XVIVE XV1-R Portable Stereo Recorder

Product overview

The XVIVE XV1-R Portable Stereo Recorder is a compact, light handheld recorder with custom X/Y stereo microphones, intuitive menus and record-ready factory settings that make recording easy.

Carry it to gigs, rehearsals, meetings, concerts or a songwriting retreat. The XV1-R records up to 96 kHz audio in 24-bit or 32-bit float WAV, or compact AAC-LC / HE-AAC files, directly to microSD cards from 2 GB to 128 GB. Its microphones handle up to 130 dB SPL, a 3.5 mm Mic / Line input with plug-in power takes external microphones or line sources, and USB-C connects it to a computer for file transfer or as an audio interface. Two AA batteries give about 12 hours of operation.

Key features

• Record-ready factory settings and intuitive menus
• Up to 96 kHz in 24-bit int or 32-bit float WAV, or AAC-LC / HE-AAC lossy formats
• Custom X/Y stereo microphones for up to 130 dB SPL
• USB Type-C for data exchange with a computer and use as an audio interface
• Stereo 3.5 mm Mic / Line In with 3.1 V plug-in power
• Stereo 3.5 mm Line Out with dedicated volume control
• Auto-Record, Pre-Record and Self-Timer functions
• Slate Tone generator for filmmaking with DSLR / video cameras
• Playback speed control, overdub and on-board speaker
• 2 x AA batteries or USB power: about 12 hours on alkaline batteries

Time-saving recording profiles

Five presets cover common recording scenarios: Production (lossless 32-bit float WAV for pristine music and media), General (high quality AAC for ambient, voice or music), Meeting (efficient stereo AAC with limiter, compressor, lowcut and gate for meetings and lectures), Voice Memo (minimum file size mono speech with prerecord) and Concert (transparent AAC of music with auto level). Selecting a profile sets all recording effects and settings at once.

Onboard effects and recording settings

Lowcut (80, 100 or 120 Hz) removes rumble and handling noise, Gate filters out background noise, Compressor evens out volume spikes and Limiter keeps the loudest sounds from clipping. Auto Record starts recording at a set threshold, Prerecord keeps 2.5 seconds from before the record button is pressed, Auto Level adjusts the gain for loud, constant noise, and a 20 dB mic pad and a recording time limit are available.

Overdub, playback and speaker

Overdub records on top of an existing recording: add a harmony, a commentary or several layers to demo a song. Playback offers repeat modes, fast forward / rewind steps, marks and a play rate from 0.5 to 1.5 times. The on-board speaker checks recordings when no headphones are at hand and mutes when the line out is used.

Audio for video

A tripod socket on the underside mounts the XV1-R on tripods or on top of a DSLR camera, where it records high-quality stereo sound for video and generates slate tones that help sync audio and video accurately in editing. Electret lavalier microphones with a 3.5 mm TRS plug connect to the Mic / Line input.

In the box

• XV1-R Portable Stereo Recorder

FAQs

Can the XV1-R be used as a USB audio interface?

Yes. In USB audio mode it is a stereo-in / stereo-out USB Audio Class 2.0 device at 48 kHz, using the line input (or the built-in microphones) as input and the line out as output. No extra driver is needed.

Which memory cards does it use?

microSD, microSDHC and microSDXC cards from 2 GB to 128 GB.

How long do the batteries last?

About 12 hours with alkaline AA batteries, depending on conditions. It also runs on 1.5 V lithium or NiMH AA batteries, or on USB power.

Where can I buy the XVIVE XV1-R Portable Stereo Recorder in India?

The XVIVE XV1-R Portable Stereo Recorder is available from Shivansh Electronics, Kolkata, West Bengal, India, with delivery across India.

Workflow 1: Recording a rehearsal or gig

Bands and musicians.

Connections

Setup

1. Switch on and choose the Production or Concert profile.
2. Press RECORD to open the record screen, then RECORD again to start.
3. Watch the meter; the record button LEDs flash red when the input clips.
4. Press STOP, then HOME and PLAY to check the recording.

Tip: Concert enables auto level for loud, constant sound.

Workflow 2: Meetings and lectures

Students, journalists and business users.

Connections

Setup

1. Select the Meeting profile (stereo HE-AAC with limiter, compressor, lowcut and gate).
2. Place the recorder between the speakers.
3. Engage the UI lock with the power switch so a long recording is not interrupted.

Tip: Voice Memo gives the smallest files for speech.

Workflow 3: Sound for video

Video makers and filmmakers.

Connections

Setup

1. Mount the XV1-R on the camera or tripod.
2. Turn on Tone Mark so a 1000 Hz slate tone marks the start and end of each recording.
3. Record, then sync audio and video in editing with the slate tones.

Tip: 32-bit float WAV can recover audio that would clip in other formats.

Workflow 4: Lavalier microphone recording

Interviewers and presenters.

Connections

Setup

1. Switch Plug-in Power on in the system menu (3.1 V).
2. Connect the lavalier microphone to the Mic / Line In jack.
3. Record as usual; the external input is used instead of the built-in microphones.

Tip: A stereo to left / right splitter cable takes two electret microphones.

Workflow 5: Song demos with overdub

Songwriters.

Connections

Setup

1. Record the first idea as a WAV file.
2. Open it in the playback screen and start Overdub.
3. Record a harmony or another layer while the original plays: a new file is written.

Tip: Repeat to build several layers.

Workflow 6: Computer audio interface and card reader

Podcasters and home recordists.

Connections

Setup

1. Connect the USB cable before switching on: the XV1-R asks which USB mode to use.
2. Choose Card Reader to copy files, or USB Audio to use the XV1-R as a 2-in / 2-out interface at 48 kHz.
3. No extra driver is needed.

Tip: In USB Audio mode the built-in microphones are used when nothing is plugged into the line input.