Whoever said “You can’t take it with you” probably hadn’t 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. There’s even an XLR Mic input and Optical Digital output! So next time you’ve 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 You’d 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 powerful—thanks to a full complement of editing features including Copy, Paste, Move and Undo. And because it’s digital, there’s no waiting for tape to rewind; just hit a Locator and you’re there!
 


…Including Killer BOSS Effects

With 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. Don’t have a bass? Just use the onboard Bass Simulator. And there’s plenty of superb quality reverb, delay and flanging to spice up vocals or drums.

COSM Modeling Inside

The BR-532’s 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.


GUITAR JC-120
CLEAN
CRUNCH
MATCH
VO DRV
BLUES
BG LEAD
MS(1)
MS(2)
MS(1+2)
SLDN
METAL
METAL D
BASS AC
AMG

High-quality BOSS effects inside

See BR-532 Insert Effects

See BR-532 Insert Effect Algorithm


Four Tracks and Beyond

Hiding beneath the BR-532’s 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, it’s like having a fifth track dedicated to drums!


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 you’ve got a realistic-sounding drum track—no hassles, and no drum machine needed. 

Four Tracks and Beyond

Hiding beneath the BR-532’s 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, it’s like having a fifth track dedicated to drums!

 


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 you’ve got a realistic-sounding drum track—no hassles, and no drum machine needed.  


Built-in Microphone

The BR-532 makes it possible to capture ideas anytime, anyplace—even when you don’t have a microphone with you.

 


Convenient SmartMedia Storage

Unlike other digital recorders, the BR-532 records audio to ultra-thin SmartMedia* cards—no 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


Battery or AC Power

The compact BR-532 can be powered by batteries for true “on-the-go” recording, so when inspiration strikes, you’ll be ready.

 


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. 


XLR Microphone Input

Here’s something you don’t usually see on budget-priced recorders—a balanced XLR input for connecting your microphone!

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): 16—32 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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