BOSS BR864 Details
Product
Description
The Boss BR-864 puts 8-track digital recording in the palm of your hand. Never
has so much power been available in such a small package. With features like 64
Virtual Tracks, onboard COSMŽ effects, CompactFlash media for recording and a
built-in USB port, the BR-864 has everything guitarists and songwriters need to
turn ideas into songs.
Features:
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Compact 8-track
digital recording studio with intuitive Boss-style operation
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Uses 128MB CompactFlash media
(included) for over 60 minutes of recording time
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8-track simultaneous playback;
64 Virtual Tracks (V-Tracks) for recording
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Programmable Rhythm Guide drum
track with Tone Load function
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Insert/Loop effects with COSM
Guitar Amp Modeling and Bass Simulator, plus new wah effects, guitar synth and
Harmonist
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New dedicated track EQ for all 8
playback tracks
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Instrument/Hi-Z Instrument
input, XLR and 1/4-inch Microphone inputs, plus stereo RCA Line input
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USB port for .WAV/AIFF file
exchange with PCs; S/PDIF digital output and built-in microphone and battery
power for recording any time, any place
Affordable
and Portable
The BR-864 is not only Boss' smallest 8-track recorder, but it's also their
most affordable. With 64 Virtual Tracks, there's plenty of room to track
multiple overdubs, vocals and instruments. A 128MB CompactFlash card comes
standard, giving you over an hour's worth of high-quality recording time.
Easy USB File
Exchange and Data Backup
A built-in USB port makes it easy to import and export audio with USB-equipped
computers. Now you can load and convert .WAV/AIFF files from your Mac or PC
directly into a track, or export your song for CD-burning and MP3 creation. The
USB port also makes for a great way to archive and backup recordings to your
computer's hard drive.
A World of
High-Quality Effects
Thanks to COSM modeling, guitarists can plug right into the BR-864 and get
killer tone every time. Simply choose from several COSM Amp Models and you'll
sound huge. There's even a Bass Simulator that lets you lay down bass from a
guitar -- plus several new effects like wah, guitar synth and a Harmonist for
scale-intelligent pitch shifting.
Rhythm Guide
Redux
The Rhythm Guide function has been beefed up considerably for the BR-864.
First, Boss added full programmability, meaning you can tap in your own drum
patterns in addition to the dozens of great-sounding presets. A new Tone Load
function lets you add custom drum sounds by importing .WAV/AIFF files. Best of
all, the Rhythm Guide doesn't use any of the 64 recording tracks, so you still
get eight playback tracks and drums.
Guitar-Friendly
Features
While anyone can benefit from the BR-864's portability and power, guitarists in
particular will appreciate having a dedicated Hi-Z input and onboard tuner.
There's also a Phrase Trainer function that lets you slow down riffs, making
them easier to learn. And since the BR-864 runs on batteries, you can take this
little 8-track studio anywhere.
Technical Description
Tracks:
8
V-Tracks:
64 (8 V-Tracks per each Track)
* Up to 2 tracks can be recorded simultaneously, and up to 8 tracks can be
played back simultaneously.
Useful Data
StorageCapacity:
CompactFlash: 32 MB to 1 GB
Data Type:
HiFi (MT2), STANDARD (LV1), LONG (LV2)
Sample Rate
44.1 kHz
Recording
Time:
HiFi (MT2)
32 MB: 16 minutes
64 MB: 32minutes
128 MB: 65 minutes
256 MB: 130 minutes
512 MB: 260 minutes
1GB: 520 minutes
STANDARD (LV1)
32 MB: 19 minutes
64 MB: 39 minutes
128 MB: 78 minutes
256 MB: 156 minutes
512 MB: 312 minutes
1GB: 624 minutes
LONG (LV2)
32 MB: 24 minutes
64 MB: 49 minutes
128 MB: 98 minutes
256 MB: 196 minutes
512 MB: 392 minutes
1GB: 784 minutes
* The
above-listed recording times are approximate. Times may be slightly shorter
depending on the number of songs that were created.
* The above number 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.
Nominal Input
Level
Guitar/Bass: -24 dBu
Mic (Phone/XLR): -44 dBu
Line: -16 dBu
Input Impedance
Guitar/Bass: 1 M ohm
Mic (Phone/XLR): 8.9 k ohm (unbalanced), 8.2 k ohm (balanced)
Line: 15 k ohms
Nominal
Output Level:
LINE OUT : -10 dBu
Output Impedance
Line Out: 2 k ohms
Headphones: 147 ohms
Recommended Load
Impedance
Line Out: 20 k ohms or greater
Headphones: 8 to 50 ohms
Residual
Noise Level:
Line Out : -85 dBu or less
* Input Select: Guitar/Bass, input terminated with 1 k ohms, Input Sens:
Center, IHF-A, typ., Effect: off)
Interface:
USB connector
Digital Out (optical type)
Connectors
Guitar/Bass: 1/4 in. phone type
Mic: XLR, 1/4 in. TRS phone type
Line In: RCA pin type
Line Out: RCA pin type
Foot Sw/ EXP Pedal: 1/4 in. phone type
Headphones: Stereo 1/4 in. phone type
MIDI out
Power Type:
DC 9 V; AC Adaptor (PSA series), Dry batteries x 6
Current Draw:
200 mA
Accessories:
Dry battery (R6(AA)type) x6
Owner's Manual
Demo Card (CompactFlash: 128 MB)
Optional:
AC adapter (PSA series)
Foot Switch (FS-5U)
Pedal Switch (DP-2)
Expression Pedal (EV-5, FV-300L)
Dimensions:
322 x 225 x 69mm; 12-11/16 x 8-7/8 x 2-3/4
Weight:
1.65 kg; 3 lbs. 11 oz.
*0 dBu=0.775 Vrms
* The specifications are subject to change without notice.
Does not include PSA120 Power adapter.
The BR864 has been replaced by the BR900CDKIT.
BOSS BR-864 DIGITAL STUDIO
