R-07 Practical Guide Livestreaming

Do you worry about any of these things?

I want to begin livestreaming at home, but I don't know how to get started.
The sound quality of my iPhone/iPad is not acceptable.
My iPhone/iPad battery doesn't last long enough.
Crackles and noise interrupt my performance.
I want to live stream outside.

Easily connect to your iPhone/iPad and improve the quality of your livestreams

When you livestream with your iPhone/iPad*, the biggest problem might be sound quality, even if the image quality is acceptable. With the R-07, you can begin livestreaming with clean, high-resolution audio in no time. Hybrid Limiting is also on board so you record your performance without worrying about distortion.

* Supported operating system for smartphone are as follows. iOS 11, iOS 12, iOS 13 and iOS 14

Scene function for quick setup in any situation

The R-07's Scene function helps you get setup to capture perfect audio in any situation. Whether it's playing instruments, singing, or recording a lecture or speech, the R-07 applies the ideal settings, regardless of location. You can also alter any of settings and save them for next time.

Recommended settings

Scene	Explanation	Limiter	Low cut	Input Level
Instruments	Settings appropriate for recording nearby instruments.	ON	OFF	60
Vocal	Settings appropriate for recording nearby vocal.	ON	100Hz	60
Talk	Setting appropriate for recording speeches or talking.	AGC	200Hz	Automatic

Self-contained and easy to carry

The R-07 is compact, light and portable. It can be used wirelessly, so you can use it anytime and anywhere you like.
With the optional R-07 windscreen, you can livestream outside even in windy conditions.
https://www.roland.com/global/products/r07-ws/

Ideal for live stream a long time

It runs on batteries (AA×2) or USB bus power so you can livestream for many hours without worrying your smartphone's battery.

Basic Streaming Procedure

To use the R-07as a USB audio interface, you need to update the R-07 to the latest version (Ver.1.100).
How to update : https://www.roland.com/global/support/by_product/r-07/updates_drivers/a7768b97-e7e0-453a-b807-a1b5c7846a5f/

1. Connect the R-07 to your iPhone or iPad* and turn on the R-07's power.
2. Press [MENU] to access the “Menu” screen and select “Audio I/F(iOS)”*.
3. Press SCENE and select a select a choice best suited for your application.
4. Prepare for streaming on a live streaming platform you use.
5. Place the R-07 in the desired position.
6. Start streaming.

*1 To connect, USB cable (micro-B type) and Apple Inc.'s Lightning to USB Camera Adapter are needed.

*2 Be sure to select “Audio I/F(iOS)”. If you select “Audio I/F(PC)”, the system will not operate correctly.

Tips:

Set the R-07's sampling rate to “44.1 kHz” or “48.0 kHz” to match the sampling rate of your iPhone/iPad app.
When using the R-07 as a USB audio interface, files inside the R-07 cannot be played back. Nor is it possible to record into the R-07.
You can also connect the R-07 to your computer to livestream. For the detail, please download and see our latest manual.

* Please refer to the app manufacturer for information on sampling rate for specific application.

*The Bluetooth® word mark and logos are registered trademarks owned by Bluetooth SIG, Inc. and any use of such marks by Roland is under license.
*Qualcomm is a trademark of Qualcomm Incorporated, registered in the United States and other countries, used with permission. aptX is a trademark of Qualcomm Technologies International, Ltd., registered in the United States and other countries, used with permission.
*Complies with the definitions of Hi-Res audio as recommended by the Japan Audio Society. The Hi-Res logo is a trademark and is licensed from the Japan Audio Society.