Boss RC-500 Loop Station
SKU: RC-500The RC-500 is an essential partner for guitarists, singer/songwriters, multi-instrumentalists, and anyone who wants to take their looping to the next level. Craft real-time compositions with two loop tracks, mic and stereo instrument inputs, rhythms, and inspiring Loop FX, all backed by premium 32-bit audio quality. Store loops in onboard memories, and explore expanded operation with external controls and MIDI. Filled with next-generation Loop Station features, the RC-500 gives serious creators the tools they need to develop new ideas and deliver impactful performances that will leave audiences wanting more.
| AD Conversion | 32 bits |
| Battery Life | Alkaline: Approx. 3.5 hours (without phantom power), Approx. 2 hours (with phantom power), *These figures will vary depending on the actual conditions of use. |
| Bypass | Buffered bypass |
| 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 |
| 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 |
| Current Draw | 330 mA (with phantom power), 240 mA (without phantom power) |
| Depth | 5-7/16 inches |
| Display | Graphic LCD (96 x 32 dots, RGB backlit LCD) |
| Effect Patches / Memory | 99 |
| Effect Type | 32-bit floating point |
| Height | 2-1/2 inches (including rubber foot) |
| Included Accessories | Owner's manual, Leaflet ("USING THE UNIT SAFELY," "IMPORTANT NOTES," and "Information"), Alkaline battery (AA, LR6) x 4, Rubber foot x 4 |
| Input Impedance | MIC IN: 4 k ohms, INST IN A/MONO, B: 1 M ohm |
| Maximum Input Level | MIC IN:+8 dBu, INST IN A/MONO, B: +8 dBu |
| Maximum Output Level | OUTPUT A/MONO, B: +8 dBu |
| Nominal Input Level | MIC IN:-40 dBu (variable), INST IN A/MONO､B: -10 dBu |
| Nominal Output Level | OUTPUT A/MONO, B: -10 dBu |
| 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, BMIDI-1-35, BMIDI-2-35, BCC-1-3535, BCC-2-3535 (sold separately) |
| Output Impedance | OUTPUT A/MONO, B: 1 k ohm |
| Power Supply | Alkaline battery (AA, LR6) x 4, AC adaptor (PSA-S series: sold separately) |
| Recommended Load Impedance | OUTPUT A/MONO, B: 10 k ohms or greater |
| Sampling Rate | 44.1 kHz |
| Weight | 950 g, 2.1 lb (including battery) |
| Width | 6-3/4 inches |