NAMM: Roland CD-2 does CD and CF

US Easy as pie recording with pro features 21/01/05

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This year one of the hot products across the show floor are compact recording devices that support digital media. There are a number of dinky CF recorders released this year but Roland have provided a slightly bigger unit that supports both Compact Flash and direct to CD recording. Aimed more at the student / practice market than in the field recording.

XLR's and CF and no BS

There are a range of inputs, a stereo microphone is built into the CD-2 for fast capture, external mics can be plugged in via the CD-2’s two XLR inputs, complete with phantom power. RCA inputs and outputs are provided for convenient connection to CD players, stereos, and the like. 1/4-inch inputs allow instruments to be directly connected as well. The aim is to provide an easy system to record audio fast. It has a range of effects and with clearly laid out controls that don't need you to fight through menus to get to. There is a nod towards students and those practice with its built-in stereo speakers, speed/pitch control, tuner, and metronome. Lessons or musical passages can be recorded, and played back at a slower tempo while retaining the original pitch. Or pitch of the audio can be changed for play-along practice in different key signatures. The range of effects the CD-2 offers includes reverb, EQ, and compression. Tools are provided for guitar and vocals, and the onboard Mastering effects help put the final polish on the mix before burning to CD. For details on pricing and availablility check out:

www.rolandus.com

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