Features

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

• Compact 8-track digital recording studio with intuitive BOSS-style operation
• Uses 128MB Compact Flash 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” Microphone inputs, plus stereo RCA Line input
• USB port for .WAV/AIFF file exchange with PCs; S/PDIF digital output
• Built-in microphone and battery power for recording any time, any place

Specs

Tracks

Tracks

8

V-Track

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.

Data Storage

Useful Capacity

CompactFlash: 32 MB to 1 GB

Data Type

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

Sample Rate

44.1 kHz

Recording Time

HiFi (MT2)

16 min/ 32 MB, 32 min/ 64 MB, 65 min/ 128 MB, 130 min/ 256 MB, 260 min/ 512 MB, 520 min/ 1GB

STANDARD (LV1)

19 min/ 32 MB, 39 min/ 64 MB, 78 min/ 128 MB, 156 min/ 256 MB, 312 min/ 512 MB, 624 min / 1GB

LONG (LV2)

24 min/ 32 MB, 49 min/ 64 MB, 98 min/ 128 MB, 196 min/ 256 MB, 392 min/ 512 MB, 784 min / 1GB

* 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 r tracks contain an equal amount of data, the length of the resulting song will be approximately 1/8 of the above.

Input

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 (HOT-COLD), 8.2 k ohm (HOT-GND, COLD-GND)
LINE : 15 k ohms

Output

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" phone type)
MIC (XLR, 1/4" TRS phone type)
LINE IN (RCA pin type)
LINE OUT (RCA pin type)
FOOT SW/ EXP Pedal (1/4" phone type)
HEADPHONES (Stereo 1/4" phone type)
MIDI OUT

Power Supply

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)

Options

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

Size and Weight ( excl. batteries )

Width

322 mm

12-11/16 inches

Depth

225 mm

8-7/8 inches

Height

69 mm

2-3/4 inches

Weight

1.7 kg

3 lbs. 11 oz.

* 0 dBu = 0.775 Vrms

*The specifications are subject to change without notice.

Accessories

DP-2 Damper Pedal Momentary footswitch for use with keyboards and recording products. Click for Details	FS-5U/-5L Foot Switch Durable metal footswitch available in latching and unlatching types. Click for Details	EV-5/-7 Expression Pedals Durable pedals for controlling a wide range of effects parameters. Click for Details
FV-500H/-500L Industrial-Strength Power Pedals Tank-tough diecast pedals designed to meet the needs of the most demanding players. Click for Details	PSA-240 AC-Power Adaptor Click for Details

BR Wav Converter v2.0 (PC)

This is the latest version of the BR Wav Converter software for use with the BOSS BR-532, BR-600, BR-864, and BR-900CD Digital Recording Studios.

NOTE:
The update files that you download and save to your computer from the link above are enclosed in a compressed zip file.

These files will need to be extracted from the zip file before you can use the software.

BR Wav Converter v2.0 (Mac OS X)

This is the latest version of the BR Wav Converter software for converting BR-532/-600/-864/-900CD tracks to .WAV files and .WAV files to BR-532/-600/-864/-900CD tracks.

BR Wav Converter v2.0 (Mac Classic)

This is the latest version of the BR Wav Converter software for converting BR-532/-864/-900CD tracks to .WAV files and .WAV files to BR-532/-864/-900CD tracks.

BR Wav Converter v3.0 (PC)

This is the latest version of the BR Wav Converter software for converting BR-532/-600/-800/-864/-900CD tracks to .WAV files and .WAV files to BR-532/-600/-800/-864/-900CD tracks.

Supports Microsoft Windows 7/ Vista/ XP Home/ XP Professional

BR Wav Converter v3.0 (Mac)

This is the latest version of the BR Wav Converter software for converting BR-532/-600/-800/-864/-900CD tracks to .WAV files and .WAV files to BR-532/-600/-800/-864/-900CD tracks.

Supports Mac OS-X 10.4.2 or later

BR-864 System Update Version 1.01 (PC)

This is the latest operating system for the BR-864. Please refer to the the "readme.pdf" for the update procedure.
This update resolves issues regarding:
- The tempo map of a rhythm not working correctly
- The USB connection not disconnecting properly

BR-864 System Update Version 1.01 (MAC)

This is the latest operating system for the BR-864. Please refer to the the "readme.pdf" for the update procedure.
This update resolves issues regarding:
- The tempo map of a rhythm not working correctly
- The USB connection not disconnecting properly

BR-864 Manual (PDF)

BR-864 Brochure (PDF)

Support

If you have a question about operating your Roland or BOSS product, please contact our Product Support department by phone or email.

In addition, we have a library of Support Documents that you can download and reference. If Support Documents are available for this product, they will be listed below.

An Introduction to Recording Your Own CD (PDF)

BR-864 TurboStart (PDF)

BR-600/-864/-900CD Compact Flash Card Guidelines

BR-864 Patch List