Boss BR800 digital recorder replaces the BR900CD multi-track and delivers what can only be described as a stunning feature set for the price. Boss BR800 has some big boots to fill, which were left by BR900. However, BR800 manages to do that and some when you check out its spe'cs.
Not only does the Boss BR800 digital recorder feature 4 simultaneous inputs for tracking, it also features the awesome COSM effects from Boss' GT10 and VE20 range of guitar and vocal processors. In addition to this, the onboard USB audio interface allows you to record direct to PC - oops, almost forgot to mention the inbuilt drum machine loaded with top quality DR series drum sounds!
Boss BR800 is an 8-track that will appeal to anyone and everyone, from guitarists looking for a comprehensive digital recorder, to vocalists looking to record harmonies, or for those after a portable 'sketch pad' recorder/ portastudio. In short, BR800 can function as an easy to use multitrack or as a superb front end to a computer based recording setup, delivering a host of DSP effects processing in a sleek new design.
Whether you’re creating intricate, multi-layered songs or point and capture field recordings, the Boss BR-800 makes the recording process fast and easy. Beginners will love the new EZ Recording mode that interactively guides you through the recording process. Other helpful features include the convenient Retry function, which recues automatically to fix mistakes and Song Sketch recording for instant, one-touch capture. There’s also a built-in stereo condenser microphone plus a DR-880-quality rhythm generator for adding drum and percussion tracks to your songs.
Enhance your recordings with the powerful BOSS effects onboard the Boss BR-800. Many of the effects are derived from BOSS’s flagship processors, including vocal effects from the VE-20; COSM guitar/bass amps and effects from the GT-10 series and modelled acoustic guitar body effects from the Martin AP-1 preamp, which imparts pro-quality miced-up sound and rich body tone to line-recorded acoustic guitar. You’ll be amazed at how much processing power is built into this little device, and how great the effects sound.
You can power the Boss BR800 from the included AC adaptor, or, for ultimate mobility, it can be powered from six AA batteries. So you can record anywhere! Stereo microphones are also built into the BR-800 for instant “Song Sketch” recordings, great for capturing song ideas (acoustic guitar and vocals, for example) from any location.
The BR-800’s USB compatibility enables a variety of functionality with your computer. Connected to a PC, the BR-800 will function as a USB audio interface for recordings that utilise the internal effects. The BR-800 can also function as a control surface for DAW software.