Roland R-05Item ID: R05Handheld 24-bit/96kHz Recorder with Stereo Microphones, Extended Battery Life, and Practice Tools 
It's Arriving Soon!
We've confirmed with Roland that more of this item should arrive within a week. Place your pre-order now to reserve yours, and your order will ship in the order it was received.
 Get More Value From Sweetwater
From Our Research Team:Put Pro Recording in Your Pocket!When you're armed with the pocket-sized R-05 handheld recorder, you're ready to record anything, anywhere — and at unbelievable quality. Just point the built-in stereo microphones toward whatever you want to record. You'll capture better-than-CD-quality audio straight to a handy SD card. Either play your recorded tracks back and listen with headphones or connect your R-05 to your computer via USB and share your songs, samples, and recordings with your friends. Thanks to the R-05's awesome battery life, you get over 30 hours of continuous playback and over 16 hours of continuous recording — that's a lot of time for music making! But there's even more built into the R-05.Click for Video & Audio Demos:
Play Demo
Practicing effectively is crucial to every musician's success. That's why Roland gave the R-05 a bunch of convenient practice tools, making this handheld wonder your one-stop portable solution for all things jamming and recording. You can load WAV and MP3 files on the R-05 and loop a specific region of audio or switch the playback speed without changing the pitch. You'll also appreciate the cool Rehearsal mode. With it, you can make clear recordings of your band, even when you're playing at high volume levels. The R-05 will auto-set the best recording level and split your songs automatically. You can even record a premium WAV file (for archiving/putting on CD) at the same time you record an MP3 that you can post straight to your band's website. To get started recording with your Roland R-05, you can use the important accessories that are included right in the box. You get a windscreen for outdoor recordings and a handy tripod mount. And don't forget, there's an input for plugging in your own microphone plus extra stereo line input for connecting and recording your other gear. Roland R-05 Handheld Recorder Features at a Glance:
Start recording your songs wherever and whenever you want — get the Roland R-05 handheld recorder!
R-05 Image GalleryCan We Help?Sweetwater's friendly and knowledgeable Sales Engineers are regarded as the most experienced and educated professionals in the music industry, with extensive music backgrounds and intense training on the latest products and technologies. As your personal contact here at Sweetwater, they are available to provide personalized advice any time you need it.Call toll-free (800) 222-4700 or E-mail us
Recommended Accessories
Chrystal, McMinnville, TN Reviewsbased on 17 reviewsOutstanding Recorder
by Brian Haas from Slidell, LA USA
Great functionality, outstanding product, superb recording quality
May 6, 2013 Music Background: Software Engineer Fantastic quality in small package
by from San Diego, CA
Did everything advertised, works well amazing size.
February 11, 2013 Music Background: church audio tech Amazing sound from a small recorder
by Phil Notermann from Seattle, WA
I LOVE this recorder. It's very user friendly, has a number of convenient and useful options for working with the recording. But above all it sounds GREAT! November 16, 2012 Music Background: Hobbyist muscian When I took it out of th... read more [+]e box, one the first things I did was put the R-05 in front my stereo and recorded a piece with a wide range in dynamics, tone color and frequency from booming deep base to the high pitched "chimes". The result was very impressive -- I couldn't tell the difference between the original and the recording. The bass was clear, rounded, full and body vibrating, the high pitched chimes were crystalline. All was balanced and the spatial separation of the instruments well preserved. Then I placed the recorder about 35 feet away and whispered -- very very quietly. It was almost scary. I could make out every word on the recording, though I had to put the volume way up. Since there was no background hiss that was no problem. Time will tell its durability, but it looks rugged to me. But clearly, in every other way I can see the I "scored" with this product. close [-] Does what I need it to.
by Andy from
I know the two main competitors for the portable digital recorders are ZOOM and Roland as far as the price range they're in. I haven't tried the ZOOM and chose the Roland over it because I've been buy... read more [+]ing Roland gear for a while and am a loyal consumer. That isn't the only reason, though.July 24, 2012 Music Background: Pro Musician, sound engineering, sound exploration and development and other stuff here and there. I like that it's exterior is metal. I would think that plastic would feel kinda cheap. It has some heft to it. Not a bad heft but the kind of heft that lets you know it's build to do it's job right for a long time. Navigation of the menu is very simple and is extremely easy to switch between formats and bit rates. The gain level features could be a little better but for the price you won't find much else that offers something similarly as good. The limiter works really well. I tested it near my washer and dryer and I got some nice metal clanking noises out of it without the deep hum of the dryer. I've done some field recording and as long as you have the case for it, it won't make hardly any handling noise if you're trying to avoid it. The record button is a tad awkward because it's sunken into the device and when the cover is on it, it's even more difficult to get to it but I'm only saying this because I'm a picky person. One of the great features I do like about the recording is that it has rehears mode when you press it the first time. This allows you to mess around with the settings with the gain, limiter, lowcut, etc and get the proper levels before you actually start recording. When you press the record button a second time, it begins recording. Very nice feature. The sound quality is definitely wonderful. I'm not sure how the xy xy setup on the ZOOM sounds but the Roland's stereo mics are perfect for recording samples or oneshots of stuff you find outside to bang on. I carry a pair of drumstics everywhere just in case I see something I think would be a good perc sound. You can hook sound devices up to it also (with a Y adapter.) with the line in feature. I use it a lot to get a thicker noise out of my sounds being filtered thru a tape cassete recorder. I now have the ability to make my sounds feel a bit more "fuller" because of this device. It's also SUPER handy if you're recording acoustics wile jamming with a buddy. I haven't ran into any problems recording any acoustic instruments. Even if you feel you're not getting the quality or correct sound you want, it has a mic line in that allows you to use the appropriate mic you want. I put five stars down because this is the first portable digital recorder I've had and it's surprised me with the many creative things you can do with it. Even if you're in the middle of nowhere, you can edit your sounds on the fly or shorten a sample that's too long. I haven't had any trouble transferring files. I use FL Studio and haven't had any problems getting the sound files I recorded to work in it. I definitely recommend this device. I even use it to record my verbal recollection of my dreams and have also used it to start a dream diary. If I can use it when I'm extremely sleepy from waking up then I'd say it's fairly easy to operate. It really is nice to have a portable recorder. close [-] Roland R-05
by David Dyer from San Antonio
Love the product and the trustworthy advice from my Sweetwater rep, Jeff Barnett.
September 13, 2011 Music Background: 29 years of public school choral directing, bluegrasser Also popular
Roland R-05
Buy Today, MakeSweetwater's Flexible Payment Plan is a convenient, interest-free way to buy gear now and stretch your purchase across three budget-friendly payments. Simply choose the "3 Easy Payments" option in your cart, and we'll divide your purchase amount into three convenient payments, billed to your current MasterCard, Visa, Discover, or American Express card. There is a $10 processing fee for using this service, and your billing address must be in the United States to be eligible. It's just another way we make shopping at Sweetwater easy and convenient!Get your Roland R-05 now and spread out the payments!This program is subject to credit approval. We will pull a copy of your credit report to approve your application. |
|
Sweetwater Sound Inc.
Toll Free (800) 222-4700 Phone & Retail Store Hours: © 2013 Sweetwater Sound Inc. All rights reserved. Please read our Terms of Use and Privacy Policy. Links | Press Releases |
