BOSS RC-500 Loop Station

Specifications

Sampling and Processing

• 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

• Rhythm Type: 57 Patterns x 2 Variations
• Rhythm Kit: 16 types
• Effect (LOOP FX for loop tracks):
  • BEAT REPEAT
  • BEAT SHIFT
  • BEAT SCATTER
  • VINYL FLICK
• Reverb: (Only for rhythm part)

Memory

• Memory: 99

Input/Output

• 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

• Display Type: 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:
  • Alkaline:
    • Approx. 3.5 hours (without phantom power)
    • Approx. 2 hours (with phantom power)
  • Battery life may vary depending on usage conditions

Accessories

• Owner’s Manual
• Leaflet: “USING THE UNIT SAFELY,” “IMPORTANT NOTES,” and “Information”
• 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, BMIDI-1-35, BMIDI-2-35, BCC-1-3535, BCC-2-3535

Size and Weight

• Width: 170 mm (6-3/4 inches)
• Depth: 138 mm (5-7/16 inches)
• Height (including rubber foot): 62 mm (2-1/2 inches)
• Weight (including battery): 950 g (2.1 lb)