BR-800 Digital Recorder

The Complete, Portable Music-Production Solution

BOSS continues its top-selling tradition of portable, affordable multi-trackers with the new BR-800 — a battery-powered
studio to go. The sleek new design is made possible by touch-sensor switches and SD-card recording media. Up to four
tracks can be recorded simultaneously with eight tracks of simultaneous playback plus an additional stereo track
dedicated to the built-in rhythm generator. The BR-800’s powerful onboard effects processor includes GT-10/10B effects,
VE-20 vocal effects and harmonies, and COSM-based acoustic-guitar body modeling. EZ Recording feature interactively
guides through the recording process. A stereo microphone is also built into the BR-800 for instant “Song Sketch”
recording. No matter where you roam, you’ll never miss a moment of musical inspiration with the BR-800.
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4-track simultaneous recording, 8-track simultaneous Functions as a USB audio interface and DAW control
playback plus dedicated stereo rhythm track playback surface
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EZ Recording interactively guides through Cakewalk SONAR 8.5 LE software with full audio
the recording process loops and backing tracks included
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Powerful guitar, bass, and vocal effects derived Built-in stereo condenser microphone for instant recording
from BOSS’s flagship processors Sleek new interface based on touch sensors
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Song Skectch recording for quick stereo capture 1GB SD included (supports up to 32GB SDHC card)
in WAV format Runs on six AA batteries/USB bus power/AC
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Built-in advanced drum machine with editor software adaptor (included)

EZ Recording Mobility
Whether you’re creating intricate, multi-layered songs or point-and- You can power the BR-800 from the included AC adaptor, or, for
capture field recordings, the BR-800 makes the recording process ultimate mobility, it can be powered from six AA batteries. Record
fast and easy. Beginners will love the new EZ Recording mode anywhere! Stereo microphones are also
that interactively guides you through the recording process. Other built into the BR-800 for instant “Song
helpful features include the convenient Retry function, which re- Sketch” recordings — great for capturing
cues automatically to fix mistakes, and Song Sketch recording for song ideas (acoustic guitar and vocals, for
instant, one-touch capture. There’s also a built-in stereo condenser example) from any location.
microphone plus a DR-880-quality rhythm generator for adding
drum and percussion tracks to your songs.
USB Enhanced
The BR-800’s USB compatibility enables a variety of functionality
with computers. Connected to a PC, the BR-800 will function as
a USB audio interface for recordings
that utilize the internal effects.
The BR-800 can also function
Pro Effects as a control surface for DAW
Enhance your recordings with the powerful BOSS effects onboard software.
the BR-800. Many of the effects are derived from BOSS’s flagship
processors, including vocal effects from the VE-20, COSM guitar/bass
amps and effects from the GT-10 series, modeled acoustic-guitar
body effects from the AP-1 preamp, which imparts pro-quality
miked-up sound and rich body tone to line-recorded acoustic guitar.
You’ll be amazed at how much processing power is built into this
little recorder, and how excellent the effects sound.

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 COSM (Composite Object Sound Modeling) models an instrument in detail down to the level of its individual components,
creating stunningly natural results that retain not only the original’s sound character, but also its complex tonal responsiveness
and unique aural idiosyncrasies. For example, in the case of modeling a classic vacuum tube-based guitar amplifier,
skilled BOSS engineers analyze and model its preamp, controls, power amp, speakers, and cabinet in separate processes.
Ultimately, the final amp model is constructed digitally as a composite of these elements, with a finished result that sounds
and responds just like the original, allowing the guitarist who uses it to perform without boundaries or limitations.

■ Rear Panel ■ Side Panel

BR-800 Specifications
■ Tracks Track: 8, Simultaneously recording track 4, V-Track: 64 (8 V-Tracks per each Track) ■ Sample tracks, phantom power off), *May vary according to usage conditions, phantom power used, batteries
Rate 44.1 kHz ■ Frequency Response 20 Hz to 20 kHz (+1/-3 dB) ■ AD Conversion 24-bit, 24-bit + AF-AD used, and type of SD card used. ■ Dimensions 289 (W) x 184 (D) x 58 (H) mm/11-7/16 (W) x 7-1/4( D) x
(GUITAR/BASS) ■ DA Conversion 24-bit ■ Useful Capacity SD Card: 1 GB to 2 GB, SDHC Card: 4 GB to 32 GB 2-5/16(H) inches ■ Weight 890 g/2 lbs ■ Accessories SD Card (1 GB), AC Adaptor, USB Cable, BR-800
■ Data Type HiFi (MT2) Roland/BOSS original format, *16-bit linear stereo WAV format (SONG SKETCH DVD-ROM, Owner’s Manual, Roland Service (information sheet) ■ Options Footswitch: FS-5U, Pedal
only) ■ Nominal Input Level GUITAR/BASS jack: -10 dBu, INPUT 1 to 4 jacks: -50 to -20 dBu (XLR type), Switch: DP-2 (Roland), Expression Pedal: EV-5 (Roland), FV-500L/FV-500H, Soft Case: BA-CB1
-26 to +4 dBu (1/4” TRS phone type), LINE IN jack: -10 dBu ■ Input Impedance GUITAR/BASS jack: 1 MΩ,
®ÊRecording Time ®ÊRecording Time
INPUT 1 to 4 jacks: 3 kΩ (XLR type), 47 kΩ (1/4” TRS phone type), LINE IN jack: 10 kΩ ■ Nominal Output (conversion in one track) (SONG SKETCH)
Level LINE OUT jacks: -10 dBu ■ Output Impedance LINE OUT jacks: 1 kΩ ■ Recommended Load *The listed recording times are approximate.
Impedance LINE OUT jacks: 20 kΩ or greater, PHONES jack: 32 to 100 Ω ■ Residual Noise Level LINE Capacity Time Capacity Time
Times may be slightly shorter depending on the
OUT jacks: -85 dBu or less (IHF-A Typ.) ■ Display 128 x 64 dots (Backlit LCD) ■ Connectors GUITAR/ 1 GB 520 minutes 1 GB 90 minutes
number of songs that were created.
BASS jack (1/4” phone type), INPUT 1 to 4 jacks (XLR type / 1/4” TRS phone type), LINE IN jack (Stereo 2 GB 17 hours 2 GB 3 hours *The number is the total for all the tracks that are
miniature phone type), FOOT SW/EXP PEDAL (1/4 TRS phone type), LINE OUT jacks (RCA phono type), 4 GB 34 hours 4 GB 6 hours used. If each of the eight tracks contains an equal
PHONES jack (Stereo 1/4” phone type), USB connector, DC IN jack ■ USB Function Audio Input/Output, 8 GB 68 hours 8 GB 12 hours amount of data, the length of the resulting song
16 GB 136 hours 16 GB 24 hours will be approximately 1/8 of the above.
MIDI Input/Output, File Transfer, BUS Power operation ■ USB Driver system requirements Windows XP,
Windows Vista, Windows 7, MacOS X 10.4 or later ■ Power Supply DC 9 V: AC Adaptor/Size AA Dry 32 GB 272 hours 32 GB 48 hours
battery x 6 (alkaline batteries recommended)/USB Bus Power ■ Current Draw 280 mA (DC IN), 480 mA * 0 dBu = 0.775 Vrms.
(USB Bus Power), Alkaline dry cell batteries Approximately 5.5 hours (with continuous playback of 8 * The specifications are subject to change without notice.

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