob = -56– -20 dBu)  
Line Input ([SENS] knob = -14–+4 dBu)  
3.4 k ohms  
5.6 k ohms  
Input Impedance  
XLR type (AES/EBU, conforms to IEC 60958-4)  
DIGITAL IN jack  
* When using Digital Input, IN 1–2 jacks are inactive.  
Phantom Power  
48 +/- 4 V 10 mA per 1 channel (8 channels of phantom power available simultaneously)  
Built-in  
Slate Microphone  
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Specifications  
Audio Output Part  
Signal Processing  
DA Conversion: 24 bits  
XLR type  
Output Buses  
Output Level  
Channel 1–2, Channel 3–4, Channel 5–6, Channel 7–8, Stereo mix from built-in mixer  
+4 dBu, -60 dBu  
OUT 1–2 jacks  
(Analog Outputs)  
Maximum Output Level +24 dBu  
Output Impedance  
600 ohms  
XLR type  
* When sampling frequency is 192 kHz, OUT 5–8 jacks are inactive.  
Output Buses  
Output Level  
Channel 1–2, Channel 3–4, Channel 5–6, Channel 7–8, Stereo mix from built-in mixer  
+4 dBu  
OUT 3–8 jacks  
(Analog Outputs)  
Maximum Output Level +24 dBu  
Output Impedance 600 ohms  
Stereo miniature phone type  
Output Buses  
Stereo mix from built-in mixer  
MIX OUT jack  
(Analog Outputs)  
Maximum Output Level 2 Vrms, -30 dBu  
Output Impedance  
1 k ohm  
XLR type (AES/EBU, conforms to IEC 60958-4)  
DIGITAL OUT jack  
PHONES jack  
Output Buses  
Stereo mix from built-in mixer  
Stereo 1/4-inch phone type  
Output Level  
80 mW (32 ohms)  
10 ohms  
Output Impedance  
Stereo  
Built-in Speaker  
Slate Tone  
1 kHz, -20 dBFS  
Monitor  
Pre Fader Listening (PFL), REALTIME ANALYZER, Alarm Tone  
Characteristics  
OUT 1–8  
MIX OUT  
-80 dBu or less ([LEVEL (INPUT/MIXER)] knobs = -infinity)  
-90 dBu or less ([LEVEL (INPUT/MIXER)] knobs = -infinity)  
Residual Noise Level  
(IHF-A)  
Total Harmonic Distortion  
+ Noise  
0.02 % or less ([SENS] knob = +4 dBu, [LEVEL] knob = 0)  
Frequency Response  
20 Hz–40 kHz (0/-3 dB, Sampling frequency = 96 kHz–192 kHz)  
Other Terminals  
USB Type A  
USB Mass Storage Class (USB 2.0/1.1)  
USB (MEMORY) port  
* USB HDD cannot be used.  
USB Type mini B  
USB Mass Storage Class (USB 2.0/1.1)  
USB-AUDIO (Hi-Speed USB, Input: 10 channels, Output: 8 channels)  
USB (COMPUTER) port  
* When sampling frequency is 192 kHz, the USB audio is inactive.  
BNC coaxial type (Conforms SMPTE 12M-1999)  
TIMECODE (OUT, IN) jacks  
CONTROL 1, 2 jack  
Mode  
OFF, INT, RTC, REC-RUN, EXT SYNC, EXT (AUTO JAM), EXT SYNC AUTO REC, EXT AUTO REC  
* 23.976, 24, 25, 29.97, 29.97D, 30, 30D  
Frame Rate  
1/4-inch TRS phone type  
REC, PLAY, STOP, etc.  
Others  
Display  
Graphic LCD 160 x 160 dots (touch screen)  
Indicators  
IN 1–8 PK indicators, SLATE MIC indicator, REC indicator, PLAY indicator  
AC adaptor (using 4-pin XLR type connector conversion cable), Alkaline battery (AA, LR6) or Rechargeable Ni-MH battery (AA, HR6) x 8,  
External power supply (4-pin XLR type, 9–16 V)  
Power Supply  
Current Draw  
1.5 A  
260 (W) x 235 (D) x 93 (H) mm  
Dimensions  
10-1/4 (W) x 9-1/4 (D) x 3-11/16 (H) inches  
2.7 kg  
Weight  
(including batteries)  
6 lbs  
Accessories  
Owner’s Manual, AC adaptor  
Options (sold separately)  
R-88 carrying (CB-R88), Footswitch (BOSS FS-5U), Dual Footswitch (BOSS FS-6), Footswitch cable (PCS-31L)  
* 0 dBu = 0.775 Vrms  
* In the interest of product improvement, the specifications and/or appearance of this unit are subject to change without prior notice.  
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R-88 Block Diagram  
Detailed block diagram  
INPUT  
p. 28  
INPUT 1-8  
PFL 1-8  
L
DIGITAL  
IN  
Digital In  
Input SW  
R
SENS  
Peak  
PEAK  
MS (REC)  
Level  
Input SW  
LIM  
LIM  
A/D  
LCF  
LCF  
LCF  
LCF  
LCF  
LCF  
LCF  
LCF  
IN 1  
IN 2  
IN 3  
IN 4  
Sens Level Link 1/2  
A/D  
MS  
LIM  
LIM  
LIM  
LIM  
LIM  
LIM  
A/D  
Sens Level Link 3/4  
MS  
MS  
MS  
A/D  
A/D  
IN 5  
IN 6  
IN 7  
Sens Level Link 5/6  
A/D  
A/D  
Sens Level Link 7/8  
A/D  
IN 8  
* Peaks are shown by the PK indicator.  
* MS mic settings are made in REC/PLAY SETUP.  
p. 6  
p. 41  
p. 39  
Home screen  
REC/PLAY  
PLAYER  
Select in the finder  
Track 1  
Track 2  
Track 3  
Track 4  
Track 5  
Track 6  
Track 7  
Track 8  
2Mix L  
2Mix R  
SLATE  
p. 50  
MIC  
A/D  
AGC  
Always ON  
TONE  
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R-88 Block Diagram  
RECORDER  
p. 35  
SLATE MIC, TONE  
Input  
Meter  
Rec SW (=Input SW)  
SEL  
SEL  
SEL  
SEL  
Track 1  
Track 2  
Track 3  
Track 4  
Track 5  
Track 6  
Track 7  
Track 8  
SEL  
SEL  
SEL  
SEL  
MIX REC  
2MIX L, R  
p. 35  
p. 76  
2Mix L  
2Mix R  
p. 41  
MS decoder operation  
MS SW setting  
ON/OFF  
INPUT MIXER  
Home  
screen  
REC  
OFF  
OFF  
ON  
MON  
OFF  
ON  
PLAY  
OFF  
OFF  
ON  
OFF  
ON  
* Meters are shown in the recording home screen.  
p. 10  
REC  
ON  
OFF  
OFF  
ON  
OUTPUT  
p. 32  
OFF  
ON  
PLAY  
Output  
Meter  
+4/-60 dBu  
PAD  
D/A  
D/A  
OUT 1  
OUT 2  
PAD  
+4 dBu  
D/A  
D/A  
OUT 3  
OUT 4  
MIXER  
p. 43  
+4 dBu  
CH. METER  
MS SW MUTE  
FADER  
PAN  
EQ  
SEL  
+4 dBu  
+4 dBu  
MIXER Link 1/2  
EQ  
D/A  
D/A  
OUT 5  
OUT 6  
MS  
MS  
MS  
SLATE:  
MIC  
+4 dBu  
+4 dBu  
EQ  
/OFF  
MASTER  
METER  
D/A  
D/A  
OUT 7  
OUT 8  
/TONE  
MIXER Link 3/4  
LIM  
EQ  
2 Vrms/-30 dBu  
PAD  
p. 76  
LIM  
D/A  
D/A  
EQ  
MIX  
OUT  
MASTER  
FADER  
MIXER Link 5/6  
PAD  
EQ  
DIGITAL  
OUT  
* Meters are shown in the playback home screen.  
EQ  
p. 10  
MIXER Link 7/8  
MONITOR  
p. 34  
MS  
PHONES OUT:  
EQ  
STEREO  
/L+R  
/L  
RTA  
p. 34  
/R  
* Peaks are shown in the  
MIXER screen.  
MONITOR  
LEVEL  
PHONES  
SPEAKER  
D/A  
p. 43  
* MS mic settings are made  
in REC/PLAY SETUP.  
D/A  
Switched by  
Switched by  
operating  
PFL  
PFL 1-8  
p. 41  
connecting  
headphones  
p. 34  
SPEAKER SW  
ALARM  
TONE  
LEVEL  
p. 33  
ALARM  
p. 66  
* REALTIME ANALYZER is shown in the monitor screen.  
p. 34  
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R-88 Block Diagram  
RECORDER SELECTOR block diagram  
8
3
2
1
SLATE TONE ROUTING  
p. 50  
SLATE SW:  
MIC  
/OFF  
/TONE  
OFF  
TRACK 1  
MIC SW  
/REC  
/OUT  
/REC+OUT  
from SLATE MIC  
from INPUT 1  
to RECORDING TRACK 1  
from SLATE TONE  
OUTPUT SELECTOR block diagram  
OUT 1/2 MODE:  
p.33  
SLATE TONE ROUTING  
OFF  
p. 50  
OFF  
/MIX  
/REC ONLY  
/OUT ONLY  
/REC+OUT  
TRACK 1  
MIC SW  
/TR1/2  
/TR3/4  
/TR5/6  
/TR7/8  
p. 50  
OUTPUT 1  
METER  
from TRACK 1  
from TRACK 2  
to OUT 1  
TRACK 2  
MIC SW  
OUTPUT 2  
METER  
to OUT 2  
OUT 1/2 MODE:  
OFF  
p.33  
/MIX  
TRACK 7  
MIC SW  
/TR1/2  
/TR3/4  
/TR5/6  
/TR7/8  
OUTPUT 7  
METER  
from TRACK 7  
from TRACK 8  
to OUT 7  
to OUT 8  
TRACK 8  
MIC SW  
OUTPUT 8  
METER  
from SLATE MIC  
from SLATE TONE  
from 2MIX L  
from 2MIX R  
USB SELECTOR block diagram  
TONE ROUTING  
OFF  
SLATE SW:  
MIC  
/OFF  
/REC  
TRACK 1  
MIC SW  
/OUT  
/REC+OUT  
/TONE  
from TRACK 2  
to IN 1  
TRACK 1  
MIC SW  
to IN 8  
from TRACK 8  
from SLATE MIC  
from SLATE TONE  
from 2MIX L  
to MIX L  
to MIX R  
from 2MIX R  
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Index  
A
M
T
<A-B> button. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11  
AB REPEAT . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 40  
AC adaptor . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15, 23, 24  
<MARK> button . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11  
Marker. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 38  
[MASTER] knob . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .  
threshold . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 30  
THRU . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 48  
TIMECODE . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 47  
6
Analog Input (IN 1/L–IN 8/R) jack . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .  
8
Master Limiter . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 46  
Maximum Output Level . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 33  
[MENU/HOME] button . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6, 12  
MENU Screen . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12, 65  
<METER ZOOM> button. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11  
Mixer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 20, 43  
MIXER Screen . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 20, 43, 68, 75  
MIX LEVEL . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 43  
MIX OUT (STEREO) jack . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7, 33  
MIX REC . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 35  
TIMECODE IN/OUT jack. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .  
Timecode mode . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 47  
timecode output. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 48  
Touch panel display . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .  
7
Analog Output jack . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7, 8, 32  
Audio Input from a Digital Device . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 29  
Audio Interface . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 63  
Auto Off . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 25, 66  
6
Two-channel Mix. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 22  
B
U
Backup . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 58  
battery case . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9, 23  
bit depth . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 18, 37, 65  
Buffer indicator . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10  
BWF . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14  
USB. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 59, 60  
USB COMPUTER port . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .  
USB Connection Mode . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 60  
USB Driver . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 64  
USB MEMORY port . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .  
7
[MONITOR] knob. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .  
6
7
Monitor Screen . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 34, 68  
Monitor Settings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 34  
Moving a Project. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 53  
MS mic . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 41  
MS MIC DECODER. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 41  
MS-MIC LEVEL . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 41  
MS Mic Settings. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 41  
MS-MIC WIDE . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 21, 41  
Mute . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 21, 44  
C
V
Clip indicator . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10  
CONTROL 1, 2 jack . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7, 42  
Copying a Project . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 52, 59  
Creating a Folder. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 55  
Cutoff frequency. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 29  
VIEW screen . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 43  
D
Date and Time . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16, 26  
DC IN jack . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7, 24  
DIGITAL IN jack. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7, 29  
O
Output Level. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 22, 46  
Output Settings. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 32  
DIGITAL OUT jack . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .  
7
P
E
Pan . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 21, 44  
Parameter List . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 65  
PFL . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 34  
[PHANTOM] switch. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8, 17  
PHONES jack. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .  
PK (PEAK) indicator . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .  
EQ. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 22, 45  
EXT (AUTO JAM) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 47  
EXT BATTERY. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7, 15, 24  
External Power Sources . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 24  
6
6
External power supply select switch . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .  
7
External timecode . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 49  
EXT SYNC . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 47  
EXT SYNC REC. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 47  
PLAY MODE. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 39  
] (PLAY/PAUSE) button . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .  
[
6
PLAY REPEAT. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 40  
polarity . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 28  
F
file type. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 18, 35  
final voltage . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7, 15, 24  
Finder . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 51  
Footswitch. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 42  
Formatting an SD Card . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16, 27  
frame rate . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 48  
[POWER] switch . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .  
6
Pre-Recording . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 36  
Progress bar . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11  
Project File Structure . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14  
Project Naming Method. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 35  
Protecting a project . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 54  
FWD [  
] (+) button . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .  
6
R
G
REALTIME ANALYZER . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 34  
GENERATE . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 48  
[
] (REC) button . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .  
6
Grounding Terminal. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .  
8
REC-RUN. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 47, 49  
release time . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 30  
Repairing a Project . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 55  
REPRO . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 48  
H
Headphone Monitoring . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 34  
[HOLD] switch . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .  
6
[REW [  
] (−) button . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .  
6
home screen. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6, 10, 67  
RTC. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 47  
I
Rubber flap . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7, 15, 26  
iMXL. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14  
<INPUT> button . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11  
Input Level . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6, 17, 20, 28, 29, 31  
Input Sensitivity . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17, 31  
Input Settings. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17, 28  
INT . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 47  
Internal Speakers . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9, 33  
Internal Timecode. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 49  
S
Sampling Rate . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 18, 36, 65  
scene name. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 35  
SD Card. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15, 26  
SD card slot. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .  
Security slot . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .  
<SENS> button . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11  
[SENS] knob . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6, 17  
slate mic. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6, 38, 50, 67  
7
8
J
Jam. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 47, 49  
SLATE MIC . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .  
[SLATE] switch . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .  
slate tone. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6, 22, 46, 50, 67  
6
6
L
[LEVEL] knob. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6, 17, 20, 43  
LEVEL KNOB MODE . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 43  
Level Meter . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10  
Limiter. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 30  
Limiter channel link . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 31  
link . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 21, 29, 45  
Low Cut Filter . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 29  
Sorting Projects. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 56  
[
] (STOP) button. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .  
6
Storage. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 61  
77  
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For the U.K.  
IMPORTANT: THE WIRES IN THIS MAINS LEAD ARE COLOURED IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE FOLLOWING CODE.  
BLUE:  
NEUTRAL  
BROWN: LIVE  
As the colours of the wires in the mains lead of this apparatus may not correspond with the coloured markings identifying  
the terminals in your plug, proceed as follows:  
The wire which is coloured BLUE must be connected to the terminal which is marked with the letter N or coloured BLACK.  
The wire which is coloured BROWN must be connected to the terminal which is marked with the letter L or coloured RED.  
Under no circumstances must either of the above wires be connected to the earth terminal of a three pin plug.  
For EU Countries  
This product complies with the requirements of EMC Directive 2004/108/EC.  
For the USA  
FEDERAL COMMUNICATIONS COMMISSION  
RADIO FREQUENCY INTERFERENCE STATEMENT  
This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital device, pursuant to Part 15 of the  
FCC Rules. These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in a residential  
installation. This equipment generates, uses, and can radiate radio frequency energy and, if not installed and used in  
accordance with the instructions, may cause harmful interference to radio communications. However, there is no guarantee  
that interference will not occur in a particular installation. If this equipment does cause harmful interference to radio or  
television reception, which can be determined by turning the equipment off and on, the user is encouraged to try to correct the  
interference by one or more of the following measures:  
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Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna.  
Increase the separation between the equipment and receiver.  
Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit different from that to which the receiver is connected.  
Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician for help.  
This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules. Operation is subject to the following two conditions:  
(1) this device may not cause harmful interference, and  
(2) this device must accept any interference received, including interference that may cause undesired operation.  
This equipment requires shielded interface cables in order to meet FCC class B limit.  
Any unauthorized changes or modifications not expressly approved by the party responsible for compliance could void the user’s  
authority to operate the equipment.  
For Canada  
NOTICE  
This Class B digital apparatus meets all requirements of the Canadian Interference-Causing Equipment Regulations.  
AVIS  
Cet appareil numérique de la classe B respecte toutes les exigences du Règlement sur le matériel brouilleur du Canada.  
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)
For C.A. US Proposition 65  
WARNING  
This product contains chemicals known to cause cancer, birth defects and other reproductive harm, including lead.  
For the USA  
DECLARATION OF CONFORMITY  
Compliance Information Statement  
Model Name :  
Type of Equipment :  
Responsible Party :  
Address :  
R-88  
Portable Recorder  
Roland Corporation U.S.  
5100 S. Eastern Avenue, Los Angeles, CA 90040-2938  
(323) 890-3700  
Telephone :  
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For China  
79  
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