Boss RC-500 Loop Station
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Boss RC-500 Loop Station

by Boss

MPN: RC500

Availability: in stock

£269.00

Dual-Track Powerhouse

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 gives serious creators the tools they need to develop new ideas and deliver impactful performances that will leave audiences wanting more.

  • Sampling Frequency: 44.1 kHz
  • AD/DA Conversion: 32 bits
  • Processing: 32-bit floating point
  • 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
  • Memory: 99
  • Display: Graphic LCD (96 x 32 dots, RGB backlit LCD)

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

  • Rhythm Type: 57 Patterns x 2 Variations
  • Rhythm Kit: 16 types

Effect

  • LOOP FX (only for loop tracks)
  • Type: BEAT REPEAT, BEAT SHIFT, BEAT SCATTER, VINYL FLICK
  • Reverb (only for rhythm part)

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

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

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

  • Power Supply: Alkaline battery (x4, AA, LR6), AC adaptor (PSA-S series: sold separately)
  • Current Draw: 330 mA (with phantom power), 240 mA (without phantom power)
  • Battery Life (Alkaline): Approx. 3.5 hours (without phantom power), Approx. 2 hours (with phantom power)

Weight & Dimensions

  • Weight: 950 g (2.1 lbs)
  • Dimensions (mm): 170 (W) x 138 (D) x 60. (H)
  • Dimensions (inches): 6-3/4 (W) x 5-7/16 (D) x 2-3/8 (H)

Accessories

  • Owner's Manual
  • Leaflet
  • Alkaline battery (x4, AA, LR6)
  • Rubber foot (x4)

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
  • Advanced two-track looper with onboard mixing and deep control options 
  • Class-leading sound quality with 32-bit AD/DA and 32-bit floating-point processing
  • Stereo looper engine with 13 hours of recording time 
  • LCD with multi-color backlight for viewing loop status and editing parameters
  • Mono/stereo inputs for easy pedalboard integration, plus independent XLR mic input with phantom power 
  • Reverse function and Loop FX (repeat, scatter, shift, and vinyl flick) for dynamic and engaging loop performances
  • 16 different drum kits and 57 preset rhythms with A/B variations
  • Support for expanded control via external footswitches, an expression pedal, or MIDI
  • Full MIDI I/O provided with space-saving mini TRS jacks (BMIDI-5-35 adaptor cable available separately)
  • Onboard storage for 99 phrase memories
  • Back up and load WAV loops via USB
  • Runs on four AA batteries or optional AC adaptor