The MICRO BR BR-80 8-Track Digital Recorder from Boss is a perfect jam tool for the traveling musician. This ultra-compact recorder has 3 modes for creating, recording, and performing your music. It has an 8-track multi-track recording mode, an eBand mode for onstage backing tracks, and a live recording mode to instantly capture stereo recordings. The modes can even be combined seamlessly for terrific versatility.
The recorder captures audio directly to SD or SDHC flash memory cards with capacities up to 32GB. A high-quality stereo condenser microphone lets you record without the need for any additional equipment. The recorder offers a 1/4" guitar/mic input, as well as a 3.5mm line input so you can connect a variety of instruments and sound sources if desired. There is also a 3.5mm headphone/line output for connecting headphones or portable speakers. A USB connector lets you connect the BR-80 to your computer for use as a USB audio interface.
Other features of the BR-80 include 64 V-tracks and 8 simultaneous playback tracks. There is also a large library of built-in backing and rhythm patterns, plus world-class COSM amps and effects. SONAR X1 LE software for Windows is included for additional recording and editing capabilities on your computer.
Note! The included SONAR software is compatible with Windows only. The BR-80 itself can operate with Mac and Windows computers via USB.
| Tracks |
MTR Mode: 8 Total, 2 Simultaneous Recording Tracks, 64 V-Tracks (8 per Track) eBand Mode: 2 Stereo Tracks, Simultaneous Recording Live Rec Mode: 2 Stereo Tracks, Simultaneous Recording |
| Recording Media |
SD Card (1GB to 2GB) SDHC Card (4GB to 32GB) |
| Data Format |
MTR Mode: Linear, 16-bit eBand Mode: eBand Songs Recording/Playback, 16-bit WAV Playback, 64-320kbps MP3 Playback Live Rec Mode: 16-bit WAV Recording/Playback, 64-320kbps MP3 Recording/Playback |
| AD/DA Conversion | 24-bit |
| Sample Rate | 44.1kHz |
| Recording Time |
MTR Mode: 3 Hours (1GB), 100 Hours (32GB) eBand Mode: eBand Song - 4 Hours (1GB), 130 Hours (32GB) 16-bit Stereo WAV - 1.5 Hours (1GB), 50 Hours (32GB) 128kbps Stereo MP3 - 16 Hours (1GB), 550 Hours (32GB) Live Rec Mode: 16-bit Stereo WAV - 1.5 Hours (1GB), 50 Hours (32GB) 128kbps Stereo MP3 - 16 Hours (1GB), 550 Hours (32GB) 1 Please Note:Recording times approximate. Times may be shorter depending on number of songs created. |
| Input Level |
Guitar/Mic: -20dBu Guitar, -40dBu Mic Line: -10dBu |
| Input Impedance |
Guitar/Mic: 1 MOhm Guitar, 6 kOhms Mic Line: 10 kOhms |
| Output Level | Phones/Line: -14dBu |
| Output Impedance | Phones/Line: 22 Ohms |
| Display | 128 x 62 Dot Backlit Graphic LCD |
| USB |
24-bit/44.1kHz USB-Audio (Hi-Speed USB) USB Mass Storage Class (Hi-Speed USB) Bus Power Operation |
| Connectors |
1 x 1/4" Guitar/Mic Input 1 x 3.5mm Stereo Mini Line Input 1 x 3.5mm Stereo Mini Headphone/Line Output 1 x USB Mini-B Connector 1 x DC Power Input |
| Power |
9VDC Power Adapter (Sold Separately) 2 x AA Batteries (Alkaline or NiMH), Approx 6 Hours Battery Life USB Bus Power |
| Current Draw | 130mA (DC In) |
| Dimensions (WxDxH) | 5.4 x 3.4 x 0.9" (138 x 86 x 22mm) |
| Weight | 5 oz (140g) |