Up for sale is my Roland R-88 8-track Digital Recorder.  It is in Hardly Used condition, having only been used to make a half-dozen recordings - it functions perfectly and is in immaculate cosmetic condition, with no signs of use.  Technically, I have to call it "Used", but this R-88 is the cleanest, most pristine used recorder you will ever see!  The R-88 was purchased to provide back-up for a specific project - now that the project is over, and because I have no ongoing use for it, it is time to sell the Roland!

This is an excellent, flexible recorder - I used it to record multiple live microphone tracks for later mixdown - it never missed a beat throughout the entire shoot and met every expectation I had, including the bonus of being able to playback an immediate stereo mix of the days' tracks!  This is one GREAT-SOUNDING and VERSATILE 8-track recorder!

I have tried to accurately show its condition in the photos, but there is nothing to show except how “like new” it looks – by the way, these are photos of the actual unit you will receive.

Please note that the 8 AA batteries shown in one of the photos were for demonstration purposes ONLY and are NOT INCLUDED in this auction.

The Roland will be shipped in the original carton and will be double-boxed for protection - included will be the original 4-pin AC/DC power supply as shown and the original instruction manual. 

Roland described the R-88 as follows:

 "The R-88 8-Channel Recorder and Mixer by Roland is an 8-channel field recorder that is designed for recording and mixing in professional field-audio applications. In addition, it provides USB audio interfacing for use with DAW software.

 Ideal for field recordings that require multiple microphones, the R-88 provides simultaneous recording of 8 channels at a maximum sample rate of 96 kHz and will record 4 channels simultaneously at a sample rate of 192 kHz. It also conveniently renders a summed stereo reference mix as it records. The R-88 is capable of up to three hours of non-stop recording at 24-bit/96 kHz using a 32GB SDHC card, and up to ten hours at 16-bit/44.1 kHz. It provides 8 standard XLR mic inputs plus 2 digital inputs using the AES/EBU connection. Each analog input is equipped with 48V phantom power. The recorder also boasts 8 analog XLR outputs for connecting to other audio gear such as an analog mixing console. Digital output of the stereo bus is available via the AES/EBU output, while a stereo analog mix can be routed via the 3.5mm mini-jack output. Furthermore, there is a built-in slate mic on the R-88's front panel for recording quick memos.

 For slaving to video cameras or VTRs, the R-88 can be run in slave mode and will accept SMPTE time code via the SMPTE-in BNC connector. In addition, the R-88 can be the master, sending out time code to slave devices via the SMPTE-out BNC connector. The R-88 also acts as an 8-channel mixer for doing on-board mixes and is equipped with 3-band EQ on each channel. An integrated USB port enables it to function as an audio interface for recording when using a computer running DAW software. There is an additional USB memory port for quickly copying files to a USB flash drive.”