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Boss RC-500 Loop Station - Guitar Effect Pedal

by Boss
Original price $319.99 - Original price $319.99
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$319.99
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Get An Advanced Two-Track Looper With Premium Sound And Room For True Creativity - The Boss RC-500 Loop Station

The RC-500 is an essential partner for guitarists, singer/songwriters, multi-instrumentalists, and anyone who wants to take their looping to the next level. Craft real-time compositions with two loop tracks, mic and stereo instrument inputs, rhythms, and inspiring Loop FX, all backed by premium 32-bit audio quality. Store loops in onboard memories, and explore expanded operation with external controls and MIDI.

Filled with next-generation Loop Station features, the RC-500 give s serious creators the tools they need to develop new ideas and deliver impactful performances that will leave audiences wanting more. Featuring best-in-class 32-bit AD/DA and 32-bit floating-point processing, the RC-500 captures your personal sound with full fidelity and keeps loops crystal clear, even with multiple overdubs. --And with 13 hours of stereo recording time, there’s plenty of space for extended creative journeys!


SPECIFICATIONS

  • Sampling Frequency: 44.1 kHz
  • AD/DA Conversion: 32 bits
  • Processing: 32-bit floating point

Recording/Playback

  • Number of Tracks: 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)
  • Rhythm Type: 57 Patterns x 2 Variations
  • Rhythm Kit: 16 types

Effects

  • LOOP FX(only for loop tracks): BEAT REPEAT, BEAT SHIFT, BEAT SCATTER, VINYL FLICK
  • Reverb (only for rhythm part)
  • Memory: 99 Phrases

Nominal Input Level

  • MIC IN:-40 dBu (variable)
  • INST IN A/MONO、B: -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

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

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

Display

  • Graphic LCD (96 x 32 dots, RGB backlit LCD)

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

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 (These figures will vary depending on the actual conditions of use)

  • Alkaline: Approx. 3.5 hours (without phantom power)
  • Alkaline: Approx. 2 hours (with phantom power)

Size Dimensions

  • 6-3/4 (W) x 5-7/16 (D) x 2-3/8 (H) inches(excluding rubber foot)
  • 6-3/4 (W) x 5-7/16 (D) x 2-1/2 (H) inches(including rubber foot)

Weight

  • 1.9 lbs(excluding battery)
  • 2.1 lbs(including battery)

Accessories

  • Owner's Manual
  • Leaflet "USING THE UNIT SAFELY"
  • Alkaline battery (AA, LR6) x 4
  • Rubber foot x 4

Options (sold separately)

  • AC adaptor: PSA-S series
  • Footswitch: FS-5U
  • Dual Footswitch: FS-6, FS-7
  • Expression Pedal: FV-500H, FV-500L, EV-30, Roland EV-5
  • TRS/MIDI connecting cable: BMIDI-5-35


Manufacturer: Boss
Model: RC-500
SKU: I641818-N-2-WHXX
UPC: 761294516751


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