Roland RSS AR-200S - Manual (Page 2)

No Moving Parts
The AR series is worid renowned for its reliability. Audio is stored and played
back from Compact Flash or other solid state memory, providing much more
reliable performance than cassettes, CDs, DVDs, HDDs and other
mechanical recording devices. Since audio or MIDI data is recorded directly
to and played back from the memory card, the mechanical wear and tear
and failure over time associated with rotating or winding media is completely
eliminated.
24bit, 48kHz Linear Recording
The AR series’ 24-bit, 48KHz audio sets the standard in audio quality for
fixed installation applications. The AR series represents the industry
standard in high quality audio with up to 48 kHz, 24 bit linear recording and
playback. Users can select from a range of sample rates and recording
times including the latest Roland Digital Audio Coding (RDAC) technology,
which uses less memory with virtually no loss of sound quality and offers
over 140 hours of recording time. For demanding applications up to 2,000
phrases can be stored on the AR-3000R.
AR-IInk (Out/ln) Digital In (Coaxial)
MIDI Connector (Outn'hru,ln)
Control I/O terminals Line Inputs Outputs
A R . : ; i n n n R
Flagship AR product with a wide range of editing, piayback and control features
The industry standard for reliable, high quality audio playback
The AR-3000R Audio Recorder is a one rack space digitai audio recorder/piayer designed for any appiication requiring
high fidelity pre-recorded announcements. Theme parks, museums, elevators, airports, buses, trains and trams are just
some of the installations that can benefit from the AR-3000R's high quality, over 140 hours of recording time.
Easy integration with other systems
The AR-3000R can be synchronized with external devices using MTC and
MMC. This enables the easy integration of up to 64 tracks of an AR system
with external devices such as video presenters and show control devices.
Link Muitipie Units with Sampie Accuracy
Fiexibie controi options
The AR-3000R is the industry leader in flexible control options. Phrases can
be played back using GPI control, RS-232C control, sophisticated internal
playlists and many other options. It can also be triggered using manual front
panel controls. There are also very useful phrase-based parameters like
phrase level, fade In time, crossfade looping and more. Free ARE editing
software makes it very easy to make playlists and import .WAV audio files.
Using the AR-Link function,
users can build a 64-track
simultaneous playback
system. One AR-3000R
master device can lock up
to 31 units of AR-3000R or
AR-200R together for
sample accurate playback.
AR-NT1R
Network option for AR-3000R
Recording and Playback of MIDI data
Using an installed AR-NT1R
IP networking board a user
can upload files and
playlists, and remotely
control an AR-3000R
using any standard
Ethernet network.
Example of IP control
Replacement of Audio files Changing Setup
When used to record or
play back MIDI data, the
AR performs as a non­
mechanical MIDI
sequencer that can control
or synchronize music or
other event attractions such
as lighting systems, effects
or fountains.
Paging systems
Museums
Zoos
Airports
AR.?nnR
Theme Parks
Interactive instaiiations
Public Transportations
Radio cart replacement for instant on-air
piayback of jingles, spots and promos
Remotely controlled recorder for loading
news highiights, stories
interactive phone message playback
AR- 2 nnS
Line Input GP Input
Audio Control/
Output DC Power
Inputs
Industry standard in sound quality and long recording times
The AR-200R/S Audio Recorder are half rack space digital audio recorder/players designed for
any application requiring high fidelity pre-recorded announcements and control using RS-232C
or GPI contact closures.
The Industry Standard for extreme reliability
The AR series has set the industry standard for reiiability for over 10 years.
The AR-200R/S use solid state media for recording and piayback eliminating
faiiures due to mechanicai movements found in CD and DVD piayers and
guaranteeing no iong term sound degradation.
High quality audio with long recording times
The AR-200R/S support 16 bit/ 48kHz/iinear recording as weii as RDAC
(Roland Digital Audio Coding) technoiogy that offers very iong recording
times with virtuaiiy no loss of sound quality. Over 70 hours of audio can be
recorded to the optional memory card.
Easily integrate messages with external audio Installable anywhere
External audio sources like FM broadcasts or CD playback can be
connected to inputs on the AR's rear panel. The external audio will then be
ducked to a user selectable level when a message is played by the AR.
Multi-Channel Playback (AR-200R)
Using one AR-3000R as the master, multiple AR-200R units can be locked
together for sample-accurate playback of up to 64 tracks. The system can
also be synchronized to external show control using MTC or MMC.
The AR-200R/S can be powered by AC or 9-24V DC. The compact size,
rugged design, and power supply flexibility enables the installation of the
AR-200R/S in just about any application environment.
100% prevention of accidental Play/Stop (AR-200S)
The AR-200S has no control buttons on the front panel. This prevents
the accidental starting or stopping of audio phrase playback, allowing for
a 100% secure installation.