Product Description

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(R) effects, CompactFlash media for recording and a built-in USB port, the BR-864 has everything guitarists and songwriters need to turn ideas into songs.

Features:
Compact 8-track digital recording studio with intuitive Boss-style operation

Uses 128MB CompactFlash media (included) for over 60 minutes of recording time

8-track simultaneous playback; 64 Virtual Tracks (V-Tracks) for recording

Programmable Rhythm Guide drum track with Tone Load function

Insert/Loop effects with COSM Guitar Amp Modeling and Bass Simulator, plus new wah effects, guitar synth and Harmonist

New dedicated track EQ for all 8 playback tracks

Instrument/Hi-Z Instrument input, XLR and 1/4-inch Microphone inputs, plus stereo RCA Line input

USB port for .WAV/AIFF file exchange with PCs; S/PDIF digital output and built-in microphone and battery power for recording any time, any place

Affordable and Portable
The BR-864 is not only Boss smallest 8-track recorder, but it's also their most affordable. With 64 Virtual Tracks, there's plenty of room to track multiple overdubs, vocals and instruments. A 128MB CompactFlash card comes standard, giving you over an hour's worth of high-quality recording time.

Easy USB File Exchange and Data Backup
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 backup recordings to your computer's hard drive.

A World of High-Quality Effects
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.

Rhythm Guide Redux
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.

Guitar-Friendly Features
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.

Technical Description

Tracks: 8

V-Tracks: 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 Data StorageCapacity: CompactFlash: 32 MB to 1 GB

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

Sample Rate 44.1 kHz

Digital Resolution: 16-bit

Recording Time
HiFi (MT2)
32 MB: 16 minutes
64 MB: 32minutes
128 MB: 65 minutes
256 MB: 130 minutes
512 MB: 260 minutes
1GB: 520 minutes

STANDARD (LV1)
32 MB: 19 minutes
64 MB: 39 minutes
128 MB: 78 minutes
256 MB: 156 minutes
512 MB: 312 minutes
1GB: 624 minutes

LONG (LV2)
32 MB: 24 minutes
64 MB: 49 minutes
128 MB: 98 minutes
256 MB: 196 minutes
512 MB: 392 minutes
1GB: 784 minutes

* 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.

Nominal Input Level
Guitar/Bass: -24 dBu
Mic (Phone/XLR): -44 dBu
Line: -16 dBu

Input Impedance
Guitar/Bass: 1 M ohm
Mic (Phone/XLR): 8.9 k ohm (unbalanced), 8.2 k ohm (balanced)
Line: 15 k ohms

Nominal Output Level: LINE OUT : -10 dBu

Output Impedance
Line Out: 2 k ohms
Headphones: 147 ohms

Recommended Load Impedance
Line Out: 20 k ohms or greater
Headphones: 8 to 50 ohms

Residual Noise Level:
Line Out : -85 dBu or less
* Input Select: Guitar/Bass, input terminated with 1 k ohms, Input Sens: Center, IHF-A, typ., Effect: off)

Interface:
USB connector
Digital Out (optical type)

Connectors
Guitar/Bass: 1/4 in. phone type
Mic: XLR, 1/4 in. TRS phone type
Line In: RCA pin type
Line Out: RCA pin type
Foot Sw/ EXP Pedal: 1/4 in. phone type
Headphones: Stereo 1/4 in. phone type
MIDI out

Power Type: DC 9 V; AC Adaptor (PSA series), Dry batteries x 6

Current Draw: 200 mA

Accessories:
Dry battery (R6(AA)type) x6
Owner's Manual
Demo Card (CompactFlash: 128 MB)

Optional:
AC adapter (PSA series)
Foot Switch (FS-5U)
Pedal Switch (DP-2)
Expression Pedal (EV-5, FV-300L)

Dimensions: 322 x 225 x 69mm; 12-11/16 x 8-7/8 x 2-3/4

Weight: 1.65 kg; 3 lbs. 11 oz.

*0 dBu=0.775 Vrms
* The specifications are subject to change without notice.

Product Rated 9.3 Out of 10 (67 ratings)

Read 2 Boss BR864 Digital 8-Track Recorder with Flash Card Full Reviews >>

• "This thing Rocks..." - Read More
• "great low cost upgrade from a 4track tape machine.ed" - Read More