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Boss Micro BR Digital RecorderThe Boss Micro BR is 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 (handles up to 1 Gig), and more. No guitar case or gig bag should be without one!
Boss Micro BR Features
- Ultra portable, only slightly larger than an iPod
- 4-track playback, 32 V-Tracks
- Loads and plays MP3 files
- Multi-effects onboard; dedicated guitar input
- Time-Stretch and Center Cancel features (including MP3 files)
- 293 rhythm patterns
- Built-in tuner and microphone
- USB port for data transfer
- SD Card slot for recording media,
- 128MB card included (handles up to 1 Gig)
Recording times for included 128MB Card
- 1 track @ 44.1 Sample Rate: 65 minutes
- 2 tracks @ 44.1 Sample Rate: 32 minutes
- 4 tracks @ 44.1 Sample Rate: 16 minutes
BR in Your Pocket or Guitar Case
The Micro BR is so small you can put it in your pocket! It measures just 5-3/8 x 3-3/16 x 7/8 inches (136.0 x 81.0 x 21.4 mm). But even though it’s tiny, the Micro BR packs an entire studio’s worth of features into its tiny case. There are a dozen buttons on its front panel, nine knobs, and even a built-in microphone for quick capture.
Four Tracks & More
At its core, the Micro BR is a four-track studio with four simultaneous playback tracks and two simultaneous record / input tracks.However, there’s more to this recorder than meets the eye. Each of the four main playback tracks also has eight companion V-Tracks (for a total of 32), so you can record take after take after take, then pick your best material for final mixdown.
Drum Machine & Effects Onboard
Given the Micro BR’s small size and low price, you might be surprised to find the next two features onboard: (1) Almost 300 drum patterns are included. Use them for play-along inspiration or even as song foundations. The rhythms don’t consume any of the four playback tracks — they play back independently. (2) A quality multi-effects processor is onboard, including a time-stretch algorithm for changing the tempo of your audio tracks without changing pitch — a great tool for both audio editing and phrase training. The Time Stretch feature can also be used with MP3 data; the Micro BR's Center Cancel feature can be applied to MP3 data as well.
MP3 Compatibility
The Micro BR is capable of loading and playing MP3 files. Load up your favorite guitar hero song via USB, slow down the tempo with no pitch change, and learn all of your favorite licks. You can even use the Micro BR as a standard MP3 player. All of your data is stored on convenient SD (Secure Digital) media found in common electronics shops. The included 128MB card, for example, can record approximately 65 minutes of audio when one mono track is selected.
Boss Micro BR Specifications
- 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 MB to 1 Gig)
- Data Type: HiFi (MT2), STANDARD (LV1), LONG (LV2), MP3 (320 kbps, 256kbps / playback only), MP3 (192 kbps, 128
kbps, 64 kbps
- Sample Rate: 44.1 kHz
- Frequency Response: 20 Hz to 20 kHz
- Nominal Input Level:
- GUITAR / BASS jack -20 dBu
- LINE: -10 dBu
- MIC: -40 dBu
- Nominal Output Level: PHONES / LINE OUT jack -10 dBu
- Recommended Load Impedance: PHONES / LINE OUT jack: Headphones: 32-100 ohms, LINE: 1 k ohms or greater
- Residual Noise Level: PHONES / LINE OUT jack: -82 dBu
- Interface: USB Connector (Mini-B type)
- Display: 16 Characters x 2 Lines
- Connectors:
- GUITAR / BASS jack (1/4 inch phone type)
- LINE IN / MIC jack (Stereo miniature phone type, Plug-in Power compatible)
- PHONES / LINE OUT jack (Stereo miniature phone type)
- USB connector (Mini-B type)
- Power Supply: 2 type AA batteries, DC 9 V; AC Adaptor (PSA series, separately sold)
- Battery life: Playback: approximate 4 hours (continuous 4-track playback) approximate 6 hours (continuous MP3 playback)
- Dimensions: 5-3/8 inches (W) x 3-3/16 inches (D) x 7/8 inches (H)
- Weight: 130 g / 5 oz (without batteries
and SD Card)
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| | Carlos from Dover, NJ USA | | Overall Ranking: | | Ease of Use:
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| Boss Quality Boss dependability. | | Features:
| The COSM effects are oustanding, but the rhythm section needs some beefing up. | | Ease of Use:
| Generally easy to use however, the instruction booklet is not to clear on the use of the virtual tracks. | | Sound:
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| Excellent product with potential to perfection. | |
| | DJ Breck from MN | | Overall Ranking: | | Quality:
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I originally ordered the Zoom H4, and I would trust travelling with this any day of the week over the H4. Just feels solid in comparison.
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For the money...Incredible.
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Almost a 5, but that may be because of how familar I am with boss and roland products. My guess is that most people will really NEED the manual to get everything out of it. But after you have it...piece of cake.
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It's ALL about the price point. Very good value for $229.
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Same comments on this as Value: It's ALL about the price point. Very good value for $229. | |
| | Merman_93 from Alexandria, VA. USA | | Overall Ranking: | | Quality:
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The picture here doesn't do the unit justice. It actually has a mirror finish, not dark. All buttons feel very sturdy, and should withstand everyday use/abuse.
FEATURES:
The Cosm Amp/Effects are Pro quality, and on-board recording functions are excellent. It would be nice to have MORE USB interactions other than just backing up.
EASE OF USE:
After a few peeks at the manual, the layout is very usable, and easy to navigate, considering it's size/price point.
VALUE:
There is nothing like this available to compare it to. It's like a BR-600 was shrunk!
SOUND:
Sound quality is as good as any other Roland/Boss BR unit. | |
| | Frank from San Mateo, CA USA | | Overall Ranking: | | Quality:
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4. Product is well made. Since it's mostly plastic I would be sensible about its care. It comes with a cloth case to keep it from getting scratched.
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5. All-in-one compact unit...take it and go. No wires or add-ons necessary.
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4.
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5. Definitely worth the price.
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| | Jesse Alpuro from Wailuku, HI, USA | | Overall Ranking: | | Quality:
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Very durable!
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Lots of features.
EASE OF USE:
Very simple to use. First day I got it, I put it to use and got an excellent recording to 2 tracks.
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I'd purchase more of these and really have use for them. I'll pay little more for this Micro BR.
SOUND:
I just love how it sounded on playback after I did the initial recording first day I got it, and until now still getting the same results. |
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