Roland CD2 Compact Flash and CD Recorder

The CD-2 is an all-in-one solution for high-quality recording, editing, and CD-burning.

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Smaller in size, simpler to use — the new CD2E takes the best from the past and enhances it for the next generation. From rehearsals to recitals, lectures to live-music events, the CD2E is the fastest way to capture the moment and render it to CD or SD memory card for storage or distribution. Learn More...

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60 People rated this product : * * * * * * * * * * 7 out of 10

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"Easy to use"

Feature:
It came with the ac cord, instruction manual, cd, compact flash card. Would have liked to have the RCA connectors. Also would like to use it with batteries, but has to have ac.

Quality:
It does seem to be well made. The feature buttons are on top and again are easy to use.

Value:
The item is somewhat expensive, but does what I want.

Desirability:
Not too intrusive .... it is smaller than the Superscope.

Sound:
The CD and Flash card recordings sound great with good speakers. I have also recorded myself and students on the clarinet, sax, and piano, as well as live performances of a western band I sing with. The playback on good speakers is amazingly good. The playback speakers on the unit itself are poor....not very loud and mediocre sound. The unit speakers are useful only to check what has been recorded. The Superscope has much better speakers, but the recorded sound is about the same on better speakers.

Ease of Use:
I have used the Superscope and it does not have the compact flash. The Roland is far easier to use, although I would like to have a jog wheel similar to the Superscope to scroll through tracks, but other than that and a battery compartment, I like using it. The Roland has a small dial that shifts through the different programs easily.

Support:
I called the tech dept. before I bought the machine. It was fairly quick to reach a real person and he answered my questions in clear English.

Overall:
This is a great machine. So easy to use. The instruction manual is well written and easy to follow.

Submitted: 5/8/2007

Style of Music: classical, gospel

* * * * * * * * * * 8 out of 10

"Using the Roland CD2 with an acoustic cello"

Feature:
Lots of recording features, most of which I will never use, but there are several levels of reverb that make the recordings sound more realistic. There is a tuner function adjustable roughly between A435 and A445, there is a metronome function, and there are functions for adjusting speed and key which are very useful for practicing a "music minus one" type of CD.

Quality:
Seems good. No trouble yet but I have only had it for a few weeks.

Value:
Other types of records are considerably less expensive.

Desirability:
It is a working tool for me.

Sound:
This is well and away the most important consideration for me, and I am still working on it. I use the CD2 to assist me in my cello practice sessions and to record performances. Quality of tone production is a huge issue for a cellist. So what I want is a recorder capable of very high fidelity in reproducing an acoustic instrument capable of great tonal subtlety but relatively low capacity for volume. So far I have only used the built-in mics and mostly the built-in speakers. My impression so far is that the mics are both pretty good, but that I certainly not getting the sound that I would from a professional CD played on a good stereo system. Playing a CD on my computer through the computer speaks helps a lot, so I am guessing that the speakers are more of a limitation than the mics. I am still experimenting with input and output levels, placement, etc. so my comments are preliminary. I have had no regrets that I bought it and it has fairly high fidelity, but I think I can work with it to make it better.

Ease of Use:
Considering how many features and controls there are, the CD2 is surprisingly easy to use. How easy is it to get it to sound its best? That will probably take a period of experimentation.

Support:
No experience yet.

Overall:
I do not expect to be looking for another recorder as long as this one works, and I hope to use it for many years. My most serious disappointment is that the CDs I make on this unit do not play on my regular stereo system, which is pretty old. They will play only on units which support CD-R or CD-RW format, so I can play them on my computer but not on my big unit. Maybe if I had a newer CD player I would not have this problem.

Submitted: 1/24/2007

Style of Music: classical

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The CD-2 is an all-in-one solution for high-quality recording, editing, and CD-burning.

If you need a fast and easy way to record music, or if you want to burn high quality CDs on the spot, then the CD-2 is perfect for you! Whether your goal is to record audio and make CDs to present a performance or composition for evaluation, to advance your playing skills with the help of high-tech learning tools, to preserve and archive important audio, or to capture unforgettable moments like concerts or public events, the CD-2 will do the job quickly and simply -- and with professional quality results.

Features
Versatile, easy to use audio recorder

Direct-to-CD recording for fast and easy results

Also records to removable CompactFlash cards for long recording times and easy editing

Convenient utilities for music lessons and training

Built-in stereo microphone and speaker for audio capture and playback

Inputs for instruments and microphones

Onboard pro-quality effects

Easy Recording
Recording is a breeze on the CD-2, and the results are purely pro. A high-quality stereo microphone is built-in for top grade, on the spot recording; additional mics can be plugged in as well. The CD-2 records directly onto CDs. So start playing and as soon as you're done you'll have a finished, professional CD! For extra long recording times like complete concerts or church services, the CD-2 offers recording to popular card (CompactFlash) media, and supports up to 2 GB capacity for over 6 hours of record time.

You Can Even Edit Your Recordings!
When recording to CompactFlash, your audio can even be edited with functions such as audio level adjustment, song erase, and trim for cutting out silence between songs. Once you have everything the way you want you can then burn your performance directly to CD.

Music-Training Support
Students will appreciate the CD-2's usefulness as an educational/practice tool, thanks to its built-in stereo speakers, speed/pitch control, tuner, and metronome. You can easily record lessons or musical passages, and play them back at a slower tempo while retaining the original pitch. Or change the pitch of the audio and play along in different key signatures. The CD-2 provides some great learning advantages for all levels of students.

Convenient Connections
The CD-2 makes it easy to get audio in and out. For ultra convenience, a stereo microphone is built-in, so all you have to do is point and shoot. Or, if desired, you can plug in external mics with the two XLR inputs, complete with phantom power. A pair of RCA inputs and outputs are provided for convenient connection to electronic piano, CD player or stereos; using the 1/4-inch inputs you can even plug microphones or instruments like guitar directly into the CD-2. And if you like, you can use the built-in guitar effects or reverb to greatly enhance your guitar, piano, or vocals.

Main Function List
CD player: repeat, speed control, key control, center cancel

CD recorder: marker, auto recording start, erase (only CD-RW disc), finalize, un-finalize (only CD-RW disc)

CF recorder: marker function, auto recording start, erase, rename, trim, divide, wave converter

CF recording mode selection: WAV/standard/long

CD writing: mastering tool

SMF player: SMF player (export to MIDI out), PianoDisc/QRS player

Effects: guitar or bass guitar effects (distortion, reverb, amp simulation, etc.), vocal effects (echo, reverb, chorus, etc.), dynamics (compression, expander, EQ, etc.)

Metronome: count-in

Tuner: chromatic tuner

Utilities: CF backup, CF recover, etc.

Onboard Effects
Enhance your recordings with the CD-2's lineup of professional audio effects, such as reverb, EQ, and compression. Make your recordings sound more ambient and lush, or punchy and crisp. Special tools are also provided for guitar and vocals, and the onboard mastering effects help you put the final polish on your audio before you burn it CD. You won't believe how good your recordings can sound, and how friendly the CD-2's tools are to use.

Technical Info

AD/DA conversion: 24-bit

Sampling frequency: 44.1 kHz

Removable Storage: CompactFlash, up to 2 GB capacity (optional), CD-R, CD-RW

Recording time: up to approx. 44 minutes on bundled 128 MB CF memory card when Standard REC mode is chosen.

Display: 2 x 16 character LCD with backlit (blue text / white backlit)

Audio rated power: 2W + 2W (stereo)

Speakers: 2 x 1 5/8 x 1 in.

Microphone: omni-directional back electret condenser microphone x 2

Power supply: AC adaptor (PSB-3U)

Accessories: owner's manual, AC adaptor, AC cord, CompactFlash card (128 MB), blank CD-R x 1

Options: DP-2 Pedal Switch, FS-5U Footswitch (BOSS)

Dimensions W x D x H: 12 x 9-11/16 x 2-15/16 in.
Two ways to record! Direct-to-CD recording for speed and simplicity. CompactFlash recording for longer recording times and easy editing. Built-in effects and stereo mic, plus instrument and mic inputs.

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