Description

Boss RC-500 Loop Station Pedal Overview:

Features

• Advanced two-track looper with onboard mixing and deep control options
• Class-leading sound quality with 32-bit AD/DA and 32-bit floating-point processing
• Stereo looper engine with 13 hours of recording time
• LCD with multi-color backlight for viewing loop status and editing parameters
• Mono/stereo inputs for easy pedalboard integration, plus independent XLR mic input with phantom power
• Reverse function and Loop FX (repeat, scatter, shift, and vinyl flick) for dynamic and engaging loop performances
• 16 different drum kits and 57 preset rhythms with A/B variations
• Support for expanded control via external footswitches, an expression pedal, or MIDI
• Full MIDI I/O provided with space-saving mini TRS jacks (BMIDI-5-35 adaptor cable available separately)
• Onboard storage for 99 phrase memories
• Back up and load WAV loops via USB
• Runs on four AA batteries or optional AC adaptor

Specifications

• Sampling Frequency: 44.1 kHz
• AD/DA Conversion: 32 bits
• Processing: 32-bit floating point
• Rhythm Type: 57 Patterns x 2 Variations
• Rhythm Kit: 16 types
• Memory: 99
• Nominal Output Level: OUTPUT A/MONO, B: -10 dBu
• Maximum Output Level: OUTPUT A/MONO, B: +8 dBu
• Output Impedance: OUTPUT A/MONO, B: 1 k ohm
• Recommended Load Impedance: OUTPUT A/MONO, B: 10 k ohms or greater
• Bypass: Buffered bypass
• Display: Graphic LCD (96 x 32 dots, RGB backlit LCD)
• Nominal Input Level
• MIC IN:-40 dBu (variable)
• INST IN A/MONOB: -10 dBu
• Maximum Input Level
• MIC IN:+8 dBu
• INST IN A/MONO, B: +8 dBu
• Input Impedance
• MIC IN: 4 k ohms
• INST IN A/MONO, B: 1 M ohm
• Power Supply
• Alkaline battery (AA, LR6) x 4
• AC adaptor (PSA-S series: sold separately)
• Current Draw
• 330 mA (with phantom power)
• 240 mA (without phantom power)
• Expected battery life under continuous use
• Alkaline: Approx. 3.5 hours (without phantom power)
• Approx. 2 hours (with phantom power)
• *These figures will vary depending on the actual conditions of use.
• Recording/Playback
• Number of Track: 2
• Data Format: WAV (44.1 kHz, 32-bit float, stereo)
• Maximum Recording Time: Approx. 1.5 hours (1 track), Approx.13 hours (total of All memories)
• Effect
• LOOP FX (only for loop tracks)
• Type: BEAT REPEAT, BEAT SHIFT, BEAT SCATTER, VINYL FLICK
• Reverb (only for rhythm part)
• Controls
• REC/PLAY switch, STOP switch, TRACK SELECT switch, MEMORY/VALUE knob, MIC LEVEL knob, TRACK 1 slider, TRACK 2 slider, TRACK 1 EDIT button, TRACK 2 EDIT button, RHYTHM TEMPO button, RHYTHM ON/OFF button, MEMORY button, MENU button, EXIT button, ENTER button, INPUT button
• Connectors
• INST IN A/MONO, B jacks: 1/4-inch phone type
• MIC IN jack: XLR type (balanced, phantom power: DC 48 V, 10 mA Max
• OUTPUT A/MONO, B jacks: 1/4-inch phone type
• CTL 1,2/EXP jack: 1/4-inch TRS phone type
• USB port: USB micro B type
• MIDI (IN, OUT) jacks: stereo miniature type
• DC IN jack

Size And Weight

• Width: 170 mm
• Depth: 138 mm
• Height(including rubber foot): 62 mm
• Weight(including battery): 950 g

Made in China