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BOSS - RC-300

Description

*includes Gator carrying bag*

The Mega Triple Stereo Looper!

As loop mania takes over the world, BOSS is proud to announce the most powerful Loop Station ever, the RC-300. This new flagship looper features three synchronized stereo tracks with dedicated volume knobs and transport footswitches for each track. It also comes equipped with professional effects, a master expression pedal, and an ultra-large deluxe control panel for the ultimate in live performance control. Plug in your guitar, bass, keyboard, or instrument of choice and create amazing loops in real time. An XLR input is also provided, with phantom power, so singers, percussionists, violinists, beatboxers, or anyone with a mic can get in on the action too. The RC-300 lets you record up to three hours directly to its internal memory, adding effects as you go. The USB port lets you save your loops externally, as well as import/export WAV files. Enter the most powerful and inspiring Loop Station in BOSS history. It’s the creative powerhouse musicians have always dreamed of!

Three stereo tracks with dedicated pedals and controls for each
Dedicated fader per track
Expression pedal for real-time effects control
Up to three hours of internal recording and 99 onboard memories
16 built-in effects optimized for looping
XLR microphone input with phantom power
USB storage; import/export WAV files

The Mega Triple Stereo Looper!

Triple Stereo Loops
Create, stack and manipulate multi-layered loops with the RC-300’s three stereo tracks, each independently controllable. Auto-Record starts recording as soon as you start playing your instrument or start a connected audio player. Count-In mode gives you one beat before recording begins. You can undo/redo as you go. The sky’s the limit with three hours of recording time!

Extended pedalboard
The RC-300's ultra-large footswitch features an expression pedal (which can be assigned to a variety of parameters) and enlarged footswitches for controlling each track's record/playback and stop. There's also a built-in ALL START/STOP master footswitch. Plus, three independent faders provide immediate control over each track's output volume. And if that's not enough control for your hands and feet, you can also connect external expression pedals and footswitches (sold separately).

Effects on board
Process your tracks and external input signals with the RC-300’s expressive built-in effects, including Transpose, Flanger, Phaser, Modulator, vocal effects, and more. A dedicated LOOP FX footswitch is provided for instant activation of the built-in effects. Control effect parameters in real time with the Expression pedal for hands-free creativity on stage. You can apply effects to any track as well as the entire mix, expanding your creativity and musical expression.

Preloaded rhythm and audio guide
To keep your loops tight and on time, you can play along with one of the cool rhythm patterns from the RC-300’s built-in library while you record; the Loop Quantize function helps you loop your recordings to the beat. Dozens of rhythm types are built in, including rock, pop, shuffle, Latin, and more. A dedicated knob lets you adjust the volume of the rhythm and adjust the tempo incrementally or via tap tempo. You can also specify the time signature. When you record a phrase, the rhythm type and time signature are also recorded. So you can get up and running right away, the RC-300 comes preloaded with audio backing tracks (including bass tracks, piano tracks, and more) for instant performance and playing fun.

USB connectivity
Connect the RC-300 to your computer via a standard USB cable and save your phrases externally for safekeeping. You can import and export WAV files between your computer and the RC-300; 16-bit/44.1 kHz WAV files up to 1.7 GB in size can be imported.

AUX input
In addition to recording your instrumental performances and turning them into playable loops, you can record other external stereo audio sources via the AUX IN input. Sounds from a digital audio player or other device connected to the AUX input can easily be recorded and added to your loop performance.

The Mega Triple Stereo Looper!

Nominal input level
MIC INPUT: -50 dBu (variable)
INST INPUT: -10 dBu (variable)
AUX INPUT: -20 dBu (variable)
Input impedance
MIC INPUT: 4k ohms
INST INPUT: 1 M ohm
AUX INPUT: 47 kohms
Nominal output level
MAIN OUTPUT: -10 dBu
SUB OUTPUT: -10 dBu
Output impedance
2 kohms
Recommended load impedance
10k ohms or more
Recording/Playback
Maximum recording time: approximately 3 hours (stereo)
Maximum sentence memory: 99
Number of tracks: 3
Data format: WAV (44.1 kHz, 16-bit linear, stereo)
Types of effects
Transpose, Flanger, Phaser, Pan, Tremolo, Slicer, Bend, Chorus, Robot, Female, Male, Gt->Bass, Filter, Delay, Lo-Fi, Distortion
Types of rhythms: 83
USB interface
USB High Speed (USB Mass Storage Class)
High-speed USB (USB-AUDIO)

Pedals
TRACK 1 REC/DUB/PLAY Pedal
TRACK 2 REC/DUB/PLAY Pedal
TRACK 3 REC/DUB/PLAY Pedal
TRACK 1 STOP Pedal
TRACK 2 STOP Pedal
TRACK 3 STOP Pedal
ALL START/STOP pedal
LOOP FX Pedal
EXP 1 Pedal

Cursors
TRACK 1 Cursor
TRACK 2 Cursor
TRACK 3 Cursor

Buttons
MASTER LEVEL button
RHYTHM LEVEL button
AUX button
INST button
MIC button
Displays
7 segments, 2 characters (LED)
16 characters, 2 lines (backlit LCD)
Connectors
INPUT MIC jack: XLR type (balanced/phantom power: DC 48 V, 10 mA)
INPUT INST (L/MONO, R) jacks: 1/4” jack type
AUX INPUT jack: stereo miniature phone type
MAIN OUTPUT jacks (L/MONO, R): 6.35 mm jack type
SUB OUTPUT jacks (L/MONO, R): 6.35 mm jack type
PHONES jack: 1/4" stereo jack type
CTL 1.2 / EXP 2 jack: 1/4" TRS phone type
CTL 3.4 / EXP 3 jack: 1/4" TRS phone type
USB connector
MIDI connectors (IN/OUT/THRU) (*)
DC Input Jack (9V DC)

(*) MIDI synchronization is possible with other RC-300 devices or when the RC-300 is set to master.
Power supply: DC 9V (power adapter)
Current consumption: maximum 320 mA (9 V DC)

Accessories
Owner's Manual
Power adapter
USB plug
Options (sold separately): Footswitch (FS-5U, FS-6)
Expression pedal (FV-500L, FV-500H, Roland EV-5)

Size and weight
Width: 536 mm / 21-1/8 inches
Depth: 231 mm / 9-1/8 inches
Height: 76 mm / 3 inches
Weight: 3.9 kg / 8 lb 10 oz.