BOSS MICRO BR Digital Recorder

The World's Smallest Pro Studio

Meet the ultimate palmtop guitar companion and recording studio. Only slightly larger than an iPod, the tiny-yet-powerful MICRO BR is a dream for musicians on the go. The MICRO BR offers four simultaneous playback tracks (plus 32 V-Tracks), MP3 compatibility, onboard multi-effects, built-in rhythm patterns, a tuner, USB, an SD Card slot, and more. No guitar case or gig bag should be without one!

SPECS

Tracks 4, V-Track: 32 (8 V-Track per each Track), Up to 2 tracks can be recorded simultaneously, Up to 4 tracks can be played back simultaneously

External Memory Capacity SD Card: 32 M-1G bytes

Data Type HiFi (MT2), STANDARD (LV1), LONG (LV2),

Audio Data Type (MP3 Mode) MP3 (192 kbps, 44.1 kHz), MP3 (128 kbps, 44.1 kHz), MP3 (64 kbps, 44.1 kHz), WAV (44.1 kHz, 16 bits) The MICRO BR can play the MP3 in bit rate range of 64--320 kbps.

Signal Processing AD Conversion: 24 bits + AF method (GUITAR IN, onboard mic), 24 bits (LINE IN/MIC), DA Conversion: 24 bits AF method (Adaptive Focus method) Adaptive Focus is a unique Roland/BOSS technology that allows the signal noise (S/N) ratios of AD and DA converters to be vastly improved.

Sample Rate 44.1 kHz

Frequency Response 20 Hz to 20 kHz

Recording Time (conversion in one track) HiFi (MT2) STD (LV1) LONG (LV2) 32 MB 15 min. 18 min. 23 min. 64 MB 31 min. 38 min. 47 min. 128 MB 64 min. 76 min. 96 min. 256 MB 128 min. 154 min. 192 min. 512 MB 257 min. 309 min. 386 min. 1 GB 502 min. 604 min. 755 min. 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 four tracks contain an equal amount of data, the length of the resulting song will be approximately 1/4 of the above. The memory capacity (recording time) decreases when the MP3 file etc. exist in the memory.

Recording Time (conversion in MP3 mode, Stereo) MP3 WAV 64 kbps 128 kbps 192 kbps 32 MB 65 min 32 min 21 min 2 min 64 MB 131 min 65 min 43 min 5 min 128 MB 265 min 132 min 88 min 12 min 256 MB 531 min 265 min 177 min 24 min 512 MB 1065 min 532 min 355 min 48 min 1 GB 2081 min 1040 min 693 min 94 min The above-listed recording times are approximate. Times may be slightly shorter depending on the number of MP3/WAV files that were created. The memory capacity (recording time) decreases when the track data (Song) exist in the memory.

Nominal Input Level (Variable) GUITAR / BASS jack: -20 dBu, LINE IN / MIC jack: LINE: -10 dBu (LINE), MIC: -40 dBu (EXT MIC)

Input Impedance GUITAR / BASS jack: 1 M ohms, LINE IN / MIC jack: LINE: 16 k ohms, EXT MIC, Plug-in Power = OFF: 18 k ohms, EXT MIC, Plug-in Power = ON: 2.2 k ohms

Nominal Output Level PHONES / LINE OUT jack: -10 dBu

Nominal Output Impedance PHONES / LINE OUT jack: 33 ohms

Recommended Load Impedance PHONES / LINE OUT jack: 16-100 ohms (PHONES), LINE: 1 k ohms or greater (LINE OUT)

Interface USB Connector (mini B type)

Display 16 Characters x 2 Lines, 22 icons (White Backlit LCD)

Connectors GUITAR / BASS jack (1/4 inch phone type), LINE IN / MIC jack (Stereo miniature phone type, supports Plug-in Power), PHONES / LINE OUT jack (Stereo miniature phone type), USB connector (mini B type)

Power Supply DC 3 V: Dry battery LR6 (AA) type (alkaline) x 2, DC 9 V: Supply AC Adaptor (PSA series: sold separately)

Current Draw 140 mA (when you use the PSA series), 320 mA (when you use the dry batteries)

Expected battery life uner continuous use Alkaline dry cell batteries Approximately 6 hours (with power save function) * The time may vary according to usage conditions, batteries used, and type of SD memory card used.

Accessories Soft Case, Size AA alkaline dry cell battery x 2, Demo card (128 MB SD Memory Card:Already inserted when the MICRO BR is shipped), Owner's Manual, Leaflets (About Memory Cards, Information/Effect Patch List)

Option AC Adaptor: PSA-Series

Confirmed operation memory cards

1GB Panasonic RP-SDQ01GJ1A, RP-SDR01GJ1A Lexar SD1GB-231 SanDisk SDSDH-1024-903 HAGIWARA SYS-COM HPC-SD1GT

512MB Panasonic RP-SD512BJ1A, RP-SDR512J1A Lexar SD512-231 SanDisk SDSDH-512-903 HAGIWARA SYS-COM HPC-SD512T

Size and Weight Width 136 mm 5-3/8 inches Depth 82 mm 3-1/4 inches Height 22 mm 0-7/8 inches Weight 130 g