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Small enough to fit in your pocket, the BOSS MICRO BR BR-80 is the ultimate new portable recording and jam-along tool for guitarists and other musicians. It’s equipped with three modes to create, record, and perform your music: an eight-track MTR (Multi-Track Recorder) mode; an eBand mode for onstage backing tracks and phrase training; and a Live Rec mode for instantly capturing high-quality stereo recordings. You can even combine the three modes seamlessly. Record your phrase ideas using Live Rec mode, for example, and then import the recordings into MTR mode to use as foundations for song production. Once you’ve added tracks, import your finished songs into eBand mode for backing-track accompaniment at the gig. The MICRO BR BR-80 is truly a must-have for all musicians.
The Complete Studio To Go Don’t be fooled by its size — this little studio is loaded. The MTR (Multi-Track Recorder) mode offers 64 V-Tracks with eight simultaneous playback tracks. In addition, a dedicated stereo rhythm track is provided, as well as an onboard library of great grooves to choose from. The intuitive user-interface continues the simple-to-use tradition of BOSS’ acclaimed BR series, with a graphical design that follows the layout of a conventional recording console. With EQ, reverb, and mastering tools plus, world-class COSM® amps and effects for guitar, bass, and vocals the MICRO BR BR-80 is ready to deliver complete, pro-quality recordings with ease.
Virtual Jam Band The MICRO BR BR-80’s eBand mode offers musicians a fun way to play along with their favorite songs. With the bundled eBand Song List Editor software, you can import CD, MP3, and WAV audio files from a computer via USB. The Center Cancel function can be used to minimize the volume of pre-recorded vocals and solos for play- and sing-along enjoyment. eBand mode is also an excellent partner for musical training, as it lets you record your performance adjust playback speed and/or pitch as desired.
Built-In Stereo Mic In combination with the onboard high-grade stereo condenser microphones, the MICRO BR BR-80’s Live Rec mode lets you capture pristine stereo recordings instantly. Record vocals, guitar parts, and song ideas the moment inspiration strikes. Your recorded audio files can be easily imported into the MICRO BR BR-80’s MTR mode to use as a basis for multi-track song production.
High-Quality Multi FX The MICRO BR BR-80 is packed with professional multi-effects powered by a newly developed custom DSP chip. Over 40 types of COSM amp models give you instant access to a wide range of powerful guitar and bass sounds. The preset patches allow first-timers and pros alike to enjoy high-quality sounds immediately, while power users can tweak parameters in micro detail for the ultimate tonal control. The dedicated vocal effects, comparable with BOSS’s popular VE-20, include doubling, harmony effects, pitch correction, and more.
PC Companion The ultra-flexible MICRO BR BR-80 can be used as a stand-alone digital recorder or as audio interface for a USB-equipped computer. Cakewalk’s SONAR X1 LE DAW software (for Windows) is bundled with the MICRO BR BR-80, giving users a full-fledged PC-based music production environment with latency-free recording and a powerful range of COSM amps and effects. Furthermore, the bundled Wave Converter software lets you easily exchange data between the MICRO BR BR-80 and SONAR X1 LE or any other DAW.
Boss Micro BR BR-80 Digital Recorder
Features:
Three modes: MTR (multi-track recorder), eBand, and Live Rec Records directly to SD/SDHC memory card (up to 32 GB) High-quality stereo condenser microphone built in for instant audio capture 64 V-Tracks and eight simultaneous playback tracks eBand function for phrase training and play-along tracks Huge library of built-in backing and rhythm patterns World-class COSM® amps and effects onboard Use as a USB audio interface with built-in effects SONAR X1 LE software included
Boss Micro BR BR-80 Digital Recorder
Specifications:
Tracks MTR Mode Tracks: 8 Simultaneously recording track: 2 V-Track: 64 (8 V-Tracks per each Track) eBand Mode Tracks: 2 (stereo) Simultaneously recording track: 2 (stereo) LIVE REC Mode Tracks: 2 (stereo) Simultaneously recording track: 2 *Either the playback or the recording Recording Media SDHC Memory Card (4 GB to 32 GB) SD Memory Card (1 GB to 2 GB) Data Type MTR Mode Linear (Bit Depth: 16 bits) eBand Mode eBand Songs (Recording/Playback) WAV (Bit Depth: 16 bits, Playback only) MP3 (Bit Rates: 64 kbps to 320 kbps, Playback only) LIVE REC Mode WAV (Bit Depth: 16 bits, Recording/Playback) MP3 (Bit Rates: 64 kbps to 320 kbps, Recording/Playback) AD/DA AD Conversion 24 bits DA Conversion 24 bits Sample Rate 44.1 kHz Recording Time (conversion in one track) MTR Mode 3 hours (1 GB), 100 hours (32 GB) eBand Mode eBand Song: 4 hours (1 GB), 130 hours (32 GB) WAV 16-bit, stereo: 1.5 hours (1 GB), 50 hours (32 GB) MP3 128 kbps, stereo: 16 hours(1 GB), 550 hours (32 GB) LIVE REC Mode WAV 16-bit, stereo: 1.5 hours (1 GB), 50 hours (32 GB) MP3 128 kbps, stereo: 16 hours (1 GB), 550 hours (32 GB) * The above-listed recording times are approximate. Times may be slightly shorter depending on the number of songs that were created. * The above number of the MTR mode 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. Other Nominal Input Level GUITAR/MIC IN jack: -20 dBu (GUITAR/MIC SW = GUITAR), -40 dBu (GUITAR/MIC SW = MIC) LINE IN jack:-10 dBu Input Impedance GUITAR/MIC IN jack: 1M ohm (GUITAR/MIC SW = GUITAR), 6k ohms (GUITAR/MIC SW = MIC) LINE IN jack: 10k ohms Nominal Output Level PHONES/LINE OUT jack: -14 dBu Output Impedance PHONES/LINE OUT jack: 22 ohms Display Graphic LCD 128 x 64 dots (with backlit) USB Functions 24-bit/44.1 kHz USB-AUDIO (Hi-Speed USB) USB Mass Storage Class (Hi-Speed USB) BUS Power operation Connectors GUITAR/MIC IN jack (1/4" phone type) LINE IN jack (Stereo miniature phone type) PHONES/LINE OUT jack (Stereo miniature phone type) USB connector (mini-B type) DC IN jack Power Supply DC 9V: AC Adaptor (sold separately) Alkaline battery (AA, LR6) x 2 Rechargeable Ni-MH battery (AA, HR6) x 2 USB Bus Power Expected battery life: Approximately 6 hours (Alkaline dry cell batteries/with continuous playback of 8 tracks, power save function) * May vary according to usage conditions, batteries used, and type of SD card used. Current Draw 130 mA (DC IN) Accessories SD Memory Card, SONAR X1 LE DVD-ROM, USB Cable (mini-B type), Alkaline battery (AA, LR6) x 2, Owner's Manual Options (sold separately) AC Adaptor (PSA series), Silicone Rubber Case and Carrying Pouch: BA-BR80S Size and Weight Width 138 mm 5-7/16 inches Depth 86 mm 3-7/16 inches Height 22 mm 0-7/8 inches Weight 140 g0 lbs. 5 oz.
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Botched "upgrade" of original Micro BR removes 2 useful features: (1) You can no longer set auto punch-in/punch-out points on the fly, by tapping the A/B button. Instead, you must navigate menus, then key in specific time points or measure numbers -- insane. (2) No more onboard track export or mixdown to MP3. You can only mix down to .WAV -- also crazy.
Many people will find the original Micro BR (which is now discounted) more usable. It's a good multi-track recorder, and an outstanding practice tool for guitar (etc.) Also consider the Zoom H4n: Similar onboard amp models and guitar/bass effects, but with higher sampling rates, better specs across the board, better onboard mics, and XLR inputs.
This BR-80 adds several new features/models that the original Micro BR lacked, but they don't offset the removed features. Odd anachronisms and limitations remain: No 96 kHz/24-bit recording or modeling. Only two delay models, each limited to 1 sec. New auto-tune and auto harmonizer can't be chained to amp models or guitar effects.
What's new? You get 8-track mixing and 64 tracks per project, instead of 4 and 32. Stereo onboard mics, instead of mono mic. Support for SD cards up to 32 GB, instead of 1 GB. Limiter and 4-band EQ are now chainable to the guitar amp/FX bank. Several new amp models for guitar and bass -- but they aren't that well-differentiated, and their 44.1 kHz sampling leaves them sounding a generation behind Zoom's 96 kHz models. Several new FX models: distortion boxes, Uni-Vibe phaser, rotary speaker, octaver, guitar-to-bass (fun), and "acoustic simulator" (poorly rendered). MP3 playback no longer locks out reverb bank. Meh.
I needed a device that allowed me to practice untethered to my amp or my Sonar based computer so that I could watch after my toddler. Initially I purchased its predecessor the Micro BR 4 trk and was disappointed due to its metronome being limited to 4/4 timing only so, I returned it and bought the BR-80.
I am pleasantly surprised to see that it is a real improvement. It really smoothly allows me to import audio from my Sonar projects. Then I am able to just pack up my guitar, cable and headphones and go anywhere. I can then record new tracks and export them to Cakewalk to reintegrate them with the initial project.
The battery life is fair, I suggest rechargeable. The interface is well thought out for its size, not versatile or optimal but functional. You could use this as your sole DAW but, if your used to computer based production you will find it clunky.
The built in rhythm functions make for a good metronome but, are not production quality. I would create production quality rhythm parts on other systems and then import the audio.
The built-in microphones are great for idea capturing but sound a bit dry in character. The guitar input is great and the effects are stellar.
Tip: use the BR Wave Converter software for importing into multi track songs from the computer as the built-in converter will run down your batteries and takes a long time.
In summary this is a great augmentation to a computer based DAW if you want to break free from your computer based "Man Cave" for a while.
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