Roland CD2 Compact Flash and CD Recorder

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.