BOSS BR-80 Digital Recorder

The tiny Boss BR80 is an extremely powerful mini all in one recording studio that does a huge amount for the musician. Record full tracks in the MTR (Multi Track Recorder), Jam along to pre loaded tunes with the eBand mode or record anything instantly at high quality with the Live Rec mode. Plug in a guitar / microphone or use the built in stereo mic configuration.

This little machine does a huge amount. Not only can you record up to 8 tracks to play back simultaneously you can also add effects to your audio and then master the whole track in a studio pro fashion. Record a short phrase in the Live Rec mode and then import it to a track in the MTR mode to expand and add ideas. Once you have a song that you can master you can then use this in the eBand mode to play along to it.

With its friendly, intuitive user interface, the BOSS BR80 Studio is easy to use and can get you recording in no time at all. Plug in a guitar, mic or MP3 and control the recording level with the Rec Level dial. Plug in some headphones or plug into a stereo to hear your recordings, control the output level with the volume dial.

Features

The MICRO BR BR-80 is truly a must-have for all musicians!

• Three modes: MTR (multi-track recorder), eBand, and Live Rec
• Records directly to SD 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

All in one!

Don’t be fooled or put off by the size of this beast — this little studio is loaded with features!

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 a huge array of effects such as EQ, reverb, world-class COSM amp models and effects for guitar, bass, and vocals the Micro BR-80 is ready to deliver complete, pro-quality recordings with ease thanks to the effects and the mastering tools that are on offer.

Built-in Stereo Condenser Microphone

Record ultra high quality audio whenever the need strikes you with the stereo condenser microphone. Enjoy recording guitar, vocals or absolutely anything with ease and speed.

Effects

The BOSS MICRO BR BR-80 is full to the brim 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, all in a tiny studio! The pre made patches allow anyone, beginners or pros to gain a great sound on you guitar and bass virtually immediately. If you still feel the need to tweak the pre made sounds then you can enter the parameters to deeply control the sound to gain your studio perfect tone. Some dedicated vocal effects such as, doubling, harmony effects and pitch correction allow you to get the best out of your vocal sound. Speed up or slow down songs to your heart's content. This is a great feature for learning parts of songs.

Computer Compatibility

The ultra-flexible MICRO BR BR-80 can be used as a stand-alone digital recorder or as audio interface for a computer through the USB connection. Cakewalk’s SONAR X1 LE software (for Windows) is bundled with the BR 80, giving users a full computer studio environment. Furthermore, the bundled Wave Converter software allows you to easily switch audio between the computer and the BR:80.

Summary

The Boss Micro BR BR-80 Digital Recorder is an amazing bit of gear. Its everything you could want in a studio environment, and it fits in your pocket! For the price you get a huge amount of possibilities making this machine amazing value for money. Bundled with free software, it's just waiting for you to get recording and making the most out of this awesome product from BOSS.

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.

In Stock
All products on our website are in stock unless shown as 'Call 08452222603 To Order', this means we can deliver your order to you very quickly, subject to payment authorisation. The next dispatch date is shown against each product, and below is an indication of when you can expect your purchase.

All Guitars are Checked Before Dispatch
All Guitars go through our 12 point checking procedure to make sure that it passes our standards before shipping. This helps ensure your guitar will reach you in perfect condition. All guitars are checked against our 12 point check list and once passed, have a Guitarbitz quality control sticker attached. In addition to this we want to ensure that no harm can come to your guitar on the journey between us and you and so we have a rigorous packing procedure involving multiple protective layers. If you notice that this packaging is damaged when delivered by our courier, it is important to check the goods and if damaged, refuse the delivery and call us immediately. For your peace of mind, we have outlined the 12 point check below to show how we are passionate about your instrument.

1) Finish checked for imperfections or damage	2) Strings tuned up and tested for tone and playability	3) Neck checked for bending or humps
4)  Truss rod adjusted for correct positioning	5) Frets examined for playability	6) Bridge checked for position and hold on strings
7) Strap buttons tested for secure fitting	8) Neck joint examined	9) Machine heads turned and tested for secure grip on strings
10) Nut tested for secure fitting and correct string height	11) Switches, volume and tone controls tested for faulty connections	12) Pickups checked for responsiveness

For more details on our checking and packing procedure, please see our 12 Point Check and Packing Procedures page.

When You Will Receive your Order

Guitar accessories - strings, straps, stands, tuners and other small items
• Orders weighing less than 2kg are posted via First Class Royal Mail on the dispatch date shown.
• Orders weighing less than 2kg with a value over £30 will be sent First Class Royal Mail Recorded Delivery on the dispatch date shown.
• We cannot guarantee a delivery date for these orders, but First Class post usually takes 1-2 days.

Guitars, Amplifiers and larger items
• Orders weighing over 2kg are sent via our next working day courier service.

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When Interlink Express deliver:
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International Deliveries
We can deliver to the following European countries,
• Zone 1 - Austria, Belgium, Denmark, France, Germany, Republic of Ireland, Italy, Luxembourg, Netherlands and Spain - £30 (including TAX) per order.
• Zone 2 - Finland, Portugal and Sweden - £40 (including TAX) per order.
• Zone 3 - Switzerland and Norway - £75 (excluding TAX) per order.
Please note that we can only deliver international orders to the billing address of the credit card used. These orders typically take 3-5 working days to be delivered, you can still track your orders via the Internet in the same way.