Boss RC-1 Loop Station Pedal

Get the Easiest to use Loop Station out There – The Boss RC-1 Loop Station Pedal

The BOSS RC-1 is our simplest and most user-friendly Loop Station ever, and it’s a ton of fun! Since the RC-20 Loop Station was first released in 2001, BOSS has led the way by continually releasing new looping products. Though they’ve been used and enjoyed by various looping artists and performers, BOSS still pursued an easier and more affordable solution. The RC-1 is a straightforward looper that is easy to operate. Experience the fun of looping when you record, playback, overdub, and undo or redo loops using this compact BOSS stompbox. And of course, the RC-1 Loop Station Pedal retains the BOSS quality and performance that musicians around the world have come to expect and rely on.

• Straightforward and easy to operate
• Newly designed loop indicator displays the current loop mode (Rec/Overdub/Play)
• Runs on a single 9-volt alkaline battery (approximately 4.5 hours of battery life)
• Can be used with an optional AC adaptor (PSA series: sold separately)
• 12 minutes of stereo recording time
• Stereo inputs and outputs
• Flexible external footswitch options
• Recorded phrase is retained in memory even after the RC-1 is turned off
• BOSS five-year warranty

On the top panel, there is a new and innovative loop indicator, which consists of a 24-segment LED laid out in a circular pattern. You can quickly and easily determine the current status of the Rec/Overdub/Play modes. With a maximum of 12 minutes of stereo recording time, the BOSS RC-1 Pedal is capable of capturing any extended performance that you can create or imagine! The stereo in/out jacks can be used with stereo effects and amplifiers.

Additionally, they allow you to connect stereo instruments, such as synthesizers. Other convenient features include battery and AC power, as well as flexible external foot switching capabilities. The BOSS RC-1 Loop Station Pedal is an especially great partner to start enjoying looping!

SPECIFICATIONS

• Nominal Input Level: -20 dBu
• Input Impedance: 1 M ohm
• Nominal Output Level: -20 dBu
• Output Impedance: 1 k ohm
• Recommended Load Impedance: 10 k ohms or greater
• Maximum Recording Time: Approximately 12 minutes
• Controls: Pedal switch, LEVEL knob
• Indicators: CHECK indicator, LOOP indicator

 Connectors

• INPUT A (MONO) jack: 1/4-inch phone type
• INPUT B jack: 1/4-inch phone type
• OUTPUT A (MONO) jack: 1/4-inch phone type
• OUTPUT B jack: 1/4-inch phone type
• STOP/UNDO jack: 1/4-inch TRS phone type
• DC IN jack

Power

• Power Supply: Alkaline battery (9 V, 6LR61), AC adapter (sold separately)
• Current Draw: 95 mA
• Expected battery life under continuous use (These figures will vary depending on the actual conditions of use.): Alkaline: Approx. 3 hours

Accessories

• Owner’s manual
• Leaflet (“USING THE UNIT SAFELY,” “IMPORTANT NOTES,” and “Information”)
• Alkaline battery (9 V, 6LR61)

Options (sold separately)

• PSA series AC adapter
• FS-5U footswitch
• FS-6 footswitch
• FS-7 footswitch

Size & Weight

• Size Dimensions: 129 x 59 x 73 mm ( 5-1/8 x 2-3/8 x 2-7/8 inches)
• Weight: 440 g, 1 lb

Manufacturer: Boss
Model: RC-1
SKU: I344460-N-22-WHXB
UPC: 761294506530

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