BOSS VE-500 Vocal Performer

Specifications

Sampling and Conversion

• Sampling Frequency: 48 kHz
• AD Conversion: 32 bits + AF method
  • AF Method (Adaptive Focus Method): A proprietary method from Roland & BOSS that improves the signal-to-noise (SN) ratio of the AD and DA converters.
• DA Conversion: 32 bits
• Processing: 32-bit floating point

Patches

• User Patches: 99
• Preset Patches: 50

Input/Output Levels and Impedance

• Nominal Input Level:
  • MIC IN: -40 dBu (Adjustable)
  • INST IN: -10 dBu
• Input Impedance:
  • MIC IN: 4 k ohms
  • INST IN: 2 M ohms
• Nominal Output Level:
  • XLR OUT L, R: -40 dBu, -10 dBu (Selectable)
  • INST THRU: -10 dBu (Unbuffered)
• Output Impedance:
  • XLR OUT L, R: 600 ohms

Display

• Type: Graphic LCD
• Resolution: 132 x 32 dots
• Backlighting: Yes

Controls

• Switches:
  • DOWN switch
  • UP switch
  • HARMONY switch
  • GND LIFT switch
• Buttons:
  • EFFECT EDIT button
  • KEY button
  • MENU button
  • EXIT button
  • ENTER button
• Knobs:
  • 1 knob
  • 2 knob
  • 3 knob

Connectors

• MIC IN: XLR type, balanced, phantom power (DC 48 V, 10 mA Max)
• INST IN: 1/4-inch phone type
• XLR OUT L, R: XLR type
• INST THRU: 1/4-inch phone type
• CTL1,2 / EXP: 1/4-inch TRS phone type
• MIDI IN: MIDI IN connector
• USB COMPUTER port: USB Micro-B type
• DC IN: DC IN jack

Power Supply

• AC Adaptor: PSA series

Current Draw

• With Phantom Power: 310 mA
• Without Phantom Power: 210 mA

Accessories

• Included:
  • AC adaptor (PSA series)
  • Owner’s manual
  • Leaflet “USING THE UNIT SAFELY”

Options (sold separately)

• Footswitch: FS-5U, FS-5L
• Dual Footswitch: FS-6, FS-7
• Expression Pedal: FV-500H, FV-500L, EV-30, Roland EV-5

Size and Weight

• Width: 170 mm (6-3/4 inches)
• Depth: 138 mm (5-7/16 inches)
• Height: 62 mm (2-1/2 inches)
• Weight: 860 g (1 lb 15 oz)