Packing an incredible amount of power and incredible looping features Boss is known for! The RC-500 is a 2-track looper with built-in rhythm kit and loop FX up to 1.5 hours of loop record time. Mic and instrument inputs, MIDI connections plus an external footswitch connection makes this the ideal choice for creators and performers of all kinds!

Boss RC500 Loop Station Pedal Specifications

• Sampling Frequency: 44.1 kHz
• AD/DA Conversion: 32 bits
• Processing: 32-bit floating point
• Recording/Playback:
  • Number of Tracks: 2
  • Data Format: WAV (44.1 kHz, 32-bit float, stereo)
  • Maximum Recording Time: Approx. 1.5 hours (1 track), Approx.13 hours (total of All memories)
• Rhythm Type: 57 Patterns x 2 Variations
• Rhythm Kit: 16 types
• Effect:
  • LOOP FX (only for loop tracks)
  • Type: BEAT REPEAT, BEAT SHIFT, BEAT SCATTER, VINYL FLICK
  • Reverb (only for rhythm part)
• Memory: 99
• Nominal Input Level:
  • MIC IN: -40 dBu (variable)
  • INST IN A/MONO?B: -10 dBu
• Maximum Input Level:
  • MIC IN:+8 dBu
  • INST IN A/MONO, B: +8 dBu
• Input Impedance:
  
  • MIC IN: 4 k ohms
  • INST IN A/MONO, B: 1 M ohm
• Nominal Output Level: OUTPUT A/MONO, B: -10 dBu
• Maximum Output Level: OUTPUT A/MONO, B: +8 dBu
• Output Impedance: OUTPUT A/MONO, B: 1 k ohm
• Recommended Load Impedance: OUTPUT A/MONO, B: 10 k ohms or greater
• Bypass: Buffered bypass
• Controls:
  • REC/PLAY switch, STOP switch, TRACK SELECT switch, MEMORY/VALUE knob, MIC LEVEL knob, TRACK 1 slider, TRACK 2 slider, TRACK 1 EDIT button, TRACK 2 EDIT button, RHYTHM TEMPO button, RHYTHM ON/OFF button, MEMORY button, MENU button, EXIT button, ENTER button, INPUT button
• Display: Graphic LCD (96 x 32 dots, RGB backlit LCD)
• Connectors:
  • INST IN A/MONO, B jacks: 1/4-inch phone type
  • MIC IN jack: XLR type (balanced, phantom power: DC 48 V, 10 mA Max
  • OUTPUT A/MONO, B jacks: 1/4-inch phone type
  • CTL 1,2/EXP jack: 1/4-inch TRS phone type
  • USB port: USB micro B type
  • MIDI (IN, OUT) jacks: stereo miniature type
  • DC IN jack
• Power Supply:
  • Alkaline battery (AA, LR6) x 4
  • AC adaptor (PSA-S series: sold separately)
• Current Draw:
  • 330 mA (with phantom power)
  • 240 mA (without phantom power)
• Expected battery life: under continuous use (These figures will vary depending on the actual conditions of use.)
• Alkaline: Approx. 3.5 hours (without phantom power), Approx. 2 hours (with phantom power)
• Dimensions (WxDxH): 6-3/4 x 5-7/16 x 2-3/8 inches (excluding rubber foot)
• Weight: 850g / 1.9 lbs (excluding battery)
• Accessories:
  • Owner's Manual
  • Leaflet "USING THE UNIT SAFELY"
  • Alkaline battery (AA, LR6) x 4
  • Rubber foot x 4
• Options (sold separately):
  • AC adaptor: PSA-S series
  • Footswitch: FS-5U
  • Dual Footswitch: FS-6, FS-7
  • Expression Pedal: FV-500H, FV-500L, EV-30, Roland EV-5
  • TRS/MIDI connecting cable: BMIDI-5-35
  • * 0 dBu = 0.775 Vrms