
Whoever said You cant take it with you probably hadnt seen the BOSS BR-532. This affordable studio-in-a-box gives guitarists and songwriters professional 4-track digital recording in a lightweight, easy-to-use package that even runs on batteries. And it comes loaded with 32 Virtual Tracks, a Rhythm Guide drum track with plenty of Preset patterns, plus convenient SmartMedia storage and onboard effects like COSM Guitar Amp Modeling. Theres even an XLR Mic input and Optical Digital output! So next time youve got the urge to write music, do it the easy way. Do it with the BOSS BR-532.
Introducing the BOSS BR-532 Recording Studio
Everything Youd Expect from BOSS
BOSS products are regarded as some of the most user-friendly around, and the BR-532 is no exception. Designed to operate like a tape-based 4-track, this digital studio is both easy-to-use and powerfulthanks to a full complement of editing features including Copy, Paste, Move and Undo. And because its digital, theres no waiting for tape to rewind; just hit a Locator and youre there!
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Including Killer BOSS EffectsWith Insert and Loop effects processors built-in, all you need is your guitar and a microphone to make professional recordings. Just select a COSM Guitar Amp Model for tones ranging from bluesy to hard rock. Dont have a bass? Just use the onboard Bass Simulator. And theres plenty of superb quality reverb, delay and flanging to spice up vocals or drums.
COSM Modeling Inside
The BR-532s COSM Amp Modeling is the only modeling method capable of accurately reproducing every aspect of the target amp, so whether you want a vintage JC-120 for jazz sounds or adrenaline-pumping stack sounds, you can plug in direct to the Hi-Z input and get great tone every time.
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Four Tracks and Beyond
Hiding beneath the BR-532s four playback tracks are 32 Virtual Tracks, any of which can be used for recording. This gives you plenty of room for extra solos or alternate takes. And since the onboard Rhythm Guide is separate, its like having a fifth track dedicated to drums!
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A Rhythm Guide with Real Drum Sounds!Need some drums? Turn on the Rhythm Guide and select from a variety of Preset patterns in several musical styles. Then just arrange them in the order desired, and youve got a realistic-sounding drum trackno hassles, and no drum machine needed.
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Four Tracks and Beyond
Hiding beneath the BR-532s four playback tracks are 32 Virtual Tracks, any of which can be used for recording. This gives you plenty of room for extra solos or alternate takes. And since the onboard Rhythm Guide is separate, its like having a fifth track dedicated to drums!
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A Rhythm Guide with Real Drum Sounds!
Need some drums? Turn on the Rhythm Guide and select from a variety of Preset patterns in several musical styles. Then just arrange them in the order desired, and youve got a realistic-sounding drum trackno hassles, and no drum machine needed.
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Built-in Microphone
The BR-532 makes it possible to capture ideas anytime, anyplaceeven when you dont have a microphone with you.
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Convenient SmartMedia Storage
Unlike other digital recorders, the BR-532 records audio to ultra-thin SmartMedia* cardsno hard drives or bulky disks to mess with. And while the included 32MB card gives you plenty of room to record a song, optional cards up to 128MB may be purchased for even greater capacity. *3.3V only
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Battery or AC Power
The compact BR-532 can be powered by batteries for true on-the-go recording, so when inspiration strikes, youll be ready.
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Optical Digital Output
Getting your music on CD is easy! Use the Optical Digital output to digitally transfer songs to a computer or stand-alone CD/MD recorder.
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XLR Microphone Input
Heres something you dont usually see on budget-priced recordersa balanced XLR input for connecting your microphone!
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BR-532 Rear Panel

Specifications
| Number of Tracks |
4, V-Track: 32 (8 V-tracks per each track) *Up to 2 tracks can be recorded simultaneously, and up to 4 tracks can be played back simultaneously. |
| Usable Disk Capacity |
SmartMedia(3.3V only): 1632 MB |
| Signal Processing |
AD Conversion: 24-bit, Delta-Sigma Modulation + AF-AD (Guitar/Bass) / 24-bit, Delta-Sigma Modulation + AF-AD (Mic) / 24-bit Delta-Sigma Modulation (Line) / 24-bit, Delta-Sigma Modulation (Simul) DA Conversion: 24-bit Delta-Sigma Modulation, Internal Processing: 32-bit (digital mixer section) |
| Sample Rate |
44.1 kHz |
| Frequency Response |
20 Hz to 20 kHz (+1/-3 dB) |
| Total Harmonic Distortion |
0.15 % or less (INPUT SENS: CENTER, 1 kHz at nominal output level, Data Type: MT2) |
| Nominal Input Level (Variable) |
GUITAR/BASS jack = -10 dBu, MIC (Phone/XLR) Jack: -40 dBu, LINE jack = -10 dBu |
| Input Impedance |
GUITAR/BASS jack = 1 M ohms, MIC (Phone/XLR) Jack = 2.2 k ohms (HOT-COLD), 1.1 k ohms (HOT-GND, COLD-GND), LINE jack =14 k ohms |
| Nominal Output Level |
LINE OUT jack = -10 dBu |
| Output Impedance |
LINE OUT jack = 2 k ohms, PHONES jack = 100 ohms |
| Recommended Load Impedance |
LINE OUT jack = 20 k ohms or greater, PHONES jack = 8 to 50 ohms |
| Residual Noise Level |
LINE OUT jack = -83 dBu or less (INPUT SELECT: GUITAR/BASS, input terminated with 1 k ohms, INPUT SENS: CENTER, IHF-A, typ.) |
| Display |
20 Characters x 2 Lines (Backlit LCD) |
| Connectors |
MIC Jacks (TRS Balance, 1/4 inch phone type/XLR type), LINE Input Jack L/R (RCA Phono type), LINE Output Jack L/R (RCA Phono type), DIGITAL Output Connector (Optical type), Foot SW Jack (1/4 inch phone type), MIDI Out Connector, Headphones Jack (Stereo 1/4 inch phone type), Guitar/Bass Jack (1/4 inch phone type) |
| Power Supply |
DC 9V; Supply AC Adaptor (Roland PSA Series), AA Dry batteries x 6 |
| Current Draw |
200 mA *Expected battery life under continuous use: [Carbon: 2.5 hours], [Alkaline: 7 hours] *These figures will vary depending on the actual conditions of use. |
| Dimensions (W x D x H) |
290.5 x 220.5 x 65.0 mm / 11-7/16 x 8-11/16 x 2-9/16 in. |
| Weight (excl. AC adaptor) |
1.8 kg / 4 lbs (excluding batteries) |
| Accessories |
Dry Battery (LR6[AA]) x 6, Demo Card (32 MB) |
*0 dBu = 0.775 Vrms
* In the interest of product improvement, the specifications and/or appearance of this unit are subject to change without prior notice.
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