Description
Technical
Specifications
Inputs / Outputs
| Total inputs | 16 |
|---|---|
| Inputs | 16 balanced inputs (8 XLR/TRS combos + 8 TRS) + Hi-Z guitar input; up to 36 inputs / 32 outputs via R-BUS |
| Inputs / outputs | Coaxial and optical digital I/O (S/PDIF), two proprietary R-BUS ports, SCSI port |
Processing
| Max sample rate | 96 kHz |
|---|---|
| Bit depth | 24 bits |
| Architecture | Self-contained workstation: 24-track recorder + 64-channel digital mixer + effects in a single machine |
| Channels | 64-channel digital mixer derived from the 7000-series V-Mixing System; per-channel dynamics and EQ |
| Effects and plug-ins | 2 pre-installed VS8F-2 stereo effect processors (COSM modelling, Mastering Tool Kit), expandable to 8 stereo |
Surface
| Physical faders | 17 |
|---|---|
| Motorized faders | Yes |
| Screens | 1 |
| Touchscreen | No |
| Control surface | 17 motorised faders with scene recall, 16 rotary encoders, VGA output + mouse + ASCII keyboard |
Recording
| Onboard recording | Yes |
|---|---|
| Recording type | Internal hard drive (24 tracks); CD/DVD burner on VS-2480CD/DVD |
| Recording | 24 tracks, 24-bit / 96 kHz, 384 virtual tracks; up to 16 tracks at once |
Networking
| Redundant PSU | No |
|---|---|
| Redundant networking | No |
Other
| Variants and configurations | VS-2480 (base), VS-2480CD (CD burner), VS-2480DVD (DVD burner) |
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Software
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Accessories
Other
- VS8F-2 Effects Expansion Board
Stereo effects board (up to 3 additional) taking the unit to 8 stereo processors.
I/O card
- R-BUS interface box
R-BUS interface (e.g. DIF-AT / ADA-7000) adding multichannel analog or digital I/O.
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History & design
The VS-2480 is the top of Roland's V-Studio range: a self-contained digital audio workstation combining a 24-track recorder (24-bit / 96 kHz, 384 virtual tracks) with a 64-channel digital mixer derived from the 7000-series V-Mixing System. The surface offers 17 motorised faders with scene recall, 16 rotary encoders, per-channel dynamics and EQ, a large LCD and a VGA output (with mouse and ASCII keyboard) for detailed display.
I/O: 16 balanced inputs (8 XLR/TRS combos + 8 TRS) plus a Hi-Z guitar input, Master and Monitor outputs, four auxiliaries, coaxial and optical digital I/O, and two proprietary R-BUS ports that, via interface boxes, extend the system to 36 inputs and 32 outputs. Two VS8F-2 stereo effect processors are pre-installed (COSM mic/speaker/guitar amp modelling, Mastering Tool Kit), expandable to eight stereo via additional boards. The VS-2480CD and VS-2480DVD variants add a built-in burner.
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