Detail 01
Custom X/Y microphones, 130 dB SPL maximum
The built-in stereo microphone pair is specified to handle sources up to 130 dB SPL.

Independent shopping perspective
The XV1-R is a portable stereo recorder with custom X/Y microphones, 32-bit float WAV recording, and controls aimed at quick capture away from a full recording rig. Use its presets for music/media, ambient work, meetings, or concerts, then apply onboard low-cut, gate, compression, or limiting as needed. It can record up to 96 kHz, overdub onto existing recordings, mount to a tripod or DSLR camera, generate slate tone for video sync, and work as a USB audio interface.


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Detail 01
The built-in stereo microphone pair is specified to handle sources up to 130 dB SPL.
Detail 02
You can choose 44.1, 48, or 96 kHz in mono or stereo WAV recording.
Detail 03
Supported card capacities range up to 128 GB.
Detail 04
It can operate from AA alkaline or NiMH batteries, or from USB bus power.
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USB-C supports transfer and USB Audio Class 2.0; the recorder also has stereo line/headphone output and mic/line input.
Detail 06
Longer WAV recordings are split into multiple files.
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Product questions
Straight answers to the questions shoppers most often ask about this product.
Yes. It records WAVF32 32-bit float files, as well as 24-bit PCM WAV files.
Yes. It can mount on tripods or DSLR cameras and includes a slate tone generator for audio/video sync in post-production.
Yes. Its USB-C connection supports USB Audio Class 2.0.
With alkaline batteries, battery life is approximately 12 hours, depending on conditions.
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