Roland -50 Musical Instrument User Manual


 
BR-86 4
8-Track Digital Studio
Compact 8-track digital recording studio
with intuitive BOSS-style operation
Uses 128MB Compact Flash media (included)
for over 60 minutes of recording time
8-track simultaneous playback; 64 Virtual Tracks
(V-Tracks) for recording
Insert/Loop effects with COSM Guitar Amp
Modeling and Bass Simulator, plus new wah
effects, guitar synth and Harmonist
Programmable Rhythm Guide drum track
with Tone Load function
New dedicated track EQ for all 8 playback tracks
Instrument/Hi-Z Instrument input, XLR and 1/4”
Microphone inputs, plus stereo RCA Line input
USB port for .WAV/AIFF file exchange with PCs;
S/PDIF digital output
Built-in microphone and battery power
for recording any time, any place
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Affordable and Portable
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The BR-864 is not only BOSS’ smallest 8-track recorder, but it’s
also our most affordable. With 64 Virtual Tracks, there’s plenty
of room to track multiple overdubs, vocals and instruments.
A 128MB Compact Flash card comes standard, giving you
over an hour’s worth of high-quality recording time.
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Easy USB File Exchange
and Data Backup
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A built-in USB port makes it easy to import and export audio
with USB-equipped computers. Now you can load and convert
.WAV/AIFF files from your Mac or PC directly into a track, or
export your song for CD-burning and MP3 creation. The USB port
also makes for a great way to archive and back up recordings
to your computer’s hard drive.
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A World of High-Quality Effects
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Thanks to COSM modeling, guitarists can plug right into the
BR-864 and get killer tone every time. Simply choose from
several COSM Amp Models and you’ll sound huge. There’s even
a Bass Simulator that lets you lay down bass from a guitar—
plus several new effects like wah, guitar synth and a Harmonist
for scale-intelligent pitch shifting.
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Rhythm Guide Redux
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The Rhythm Guide function has been beefed up considerably
for the BR-864. First, BOSS added full programmability,
meaning you can tap in your own drum patterns in addition
to the dozens of great-sounding presets. A new Tone Load
function lets you add custom drum sounds by importing
.WAV/AIFF files. Best of all, the Rhythm Guide doesn’t use
any of the 64 recording tracks, so you still get eight playback
tracks and drums.
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Guitar-Friendly Features
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While anyone can benefit from the BR-864’s portability and
power, guitarists in particular will appreciate having a dedicated
Hi-Z input and onboard tuner. There’s also a Phrase Trainer
function that lets you slow down riffs, making them easier to
learn. And since the BR-864 runs on batteries, you can take
this little 8-track studio anywhere.
8-Track Digital Recording to Go.
The BOSS BR-864 puts 8-track digital recording in the palm of your hand. Never has so much power
been available in such a small package. With features like 64 Virtual Tracks, onboard COSM
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effects,
Compact Flash media for recording and a built-in USB port, the BR-864 has everything guitarists
and songwriters need to turn ideas into songs.
Tracks Track: 8, V-Track: 64 (8 V-Tracks per each Track) * Up to 2 tracks can be
recorded simultaneously, and up to 8 tracks can be played back simultaneously.
Useful Capacity CompactFlash: 32MB to 1 GB Data Type HiFi (MT2). STAN-
DARD (LV1), LONG (LV2)
Sample Rate 44.1 kHz Frequency Response 20 Hz
to 20 kHz (+1/-3 dBu)
jack: -44 dBu, LINE jack: -16 dBu
Input Impedance GUITAR/BASS jack: 1 M ,
MIC (Phone/XLR) jack: 8.9 k (HOT-COLD), 8.2 k (HOT-GND, COLD-GND). LINE
jack: 15 k
Nominal Output Level LINE OUT jack: -10 dBu Output
Impedance
LINE OUT jack: 2 k , Headphonejack: 147 Recommended Load
Impedance
LINE OUT jack: 20 k or greater, Headphonejack: 8 to 50 Residual
Noise Level
LINE OUT jack: -85 dBu or less (INPUT SELECT: GUITAR/BASS, input
terminated with 1 k , INPUT SENS: CENTER, IHF-A, typ. EFFECT: off)
Interface
USB Connector, DIGITAL OUT (Optical type) Connectors GUITAR/BASS jack (1/4
inch phone type), MIC jacks (TRS Balanced 1/4 inch phone type/XLR type), LINE IN
jack L/R (RCA Phono type), LINE OUT jack L/R (RCA Phono type), DIGITAL OUT
Connector (Optical type), FOOT SW/ EXP Pedal jack (stereo 1/4 inch phone type),
MIDI OUT Connector, Headphone Jack (Stereo 1/4 inch phone type)
Power
Supply
DC 9 V; Supply AC Adaptor (PSA series), Dry batteries x 6 Current Draw
200 mA * Expected battery life under continuous use: Alkaline: 5 hours, These figures
will vary depending on the actual conditions of use.
Dimensions 322 (W) x 225
(D) x 69 (H) mm, 12-11/16 (W) x 8-7/8 (D) x 2-11/16 (H) inches
Weight 1.65 kg/3
lbs. 10oz. (excluding batteries)
* 0 dBu = 0.775V rms
* The specifications are subject to change without notice.
BR-864 Specifications
Recording Time (1 track)
* The above-listed recording times are approximate. Times may be slightly shorter depending on the
number of songs that were created.
*The above number 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.
32 MB 64 MB 128 MB 256 MB 512 MB 1 GB
HiFi (MT-2) 16 min 32min 65 min 130 min 260 min 520 min
Standard (LV1) 19 min 39 min 78 min 156 min 312 min 624 min
Long (LV2) 24 min 49 min 98 min 196 min 392 min 784 min
*Product pictured is a prototype model. Actual product appearance may be subject to change.
Nominal Input Level (Variable) GUITAR/BASS jack: -24 dBu, MIC (Phone/XLR)