BOSS / RC500

The RC-500 is a looper pedal ideal for guitarists, singer-songwriters, and multi-players who want to play more creative loop performances. In addition to two loop tracks and inputs that support microphone and stereo inputs, it is equipped with a variety of rhythms and LOOP FX that stimulate the imagination. Its diverse and flexible functions enable loop performance musicians to perform performances beyond their imagination.

■Guitar Effects
■Looper
■Features
・Advanced 2-track looper with mixing and comprehensive control functions
・High-quality sound with 32-bit AD/DA conversion and 32-bit float internal processing
・Stereo looper with up to 13 hours of recording time
・Multi-color backlit LCD displays loop status and parameters
・Mono/stereo input/output terminals for flexible setup, and independent XLR microphone input terminal with phantom power
・Reverse function and LOOP FX (REPEAT/SCATTER/SHIFT/VINYL FLICK) give phrases a sense of movement and unique arrangements
・16 types of drum kits and 57 preset rhythms with two variations
・Controllable with external footswitches, expression pedals, and MIDI
・Space-saving stereo mini type MIDI input/output terminals (sold separately BMIDI-5-35 cable)
・Up to 99 memories can be saved
・WAV loop material can be imported/exported via USB
・Dual power supply method allows use with AC adapter or AA batteries
■Specifications
・Sampling frequency: 44.1kHz
・AD, DA conversion: 32-bit
・Internal calculation: 32-bit floating point
・Recording/playback Number of tracks: 2 Data format: WAV (44.1kHz, stereo 32-bit floating point) Maximum recording time: Approximately 1.5 hours (1 track), approximately 13 hours (total memory)
・Rhythm types: 57 patterns x 2 variations
・Rhythm kits: 16 types
・Effects: Loop FX (loop track only) Types: BEAT REPEAT, BEAT SHIFT, BEAT SCATTER, VINYL FLICK Reverb (rhythm part only)
・Memory: 99
・Nominal input level MIC IN: -40dBu (variable), INST IN A/MONO, B: -10dBu
・Maximum input level MIC IN: +8dBu, INST IN A/MONO, B: +8dBu
・Input impedance MIC IN: 4kΩ, INST IN A/MONO, B: 1MΩ
・Nominal output level OUTPUT A/MONO, B: -10dBu
・Maximum output level OUTPUT A/MONO, B: +8dBu
・Output impedance OUTPUT A/MONO, B: 1kΩ
・Recommended load impedance OUTPUT A/MONO, B: 10kΩ or more
・Bypass: Buffered
・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

・Display: Graphic LCD 96 x 32 dots (with RGB backlight)

・Connection terminals
--INST IN A/MONO, B terminals: Standard type MIC IN terminal: XLR type (balanced, phantom power: DC 48V, 10mA Max)
--OUTPUT A/MONO, B terminals: Standard type
--CTL 1,2/EXP terminal: Standard TRS type
--USB terminal: USB micro B type
--MIDI (IN, OUT) terminals: Stereo mini type
--DC IN terminal
■Power supply: 4 alkaline batteries (AA size), AC adapter (sold separately) PSA-100)
■Current consumption: 330mA (phantom power on), 240mA (phantom power off)
■Battery life during continuous use (varies depending on usage conditions) Alkaline batteries: approx. 3.5 hours (phantom power off), approx. 2 hours (phantom power on)
■External dimensions
・170 (width) x 138 (depth) x 60 (height) mm (excluding rubber feet)
・170 (width) x 138 (depth) x 62 (height) mm (including rubber feet)
■Weight: 850g, 950g (including batteries)
■Accessories: Instruction manual, ""Safety precautions"" leaflet, alkaline batteries (AA size) x 4, rubber feet x 4, warranty card, Roland user registration card
■Optional items: AC Adapter (PSA-100S), 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

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