Roland SP-404SX Service Notes

3
Sep. 2009 SP-404SX
Specifications
SP-404SX: Sampler
Maximum Polyphony
12 voices
Recordable Data
Samples: 120 (12 samples x 10 banks) (stored on SD card)
Patterns: 120 (12 patterns x 10 banks) (stored on SD card)
Sampling Time
(Total Time for All Samples)
The maximum sampling time (size) for a single sample is approximately 180
minutes in stereo (2 GB).
The following table shows the approximate total sampling time of the samples
that can be stored on one SD card.
* Since the 1 GB SD card included with the SP-404SX contains preload data, the
available sampling time will be less than the time above.
Data Format
16-bit Linear (.wav/aiff)
Sampling Frequency
44.1 kHz
Pattern Sequencer
Maximum recordable notes: Approx. 16,000 notes
Resolution: 96 ticks per quarter note
Pattern Length: 1–99 measures
Recording method: Realtime Loop Recording (with shuffle quantize function)
Effects
29 types
Pads
12 + SubPad x 1
Controllers
Control Knob x 3
Display
7 segments, 3 characters (LED)
Onboard Mic
Mono x 1
Connectors
LINE IN jacks (L, R) (RCA phono type)
LINE OUT jacks (L, R) (RCA phono type)
Headphones (PHONES) jack (Stereo 1/4 inch phone type)
MIC IN jack (1/4 inch phone type)
MIDI IN connector
DC IN jack
SD card slot
Power Supply
DC 9 V
(Ni-MH AA SIZE Rechargeable Battery x 6,
Alkaline AA SIZE Dry Battery x 6 or AC Adaptor)
* Batteries sold separately
Battery Life for Continuous Use
Ni-MH Rechargeable batteries: approximately 5 hours
Alkaline dry batteries: approximately 4 hours
* These figures will vary depending on the actual conditions of use.
Current Draw
450 mA
Dimensions
177.6 (W) x 256.7 (D) x 72.1 (H) mm
7 (W) x 10-1/8 (D) x 2-7/8 (H) inches
Weight
1.2 kg / 2 lbs 11 oz (excluding batteries)
Accessories
SD card (1GB) (#********)
SP-404SX UTILITY CD-ROM (#5100008941)
AC Adaptor PSB-1U (#04236101)
AC Cord (#5100012293, #02562456, #01903356, #03785590)
Owner’s Manual (#5100008948)
* Printed matters will not be supplied after the end of the production. Then,
download the electronic file from the Roland web site.
* In the interest of product improvement, the specifications and/or appearance of
this unit are subject to change without prior notice.
Card
capacity
Stereo (mono)
Card
capacity
Stereo (mono)
1 GB
Approx. 90 min.
(180 min.)
8 GB
Approx. 720 min.
(24 hours)
2 GB
Approx. 180 min.
(360 min.)
16GB
Approx. 24 hours
(48 hours)
4 GB
Approx. 360 min.
(720 min.)
32 GB
Approx. 48 hours
(96 hours)

Roland SP-404SX Specifications

General

Display type	LED
Built-in display	Yes
Display number of characters	3
Bit rate	16 bit
Sample rate	44.1 kHz
Number of pads	13
Number of samples	120
Maximum polyphony (notes)	12
Battery type	AA
Battery voltage	9 V
Power source type	AC, Battery
Number of batteries supported	6
Compatible memory cards	SD
Included memory card size	1 GB

Weight and Dimensions

Depth	257 mm
Width	178 mm
Height	72 mm
Weight	1200 g