For Immediate Release

Rebecca Eaddy
Marketing Communications Manager
Roland Corporation U.S.
(323) 890-3718
Rebecca.Eaddy@RolandUS.com

ROLAND ROLLS OUT RCS-848 MUSIC CONFERENCING SYSTEM

Anaheim, California, Jan. 20, 2005—Roland is proud to announce the RCS-848—the next generation in all-in-one music conferencing systems. With a rack-mountable audio hub that can be controlled via the RCS-848 Conference Controller and 8-student communication capability, the RCS-848 is the perfect conferencing solution for piano teaching, music ensemble instruction and sophisticated language lab teaching. Furthermore, since this comprehensive stand-alone system does not rely on any external computer hardware or software, it is easy-to-install and simple-to-use.

Professors, artists and business people alike can record lectures and performances using an external audio recorder, such as a CD, hard disk or computer making the RCS-848 an ideal tool for offices and universities. Educators can also monitor and communicate with their students through an external monitoring speaker system such as a stereo power-amp with speakers.

In Standard Mode the RCS-848 allows teachers to monitor and communicate with up to eight students in stereo via nine supplied RCS-1 interface boxes and RCS-HS headsets—the system's expandable to 48 students in stereo with optional RCS-8EXP expansion kits. In addition, any student may be assigned to one of four practice groups (i.e. Group A, B, C or D) for ensemble practice, performance, and communication. The result is a flexible music conferencing system that is fully expandable.

The system can also operate in Split Mode, allowing educators to accommodate up to 48 students in mono by adding optional RCS-8EXP expansion kits and RCS-HS headsets as needed.

Roland is a world leader in the design, manufacture and distribution of electronic musical instruments, professional audio equipment, multimedia products and music accessories. For more information, contact Roland Corporation U.S., 5100 S. Eastern Ave., P.O. Box 910921, Los Angeles, CA 90091-0921, (323) 890-3700 (x3718 for media use only), www.RolandUS.com.