BOSS BR-80 Digital Recorder

Small enough to fit in your pocket, the BOSS MICRO BR BR-80 is the ultimate new portable recording and jam-along tool for guitarists and other musicians. It’s equipped with three modes to create, record, and perform your music: an eight-track MTR (Multi-Track Recorder) mode; an eBand mode for onstage backing tracks and phrase training; and a Live Rec mode for instantly capturing high-quality stereo recordings. You can even combine the three modes seamlessly. Record your phrase ideas using Live Rec mode, for example, and then import the recordings into MTR mode to use as foundations for song production. Once you’ve added tracks, import your finished songs into eBand mode for backing-track accompaniment at the gig. The MICRO BR BR-80 is truly a must-have for all musicians!

• Three modes: MTR (multi-track recorder), eBand, and Live Rec
• Records directly to SD/SDHC memory card (up to 32 GB)
• High-quality stereo condenser microphone built in for instant audio capture
• 64 V-Tracks and eight simultaneous playback tracks
• eBand function for phrase training and play-along tracks
• Huge library of built-in backing and rhythm patterns
• World-class COSM amps and effects onboard
• Use as a USB audio interface with built-in effects
  
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The Complete Studio To Go

Don’t be fooled by its size — this little studio is loaded! The MTR (Multi-Track Recorder) mode offers 64 V-Tracks with eight simultaneous playback tracks. In addition, a dedicated stereo rhythm track is provided, as well as an onboard library of great grooves to choose from. The intuitive user-interface continues the simple-to-use tradition of BOSS’ acclaimed BR series, with a graphical design that follows the layout of a conventional recording console. With EQ, reverb, and mastering tools plus, world-class COSM amps and effects for guitar, bass, and vocals the MICRO BR BR-80 is ready to deliver complete, pro-quality recordings with ease.

Virtual Jam Band

The MICRO BR BR-80’s eBand mode offers musicians a fun way to play along with their favorite songs. With the bundled eBand Song List Editor software, you can import CD, MP3, and WAV audio files from a computer via USB. The Center Cancel function can be used to minimize the volume of pre-recorded vocals and solos for play- and sing-along enjoyment. eBand mode is also an excellent partner for musical training, as it lets you record your performance adjust playback speed and/or pitch as desired.

Built-In Stereo Mic

In combination with the onboard high-grade stereo condenser microphones, the MICRO BR BR-80’s Live Rec mode lets you capture pristine stereo recordings instantly. Record vocals, guitar parts, and song ideas the moment inspiration strikes. Your recorded audio files can be easily imported into the MICRO BR BR-80’s MTR mode to use as a basis for multi-track song production.

High-Quality Multi FX

The MICRO BR BR-80 is packed with professional multi-effects powered by a newly developed custom DSP chip. Over 40 types of COSM amp models give you instant access to a wide range of powerful guitar and bass sounds. The preset patches allow first-timers and pros alike to enjoy high-quality sounds immediately, while power users can tweak parameters in micro detail for the ultimate tonal control. The dedicated vocal effects, comparable with BOSS’s popular VE-20, include doubling, harmony effects, pitch correction, and more.

PC Companion

The ultra-flexible MICRO BR BR-80 can be used as a stand-alone digital recorder or as audio interface for a USB-equipped computer. Furthermore, the bundled Wave Converter software lets you easily exchange data between the MICRO BR BR-80 and any other DAW.

Tracks

MTR Mode

Tracks: 8
Simultaneously recording track: 2
V-Track: 64 (8 V-Tracks per each Track)

eBand Mode

Tracks: 2 (stereo)
Simultaneously recording track: 2 (stereo)

LIVE REC Mode

Tracks: 2 (stereo)
Simultaneously recording track: 2
*Either the playback or the recording

Recording Media

 

SDHC Memory Card (4 GB to 32 GB)
SD Memory Card (1 GB to 2 GB)

Data Type

MTR Mode

Linear (Bit Depth: 16 bits)

eBand Mode

eBand Songs (Recording/Playback)
WAV (Bit Depth: 16 bits, Playback only)
MP3 (Bit Rates: 64 kbps to 320 kbps, Playback only)

LIVE REC Mode

WAV (Bit Depth: 16 bits, Recording/Playback)
MP3 (Bit Rates: 64 kbps to 320 kbps, Recording/Playback)

AD/DA

AD Conversion

24 bits

DA Conversion

24 bits

Sample Rate

44.1 kHz

Recording Time (conversion in one track)

MTR Mode

3 hours (1 GB), 100 hours (32 GB)

eBand Mode

eBand Song: 4 hours (1 GB), 130 hours (32 GB)
WAV 16-bit, stereo: 1.5 hours (1 GB), 50 hours (32 GB)
MP3 128 kbps, stereo: 16 hours(1 GB), 550 hours (32 GB)

LIVE REC Mode

WAV 16-bit, stereo: 1.5 hours (1 GB), 50 hours (32 GB)
MP3 128 kbps, stereo: 16 hours (1 GB), 550 hours (32 GB)

 

* The above-listed recording times are approximate. Times may be slightly shorter depending on the number of songs that were created.
* The above number of the MTR mode is the total for all the tracks that are used. If each of the eight tracks contain an equal amount of data, the length of the resulting song will be approximately 1/8 of the above.

Other

Nominal Input Level

GUITAR/MIC IN jack: -20 dBu (GUITAR/MIC SW = GUITAR), -40 dBu (GUITAR/MIC SW = MIC)
LINE IN jack:-10 dBu

Input Impedance

GUITAR/MIC IN jack: 1M ohm (GUITAR/MIC SW = GUITAR), 6k ohms (GUITAR/MIC SW = MIC)
LINE IN jack: 10k ohms

Nominal Output Level

PHONES/LINE OUT jack: -14 dBu

Output Impedance

PHONES/LINE OUT jack: 22 ohms

Display

Graphic LCD 128 x 64 dots (with backlit)

USB Functions

24-bit/44.1 kHz USB-AUDIO (Hi-Speed USB)
USB Mass Storage Class (Hi-Speed USB)
BUS Power operation

Connectors

GUITAR/MIC IN jack (1/4" phone type)
LINE IN jack (Stereo miniature phone type)
PHONES/LINE OUT jack (Stereo miniature phone type)
USB connector (mini-B type)
DC IN jack

Power Supply

DC 9V: AC Adaptor (sold separately)
Alkaline battery (AA, LR6) x 2
Rechargeable Ni-MH battery (AA, HR6) x 2
USB Bus Power

 

Expected battery life: Approximately 6 hours (Alkaline dry cell batteries/with continuous playback of 8 tracks, power save function)
* May vary according to usage conditions, batteries used, and type of SD card used.

Current Draw

130 mA (DC IN)

Accessories

SD Memory Card, USB Cable (mini-B type), Alkaline battery (AA, LR6) x 2, Owner's Manual

Options (sold separately)

AC Adaptor (PSA series), Silicone Rubber Case and Carrying Pouch: BA-BR80S

Size and Weight

Width

138 mm
5-7/16 inches

Depth

86 mm
3-7/16 inches

Height

22 mm
0-7/8 inches

Weight

140 g0 lbs. 5 oz.

0 dBu = 0.775 Vrms


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