The AR series is world 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.

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.

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.

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.

When used to record or play back MIDI data, the AR performs as a nonmechanical MIDI sequencer that can control or synchronize music or other event attractions such as lighting systems, effects or fountains.

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.