Boss RC-500 Loop Station – Guitar Effect Pedal

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-0-WHXC
UPC: 761294516751

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