Boss BR-600 8-Track Digital Recorder

BOSS has a long, celebrated history as the world's premier compact-effects manufacturer, but now the BOSS brand has become synonymous with portable digital recording as well. The latest arrival in the BOSS recording line, the BR-600, is bound to raise BOSS's recording profile even higher. Meet the most physically streamlined, feature-rich eight-track studio on the market.

Features

8 simultaneous playback tracks, 64 V-Tracks

CompactFlash memory card slot for storing recording media; 128MB card included

Built-in FX processor, including pitch corrector and COSM amp models

Built-in drum-machine with velocity-sensitive pads

Built-in stereo mic and battery power to record anywhere

USB for data transfer/computer connectivity


Portable and ultra slim: 257 x 182 x 23mm

Carrying case and XLR-to-1/4 in. mic cable included

8 Tracks & Beyond
The BR-600 provides eight simultaneous playback tracks, but there's more to this recorder than meets the eye. Each of the eight tracks also contains eight V-Tracks (virtual tracks), which gives you quick access to 64 tracks of recorded material. Record dozens of takes, then choose your favorites for mixdown.

BOSS FX
Sweeten your tracks with the powerful effects built into the BR-600. Derived from BOSS high-end recorders, these quality algorithms can give even the dullest tracks maximum impact. Fix mistakes and master your mixes. Included in the effects suite: COSM guitar and bass amp models plus chorus, delay, reverb, and EQ for every channel. Pitch correction is provided as well.

Drum Machine Onboard
Need drums? The BR-600 has a drum machine built in. Assemble your perfect backing track from nearly 300 high-quality drum patterns built in, or program your own from the velocity-sensitive pads. Rock, pop, blues, country, R&B, Latin, and more - choose your style and you're instantly groovin?.

Field Recording
Wherever you go, the ultra-portable BR-600 is ready to record. It can operate on six AA batteries, for starters, so you don't have to sweat the AC connection. Best of all, a quality stereo microphone is built in, so you can point and capture audio on the spot, quickly and easily. Whether you're recording band rehearsals, capturing ambient sounds, or you name it, the BR-600 is all you need to get the job done with zero hassle.

CompactFlash
The BR-600 records its CD-quality digital audio direct to Compact Flash, the international standard for reliable, portable storage. A removable 128MB CF card is included, which provides approximately 65 minutes of recording time (one mono track). You can easily expand your recording time by purchasing optional CF cards.

Technical Info

Tracks: 8 tracks, 64 V-Tracks (8 V-Tracks per each track). Up to 2 tracks can be recorded simultaneously, and up to 8 tracks can be played back simultaneously.

Maximum capacity: CompactFlash: 1 G bytes

Data type: HiFi (MT2), STANDARD (LV1), LONG (LV2)

Sample rate: 44.1kHz

Frequency response: 20 Hz to 20 kHz (+1/-3 dBu)

Nominal input level (variable): GUITAR/BASS jack: -20 dBu, MIC (TRS balanced/XLR) jack: -40 dBu, LINE IN jack: -10 dBu

Input impedance: GUITAR/BASS jack: 1 M ohms, MIC 1/2 jack: 2 k ohms (HOT-COLD), (TRS balanced/XLR), 1.0 k ohms (HOT-GND, COLD-GND), LINE IN jack: 30 k ohms

Nominal output level: LINE OUT jack: -10 dBu

Output impedance: LINE OUT jack: 2 k ohms, Headphone jack: 140 ohms

Recommended load impedance: LINE OUT jack: 20 k ohms or greater, Headphone jack: 32-100 ohms

Residual noise level: LINE OUT jack: -85 dBu or less (INPUT SELECT: GUITAR/MIC, input terminated with 1 k ohms, INPUT SENS: CENTER, IHF-A, typ., EFFECT: OFF)

Interface: USB Connector

Display: 16 Characters x 2 Lines (Backlit LCD)

Connectors: GUITAR/BASS jack (1/4 inch phone type), MIC 1 jacks ( TRS balanced 1/4 inch phone type), MIC 2 jacks (TRS balanced 1/4 inch phone type), LINE IN jack (Stereo miniature phone type), LINE OUT jack (RCA Phono type), FOOT SW/EXP PEDAL jack (1/4 inch phone type), PHONES jack (Stereo 1/4 inch phone type), USB connector

Power: 9VDC; PSA Series AC Adaptor (optional)/Size AA Dry battery x 6 (included)

Current draw: 200 mA, Alkaline dry cell batteries, Approximately 5 hours (with continuous playback of 8 tracks), May vary according to usage conditions, batteries used, and type of CompactFlash used.

Included Accessories: Soft Case, Size AA alkaline dry cell batteries (6), TRS-XLR converter cable, Demo Card (Already inserted when the BR-600 is shipped), Owner's Manual, Separate sheet (About Memory Cards etc.), Roland Service (information sheet)

Optional: AC Adaptor: PSA series, Foot Switch: FS-5U, Pedal Switch: DP-2 (Roland), Expression Pedal: EV-5 (Roland), FV-300L/FV-500L/FV-500H

Size and Weight

Width: 257 mm; 10-1/8 in.

Depth: 183 mm; 7-1/4 in.

Height: 27 mm; 1-1/8 in.

Weight: 0.7 kg; 1 lbs. 9 oz. (excluding batteries)

Smaller than most laptops, this super-portable 8-track recorder has a 10" x 7-1/4" footprint and is only 1-1/8" thin! There's no shortage of powerful features though, with 64 virtual tracks for alternate takes or bouncing, a built-in drum machine, 2 built-in mics, and powerful effects processing including pitch correction. USB port for Mac or PC .wav file exchange. CD-quality recording to CompactFlash cards. Includes 128MB card, XLR-1/4" mic cable, and carrying case.