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Roland R-07 2-channel Handheld Recorder

Handheld 24-bit/96kHz Recorder with Stereo Microphones, Extended Battery Life, and Practice Tools
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Outstanding Handheld Recorder from Roland

With the pocket-sized R-07 handheld recorder, you're ready to record anything, anywhere — and at an 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-07 to your computer via USB and share your songs, samples, and recordings with your friends. Thanks to the R-07's awesome battery life, you get over 30 hours of continuous playback and over 16 hours of continuous recording. Here at Sweetwater, we appreciate the versatility and quality features of the Roland R-07.

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Excellent intuitive features

Practicing effectively is crucial to every musician's success. That's why Roland gave the R-07 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-07 and loop a specific region of audio or switch the playback speed without changing the pitch. You'll also appreciate the cool Rehearsal mode that lets you make clear recordings of your band, even when you're playing at high volume levels. The R-07 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.

Roland R-07 Handheld Recorder Features:

  • High-quality stereo recording (24-bit/96kHz) with the built-in stereo mic or external input
  • Extended battery life (over 30 hours of continuous playback, over 16 hours continuous recording)
  • Hybrid Limiter and Dual Recording ensures great-sounding recording in any setting
  • Bluetooth remote control with smartphone and smartwatch
  • Onboard editing functions, built-in reverb
  • Music-practice features (change tempo without changing pitch, loop playback, etc.)
  • Auto record start, auto song split, auto level adjust
  • Pre-record function (captures 2 seconds of audio that precedes pressing REC)
  • Simultaneous recording of WAV and MP3
  • Use as a high-quality portable audio player (plays WAV and MP3 files)
  • SD card and batteries included

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Tech Specs

  • Audio Interface: 2 x 2 SD Recorder
  • A/D Resolution: 24-bit/96kHz
  • Simultaneous Rec Tracks: 2
  • Simultaneous Play Tracks: 2
  • Built-in Mic(s): Internal Stereo Mic
  • Analog Inputs: 1 x 1/8" TRS (mic/aux in)
  • Headphones: 1 x 1/8"
  • Built-in Speaker: Yes
  • Memory (removable): microSD/SDHC cards
  • File Format: WAV, MP3
  • Effects: Reverb, Speed Change (playback only @ 44.1kHz/48kHz)
  • USB: 1 x Type Micro-B
  • Bluetooth: Yes
  • Power Supply: 2 x AA batteries / USB bus power
  • Battery Life: Up to 15 hours
  • Stand Mountable: Optional stand adapter OP-MSA1 (sold separately)
  • Height: 1.06"
  • Width: 2.43"
  • Depth: 4.06"
  • Weight: 6 oz.
  • Manufacturer Part Number: R-07-BK

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Roland R-07 - nice when it works as advertised - but very inconsistent

First off - I use this recorder for practice purposes on a Roland drum kit and for recording band practices. I use a drum-less input track into drum kit, use splitter on kit headphone and one cable to headset and one cable to Roland R-7 mic to record my drumming with drum-less track and I use the on board mics for band practice. Sound is good, rehearsal mode is a great idea and it works...bluetooth capacity is great too. Problem is that at least several times per session, the R-07 goes to a screen that is incomprehensible, and not in the manual. No instructions as to what to do. The screen shows a bar across and instructs me to link device here.....there are several greyed out options along the bottom of the screen...I usually have to stop everything, disconnect from network, cut bluetooth, reconnect and hope that I get the appropriate recording screen and not this one. Wastes a lot of time...If you are paying for practice space, you just wasted any $$$ you thought you saved with this... recorder in one or two sessions over the purchase of a time tested competitor.

Basically, it would be great if it worked without bugs, because of bluetooth control you can stop and start recordings without getting off your seat...and great sound, but it doesn't work consistently and that becomes a real problem, real fast. Becomes a real time sink. Very frustrating. Move on to a time tested product.

See pix attached - you can't get out of the screen and its not even in the manual.....just randomly gets stuck here lots of times
by Mike on

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by Sergio da Silva from Miramar,FL on

Roland R-07

I love the small size. It does exactly what I need it to do. If you are looking for a tiny recorder that sounds great, I recommend the R-07. I subtracted 1/2 star because the micro SD card is slightly difficult to access. I bought it for a very specific purpose and it paid for itself the first time out.
by M'Lynn Hartwell from Michigan on
Music background: Musician/Producer since 1970

Just as good

Just as good as the Zoom h2n, Olympus ls-100, tascam dr-05, and the tascam dp-008 ex, because these are all the recorders I use to date. Mind you that After recording vocal speech I enhance the tone with WAVELAB LE7 which will give you radio broadcast sound. I use plugin mic Shure pg48 to record talk bible speech. All these recorders differ a bit in features so if you get the Roland r07 you will love it. Also take in mind that the onboard reverb on the r07 isn't very noticable via headphones.
by natanael montanez on
Music background: Preacher

Not too reliable

I really liked this recorder, the ease of use, the sound quality plus the fact that it fit on a camera tripod and I could control it using an app with my Android phone or I-pad was great. The main problem is that it malfunctioned after only 3 months of use. I purchased the extended warranty with it (I suggest for you to do the same) sent it in for repair and they said that it could not be fixed and returned my purchase amount to me. The other problem was the fact that it used up battery power rapidly. I did not get around to using all of the features of the unit, although the ones that I did use worked very nicely. I am not sure yet if I will buy another unit or try out the Tascam DR-40X.
by JK from TX on
Music background: Musician/sound engineer

Simply put, modern electronic music wouldn't exist without Roland. Many of the electronic musicians here at Sweetwater cut our teeth on TR Rhythm machines and fondly remember programming our first TB-303s. We owe a good part of our careers to this amazing and innovative company. It's been fun to watch and grow right alongside Roland, as they've introduced wave after wave of revolutionary keyboards, digital pianos, and more. For example, Roland's V-Drum Kits continuously redefine the possibilities of electronic drums, beginning with SuperNATURAL technology to the latest Prismatic Sound Modeling. We're huge fans, and we'd love to tell you all about them. Whether you want a pocket-sized synth or a cutting-edge video mixer, if Roland makes it, then Sweetwater is 100% behind it.

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