Boss BR-1600CD Digital Recording Studio Now Shipping
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BR-1600CD
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Rear Panel
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February 13, 2004
BOSS announced that the
BR-1600CD Digital Recording Studio, introduced at the Winter NAMM show, is now shipping. Capable of recording
up to eight XLR or 1/4-inch inputs simultaneously and playing back 16
tracks of pristine digital audio, this CD-burning studio is
designed for recording a band, multi-mic'd drums or multiple performers. And
with new Drum, Bass and Loop Phrase tracks, users can create full backing
arrangements. The BR-1600CD comes loaded with COSM modeling
effects and a Vocal Tool Box, plus a 40GB hard drive, CD-RW drive, USB
and more.
The BR-1600CD's eight XLR inputs with phantom power are ideal for
miking a drum set or multiple vocalists. Up to eight tracks can be
recorded simultaneously using the easy "Multi-Track" recording mode. Each
input includes a compressor, 3-band EQ and low cut filter for shaping the
sound. Users can also tap into onboard effects for guitar,
vocals and more. These include overdrive/distortion and guitar amp
modeling similar to the BOSS GT-6, plus acoustic guitar and bass
effects, mic modeling, a Vocal Tool Box with auto pitch correction and a
Harmony Sequence function for creating realistic harmonies.
More than just a digital recorder, the BR-1600CD is a full
production machine, offering three independent backing tracks. The
programmable Drum and Bass tracks come with PCM sounds for
creating complete arrangements, while the Loop Phrase track lets users
choose from onboard phrases or load their own drum and bass loops via
USB. The USB port also makes for a great way to transfer tracks between
the BR-1600CD and a computer, while Roland's V-LINK technology allows
music and video to be integrated when used with an optional Edirol video
machine.
For more information, visit their web site at www.bossus.com. |
