Boss RC-1 Loop Station

Boss RC1 Loop Station

The BOSS RC-1 is Boss' simplest and most user-friendly Loop Station ever, and it’s a ton of fun! Since the RC-20 Loop Station was first released in 2001, BOSS has led the way by continually releasing new looping products. Though they’ve been used and enjoyed by various looping artists and performers, BOSS still pursued an easier and more affordable solution. The RC-1 is a straightforward looper that is easy to operate. Experience the fun of looping when you record, playback, overdub, and undo or redo loops using this compact BOSS stompbox. And of course, the RC-1 retains the BOSS quality and performance that musicians around the world have come to expect and rely on.

On the top panel, there is a new and innovative loop indicator, which consists of a 24-segment LED laid out in a circular pattern. You can quickly and easily determine the current status of the Rec/Overdub/Play modes. With a maximum 12 minutes of stereo recording time, the RC-1 is capable of capturing any extended performance that you can create or imagine! The stereo in/out jacks can be used with stereo effects and amplifiers. Additionally, they allow you to connect stereo instruments, such as synthesizers. Other convenient features include battery and AC power, as well as flexible external footswitching capabilities. The RC-1 is an especially great partner to start enjoying looping!

Features

• Straightforward and easy to operate

• Newly designed loop indicator displays the current loop mode (Rec/Overdub/Play)

• Runs on a single 9-volt alkaline battery (approximately 4.5 hours of battery life)

• Can be used with an optional AC adaptor (PSA series: sold separately)

• 12 minutes of stereo recording time

• Stereo inputs and outputs

• Flexible external footswitch options

• Recorded phrase is retained in memory even after the RC-1 is turned off

Specifications

• Nominal Input Level: -20 dBu

• Input Impedance: 1 M ohm

• Nominal Output Level: -20 dBu

• Output Impedance: 1 k ohm

• Recommended Load Impedance: 10k ohms or greater

• Controls: Pedal switch, LEVEL knob

• Indicators: CHECK indicator, LOOP indicator

• Connectors:

  • INPUT A (MONO) jack: 1/4-inch phone type

  • INPUT B jack: 1/4-inch phone type

  • OUTPUT A (MONO) jack: 1/4-inch phone type

  • OUTPUT B jack: 1/4-inch phone type

  • STOP/UNDO jack: 1/4-inch TRS phone type

• Power Supply:

  • Alkaline battery (9 V, 6LR61)

  • AC adaptor (sold separately) * Rechargeable Ni-MH batteries cannot be used.

• Current Draw: 85 mA

• Expected battery life under continuous use (These figures will vary depending on the actual conditions of use.): Alkaline: Approx. 4.5 hours