Features

The AR-3000 can store and play back up to 2,000 audio phrases with 24-bit digital sound quality. Instead of moving parts, this rackmount recorder uses industry-standard PC cards to record and play back phrases—making it ideal for theme parks, museums, or other places where reliable audio playback is needed.

• Rackmount digital audio recorder using PC card storage technology
• Records and plays back up to 2,000 audio phrases with 24-bit, 48kHz sound quality
• Audio/MIDI phrases can be triggered via MIDI, RS-232C or GPI
• Can be used in stereo or dual mono applications
• AR-LINK function for up to 64 tracks of sync'd playback using one AR-3000 and multiple AR-200 units
• Optional network board (AR-NTI) allows data transfer and remote operation via a network
• Syncs to external MTC
• Includes ARE soundcard and editing software for PC

Specs

Recording Format

RDAC (Roland Digital Audio Coding)

Recording Media

PC card (PC Card Standard (1995) compatible)

Number of Phrases

Maximum 1000 phrases (when 1 PC card is used),
Maximum 2000 phrases (when 2 PC cards are used)

Phrase Types

Audio phrases (stereo/mono), MIDI phrases

Playback Methods

Program playback: 100 phrases, 5 patterns
Direct playback: 16 phrases, 4 mode (Normal/Fisrt-in/Last-in/Sequence)
Binary playback: 2000 phrases
MIDI playback: 2000 phrases
RS-232C playback: 100 phrases
AR-LINK playback: 2000 phrases

Master Equalizer

High: -12 dB to +12 dB (3/6 kHz, shelving type)
Low: -12 dB to +12 dB (200/400 Hz, shelving type)

Inputs

MIC input(unbalanced):Input sensitivity: -50 dBu
Nominal input level: -40 dBu
Input impedance: 2 kΩ
Line inputs(unbalanced):Input sensitivity: -16 dBu
Nominal input level: 0 dBu
Input impedance (stereo): 20 kΩ (mono) 10 kΩ

Outputs

Audio outputs(balanced): Nominal output level: +4 dBu
Output impedance: 500Ω

Digital Input

Coaxial type (S/P DIF)

Synchronization

MTC (master/slave), MMC (master/slave), AR-LINK (master/slave), Multi Recording/ Playback (master/slave)

Power Supply

AC 117V, AC 230V or AC 240V

Power Consumption

13W (AC 117V), 14W (AC 230V, AC 240V)

Options

AR-NT1 (network board), RSC-15APL (AR-LINK Cable)

Size and Weight

Width

482 mm

19 inches

Depth

231 mm

9-1/8 inches

Height

44 mm

1-3/4 inches

Weight

2.7 kg

6 lbs.

*The specifications are subject to change without notice.

AR-3000 System Update Version 1.26

This is the latest version of the AR-3000 Operating System. This download includes both the SMF and PC Card update files. Please refer to the readme.pdf document for the update procedure.

The downloaded file is compressed as a .zip file and will need to be unzipped using either WinZip on a Windows PC or StuffIt on a Macintosh.

If you need, you can get WinZip from the following link:http://winzip.com

If you need, you can get Stuffit Expander from the following link:http://www.stuffit.com/mac/expander/

Note to PC Users:
If you are having problems sending these files from your sequencer, or if you need a sequencer to send these files, download the PCSMF Update Application located here.

AR-3000 Manual (PDF)

AR-200/AR-3000 Brochure Back

AR-200/AR-3000 Brochure Front

AR-200/AR-3000 Brochure Inside 1

AR-200/AR-3000 Brochure Inside 2

Support

If you have a question about operating your Roland or BOSS product, please contact our Product Support department by phone or email.

In addition, we have a library of Support Documents that you can download and reference. If Support Documents are available for this product, they will be listed below.

AR-3000 Reference Guide

Reference guide for the AR-3000.