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BOSS MICRO BR BR-80 8-Track Digital Recorder

BH #BOBR80 • MFR #BR-80
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BOSS MICRO BR BR-80 8-Track Digital Recorder
Key Features
  • Ultra Compact
  • 3 Operating Modes
  • Records to SD/SDHC Cards
  • Built-In Stereo Microphone
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.
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BOSS BR-80 Overview

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.
Ultra-compact and lightweight, ideal for traveling
There are 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 phase training, and a live recording mode to instantly capture stereo recordings. The modes can even be combined seamlessly for terrific versatility
eBand Song List Editor software lets you import CD, MP3, and WAV audio files from a computer via USB. You can also minimize pre-recorded vocals and adjust playback speed and pitch
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
Songs recorded in the Live Rec mode can easily be imported into the MTR multi track mode as the basis for a multi track song production
A 1/4" guitar/mic input and a 3.5mm line input let you 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
There are 64 V-tracks and 8 simultaneous playback tracks
Intuitive graphical user interface
There is a large library of built-in backing and rhythm patterns, plus world-class COSM amps and effects. A custom DSP chip powers the effects for exceptional quality. The effects can even be used while the recorder is acting as a USB interface. Preset patches provide quick access, but parameters can also be adjusted for power users
SONAR X1 LE software for Windows is included for additional recording and editing capabilities on your computer
UPC: 761294500460

BOSS BR-80 Specs

General
Form Factor
Desktop
Number of Tracks
8
Maximum Simultaneous Tracks
2x Recording
Display
LCD
Maximum Sampling Rate
44.1 kHz / 24-Bit
Number of Microphone Inputs
1
Built-In Microphone
No
Input Level Adjustment
1x Knob
Meters
LED
Number of Headphone Mixes
1x Master
Sample Pads
No
Signal Processing
Pad
No
EQ
3-Band EQ
EQ Parameters
High: +20 dB at 700 Hz to 11 kHz
Mid: +20 dB at 20 Hz to 10 kHz, 0.5 to 16 Q
Low: +20 dB at 55 Hz to 800 Hz
Dynamic Processing
Compressor
Solo/Mute
Solo, Mute per Input Channel
Built-In Effects
Reverb
Vocal Effect
Distortion
Chorus
Connectivity
Analog Audio I/O
1x 1/8" / 3.5 mm TRS Line/Stereo Input
1x 1/8" / 3.5 mm TRS Headphone Output
Phantom Power
No
Digital Audio I/O
No
Host Connection / USB
1x Mini-USB
Host Connection Protocol
USB 2.0
USB (Non-Host)
No
Sync I/O
No
Network I/O
No
MIDI I/O
No
Wireless
No
Performance
Maximum Output Level
Line/Headphone Outputs:
-14 dBu
Impedance
Mic Inputs:
6 Kilohms
Line Inputs:
10 Kilohms
Line/Headphone Outputs:
22 Ohms
Hi-Z Inputs:
1 Megohm
Digital Audio
Audio File Formats
MP3, WAV
Sample Rates
44.1 kHz
Bit Depths
16-Bit (WAV)
24-Bit (AD/DA Conversion)
Bit Rates
64 to 320 kb/s (MP3)
Audio Storage & Playback
Supported Media
SD Card
Media/Memory Card Slot
Single Slot: SD/SDHC
Supported Media Capacity
SD:
1 GB Minimum to 2 GB Maximum
SDHC:
4 GB Minimum to 32 GB Maximum
Compatibility
OS Compatibility
Windows / macOS
Required Hardware
USB 2.0 Port
Power
Power Requirements
AC/DC Power Adapter (Not Included), Battery, USB Bus Power
DC Input Power
9 VDC
AC/DC Power Adapter
9 VDC (Not Included)
Battery Type
2x AA
Approximate Battery Life
6 Hours
Physical
Dimensions
5.4 x 3.4 x 0.9" / 138 x 86 x 22 mm
Weight
5.0 oz / 140.0 g
Packaging Info
Package Weight
1.4 lb
Box Dimensions (LxWxH)
8.9 x 6.4 x 3.6"

BOSS BR-80 Reviews

Mac Users Beware

By HarpmasterB
Rated 3 out of 5
Date: 2016-04-28

Recordings made using the built-in stereo mikes sound surprisingly good, no complaint there. I personally had difficulty moving recordings made in Live mode to MTR mode, maybe that's just me. Controls are quite complicated and so is the manual; I found that a few of the instructions in the manual aren't correct, or perhaps just aren't clear. There are play-along songs that you can record along with and my efforts actually sounded pretty good, but annoyingly the songs are only a few seconds long so you have to loop them to play along with them, and there is no way to fade the loop out or stop it other than the stop button. But the big problem is that the unit is only marginally compatible with Mac computers. I had trouble transferring songs from the BR-80 to the computer and ended up just removing the SD card from the BR-80 and inserting it into the Mac, rather than trying to do it via USB. When I try to transfer songs from the Mac to the BR-80 using USB maybe 1 out of 5 will actually transfer. I bought mine a couple years ago (it did not come with any software), perhaps they've been debugged since then?

Having a lot of fun with the BR-80

By Otto G
Rated 4 out of 5
Date: 2014-01-31

Long time guitarist but I'm new to 8-track recording so no experience with other recorders. I've used the BR-80 in all 3 modes and found them all to work well. It's amazing how much power is packed into this little thing. Being able to record tracks, control track volume, panning left or right, are all pretty easy to figure out how to do on this. The end sound quality comes out really nice. Inserting drum patterns is taking me more time to get fluent in. The eband mode is really easy and fun to operate. Playing solos to backing tracks with excellent guitar effects to choose from is a blast. I figured out how to import songs into the unit too. This took a little patience to figure out how to do but once I figured it out I can add import a new backing track in minutes. Live record is very easy to use and being able to take the recording and import it into the other modes is a nice feature. The wheel that you use to navigate with is not the best as my hand tends to fall off it. I like the rubber wheel on my little mp3 player much better. It takes a little time and patience to figure out how to operate all the features but I've found it to be worth my time. One downer is that the software that came with it is not compatable with my Mac so I can't use that. Bottom line is this thing is a lot of fun and a very useful tool.

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question

Is one allowed to connect Boss BR-80 to a guitar amplifier, and how to do it? Via line out? Is it the way to monitor the recordings etc. (besides having the earphones)? Or is it better to connect it to a home hi fi stereo set and how?
Asked by: Anonymous
Connect the Boss MICRO BR BR-80 to the amp via its line input and monitor via the BR-80's Headphone out with headphones or connect powered speakers or a home AV receiver to its LINE output.
Answered by: Mark S.
Date published: 2018-08-28

question

Can this device be plugged into a PA or Amp for broadcasting the recordings for listening or playing along with them.
Asked by: Anonymous
Hello,The MICRO BR BR-80 can be used for playback with an amp or PA. It has one 3.5mm headphone output which you could use with an adaptor for a PA or Amp.
Answered by: Chuck C.
Date published: 2018-08-28
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