Edirol R-4 Pro Portable Recorder Owners Manual

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Editing
You can edit the projects that you have recorded with the R-4 Pro directly on the R-4 Pro.
* Executing any of these editing commands leaves the original project file unchanged.
* There is no Undo function.
This command extracts the region between the two points you specify in the waveform and creates a new 
project from the extracted region.
Playback, stop, scrub dial, shuttle dial, and marker operations may be performed even while using this 
command. However, operations related to A-B Repeat cannot be performed.
fig.wave-1.eps
1Press the R-4 Pro [WAVE EDIT] button. The Wave Edit 
Menu screen is shown in the display.
2Use the [CURSOR] buttons to select 1 Trim, and press the 
[ENTER] button.
fig.wave-2.epsThe editing screen shown at the right is displayed.
Time axis zoom (1/1–1/65536)
Adjust with the [CURSOR] left/right buttons
Waveform level zoom (x1–x64)
Adjust with the [CURSOR] up/down buttons
* If you decide not to adjust the settings, press the [EXIT] button.
fig.wave-3.eps
3While playing or fast-forwarding, press the [ENTER] 
button when you reach the beginning (point ) of the 
region you want to extract.
Alternatively, you can use the scrub dial or shuttle dial to specify 
the point instead of doing so during playback.
fig.wave-trim1.eps
* The value of point [ ] is displayed as a location in the sample (data).
No.Editing 
commandOperationSee
1TrimCreates a new project from a region extracted between two specified 
points in a waveform.p. 51
2DivideCreates two new projects by dividing the project at a specified point in a 
waveform.p. 53
3CombineAppends a project to the end of the currently selected project. The two 
files are joined to create a single new file.p. 55
4MergeMerges a project consisting of multiple files into a single channel.p. 57
Editing procedure
Trim
Waveform level
 zoom Time axis zoom 
Elapsed 
time
Total time
1
1
Project11
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fig.wave-4.eps
4In the same way, move to the end (point ) of the region 
you want to extract, and press the [ENTER] button.
* The value of point   is displayed as a location in the sample (data).
fig.wave-trim2.eps
fig.wave-5.eps
5A screen asking you to confirm the specified points is 
shown.
fig.wave-6.epsIf you are satisfied with the points you specified, press the 
[ENTER] button to confirm the settings. If you decide to try again, 
you can press the [EXIT] button once and re-specify the end of the 
region (point  ). You can then press the [EXIT] button once 
again and re-specify the beginning of the region (point  ).
Even when the screen shown at the right is displayed, you can 
cancel the process by pressing the [EXIT] button.
* Do not turn off the power while a project is being saved or while a 
process is running.
fig.wave-trim2.eps
6The extracted region is saved as a 
new project with the same name as 
the original project but with
 “-1” 
appended to it. The original project 
remains unchanged.
For example, if the original project is 
named Project, the new project is named 
Project-1.
2
2
2
12Project
2
1
Project
Project Project-112
12
fig.media-full.epsIf the internal hard disk does not have enough space to save the project, a 
“Media Full!” message is shown.
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Editing
This command divides a project at the point you specify in the waveform. Two new projects are created.
Playback, stop, scrub dial, shuttle dial, and marker operations may be performed even while using this 
command. However, you cannot perform A-B Repeat operations.
fig.wave2-1.eps
1Press the R-4 Pro [WAVE EDIT] button. The Wave Edit 
Menu screen is shown in the display.
2Use the [CURSOR] buttons to select 2 Divide, and press 
the [ENTER] button.
The editing screen shown at the right is displayed.fig.wave2-2.epsTime axis zoom (1/1–1/65536)
Adjust with the [CURSOR] left/right buttons.
Waveform level zoom (x1–x64)
Adjust with the [CURSOR] up/down buttons.
* If you decide not to adjust the settings, press the [EXIT] button.
fig.wave2-3.eps
3While playing or fast-forwarding, press the [ENTER] 
button when you reach the point at which you want to 
divide the project.
Alternatively, you can use the scrub dial or shuttle dial to specify 
the point instead of doing so during playback.
fig.wave2-4.eps
4A screen asking you to confirm the specified point will 
appear.
fig.wave2-5.epsIf you are satisfied with the point you specified, press the [ENTER] 
button to confirm the settings. If you decide to cancel Divide, 
press the [EXIT] button.
Even when the screen shown at the right is displayed, you can 
cancel the process by pressing the [EXIT] button.
* Do not turn off the power while a project is being saved or while a process is running.
* It may take some time to save the project if it contains a large amount of data.
Divide
Waveform level
 zoom Time axis zoom 
Elapsed 
time
Total time
Specified 
point
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fig.wave-divide.eps
5The divided project is saved as two new 
projects with the same name as the original 
project but with 
“-1” and “-2” appended to the names. The 
original project remains unchanged.
For example, if the original project is named Project, 
the new projects is named Project-1 and Project-2.
Project
Project
Project-1
Project-2
fig.media-full.epsIf the internal hard disk does not have enough space to save the project, a 
“Media Full!” message is shown.
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Editing
This command appends another project (of the same format) onto the end of the currently selected project. 
The two files are joined to create a single new file.
You cannot perform playback, stop, or operate the scrub dial or shuttle dial while using this command.
1Select the project (the “base project”) to which you want to append another 
project.
In the Main screen, use the [NEXT] button or [PREV] button to select the desired project. Alternatively, 
you can use the cursor buttons in the Finder screen.
fig.wave3-1.eps
2Press the R-4 Pro [WAVE EDIT] button. The display 
shows the Wave Edit Menu screen.
3Use the [CURSOR] buttons to select 3 Combine, and 
press the [ENTER] button.
fig.wave3-2.epsThe display shows an editing screen like the one at right.
* If you decide to cancel the operation, press the [EXIT] button.
fig.wave3-3.eps
4Use the [CURSOR] buttons to select the project that you 
want to append, and press the [ENTER] button.
fig.wave3-4.epsIf you decide to cancel the operation, press the [EXIT] button.
Even when the screen shown at the right is displayed, you can 
cancel the process by pressing the [EXIT] button.
* Do not turn off the power while a project is being saved or while a 
process is running.
* It may take some time to save the project if it contains a large amount 
of data.
Combine
Base project
Project 
to append
The “base project” and the “project to be appended” must have the same sampling frequency, 
sample size (bit depth), and number of channels.
fig.wave3-error.eps
If you select a project that cannot be appended, a “Improper Proj.“  
message is shown.
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fig.wave-combine.eps
5The combined projects are saved as a new project 
with the same name as the original project but with 
“-1” appended to it. The original project remains 
unchanged.
For example, if the original project is named Project, the 
new project is named Project-1.ProjectProject-1
Project-2
fig.media-full.epsIf the internal hard disk does not have enough space to save the project, a 
“Media Full!” message is shown.
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Editing
If the currently selected project consists of multiple files (MONO x2, MONO x3, MONO x4, STEREO x2), 
this command merges them into a single channel.
How Rec Mode will change
* Since MONO x1, STEREO x1, or 4 ch. projects cannot be merged, the Merge command does not appear in the 
menu when selecting these projects.
fig.merge-1.eps
1Press the R-4 Pro [WAVE EDIT] button. The Wave Edit 
Menu screen is shown.
2Use the [CURSOR] buttons to select 4 Merge, and press 
the [ENTER] button.
fig.merge-2.epsThe editing screen shown at right is displayed.
If you want to adjust the level (Mix Level) of the channels in the 
project, you can do so. Use the [CURSOR] up/down buttons or 
the [SCRUB] dial to specify the value.
For example, in a stereo two-channel project (STEREO x2), you 
might set the Mix Level to -6.0 dB so that the level of each channel 
will be lowered by 6 dB when they are merged.
* If you decide to cancel the settings, press the [EXIT] button.
fig.merge-3.eps
3If you are satisfied with the settings, press the [ENTER] 
button to confirm.
If you decide not to cancel Merge, press the [EXIT] button.
Even when the screen shown at the right is displayed, you can 
cancel the process by pressing the [EXIT] button.
* Do not turn off the power while a project is being saved or while a process is running.
* It may take some time to save the project if it contains a large amount of data.
Merge
Before MergeAfter Merge
MONOx2
MONOx3
MONOx4MONOx1
STEREOx2STEREOx1
fig.media-full.epsIf the internal hard disk does not have enough space to save the project, a 
“Media Full!” message is shown.
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Editing
This command changes the timecode for the data recorded in BWF format.
* The Edit Timecode screen does not display for non-BWF formatted data.
fig.merge-1.eps
1Press the R-4 Pro [WAVE EDIT] button. The Wave Edit 
Menu screen is shown.
2Use the [CURSOR] buttons to select Edit Timecode, and 
press the [ENTER] button.
A edit screen as shown in the figure is displayed.fig.merge-2.eps
3Use the [CURSOR] button to select the input location, 
and then set the timecode with the [SCRUB/VALUE] 
dial.
* H:M:S:F: indicates Hours: Minutes: Seconds: Frames, respectively. 
The F value differs according to the Frame Rate value in the timecode 
Setup.
* To cancel the settings, press the [EXIT] button.
fig.merge-3.eps
merge-3.eps
4If you are satisfied with the settings, press the [ENTER] 
button to confirm.
* Do not turn off the power while a project is being saved or while a 
process is running.
* It may take some time to save the project if it contains a large amount 
of data.
Edit Timecode
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Effects settings
The R-4 provides five types of effects. You can apply an effect to the incoming sound as it is being recorded, 
or you can apply an effect to the playback. You can also change the effect settings for each channel.
* Effects are not available when the R-4 Pro is operating at 96 kHz.
Effect types provided on the R-4 Pro
If you apply an effect while recording, the volume and tone of the recorded sound will be different than the 
original sound.
Before applying an effect aggressively during recording, it is a good idea to monitor the sound through 
headphones in recording standby mode to make sure that the sound is not clipped or distorted. It is also a 
good idea to make a test recording beforehand with those settings.
For details on the procedure, refer to “Effects settings” (p. 59).
If the [EFFECT] button is pressed during recording or playback, the effect is toggled on/off. To prevent 
unintentionally switching an effect on or off, we recommend turning the HOLD switch on.
No.Effect nameEffect
0No EffectNo effects are applied. 
Use this setting if you want to preserve the effect on/off setting of each 
channel but do not want an effect to be applied.
13-Band EQThis is a three-band equalizer.
2Graphic EQYou can adjust the gain of six fixed-frequency bands.
3Noise GateThis effect minimizes the noise that might be heard in silent regions as 
well as low-frequency noise.
4EnhancerBy adding a phase-shifted sound to the direct sound, this effect sharpens 
the definition of the sound and pushes it toward the foreground.
5Comp&DeEsser
This cuts the sibilance that can be obtrusive in a vocal, making the sound 
smoother. It also reduces the difference between loud and soft sounds, 
making the level more consistent. 
A compressor evens out the level differences between loud and soft 
sounds. 
A de-esser reduces the unpleasant sibilance (exaggerated “s” sound) that 
is sometimes present in a vocal.
6MS-MicConverting sound recorded on a MS (Mid-Side type) mic to stereo.
What is an effect?
On the R-4 Pro, an “effect” is a process that digitally transforms the sound, giving it greater clarity or 
impact.
Effects can also make the sound more intelligible or reduce undesirable noise.
What is clipping?
Applying an effect or boosting the level may increase the sound level (volume) beyond the maximum that 
a device can handle; this occurrence is called clipping. Loud sounds may be accompanied by distortion or 
crackly noises.
The MS mic
The MS mic creates stereo sound by combining sound from a main mic that records central sounds (mid-
signal: M) and a bi-directional mic that records lateral sounds (side signal: S).
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Effects settings
You can adjust the R-4 Pro effects not only while standing-by for recording or playback, but also while you 
listen to the sound during actual playback or recording.
This section explains how to adjust the effect settings while playing back or in recording standby mode.
fig.effect-set.eps
fig.effect-1.eps
1Press the R-4 Pro [EFFECTS] button.
The Effects setup screen is shown in the display.
fig.effect-type.eps
2Use the [SCRUB/VALUE] dial to select the desired effect 
type.
For details on each effect type, see to “Effects” (p. 62).
fig.effect-link.eps
3Press the [CURSOR] down button. The cursor will 
move to the “Link” field.
Applying effects
CH1 CH2 CH3 CH4The effect on/off setting and effect parameters are set independently for each 
channel.
CH1+2 CH3+4
The effect on/off setting and effect parameters are linked for channels 1 and 
2 and for channels 3 and 4. 
Choose this setting if the project uses channels 1 and 2 and channels 3 and 4 
as stereo pairs.
CH1+2+3+4The effect on/off setting and effect parameters are linked for all channels.
3
6
2
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